World Vision August Prayer Chain

Hope Prayer Chain

HOPEful News-August 2010

• In June, the World Cup opened in South Africa, flooding the country with thousands of fans from around the world. Millions more have watched through telecasts of games.
• The influx of spectators raised concerns with health officials.
• South Africa has the highest number of HIV-infected people in the world.
• Officials feared the number would rise. And it could. However, soccer stars are helping to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
• Team captains joined forces to support a global campaign to prevent mothers from dying and babies from becoming infected with HIV.  
• Sony organized "Public Viewing in Africa," setting up screens in villages and schools, allowing people to watch the games and providing HIV education, counseling and testing at the same time.

Suggested Prayer Points:

• When the World Cup is all over, that those infected with HIV in South Africa and elsewhere will not be forgotten.
• That public role models will continue to step forward and support efforts to combat HIV and AIDS.
• For those infected and affected, that they find peace and comfort in God's love.

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• Team captains
• Public Viewing in Africa