Burundi, Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Dem. Republic of Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo
- Please pray for the children of west and central Africa who have been affected by one of the biggest cholera epidemics in the region’s history. The three major cross-border cholera outbreaks are in the Lake Chad Basin (Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger), the West Congo Basin (Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic), and Lake Tanganyika (Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi).
- Pray for the more than 85,000 people who have been infected with the disease and for the families and friends of those killed by it. Please pray that proper medical treatment will be available to each person suffering from this acute intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting and has a very short incubation period. Pray for malnourished children in these areas as they are very vulnerable to being infected by cholera.
- Pray that the rapid spread of this disease along waterways between and within countries can be stopped. Pray that clean water sources and education about cholera prevention are made available throughout the region. Give God thanks for the treatment kits provided by UNICEF and the community awareness campaigns on hygiene and sanitation they are also conducting. http://tinyurl.com/62kd9w5
Pakistan
- Pray for 17-year-old Nadeem, 12-year-old Rizwan, and the more than 170,000 street children of Pakistan. Pray for those who have run away from violence in their homes only to find it again while living on the streets. Pray for those who are beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted. Pray for those who are forced into prostitution and for those who become drug addicts, seasoned criminals, or fall prey to Islamist militants. http://tinyurl.com/3g4fs94
- Pray for street children who are sexually abused by police officers—research by charities that work with street children indicate policemen make up more than 60 percent of those who physically abuse or sexually harass street children. Please pray for the safety and protection of these vulnerable children.
- Give God thanks for the organizations that work with street children in Pakistan. Pray that God will provide the resources needed to reach and protect each child.
- Please pray for raised awareness throughout the country about the plight of street children. Pray that Pakistan’s government will pass laws that protect children and punish those who abuse them.
Thailand
- Please pray for the people of Thailand as they deal with heavy monsoon rains, flooding, and mudslides. Pray for children and families who have lost loved ones, homes, schools, businesses, farms, and crops in the worst floods Thailand has experienced in half a century. http://tinyurl.com/68ewzna http://tinyurl.com/6dftf9o http://tinyurl.com/3dx9dd4
United States
- Please keep new mother Haley held close in prayer while she recovers from a blood clot in her lung. Pray for her complete healing and that she will be able to care for her newborn daughter Ava once again. Pray for Haley’s mother as she cares for Ava, Haley, and Haley’s siblings.
- Please pray for the family of 3-year-old Brayden as they mourn the death of this little boy following an accident on the family farm. Pray that God will bring comfort to his parents, grandparents, and friends during this difficult time. Give thanks to God for the neighbors, community members, and businesses that came together to finish harvesting the family’s soybean crop for them. More than 100 volunteers—including children (who ran errands and delivered meals), teenagers, and other farmers (who had their own crops to harvest)—came out to help with the work. http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/218742/
- Continue to pray for 17-year-old friends Thomas* and Paul*. Last year, Thomas accidentally shot Paul in the abdomen. Please pray for Paul’s continued healing and that God will bring peace to this young man. Pray for Thomas who was expelled from school last year for possessing a firearm. He’s now attending an alternative high school and is struggling to stay focused. Pray God will provide guidance for Thomas and Paul’s families as they walk with their children through this challenging time.
Faces of Children
- Please continue to pray that more churches and individuals will join with the ministry of Faces of Children in spreading awareness about children in crisis and inviting more people to pray for children at risk.
