Pray

1. Pray for thousands of children ages 4-14 to commit to pray the children's prayer covenant between Oct 1 and Dec 31st!
2. Pray for children to be bold in sharing their faith w their families, friends and schoolmates
3. Pray for a unified effort amongst the leadership of local churches and denominations throughout Western Africa!
4. Pray for the children's prayer covenant to launch throughout the underground churches in China!

1. Pray for the power of the Gospel to reach the lost and broken! Focus on the gospel as the answer not the government. Rom. 1:16
2. Pray for Laborers to be thrust forth in the harvest fields of Afghanistan. Matthew 9:37-38
3. Pray for the hurting brothers and sisters enduring severe persecution and suffering during this season. Let’s stand together with them in prayer! Heb. 13:3
4. Pray for finances for the Harvest. Get behind RUN (runministries.org) and/or numerous other ministry initiatives that understand how to multiply in spiritually dark times. Phil 4:19
5. Pray for an increase in spiritual discernment and wisdom for our government leaders around the world. 1 Timothy 2:1-5
6. Let’s cry out with Courageous and Bold Faith according to Ephesians 3:20-21,

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen”

1. The Association of South East Asia Nations [ASEAN] consists of 10 nations in which Myanmar is a member. Although it has a 'non-inference policy' of each nation, yet as an association there is direct dialogue with Myanmar military leaders. Pray that they would be able to listen and address the issues with the military leaders, accept NUG leaders, and not treating them as 'terrorists'.  A willingness to compromise to peace for the sake of the innocent people.
2. The normalcy of the common Myanmar people - peace, hope, and possible future will return as soon as possible.
3. Civil war would subside, curfew is lifted, imprisoned be released and people can rebuild their homes again. There will be peace and order.
4. Many Christian mission leaders, pastors had become casualties of Covid-19 with the urgent need to appoint new, committed and passionate young leaders
5. The covid situation will be controlled and improved with countries donating the vaccines and slowing down the rate of inflections especially among the vulnerable of older ones, the teenagers and young ones. More people can trust the vaccines and be vaccinated. 

PRAYER FOR THE HARVEST IN NIGERIA

We want to pray concerning the harvest in Nigeria. As some of you are aware, Nigeria is passing through a very difficult time. The church in Nigeria is facing an existential threat as ISIS, having been displaced from Syria and North Africa, now seeks to establish a stronghold in Northern Nigeria. Two deadly jihadist groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have come together under ISIS, and Fulani Bandits (who are also driven by the same islamist agenda) now operate freely in some parts of Nigeria.

Thousands of Christians have been abducted from schools and their homes and are made to forcefully convert to Islam, those who refuse are killed. It is estimated that in the past 12 years, over 49,000 Christians have been killed; over 18,000 have been kidnapped, over 2,000 churches have been destroyed and millions have been displaced and are now in IDP camps, having lost their homes and means of livelihood.

The jihadists specifically target pastors, missionaries and churches for their attacks. They have vowed to eliminate Christianity from Northern Nigeria. This is no doubt a pushback against the gains made in missions in the past century.

Government’s inaction and complicity sometimes, has emboldened these groups and many people fear that Nigeria may be thrown into ethno-religious conflict that may result in the breakup of the nation and create a refugee problem that would affect not only Africa but the entire world. Nigeria has over 200 million population!

PRAYER POINTS

1. Let’s thank God that despite persecution, victimisation and opposition, the church of Jesus Christ has continued to thrive in Nigeria. Mt 16:18
2. Pray that Christians (especially leaders) would be unified around one thing: the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Pray that the church in Nigeria would embrace the life of prayer; that they would be burdened for souls; that they would see what God sees and feel what He feels concerning the harvest. Isa 66:7-8; Jn 4:35.
4. Pray that God would send fresh fire upon the Nigerian church to give them zeal and unquenchable passion for the harvest.
5. Let’s pray that the Nigerian church would be awakened and that they would joyfully embrace their missionary calling to the nations of the world.
6. Pray that burden for the harvest will become the driving force in the lives of the youths; that young professionals would embrace the gospel and run with it to the marketplace.
7. Pray that persecuted Believers will boldly witness for Christ, even to their persecutors. Let’s pray that the heart of the persecutors may be transformed; may God raise up Pauls from among the persecutors.
8. Pray that they will see opportunity in their adversity. “But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” Phil 1:12.
9. Pray that Believers in the south and the global church would stand with persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria. Pray that they would experience God’s presence and remain joyful amidst suffering.
10. Pray for churches, Para-church ministries, and other Christian organisations engaged in online evangelism and discipleship in Nigeria; ask God to bless their efforts and continue to advance the kingdom of Jesus through His people.
11. Pray that violence and insecurity will come to an end in Nigeria and that God would raise up godly leaders who will do His will in Nigeria

The Country is not stable. Serious division/cracks are endangering the peace. People are still dying in numbers because of Covid-19, even those who are vaccinated (the over 60s). Education structures and strategies are failing our students, teachers do not attend for fear of Covid-19. We are experiencing too many School drop outs. Unemployment figures are staggering high.

1. Please join us in praying for South Africa at this crucial time – for all those in positions of leadership, and for unity and reconciliation across all ethnic groups. Pray for a mighty harvest of souls in this season in South Africa!
2. Since SA President Cyril Ramaphosa came to office, he has supported the judiciary’s efforts to expose corruption – his decisions going forward could have far-reaching consequences. It is a critical period for the South African government as it tackles multiple challenges – they need our petitions, prayers, and intercession.
3. Please pray for an effective response to the crisis in South Africa, post the vandalism and looting that took place in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng over the past month. Though the immediate crisis has been addressed the rebuilding of these regions is now being set in motion.
4. The court appearance of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed due to health reasons, but former Free State Premier Ace Magashule was appearing in court in Mangaung on Wednesday and protests expected.
5. Pray for the protection of life and property, and also against violence and looting erupting in other parts of South Africa amidst a shaky economy, rising unemployment and poverty.
6. Currently, South Africa is experiencing its 'third wave' of COVID-19 infections. So far, the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces have experienced the most cases. Healthcare facilities are under severe pressure in certain areas. Much prayer is needed for our frontline workers and our nation in this time.
7. Pray for believers to be voices of peace and reconciliation, and for wisdom in developing peacebuilding initiatives.
8. Finally, please pray for pastors and spiritual care workers who are suffering from burnout and lack of resources.
9. With thanks to Pastor Don Woke, Bishop Peter Sekhonyane and Anja Letsatsi for these prayer pointers.