Day 20 – Pray for Our Communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#40Days2025)

Day 20 – Pray for Our Communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Within the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are 10 communities being supported and cared for:

• Buhimba, Katembe, Luhonga (supported by the Goma Service Centre)

• Kambove, Kikula B, Kisunka, Kitabataba, Kitondo, Toyota A and Toyota B (supported by the Likasi Service Centre)

Today we invite you to pray for the challenges that exist across all communities:

• “The cost of living is becoming so high compared to the income people are getting. Even fuel is getting very expensive, almost 85% of the normal price since early this year and the transport fare is getting very high. Pray for God’s provision for His people.

• Let’s pray for our communities in Likasi after the outbreak of cholera early this year. Pray that the Lord grant divine protection for our people. Pray that water will be available for the hygiene and cleanliness to fight this epidemic as drinking water is becoming scarce in the Likasi communities.

• Let’s pray for peace within our communities as the issue of Goma taken by rebels cannot affect our communities as well as these 2 regions are the Swahili-speaking people. May God protect our communities against any form of malice roaming around our province.

• Pray for Goma as rebels have taken over, that God in His sovereignty brings stability and peace despite the wave of war which has last a decade.” – Erick, Hands Leader (DRC)

To learn more about the DRC, the communities that we serve and about our Service Centres (local Hands at Work teams), please visit: https:

Day 19 - Pray for Our Partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Day 19 - Pray for Our Partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Across the world, Hands at Work has dedicated partners from the International Church, who are committed to seeing the mission and vision of Hands at Work grow and flourish. Today, we invite you to pray for the partners who are supporting the work in the DRC:

• “We praise you Almighty God for each of our faithful partners across the world, who are steadfastly committed to care for the most vulnerable children in communities across the DRC. We lift them up to you as they advocate and are a voice for these children who have no voice and we ask for your continued provision. As our partners join Hands at Work to arise and build the wall so that the children will no longer be vulnerable, may you strengthen their hands for this good work as you did in Nehemiah 2:18. We pray for your blessing to be upon them as they serve you in their own communities and may they also care for the most vulnerable around them.” – Rachel McLaughlin, International Office Volunteer (Australia)

• Pray that international team members and visitors encounter God’s heart among the vulnerable, encourage the work of the local teams on the ground, and further the goals of the partnership between the local and international Church and stir up momentum to further the partnership.” – Suzette Tay Lee, International Office Volunteer (US)

To learn more about the DRC, the communities that we serve and about our Service Centres (local Hands at Work teams), please visit: https:

Day 18 - Pray for the Church within the DRC (#40Days2025)

Day 18 - Pray for the Church within the DRC

Hands at Work envisions the local church in Africa effectively caring for the orphaned, the widowed and the dying in partnership with the International Church. Today we invite you to join us in praying for the local church in the DRC:

• “Pray that we have the commitment of pastors and their participation in our activities in order to better prepare for the graduation of our communities. Pray for the pastors that they can take community responsibility according to the biblical recommendation.

• We must pray for the pastors so that they can understand the vision and mission of Hands at Work in order to play their role well as a church.” – Francis, Service Centre* Member (DRC)

• Pray for the church in Goma, that in the midst of pain and chaos, they will be a place of peace and safety.

To learn more about the Democratic Republic of Congo, the communities that we serve and about our Service Centres (local Hands at Work teams), please visit: https:

Day 17 - Welcome to the Democratic Republic of Congo (#40Days2025)

Day 17 - Welcome to the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of eight countries that Hands at Work is serving in across Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo has a population of 98,363,340 people, with 72% of the population living in extreme poverty. Ranking 180 out of 187 on the Human Development Index, 50,000 children are living with HIV/AIDS and 450,000 children have been orphaned because of this life-threatening illness. – Sources: UNAID, UNDP, World Poverty Clock

Within the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hands at Work is serving in two areas: Likasi and Goma. For decades, the DRC has been plagued by war, particularly in the north-eastern province around the city of Goma. Hands at Work has been serving in communities devastated by this unrest since 2006. The area surrounding Goma continues to experience the constant threat of rebel attacks and war. This escalating instability around Goma is highlighting the reality that families in the DRC face. They are fighting for their daily survival. Throughout the week, we want to pray and intercede for the area of Goma, which is in massive crisis. However, as the situation is ever-changing, we invite you to follow this link to our crisis page (https:), where we will be posting regular, up-to-date prayer points. As such, please join us in praying for the country of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a whole:

• “Pray for security of people and their things as conflicts among tribes, thieves and bandits break, steal and destroy people’s stuff, day and night, which is the cause of the insecurity.

• Pray for safety of the environment as many people are exposed to the dirt and mosquitoes, which cause many diseases like malaria, typhoid, cholera and measles.

• Pray for the government to be able to provide employment to those who are in need so the population can afford to live normal life as the cost of living is so high and makes tough life of people.” – Angel, Service Centre* Coordinator (DRC)

• Pray for peace to reign in Goma and that God will make a way for His people.

To learn more about the DRC, the communities that we serve and about our Service Centres (local Hands at Work teams), please visit: https:

Sunday Reflections (#40Days2025)

Ritha (Regional Support Team) reflects on the role of the International Church and the Local Church working together to care for the most vulnerable:

“The International Church, they are really playing a big role in encouraging the work that we are doing. Sharing their stories which are so encouraging that we are one despite having different cultures. Together with the Local Church reminding each other on their mandate as Christians. It also encourages the communities seeing the International Church and the Local Church walking together doing Holy Home Visits and giving hope to the hopeless. For example, Clinton and Greg from the Australian church coming on the ground to do church mobilising and sit together with pastors to encourage one another on how to care for the vulnerable people in the communities. The International Church coming and serving together with the Local Church to encourage the Care Workers and help to care for the children, it really impacts their lives.”

Day 16 – Pray for Our Children in Mozambique (#40Days2025)

Day 16 – Pray for Our Children in Mozambique

Within Mozambique, there are 565 children being loved and cared for. The Chimoio Service Centre invites you to pray for the children in their region:

• “Pray for children, that they will be able to learn from their parents’ mistakes and that they have the zeal for a different lifestyle” – Audette, Regional Support Team Leader (Mozambique)

• Pray for our children who are being assisted by Hands at Work; that they can have a better future and that the effort is not wasted.

• Pray for young people who abandon schools and marry before their age.” – Sozinho, Service Centre Member (Mozambique)

To learn more about Mozambique, the communities that we serve and about our Service Centres (local Hands at Work teams), please visit: https: