Day 21 - Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#40Days2025)

Day 21 - Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are 128 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve.

A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives who live with the children coming to the Care Point. The Goma and Likasi Service Centers* invite you to pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in their region:

• “Pray for those who do farming. Pray for good rains - many people can’t afford to get fertilisers but may God provide good rains for so they can provide for their families.

• Pray for good health and strength as each day they have to do something so they can provide for their families. Unless they have good health, they can’t do it otherwise. It’s tough for them and it has an impact on the rest of the family.

• Pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers to base their lives on the true foundation of Christ. Pray that they live it out in their daily lives and their relationships with others.” - Angel, Service Centre Coordinator (DRC) sharing on behalf of the Likasi Service Centre*.

• “Many of the Primary Caregivers and Care Workers have experienced lots of trauma. As they return to their communities, pray that the Lord will keep them through this season of different changes.” – Bahati, Service Centre* Member (DRC) sharing on behalf of the Goma Service Centre*.

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 15 – Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in Mozambique (#40Days2025)

Day 15 – Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in Mozambique

In Mozambique, there are 86 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in Mozambique and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve. A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives who live with the children coming to the Care Point.

The Chimoio Service Centre invites you to pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in their region:

• “Pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers, that they don't get tired of caring for the children and that they continue to serve with love.

• Pray for protection and that God may open doors in their lives because many are vulnerable. Pray that God can provide their needs.” – Maria, 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:

Day 9 – Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in Zimbabwe (#40Days2025)

Day 9 – Pray for Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, there are 55 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in Zimbabwe and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve. A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives who live with the children coming to the Care Point.

The Honde Valley and Mutare Service Centres invite you to pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in their region:

• “Pray for all our Care Workers as most of them belong to the white robe church and believe in their prophets instead of Jesus. Pray for them to accept Jesus.

• Secondary school is not possible for most children many reasons in Zimbabwe. For some, this lack of alternatives together with other reasons can lead to risk-taking behaviour like drugs and also being taken advantage of for early marriage. Pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers not to lose heart.” – Priscilla, Service Centre Member (Zimbabwe) sharing on behalf of the Mutare Service Centre team.

• “Sometimes the Care Workers hesitate to challenge the Primary Caregivers if something wrong happens to the children because they want to protect their relationship. The Primary Caregivers can struggle to open up to the Care Workers. Pray that our Care Workers and Primary Caregivers have a good relationship and build trust.’ – Jane, Service Centre Coordinator (Zimbabwe), sharing on behalf of the Honde Valley Service Centre team.

Day 4 – Pray for our Care Workers, Primary Caregivers and Children in Nigeria (#40Days2025)

In Nigeria, there are 59 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve. A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives who live with the children coming to the Care Point. The Lagos and Ibadan Service Centres invite you to pray for the Care Workers and Primary Caregivers in their region:

• “Most of the land and sand that they use for farming, has been taken by people building houses. This has affected our Primary Caregivers and Care Workers because they are unable to plant and harvest the palm seeds that they need to produce palm oil. Pray that God will make a way and give a place where they can do farming and earn an income.

• Many Primary Caregivers and Care Workers are widows and because of this, they have been deprived of their rights to have land. This has caused frustration and many have lost hope as it is difficult to make ends meet. Pray that God will help them and give them a place to plant.

• Within the Ibadan communities, there is a stronghold of witchcraft and our Primary Caregivers and Care Workers have been impacted physically, emotionally and spiritually. Pray that they will believe in Jesus, that in Him all things are possible. Pray that they believe that Jesus has power in the darkness and pray that the light of God will shine in the communities.” – Toyin, Service Centre Coordinator (Nigeria) sharing on behalf of the Ibadan Service Centre team

• ”Please pray that the Lord will encourage our Care Workers and give them a heart to serve the children with joy. Please pray that the Lord will give our Care Workers and Primary Caregivers a spirit of unity among themselves at the Care Point and in the community.

• Please pray for the restoration of perfect health as many are sick, family relationships are severed, a heart of love for fathers and mothers experiencing disagreement and have even gone their own ways. Please pray for Love to be restored.” – Vivian, Service Centre Coordinator (Nigeria) sharing on behalf of the Lagos Service Centre team.

Within Nigeria, there are 555 children being loved and cared for. The Lagos and Ibadan Service Centres invite you to pray for the children in their region:

• “Please pray for God to give our children the spirit of obedience. Obedience to their parents and to elders.

• Please pray for the spirit of excellence to rest upon our children. Please pray for good health and long life for our children.” – Esther, Service Centre Member (Nigeria) sharing on behalf of the Lagos Service Centre team.

• “Pray for our youth in Oloba, that God should touch their hearts because it is very tough for us to connect with them.

• Please let pray for the success of our children in Onilemo Care Point as they are preparing to do their common Entrance Examination.” – Toyin

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

Day 39 - Care Workers and Primary Caregivers across the Democratic Republic of Congo (#40Days2024)

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. - Philippians 1: 3 to 5

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are 128 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve. A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives of the children coming to the Care Point.

• Ask God to continue providing for the Care Workers who are struggling to provide for their own children.

• Ask God to give Sons and Daughters to these Care Workers, who have committed themselves for so many years to serve the community, so that when they get older, they can see the young generation continue supporting this work, even taking it to other communities where there is still more need.” (Angel, Local Leader, DRC).

• Pray for peace and acceptance in the Primary Caregivers’ hearts because many of them face rejection within their families and communities. Pray for them to know Christ and find healing from their wounds because many are bitter; they have a spirit of unforgiveness. They also mistreat their children as a way of showing their brokenness. Some smoke and drink alcohol, thinking they won’t mind about anything, but in reality, they are causing more stress to themselves and others.

• Pray for them to be released from the devil and be set free by Jesus Christ who can comfort them and bring peace, love and joy to their hearts.” (Angel, Local Leader, DRC)

“My name is Asie and I became a Care Worker in 2018. The reason I joined is because I felt challenged by the church mobilisation workshop. I like the teaching that I receive at the Care Point, which helps me know how to live with other people – in my own family and the people around me. I have a second family being among the Care Workers and I feel as though I am living among brothers and sisters who care for me and pray and encourage me anytime.”

Day 33 - Care Workers and Primary Caregivers across Malawi

In Malawi, there are 134 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children.

• Pray for all the Care Workers in the communities. They’re all vulnerable and have their own children to care for but they have committed to caring for other children in their communities.

• Please let us pray for God’s wisdom on how best they can care for and support their families well. Pray also for God’s intervention in their situations.

• Please let us pray for the Care Workers that they will continue serving the most vulnerable children with the same zeal that they had at first, in showing love and care to these children. And when they meet together, may they find encouragement and restoration in their lives.” (Ritha, Regional Support Team Leader, Zambia)

“My name is Leticia, and I am married with five children. I am from Mcheneke, and I have been a Care Worker since 2009. When I saw the vulnerable in our community, my heart wanted to help them and I wanted to be part of the work. Being a Care Worker changed my heart and now I love everyone which was something I learned from being a Care Worker.”