Day 10 - Climate Change

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23

For the last several years, Africa has experienced an increase in natural disasters such as droughts and cyclones. With few means to gain additional security for when a crisis does come, the most vulnerable are the ones most significantly impacted by these disasters. Pray for Hands at Work’s leaders to have the wisdom and discernment needed to address these challenges and be able to put a plan in place, so that when crises happen we can respond quickly and effectively. Ask God to give comfort, peace and protection to the most vulnerable families.

The Kabwe region in Zambia has been hit hard with drought over a number of years. The newly constructed borehole in Miswa community provides Care Workers with hope that their crop will have a sufficient water source to be plentiful this year. A good harvest means they can both support their families this season and put some aside for the coming year.

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40 Days of Prayer - Day 27

Day 27 – Youth Leaders

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

Hands at Work dreams of seeing the youth in Africa actively involved and engaged at their community’s Care Point or Life Centre. There are many societal and family pressures that can lead young people to make negative decisions, impacting their future. Pray for those individuals who will be speaking and investing into the lives of the youth. Ask God to give the youth hearts that are open to the love of Christ. These youth are the next generation of leaders!

40 Days of Prayer - Day 26

Day 26 – Women and Girls

‘This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.’ – Psalm 34:6

Hands at Work is committed to championing the worthiness of women and girls in the most vulnerable communities across Africa. It is common for women to be looked down upon, taken advantage of, or thought of as ‘less than’. Please pray for Hands at Work to champion the brave women who care and support the most vulnerable. Ask God to protect not only their hearts and minds but also their physical health, as they live in areas where incidences such as physical abuse are common.

Ma Anita, African Volunteer (South Africa), and Ma Nester, a former Hands at Work volunteer, are two of the many incredible women across Africa who have dedicated their lives to serving the most vulnerable children, like Peter*. Today, we invite you to read a story about these two incredible women running towards the problem and fighting for the lost one

www.handsatwork.org/newsroom/2020/3/25/running-towards-the-problem

40 Days of Prayer - Day 30

Day 30 – Community Living

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8

At Hands at Work, our local and international volunteers live together in a multi-cultural Christian community. As volunteers from across the world live and work together, pray for people to be united through relationship building, healing and discipleship. Ask God to give our communities a spirit of grace, honesty, vulnerability, accountability, sacrifice and love as we seek to serve the most vulnerable as a family.   Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8

40 Days of Prayer - Second Sunday

But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I must be baptised with? Are you able to be baptized with the baptism of suffering I must be baptised with?” – Mark 10:38

On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

40 Days of Prayer - Day 9

Day 9 – Children Across Africa

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17

Pray for each of our children to have a personal relationship with Jesus and through the love of their Care Workers to discover the love that their Heavenly Father has for each one of them. Ask God to speak deeply into each of their lives and pray that they will feel a sense of belonging, love and hope for their future.