Africa
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Please pray for
West African children with disabilities as they face widespread discrimination,
abuse, and violence. Pray for those who are at risk of being victims of
sacrificial killings or infanticide because of their disabilities. Children
with disabilities are often perceived in their communities as “supernatural,”
“bizarre,” or “demons” and are extremely vulnerable to abuse. http://tinyurl.com/mwm63zh
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Keep close in
prayer disabled girl children. Pray for girls who are not “marriage material”
due to their disabilities. Pray for those who are devalued and exposed to
physical or sexual abuse because of their disabilities.
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Please pray for
children with albinism, a congenital disorder caused by lack of pigment in
their skin, hair, and eyes. Pray for those who are at risk of infanticide or of
having their body parts cut off for ritual sacrifices. Children with albinism
are often perceived to have special powers and are used in ritual sacrifices.
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Pray all children
with disabilities will be valued as children of God and not be feared or used.
Pray they will be able to receive an inclusive education and be allowed to
thrive in community life.
Pakistan
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Pray for the
nearly 200,000 children and people of southwestern Pakistan who have been
affected by two major earthquakes in nine days. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake
struck Baluchistan province September 24 and a 7.2 magnitude one hit on
September 28, killing an estimated 515 people. http://tinyurl.com/k3zeuv4
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Pray for the
survivors of these two massive quakes as aid agencies struggle to reach them in
this remote, unstable province. Baluchistan, bordering Afghanistan and Iran,
has a wealth of mineral deposits, but rebels in the region have been fighting
the Pakistani government for independence and control of these riches. Pray for
a truce between separatist rebel groups and the army so humanitarian aid groups
may reach survivors soon.
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Please pray for
children and families living amidst the rubble of their ruined mud-and-brick
homes. Pray for those who lack tents to shelter them from the heat in this hot
climate. Pray for children who lack access to safe drinking water—the main
source of water came from hand pumps, many of which were damaged in the quakes.
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Pray God will
provide food, clean water, shelter, and medical care for children and families
affected by these earthquakes. Pray humanitarian aid will reach them quickly.
Pray for the safety of aid workers trying to reach survivors. The only way into
Baluchistan province is by rough roads that go through mountains controlled by
the separatist rebels. http://tinyurl.com/m5mekdo
United States
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Please keep in
prayer the family of 8-year-old Lily Simon who died from her injuries after
being hit by a truck. Pray God will provide comfort for Lily’s parents and
extended family during this difficult time.
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Pray for 15-year-old
Lane and his 10-year-old brother Blake as they grieve the death of their father,
Deputy Billy Kennedy, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 2,
2013. Pray for the boys’ mother Jodie, extended family, and community members
as they all process this tragic death. Pray Lane, Blake, and Jodie will be
surrounded by a community of support and love. http://tinyurl.com/kvagtew http://tinyurl.com/mgmxy7k
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Pray for all
peace officers and their families as they live with the ever-present threat of
injury or death in the line of duty.
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Please keep
17-year-old Kailey close in prayer during a difficult season in her life.
Kailey is struggling in high school with classes and friendships. Pray she will
seek comfort from God in this challenging time in her life.
Faces of Children
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Give thanks and
praise to God for the safe delivery of baby Matthew following a difficult
pregnancy for his mother, Claire, the daughter of Faces of Children prayer
partners Susie and Steve Foy. Thanks be to God that Susie was able to be in
London with Claire for the birth of this newest grandson.
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Please pray for
God’s healing touch to be upon James, the husband of Faces of Children
intercessor Margaret. James has been experiencing severe back pain for quite
some time. Pray God will guide James and Margaret in finding the right physicians
and treatment options.
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Keep in prayer
Faces of Children prayer partner Getaneh Getaneh who will travel to Kenya soon to
meet with pastors and church leaders who experience great persecution for their
faith. Pray God will give Getaneh clarity about his ministry and work with the
persecuted church.
