September 2015

September 10th, 2015 by admin | Posted in Prayer News |

“Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.” Psalms 71:17

YfCI AFRICA OFFICE

Area Director [AD]: Hilary Lewis-Nicol [Melrose]

Praise Jesus for faithful staff in the area office. Entrust Hilary, Charles, Danny & Riraqi to Him for wisdom, strength and good health to continue the work, pray especially for Hilary and Charles’s upcoming visit to Madagascar.
Thank God for committed people serving in YfC Africa. Approach Him for strength for them as they serve Him and ask for the salvation and discipleship of many youth on the continent.
We are grateful for the way the Lord is providing for ministry in Africa through local and international partners. Trust HIM for enough funds and resources to bring the Gospel to youth.
Honour the Father that the internet is a little better these days. Continue to pray that the power and internet problems in Ghana will be solved completely.
Glorify the Lord for a fruitful visit of the international president to our offices in Ghana. Submit Charles’s mother to our Healer and also Royston, a volunteer who experienced some health problems.

AFRICA LEADERSHIP TEAM [ALT]

Hilary Lewis-Nicol, Jean Baptiste Mugarura, David Kadalie, EJ van As, Josue Akowanou, Koekoes van As, Anne Musya-Ngwiri, Ravo Maharavo Fetra & Abu Conteh

Thank Adonai for willing ALT members and their good health. Petition Him for a life of obedience, a deep relationship with Jesus and for good health.
Honour the Ancient of Days for safe travels and for keeping their families safe in their absence. Continue to present the safety and good health of their loved ones unto God.
We are grateful for God’s faithful provision to the ALT. Trust our Provider for finances enabling them to attend ALT meetings and to visit the nations in their regions, also for safe travels.
Intercede for them for guidance and wisdom in their daily tasks especially during the meetings 22-24 Sept in Madagascar.
Entrust our need for a liaison person unto our Provider.

TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT DESK [TDD] & SOUTHERN REGION [SR]

Training & Southern Region Director: EJ van As [Koekoes]

Thank Abba Father for His faithfulness in providing for these departments. Pray for enough resources to run this office and training department effectively, for a full time secretary and an outcome regarding the office – the current owners want to sell the building.
Praise Jesus for the progress with organizing the Competency Development Conference [CDC] II later this month in Madagascar. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide the organisers so that it will be beneficial to the attendees, alsofor safe travels and good health.
Glorify God for the work Mpho is doing. Bring the organizing of the 2016 World Servants projects in the region unto Him and for provision for the Monare family.
Exalt our High Priest for a good trip for EJ to Zimbabwe and the good time spending with staff and volunteers. Entrust the upcoming SR Board meeting unto Jesus for wisdom regarding future registration in South Africa.

EAST AFRICA REGION

East Africa Director: Jean Baptiste Mugarura [Marina]

Currently JB is on much needed family leave. Intercede for complete healing for Marina and for strength and stamina for JB and the rest of the family.
Bring David Kadalie & Anne Musya-Ngwiri, who are standing in for JB in his region, unto the Spirit for wisdom and guidance.
Appreciate the Holy One for strong ministry across the East Africa Region. Trust Him to enable staff, volunteers and board members to reach the youth of their nations.
Continue bringing the post-election time in Burundi unto Jesus, praying for violence to end and safety for citizens.

FRANCOPHONE REGION

Francophone Director: Josue Akowanou [Prisca]

Glorify God for good health for Josue, Prisca and the 2 boys. Trust HIM for strength, health, spiritual growth and financial provision for them.
Thank our Provider for providing for the Akowanou family. Submit his travelling plans in the region unto Him.
Pray that a vibrant YfC ministry will start and continue in every French speaking country.
Pray for peace and stability in this region especially against the extremist groups being very active, protection for people and changed hearts.

EAST INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND REGION

Island Nations Director: Ravo Maharavo Fetra [Lalasoa]

Praise the Lord for faithful staff and volunters serving all over the Island Region. Trust HIM for wisdom and provision to pioneer Reunion and Nation C./Mayotte, also to start up the work in Rodriques again.
Honour the Father for every opportunity we have to proclaim the Gospel on the different islands. Pray that He will protect staff, volunteers and Board members who work here.
Entrust CDC II in Madagascar unto God – funding, speakers’ presentation, delegates from all the islands to attend, implementation of conference material, etc.

WEST AFRICA ANGLOPHONE REGION [WAA]

West Africa Director: Abu S. Conteh [Janet]

Lift up in prayer the Ebola virus outbreak – eradication of the disease, wisdom for the health workers, protection for people, opening up of borders, etc.
Bless the Lord for enabling Abu in his role as RD. Ask Him for guidance and wisdom in his daily tasks, to provide for him and for spiritual and physical protection and good health.
Pray for political stability and wisdom for all governments in the area.
Glorify the Everlasting King for committed people serving in the WAA. Intercede for the ND’s and Abu to be connected even if he can’t visit them due to the ban on travelling.

LEADERSHIP & PIONEERING DESK

Leadership & Pioneering Director: David Kadalie [Denise]

Mandy Carolus – Prayer Coordinator

Honour our Provider for His faithfulness in providing for personal and ministry costs. Ask for good health for the Kadalies, also enough finances to do ministry.
Appreciate the Almighty for the initiative of 3 girls to buy uniforms for children in the Bonnytoun Informal Settlement. Pray for enough funds to come in to do this project.
Bring praises to God for David’s fruitful trip to Rwanda last month. Pray for good health for Mandy.
Praise Jesus that David’s mother is recovering well after her time in hospital. Entrust her full recovery unto Him.

PRAYER DESK

Prayer Coordinator: Koekoes van As [EJ]

Thank the Almighty One for Desiree who serves as Regional Prayer Coordinator for the SR. Submit her unto God for wisdom as she coordinates prayer efforts in that region.
We are grateful for every national prayer coordinator serving in Africa. Ask the Spirit for guidance for them; also ask for prayer coordinators for every YfC country in Africa.
Admire the Father for prayer supporters carrying our ministry. Trust our Father to bless them and to add more prayer warriors to our ranks.
Lay the prayer teaching at the CDC II before the Throne of Grace – presentation, understanding and implementation.

YOUNG LEADERS [YL] DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME/MINISTRY MULTIPLIERS

Area Coordinator: Anne Musya-Ngwiri [Gilbert]

We are grateful for the YL Co-ordinators in some countries. Ask Jesus to enable staff or volunteers to develop this programme in other nations.
Exalt God for the exceptional home-grown YL programmes already in Ethiopia & Uganda. Pray for continued YL programme growth in all Africa nations.
Honour our Father for His guidance to Anne. Intercede for her for wisdom in running the YL Programme and for the effective development of this programme.

ANGOLA

Arlindo Isaac Gole – Prayer Coordinator

Extol our Provider for His provision and protection to us in the past month. Pray that our fundraising activities will be successful.
Praise the Lord for committed national board members. Ask the Spirit to continue leading them and pray for a positive outcome of the court case regarding our farming property.
Thank Jesus for faithful staff and volunteers. Entrust their safety, protection and good health unto God, pray especially for more volunteers in the different provinces.
We are grateful for the young people we could reach in August. Bring Graciano, the National Board and other leaders unto the Father, also pray for their families.

BENIN

Anthelm Souhouin [Florence]

Yves Videssougni Ahoyo – Prayer Coordinator

Ask the Lord for wisdom and provision so that we would be able to pioneer Central African Republic successfully.
Thank Jesus for a good Summer Camp with some 250 youth and 70 kids. Submit the continuous training of the young volunteers of the 2015-2016 academic-year to the Lord.
Praise the Lord for the piece of land that we have. Ask our Provider for the development of this land into a training centre and ask for new office space.
We are grateful for a few committed Board members. Intercede for guidance for staff, board and volunteer so that the ministry can go forward even more.

BOTSWANA

Koekoes van As [EJ] – National Director & Prayer Coordinator

Bless the Lord for the fruitful time for Koekoes & Em with previous volunteers in Holland recently. Trust Jesus for a lovely time for Koekoes & EJ as they go to Madagascar to do training at CDC II.
Exalt our Father for a successful youth outreach to the remote South of Botswana. Intercede for spiritual growth for all the young people we work with on a regular basis.
We are thankful for 20 children attending the Tapologo Day Care Centre. Pray for favour with the different departments where we booked inspections in order to get an operating license for the Centre.
Honour God for safety on the roads and good health to all staff. Submit Norma, a volunteer from the USA who wants to serve with us for a few months unto the Spirit for guidance, quick settling into climate, culture and ministry.

BURKINA FASO

Paul Kabore [Celestine]

Trust the Prince of Peace for peace in the country and political stability, after the president resigned.
We are grateful for the smooth running of the primary & secondary education institution. Intercede for staff and teachers to make a positive impact in the lives of all the learners.
Honour Jesus for committed staff & volunteers in YfC Burkina Faso. Ask the Spirit to guide Paul, staff and volunteers in their daily tasks and for physical and spiritual well-being.
Praise God for a few willing National Board Members. Ask for renewed passion for them and for new committed members to be added.

BURUNDI

Freddy Tuyizere [Marie-Josee]

Marie-Josee Karerwa – Prayer Coordinator

Continue bringing Burundi‘s post-election time unto Jesus, praying for the safety of citizens and wisdom for the government and opposition parties.
Praise God for people who stood with us in prayer during the difficult past months. Trust Him that the new academic year will be beneficial to every child at the YfC schools.
Glorify the King of kings for His daily goodness to all of us. Intercede for the new recruited teachers at the schools to adapt quickly to the new job situation.
Exalt our Shepherd for His hand of protection upon us during the election times. Ask Him for electricity supply to Gitega International Academy and Makamba Homes of Hope.

CAMEROON

Praise Jesus for Nigeria’s willingness to pioneer Cameroon. Entrust the re-pioneering process into God’s hands.
Admire God for the opportunity we have to start working in Cameroon. Ask our Father for wisdom for ongoing ministry.
Trust the Lord to send people to work with us.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC [CAR]

Yves Videssougni Ahoyo – Young Pioneer

Praise Jesus for Benin’s willingness to pioneer CAR and for Yves’s willingness to start up the work here. Pray that the doors of this country will be lifted up for the King of Glory to enter and for the pioneering to continue.
Intercede for Yves for guidance in implementing the strategic plan for pioneering CAR.
Ask the Spirit for wisdom to accurately communicate YfC vision in CAR and that we would be able to do effective spiritual mapping of the area of ministry.
Lay the upcoming journey of 3 intercessors to CAR later this month unto the Lord – provision, open doors, good health and safe travels.
Continue to pray for political stability in this country and that reconciliation will take place after the civil war.

NATION C.

Brothers N & M.

Praise Jesus for Madagascar’s willingness to pioneer Nation C. Entrust the pioneering and ministry development process into God’s hands.
Honour the Father for good relations with some churches and missionaries on the islands. Ask for spiritual growth for all who’ve been reached and for safety of all the Brethren.
Thank God for the opportunity to reach students from this nation at university in Madagascar. Intercede for brothers N & M to work together in bringing the Gospel to these students.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Interim National Coordinator: Roger Vangu [Therese]

Celestin Mbungu: Prayer Coordinator

Pray for political stability in our nation, wisdom for the government.
Honour Jesus for Rwanda’s willingness to re-pioneer DRC. Entrust this process into God’s hands.
Praise the Father for His presence in our ministry. Intercede for wisdom for Rodger in Kinshasa, for Levy in Goma and for a good relationship with local churches.
Ask God for more committed volunteers and staff members also people who can serve as National Board members and like-minded partners to reach the youth of our country.
Appreciate the Lord for opportunities to reach youth in the new school term that just started. Submit the launch of the school and university programmes unto Him.

ETHIOPIA

Alemtshay Yemane

Amen Negash – Prayer Coordinator

Thank the King of kings for sending Biruck and Getu to South Africa for the YEPT conference. Trust Him to raise up more people in Ethiopia to do pioneering inland as well as in neighbouring Somaliland.
Glorify the Lord for committed National Board members. Bring the current members to the Throne of Grace for guidance and pray for more dedicated people to join their ranks.
Praise Jesus for faithful supporters and the farming project we are getting in to. Entrust this project unto our Shepherd so that YfC EA will be self-sustainable and be able to do pioneering in other regions.

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Franklin Moses – Young Pioneer

Honour the Father for the efforts from YfC Guinea to pioneer this country. Bring Franklin to our Provider for everything needed to do the work here and to open up ways for him to do effective pioneering.

THE GAMBIA

Seal Sylvester Jammeh [Rose]

We are grateful for local and foreign volunteers serving alongside us. Ask God for guidance for staff, volunteers and Board members.
Bless the Lord for every opportunity we have to bring the Good News to schools in the country. Intercede for success in our adult literacy classes and that young people will practice what we taught them.
Glorify our Father for His faithfulness in more than one way to us. Pray that we would be able to develop our land into a multi-purpose centre where the young people of the area will be reached.
Praise God for wonderful results at our Zoe school. Submit all the learners unto the Father for salvation and spiritual growth.

GHANA

Vida Humphrey – National Coordinator

Magnify the Almighty One for His faithfulness. Ask the Lord for provision so that we can do effective youth ministry and complete the buildings at the Training Centre.
Admire Jesus for committed Board members. Trust Him for guidance and wisdom for all of them.
We glorify God for every opportunity we have to bring the Gospel to youth. Pray for more full time staff & volunteers in the Cape Coast chapter.
Intercede for the outbreak of the Ebola virus to be stopped, wisdom for the Ministry of Health, healing for the affected, protection for all YfC associates and that we will grow closer to God.
Lift our nation before the Throne of Grace as we have presidential elections later this year especially ask for a peaceful time.
Stand with us in prayer for pioneering work to develop in Equatorial Guinea and for Franklin Moses’s involvement there.
We are grateful for faithful Board Members. Ask the Spirit for guidance as they minister alongside us, also guidance for Reuben in his role as ND.
Thank the Father for His provision – funds to build a school and office space in a good location. Pray that the funds will be enough to complete the construction.
Honour God for staff and volunteers. Trust Him to enable us to be fully committed to the tasks assigned to us by God.
Lift the Name of our Father up for staff & volunteers serving in YfC Guinea Bissau. Trust the Spirit to keep us obedient to His ways in all we do.
Glorify Jesus for the English course we present to young people. Intercede for these students to walk in His footsteps and for Christian teachers to teach here.
We are grateful for an active Board of Trustees. Submit them to God for guidance and wisdom and pray for protection against criminals.
Honour Jesus for good speaking engagements in schools, churches and campuses. Commit our YfC@40 celebrations unto Him in order for each event to serve its purpose.
Glorify Jesus for committed Board members, staff & volunteers serving in YfCK. Pray we all will hear and do exactly what God wants us to do.
Praise the Father for the good ministry to street boys in the Taraja Boys Home. Trust God that these boys will make the most of their stay with us.
Bless God for fruitful school ministry the past few weeks. Pray for the teenagers in our country to abstain from sex and to take their education seriously in order to break the poverty chain.

GUINEA

Reuben Tamba Komba [Marie]: National Director

Intercede for the outbreak of the Ebola virus to be stopped, wisdom for the Ministry of Health, healing for the affected, protection for all YfC associates and that we will grow closer to God.
Lift our nation before the Throne of Grace as we have presidential elections later this year especially ask for a peaceful time.
Stand with us in prayer for pioneering work to develop in Equatorial Guinea and for Franklin Moses’s involvement there.
We are grateful for faithful Board Members. Ask the Spirit for guidance as they minister alongside us, also guidance for Reuben in his role as ND.
Thank the Father for His provision – funds to build a school and office space in a good location. Pray that the funds will be enough to complete the construction.
Honour God for staff and volunteers. Trust Him to enable us to be fully committed to the tasks assigned to us by God

GUINEA BISSAU

Jose Augusto Bedeslei [Eugenia]

Celestino Moreira: Prayer Coordinator

Lift the Name of our Father up for staff & volunteers serving in YfC Guinea Bissau. Trust the Spirit to keep us obedient to His ways in all we do.
Glorify Jesus for the English course we present to young people. Intercede for these students to walk in His footsteps and for Christian teachers to teach here.
We are grateful for an active Board of Trustees. Submit them to God for guidance and wisdom and pray for protection against criminals.

KENYA

Anne Musya-Ngwiri [Gilbert]

Sharon Nafula: Prayer Coordinator

Honour Jesus for good speaking engagements in schools, churches and campuses. Commit our YfC@40 celebrations unto Him in order for each event to serve its purpose.
Glorify Jesus for committed Board members, staff & volunteers serving in YfCK. Pray we all will hear and do exactly what God wants us to do.
Praise the Father for the good ministry to street boys in the Taraja Boys Home. Trust God that these boys will make the most of their stay with us.
Bless God for fruitful school ministry the past few weeks. Pray for the teenagers in our country to abstain from sex and to take their education seriously in order to break the poverty chain.
Honour Jesus for faithful staff, volunteers and Board members. Intercede for the current Board members to be committed and for more full time staff to help reaching the youth of Lesotho.
We are thankful for a good prayer time we recently had in Ha-ntsi. Ask Jesus to guide the youth we are working with into a closer relationship with Him.
Praise God for His love and daily provision. Pray for enough resources for our different programmes.
Entrust the youth who will attend Youth Week in South Africa end of the year unto our Father, trust Him for their camp & transport fees to come in.
We are delighted that the Ebola restrictions were lifted from our country. Continue to intercede for no more new infections and healing for the affected.
Appreciate the Almighty One for committed volunteers, Board and staff members. Trust Him to protect us and our loved ones from attracting Ebola and ask for comfort for the many people who lost family members.
Due to this disease our ministry suffers a lot. Pray for wisdom for us how to do our work in the midst of serious difficulty.
Ask the Provider for provision for the many orphans due to the Ebola crisis.

LESOTHO

Lineo Lekhotsa

Honour Jesus for faithful staff, volunteers and Board members. Intercede for the current Board members to be committed and for more full time staff to help reaching the youth of Lesotho.
We are thankful for a good prayer time we recently had in Ha-ntsi. Ask Jesus to guide the youth we are working with into a closer relationship with Him.
Praise God for His love and daily provision. Pray for enough resources for our different programmes.
Entrust the youth who will attend Youth Week in South Africa end of the year unto our Father, trust Him for their camp & transport fees to come in.

LIBERIA

Augustine Fredericks [Veronica]

Theo Klotey [Queen]: Prayer Coordinator

We are delighted that the Ebola restrictions were lifted from our country. Continue to intercede for no more new infections and healing for the affected.
Appreciate the Almighty One for committed volunteers, Board and staff members. Trust Him to protect us and our loved ones from attracting Ebola and ask for comfort for the many people who lost family members.
Due to this disease our ministry suffers a lot. Pray for wisdom for us how to do our work in the midst of serious difficulty.
Ask the Provider for provision for the many orphans due to the Ebola crisis.

MADAGASCAR

Ravo Maharavo Fetra [Lalasoa]

Mamy Rabarison [Yves] – Prayer Coordinator

The next CDC will take place in Antananarivo later this month. Entrust the organizing of this event unto God – funding, presentations of speakers, provision for delegates to attend, safe travels, good health, etc.
Thank God for the funding received from Foundation of the Nations into the Tana account to build a training centre. Ask our Father that we would be able to start building soon.
Exalt the Lord for sending Twila from Canada to volunteer with us. Trust the Spirit to give her a good time with us.
Praise Jesus for many young people who committed their lives to Him recently. Pray for spiritual growth for these converts and that they will stand strong in their new-found faith.

MALAWI

Collins Machira; Prayer Coordinator

Please pray with us for someone to lead the ministry in YFC Malawi
Ask for wisdome as we re-pioneer ministry in Malawi

MAURITIUS

Cyril Palan [Monique]

Monique Palan [Cyril] – Prayer Coordinator

Honour God for committed National Board members and Ministry leadership. Trust Him for new committed board members and guidance for Dylan and the young leaders who will further the ministry.
We are grateful that 5 Mauritians will attend CDC in Madagascar. Submit their time to Jesus – safe travels, good health, good time, etc.
Admire the King of kings for many opportunities to reach youth. Ask the Good Shepherd for much success in the Music Courses and the Sports ministry.
Ascribe greatness to God for the Youth in Action group. Pray that we would be able to complete the adventure park at the backyard of our centre.
Glorify the Father for all the resources we have to do ministry. Intercede for a fruitful National Prayer Seminar early October, people to attend, wisdom for speaker, etc.

MOZAMBIQUE

Gildo Cuamba – Interim National Director

Carlos Pedro Cumbane – Prayer Coordinator

We are thankful for the leadership of the National Board & National Director. Trust the Bread of Life for guidance for them and for new board members to be added.
Thank God for committed staff & volunteers. Lay our September plans before Jesus and start to pray for the December camps.
Praise the Lord for ongoing ministry in schools in Maputo. Ask Him for more volunteers in schools and for the discipleship programme.
We are grateful for our prayer supporters standing with us. Entrust the urgent water need at Bethel to our Provider, praying for a permanent solution to this problem.

NAMIBIA

Desiree Beukes [Stanley] – National Director & Prayer Coordinator

Honour God for all the children who attended the Children’s Camp and for those who received Jesus. Intercede for us to disciple these children effectively.
We are grateful for our campsite and for the bookings we had in August. Pray that more groups will utilize this facility especially during the week.
Exalt our King for His provision, protection, love and care unto us. Ask the Lord for a successful September outreach and fun day.
YfC Namibia celebrates 30 years of ministry. Bring our preparations for the celebration next month unto God.

NIGER

Moussa Hamai Ali [Hadiza]

Intercede for an end to the extremist attacks on Christians and churches.
Praise the Lord for a few National Board of Trustees members. Intercede for them for wisdom and for new members to be added.
Appreciate the Father for volunteers who are doing youth ministry. Ask HIM to guide them, the staff and Ali as they reach the youth in Niger.
We are grateful for the YfC School and that children get education here. Trust the Spirit to enable teachers to bring children to Him and that the efforts to disciple youth in church youth groups will be fruitful.
We honour God for His faithfulness, especially during the December camp. Pray for continued provision and to remind youth about their decisions for Him.

NIGERIA

Bukola Coast Ufeli

Pray for guidance and provision so that we would be able to pioneer Cameroon successfully.
Honour Christ for faithful board members, staff and volunteers. Entrust our need for more people to be added to our workforce.
Worship the Father for providing for YfC Nigeria. Pray for new ministry openings across the country.
We are grateful for lovely ministry to youth in schools and communities. Trust our Provider for offices rent in 6 locations and other funds and resources needed to do our ministry.

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Dean Edwall – National Director

Thank God for National and centre Board members, for committed staff & volunteers reaching the youth of our nation. Pray for God’s comfort on the family of late Daniel Tiro and that He will provide their daily needs.
Exalt our Creator for a successful hike that YfC East London had with 28 kids. Entrust the December camp of YfC Mpumalanga and Youth Week in Magaliesburg unto our Provider – organising of the camps, many youth to attend and souls to enter the Kingdom.
YfC KZN is grateful for positive feedback from USAID regarding the May’khetehle programme. Intercede for the many young guys attending the Men 2 Men programme & for the Teen Moms YfC George are working with – that their hearts would open to Jesus and that they would make lifelong decisions to follow Him and be empowered to become all that God intends.
Bless the Father for new foreign volunteers later this month in YfC Amathunzi. Pray for wisdom for YfC Knysna leadership in replacing Daan from the Hands & Heart project next year as well as for a technical instructor for this programme.

REUNION

Contact person: Jacques Bougault [Annick]

Praise Jesus for the Regional Office’s willingness to help with the pioneering in Reunion. Entrust the pioneering and ministry development process into God’s hands.
Ask the Lord to guide us in everything we do, to have the right attitude and to take the right actions.
Honour the Father for the openings we have in reaching youth. Intercede for the University Students Action and that we will have the right partners in this endeavour.

RODRIGUES ISLAND

Dickson Azie

Ask our Father for wisdom to re-start the ministry on this island.

RWANDA

Jean Baptiste Mugarura [Marina]

Marina Mugarura – Prayer Coordinator

Ask the Lord for wisdom and provision so that we would be able to pioneer the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Exalt our Healer that Marina was discharged from the hospital. Intercede for complete healing for her and for strength and stamina for JB and the rest of the family.
Keep on praying for the National Board Chairperson Mr. Sam Ndengeye who is battling cancer and is critically ill in hospital.
Glorify God for committed staff & volunteers serving in YfC Rwanda. Trust Him for enough funds and resources to do effective youth ministry, especially another bus to transport the Kigali school children.
Bless Jesus for His faithfulness to us. Ask HIM for guidance for board members, staff, volunteers and associates to grow in our faith.
Our National Conference and 20^th Ministry Anniversary were a huge success. Pray that YfC Rwanda will never forget the faithfulness of our Lord.

SEYCHELLES

National Ministry Coordinators: Brian & Melissa Verdugo

Melissa Verdugo [Brian] – Prayer Coordinator

Give glory to the Lord for faithful staff & volunteers. Stand with us in prayer in preparing the National Director’s Candidate to take full responsibility for the ministry and for a good visit of the AD to Seychelles, 3-7 Oct.
Lift Jesus up for a good holiday club and the 22 youth who gave their lives to Him. Pray for spiritual growth for them so that they will stand strong in their new-found faith.
Exalt our Provider that YfC Seychelles is fully chartered with YfCI. Approach Him for good preparations for the new term of the Campus Life programme and that it will be a fruitful term.

SIERRA LEONE

Abu S. Conteh [Janet]

Favour Conteh – Prayer Coordinator

Intercede for wisdom and guidance for our nation so that we would be able to completely get free from the Ebola infection and its influence on the lives of many.
Appreciate the Almighty One for committed volunteers, Board and staff members. Ask the Lord of the harvest that the 3-day revival service in YfC Kono will be impactful and that many souls will enter the Kingdom.
Ascribe praises to the King of kings for the good results in the lives of the inmates we are working with. Trust Him to provide good weather when building commence at the YfC camp site.
Thank God for 13 people reached in the Kpandenbu Dama village who were previously very hostile to the Gospel. Pray that all who’ve been reached with the Gospel will grow closer to God.
Glorify the Father for the lovely discipleship programme going in Kenema. Continue to lay staff, volunteers & board members in front of Him so that we will accomplish His will on earth.

SOUTH SUDAN

Clement Sekoto & Mathias Mulumba – Young Pioneers

Pray for political & economic stability – wisdom for the government and a spirit of cooperation among the citizens.
Praise Jesus for Clement & Mathias’ willingness to pioneer South Sudan. Trust God for suitable partners in doing youth evangelism and discipleship programmes in South Sudan.
We are grateful that we could mobilise 30 people who are willing to stand with us in prayer for this nation. Ask Jehovah Jireh for everything needed to pioneer this country and for safety for the pioneers as they bring the Gospel in a hostile environment.

SWAZILAND

Bongani Dlamini [Khumbuh]

Thobile Motsa-Soita [Stephen]: Prayer Coordinator

Honour the Father for the good partnership between YfC Swaziland and the National Olympic Committee. Trust Him for the success of our sports programme that we initiated 3 months ago.
Bless the Lord for our National Board Members. Ask the Spirit for an increase of grace and strength for them, their families and businesses.
We are grateful for opportunities within Swaziland to reach youth freely. Trust our Provider for favour with Global Fund for the proposal we handed in.
Worship the Saviour for the partnerships we have with some churches and those who start to understand YfC. Bring our need for resources to do a camp later this year unto Jesus.

TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR

Ministry Coordinator: Pascal Nyulahe [Esther]

Esther Mtonga: Prayer Coordinator

Praise Jesus Who made it possible that Pascal & Esther’s son Clifton could receive treatment for Hodgkins disease in South Africa. Pray for complete healing for him, for strength for his parents and provision for everything needed.
Entrust the pioneering process of Zanzibar into God’s hands, also favour with the government, as we need to register.
We are grateful for committed staff working together in unity. Intercede for guidance for all of them in their daily tasks and ask for more international and local volunteers to be added.
Thank the Lord for very committed board members. Bring them before the Throne of Grace for wisdom as they serve alongside us.
Extol the King of king for the difference our school is making in the lives of students. Pray that the students will draw closer to Him and wisdom for the teachers in dealing with them.

TOGO

Guiles Estsi – Contact person

Thank the Lord for willing people serving on an YfC committee. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct them to people who can serve as National Board members.
Honour the Father for enabling Josue to visit Togo recently. Trust God for the right people to serve as full time staff.

UGANDA

Miriam Koote

Petua Nankya – Prayer Coordinator

Ask Him for wisdom and provision so that we would be able to pioneer Southern Sudan successfully and for the involvement of Mathias & Clement in this effort.
Glorify God that we could reach out to 2511 young people, 759 committed to abstinence and 563 gave their lives to Christ in the recent past. Entrust all the young people in the Discipleship programme unto God for spiritual growth and maturity.
Praise our Master for the lovely visits of churches and friends from abroad, the work that they did and everything they blessed us with. Trust Him to continue to provide everything needed for ministry.
Appreciate the Father that Mirembe and Suubi Houses can give a safe place to girls in difficult circumstances. Pray for wisdom for the staff who gives council and help these girls to become the women God wants them to be.
Honour Jesus for committed board members, staff and volunteers [local & foreign]. Ask the Spirit to transform the youth we are working with into His likeness.

ZAMBIA

John Kaniki [Florence]: Prayer Coordinator

Praise our Provider for His faithfulness. Trust Him to help YfC Zambia to be on the cutting edge in doing evangelism, Discipleship, social involvement and leadership development.
Admire the Almighty One for willing members in the National Board. Ask Jesus for wisdom and guidance for all the members as they serve alongside us.
Thank the Lord for 52 young people who attended the youth conference. Intercede for these youngsters to influence their peers through their examples.
We are grateful for Mathias Bumie’s upcoming visit. Pray that he will receive a visa and work permit.

ZIMBABWE

Appreciate God for the campers who made use of our camp site during August. Ask Him for a fruitful leadership camp 9-12 September.
Glorify Jesus for His prayer, financial and material provision to YfC Zim. Stand with us in prayer for more volunteers with the right passion and heart.
Bless the Lord for a good time with the regional director and the board and staff training he did. Trust our Provider for enough resources and finances to do our work properly.
Honour the Father for a wonderful outreach to Eastview High School. Pray that our ministry happening in all the centres will have a positive influence on young people.

Thank you for faithfully praying with us. We appreciate your involvement very much. Through your prayers you are an effective worker in His harvest field.

Greetings in Christ,