Prayer Requests from the Global World Vision Family

Prayer Requests from the Global World Vision Family
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Horn of Africa

Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia are facing prolonged drought and as a result their nutrition situation has deteriorated to serious levels. They are experiencing chronic food insecurity and lack of access to safe drinking water for both communities and livestock.

 We invite you to please pray and ask God to:

• Break this drought so that the rains will come and food will grow for the millions affected in these nations.
• Secure the delivery of aid to where it is needed and that it is not diverted or politicised, especially in northeastern Somalia.
• Provide World Vision and other responders adequate funding and other resources to respond to the needs. Pray specifically that $1.2 million USD is raised for the needed intervention.
• Care for and protect World Vision’s and other organisations’ staff as they work long hours to meet these needs.
• Pour out grace upon the affected households, including many World Vision sponsored children in Kenya.

Middle East

Please pray for:

• Peaceful transition in the change of governments for the nations of the Middle East.
• Discerning and wise legal leadership as constitutions are developed and amended.
• Youth struggling with unemployment and the many poor Muslims and Christians in these nations who are unable to access work, health and educational opportunities.
• Safety of the body of Christ and the church in the Middle East.
• orld Vision assessment teams as they look at Egypt, Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza, Jordan and Lebanon in this fragile and volatile context.
• Supplies that need to get to people during this time and that the infrastructure of roads and clinics continues to be operational.

1. LIBYA: The premier denounced a “plot” to turn his country into a terrorist base, as anti-regime protests reached the capital and world powers slammed an iron-fisted crackdown said to have cost hundreds of lives.
2. IRAN: A massive police deployment in Tehran prevented large-scale protests from erupting, although Iranian opposition websites reported stray clashes and officials said the capital remained calm.
3. BAHRAIN: Bahrain’s Sunni Muslim ruling family came under increased pressure to open in-depth talks with the Shiite-led opposition, as protesters erected more tents on the capital’s Pearl Square and unions called off a strike.
4. MOROCCO: Thousands staged rallies in Moroccan cities demanding political reform and limits on the powers of King Mohammed VI, with protesters shouting “the people want change.”
5. KUWAIT: Hundreds of stateless Arabs demonstrated for the third day running to press for basic rights and citizenship of the oil-rich Gulf state, and Human Rights Watch called for the release of dozens detained on Friday.
6. YEMEN: Hundreds of students demonstrated on the eighth straight day of anti-regime protests in Sanaa, while police shot dead a protester in south Yemen and the opposition vowed to join protests.
7. EGYPT: Three police officers in Alexandria face questioning over the shooting of protesters in the early days of the Egyptian uprising, as banks reopened and workers at Egypt’s largest factory ended a strike.
8. TUNISIA: Tunisia’s interim government asked Saudi Arabia to extradite deposed strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali as it faced a second day of protests on the streets of Tunis, demanding its resignation.
9. DJIBOUTI: Djibouti authorities have “provisionally released” three top opposition leaders briefly detained after unprecedented protests demanding regime change, the state prosecutor said.
10. IRAQ: At least eight people, four police and four civilians, were reported wounded when clashes erupted during a rally in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniyah.
11. JORDAN: King Abdullah II urged speedy reforms, comprehensive dialogue and more efforts to battle corruption amid popular discontent and pro-reform protests.
12. SYRIA: A jailed Syrian Kurdish blogger and rights activist, Kamal Hussein Sheikho, is on a hunger strike, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
13. ALGERIA: Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci told Spain’s El Pais newspaper the anti-government revolts in Tunisia and Egypt will not spread to Algeria, a day after riot police clashed with protesters in the centre of Algiers.

Please pray for:

• WORLD LEADERS: God sets up kings and deposes them; He changes times and seasons. Pray that these changes and shifts work to bring great glory to God and extend His kingdom among all peoples. Pray for the families who have had loved ones killed. Pray for mercy, justice and grace to permeate this current instability.
• HEART HUNGER: Pray for real heart hunger in every individual throughout the Arab World, particularly among those with the least access to the gospel, that they would long to know the Truth and be set free. Pray they find true freedom in Jesus. Pray for a restraining of extremist who seek to kill and destroy. Pray for the supply infrastructure of food and water can be maintained in this turbulence.
• RECONCILIATION: Hundreds of years of offence and strife have gendered bitter hostility between Christians, Jews and Arabs. Pray for God to soften the hearts of these, to heal the hurts, and to break down every dividing wall.
• CREATIVE ACCESS: Ask God to make a way where there seems to be no way to share His love and truth with those held in restricted access environments. Pray for believers to be ready to give an answer for the hope within them boldly and sensitively. Pray for protection for our sisters and brothers as they continue to be light and salt in these difficult environments. Make them a sweet aroma for Christ.
• MODELS: Just as Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us so that we could know God, pray for believers and World Vision staff who are willing to live incarnational lives among these groups, no matter what the challenges may be.
• STUDENTS: Young people are often seeking answers for deep questions of life. Pray that God directs them to those who can give them the Answer. Pray that the children will be protected from hatred, give them a yearning and hope of peace in these lands.

Southern Africa Region
We invite you to please pray for:

• Eastern DRC which remains a Category III with a level 2 response. Swaziland is a Category II with a level 2 response, while Zimbabwe remains a Category III with a level 2 response.
• 2 million people affected by the continual conflict in DRC (Congo) and the many women and children being sexually assaulted and then impacted by HIV/AIDS. Pray for law and order and justice to bear on those who have wronged these precious ones of God. Pray for healing and recovery from this trauma.
• Swaziland and it’s food crisis, exacerbated by current floods threatening a drop in crop output. These factors coupled with an HIV/AIDS prevalence at 26% presents a challenging scenario compounded by an increase in reported rape cases especially on children.
• Zimbabwe and their continued need of food assistance. Pray that this year’s crop brings a great yield for the farmers.

Thailand and Cambodia
Please pray for:

• People living near the Thailand-Cambodia border at Preah Vihear Temple.
• Children and families traumatised by the fighting.
• Governments of the two countries will find good solutions and resolve this conflict.
• God's pouingr out of his spirit upon Cambodia and Thailand so that a season of peace will prevail.

As one World Vision staff member shared, “I want to see our brothers and sisters of the two countries embrace each other and not to fight for serving political purpose which is not God’s desire.”

Thank you for upholding these parts of the world before our Lord and Maker, the author and perfecter of our faith in God’s Grace and Jesus Name. Let it be so. Amen

Prayer for TVPRA/CPCA

South Puget Sound Chapter Women of Vision

with Cindy Breilh (far right)

Advocating for the CPCA March 2010

 Child Protection Compact Act (CPCA)  Update

The Craziness Begins!

An update on 2011 legislation fighting child slavery

By Jesse Eaves, Policy Advisor for Child Protection

"It has only been a few weeks since the 111th Congress came to a close and the 112th Congress began—but what a difference a few weeks makes. The fight against slavery continues, and we have a huge role to play.

Over the course of the past year, thousands of you called, wrote, and met face-to-face with your elected leaders. As a result of that united voice, the Child Protection Compact Act (CPCA) came within an inch of becoming a law until time ran out.

You’ll recall that I let you know that in this new Congress, the centerpiece of all U.S. anti-human trafficking law (the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, or TVPRA) was up for renewal. Laws like the CPCA do not work without the framework of the TVPRA. Since we want to be sure that a strong and robust TVPRA becomes law, we’ve been working hard to ask your elected leaders to include the provisions of the CPCA into the larger human trafficking bill.

However, something happened last week that caught us off guard. As the new Senate came into session, right out of the gate, your leaders did something surprising. On the first day of legislating, the original sponsors of the bill—Senator Barbara Boxer of California, Richard Burr of North Carolina, and Ben Cardin of Maryland—reintroduced the CPCA. On top of that, they brought on board a new sponsor: Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts. The message they are sending is clear – “WE HEAR YOU!”

This reintroduction of the CPCA is more symbolic than anything. It means that your voices were heard and your leaders have not forgotten you. This is a way for them to mark the importance of the CPCA provisions as we move forward with the process of advocating for the new TVPRA. In the most likely scenario, the CPCA will simply get folded into the TVPRA—and then we will go to town advocating for the passage of the TVPRA.

As we prepare to move forward, take a second and pat yourselves on the back for making your voices heard. A big salute goes out to Women of Vision in California and North Carolina who tirelessly hounded their Senators to lead the way on this bill. The silent cries of enslaved children around the world will be silent no longer as you stand up next to them and seek justice on their behalf.

We’ll be updating you as soon as we know when the TVPRA will be officially introduced. Once that happens, let’s challenge ourselves to make our voices louder and more powerful than ever. It’s going to be hard. Anyone who watches the news or reads the Internet knows that. But with thousands of voices and God on our side, justice and freedom will prevail.

I leave you with the words of Molly Baker, an amazing advocate and student at the University of Delaware. She recently wrote: 'After the hard news that the CPCA did not pass, I came upon Habbakuk 1:2-4 in which Habbakuk cries out to God in frustration saying, ‘How long, LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted.’ My heart has at times echoed the same cries and questions of why God would allow so much injustice in our world. However, God answers Habbakuk's cry and ours as well, as in Habakkuk 2:4 he replies, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’ What we SEE is injustice, wrongdoing, and a bill that has not passed. BUT God calls us to live by faith. As Hebrews 11:1 says, ‘Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do NOT see.’”

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the Name of Jesus praising You for opportunities that You give us through World Vision and Women of Vision to make a difference around the world in the lives of poor and marginalized children and women. Like Habbakuk we cry out to you about the injustices in our world. We are disappointed that the Child Protection Compact Act (CPCA) did not pass in the 111th Congress.

We praise You for World Vision and Women of Vision and the information and education provided to us so that we could be a voice for the voiceless in Washington DC and in our own State of Washington against slavery this past year. Lord we know that strongholds do not topple easily, yet we believe in faith that nothing is impossible for You. Lord we ask that you would stir our hearts again and again and that we would take whatever action necessary to be used by You in this fight against slavery in the world and in America. Give us the information that we need and empower us with courage to call, communicate with and go to those in authority who decide our laws.

We praise You in advance that the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) will be renewed and that the CPCA will be enfolded into this larger human trafficking bill. Thank you that Senator Barbara Boxer of California, Richard Burr of North Carolina, and Ben Cardin of Maryland reintroduced the CPCA along with Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts. Thank you for their message of encouragement to us that we have been heard. Let this action by these Senators be the spark that ignites passion within our Congress to pass the TVPRA!

Thank you for Jesse and his team. Bless them in all ways as they take a stand daily in this battle. Guard them and protect their families, their health, their finances and their lives as they stand firm on the front lines. Encourage them to not grow weary in well doing. Give them hope in Your renewed direction for this cause.

Lord, we know that without You we can do nothing. We surrender our paltry efforts at the foot of the cross and place them in Your Hands and ask that you multiply our efforts to create a mighty army. Mobilize us at the perfect moment, the optimum time in our present history to impact and put a stop to human trafficking in this generation. Let it be so, Lord! Amen!

February First Saturday Prayer

 Prayer for Kathy Cooper Today

Information: From Cindy Breilh:  February 3, 2011

Several WOV chapters have asked. You are all so kind. Kathy’s home address for any chapters wishing to send a card can be found on The City.

We also have an opportunity to collect monetary gifts to assist Kathy with expenses. World Vision employees are doing this, however, chapters are welcome to participate. If you would like to bless her please let us know. We will need to have the funds collected by Monday, Feb 7th. According to the Financial Hardship Matching Gift Policy, World Vision will match funds up to a maximum of $300.00. Any money raised above this amount will be included in the gift to Kathy. If you wish to give and cannot meet the deadline, your gift will be accepted and given to Kathy. All checks should be payable to World Vision.You can call the WOV Helpdesk if you would like further assistance. 877.968.4968

Services are noon,Saturday, February 5th, in the Aspen Chapel, Mountain View Funeral Home,
4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, Wa 98499

Please continue to pray for Kathy and her family at this time!

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the matchless Name of Jesus and bow down asking you to supernaturally come and show Yourself strong on behalf of our sister and friend, Kathy.  Surround her with your comfort.  Where there is uncertainty bring peace that passes human understanding, where there is sorrow bring Your healing balm, where there is pain bring forbearance by your grace. Today will be a hard day for Kathy and her family, but you promise us that nothing is too difficult for You.  Be her all in all today as she goes through the motions in  her numbness. Guide her as she puts one step in front of the other and continues on.  Thank you for her children who will help her and be there for her and for her family and Ron's family who will surround her with "togetherness" so she sees that she is not alone.  Give her a new understanding of Your Love today and in the days ahead.

We pray for Ron and Kathy's family members that you would comfort and encourage their hearts today.  If there are those who do not know you as their Savior, Jesus, we pray that today will be the day of their salvation. For those who do know You, we pray that Your peace and Love would embrace them today and every day.

We pray that this service today will be a celebration of Ron's life and that those who don't know You will come to know You through what they hear and see in the Aspen Chapel.  Soften hearts to Your Good News and we thank You that at least one person will come to know You through this service. Lord, You are the Giver of Life through Jesus. Thank you that we all have hope and know that when our spirits leave our body that we are present with You.  We celebrate Ron's life today and thank you for him and for the testimony of his life here on earth.

We love You Jesus. In Your Name we pray. Amen





Ron Cooper Is With The Lord

Kathy Cooper

Women of Vision Finance Administrator

Ron Cooper Is With The Lord

From Cindy Breilh, Director of Women of Vision, January 29, 2011

"Ron Cooper went to be with the Lord on Friday evening. Kathy was able to release him to Jesus and was with him until the end. Thank you all for the prayers. With hardly time to grieve, Kathy asks that we continue to pray as she is already fighting to keep Ron’s young daughter who they literally rescued from the streets. She asks that we “bombard” heaven on Rissas behalf!

Kathy will be taking off all of next week and we will try our best to take care of any urgent tasks. Monday she will be at court petitioning for the welfare of her step daughter – I’ve let her know we will all pray. She said to “spread the word!” and pray that the court will find favor with the petition – one that even our Child Protection department affirms.

I will post the date and location of Ron’s service when we know something and will send a remembrance on the behalf of Women of Vision. Thank you for the kind words – Kathy will be blessed."

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the Name of Jesus with saddened hearts. We are grateful that Ron no longer suffers and that he is perfect in every way rejoicing with You in Heaven. We know that Kathy shares our belief and yet, she grieves the loss of her husband. We know that she needs comfort that only You can give to her. We lift her before your throne and ask that You would be her comfort and strength.  To lose the love of your life, your best friend on earth brings sorrow in the core of her being so we ask for your compassion, mercy and grace to fall upon her and cloak her with strength as she faces life alone.  Guide her as she steps into this new way of living.  Surround her with love and kindness from friends and family and give her favor as she presses on in the day-in-day-out of life. Embrace her with your peace.

Thank you for this young daughter, Rissas.  Lord what dire circumstances have befallen this child prior to her father's death. The devastation that she is feeling is beyond words as she is rescued from the streets by her father and then he is taken from her. Lord You have a plan for this young one for good and not for calamity and we ask that Your perfect plan unfold for her.  Heal her twice broken heart and make her new in You, Jesus.  We ask that the enemy of her soul be bound away from her and that You would send angels to protect her from any more overwhelming circumstances. Lord let the judge rule in favor of Kathy having full custody of Rissas. We praise You that there will be no complications or delays and that it will be done expeditioulsy and in a  timely manner without undue costs. Bless this young daughter with your favor. If she does not know You as her Savior, we pray for her salvation.  If she does know You, we pray that the loss of her earthly father will draw her closer to her Heavenly Father in whom she will find her hope.

Lord, where would we be without your unfailing, never ending, unconditional love? Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you that nothing is impossible or too great for You. Thank you that You care for us and hear our prayers. We humbly speak these petitions on behalf of our sister and friend Kathy and her "daughter" who are at this moment  in need of your touch. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.

Miracle Needed

Kathy Cooper

Women of Vision Finance Administrator

Miracle Needed for Kathy and Ron Cooper  

From Cindy Breilh, Director of Women of Vision, January 28, 2011

"Early Thursday morning, Ron Cooper, husband of our fearless WOV Finance Administrator, collapsed at home. Kathy and medics worked diligently giving him CPR. He is presently hospitalized, on a ventilator, cooled (to minimize brain and organ damage), and critically ill.The family is surrounding Ron. We are in touch with Kathy and she has asked for a miracle for Ron. She knows our God is a God of the miraculous.

In Kathy’s words, 'It is not looking good, but I am fighting and praying for a big miracle as long as his heart keeps beating.' Kathy will not leave Ron’s side – she is amazing. Lots for her to deal with right now.

Thank you ALL for your prayers."

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come to You in the Name of Jesus asking for a miracle on behalf of Ron Cooper.  Believing that You are the Way Maker, we ask that you would restore his health and recreate anything damaged when he collapsed.  Lord, You know Ron and only You know the plan that You have for his life.  We place Him in Your Hands and surrender Him to Your will.  We ask, Lord that You would strengthen his body.  We ask that everyone who comes near him to render medical assistance would be kind and compassionate and that Your wisdom would reign in all of their decision making.  We ask that nothing is administered to him that would cause him harm.  We ask that your warring angels and ministering angels would surround him in his hospital bed and bring him peace and comfort.  Let him feel your presence.  Speak to his heart. 

We bring Cathy before Your throne humbly asking that you would comfort her, Lord.  Relieve the stress that penetrates her soul and bring peace and comfort to her.  Let her not be shaken by what she hears and sees, but let her remain strong in You.  Rule and reign in her tired mind so that she remains confident in You to make decisions.  Relieve her of the burden of life's responsibilities and concerns so that she can focus on You and Ron during this difficult time.  Remind her to care for her body's needs and give her undisturbed times of sleep and rest.  Be her all-in-all as she looks to you for all that she needs, Lord.

We ask that You would comfort the family during this time.  Let there be unity and harmony among the members as they work through understanding what has happened and what they need to do as life continues on each day and presses in on them.  Let all of their needs be met as they minister to Ron and Kathy.  Bless each one with Your peace.

Lord, we don't understand why this has happened and we are reminded anew at times like this that You are our only hope.  Let us each remember to lift up Ron and Kathy and the family often during this critical time.  Bring them to our remembrance.  Let something trigger our thoughts to focus on them and pray to You for the miracle of a restored life for Ron, for more days here to serve You.  We will give You all of the glory and the honor and the praise as we hear about the miracle unfolding.  We love you Jesus and we are desperate for You in this crisis.  Thank you for hearing our prayers.  In Your Name we pray. Amen. 


















Millennium Development Goals Prayer

 

 

 

Prayer Using the Millennium Development Goals

 Women of Vision Heart of the Matter Study Module 1, Hope In a World of Hurt Lesson 4

• In the spirit of the Millennium Development Goals, let us pray that God’s justice and peace will prevail in the world. Let us pray for the poor, hungry, and neglected all over the world, that their cries for daily bread may inspire works of compassion and mercy among those to whom much has been given. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
• Let us pray for schools and centers of learning throughout the world, for those who lack access to basic education, and for the light of knowledge to blossom and shine in the lives of all God’s people. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to achieve universal primary education.
• Let us pray for an end to the divisions and inequalities that scar God’s creation, particularly the barriers to freedom faced by God’s children throughout the world because of gender; that all who have been formed in God’s image might have equality in pursuit of the blessings of creation. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to promote gender equality and empower women.
• Let us pray for the health of women, children, and families around the world, especially for an end to maternal and child mortality, that in building healthy families, all God’s people may be empowered to strengthen their communities and repair the breaches which divide nations and peoples. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to improve maternal health.
• Let us pray for an end to pandemic disease throughout the world, particularly the scourges of HIV and AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; that plagues of death may no longer fuel poverty, destabilize nations, and inhibit reconciliation and restoration throughout the world. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to combat HIV and AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
• Let us pray for an end to the waste and desecration of God’s creation, for access to the fruits of creation to be shared equally among all people, and for communities and nations to find sustenance in the fruits of the earth and the water God has given us. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to ensure environmental sustainability.
• Let us pray for all nations and people who already enjoy the abundance of creation and the blessings of prosperity, that their hearts may be lifted up to the needs of the poor and afflicted, and that partnerships between rich and poor for the reconciliation of the world may flourish and grow. Lord, in your mercy, give us the will to develop a global partnership for development.

World Vision Hope Prayer Chain

World Vision Hope Prayer Chain

News — January 2011
On Jan. 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. An estimated 230,000 people lost their lives. In a country where survival already was a daily ordeal, the affected children and families faced extraordinary challenges.

Today, as we approach the one-year anniversary of this disaster, more than a million people are still displaced. Debris is still being cleared in many areas — a laborious process. The country's infrastructure will take years to rebuild. The lack of available land remains an obstacle in providing shelter. Building standards must also take into account the likelihood of future natural disasters, such as hurricanes.

Those are just a few of the major issues in the recovery effort. The lack of clean, safe drinking water and sanitation has contributed to a deadly outbreak of cholera. The country's educational system is desperately inadequate. And the nation remains in peril, with the constant threat of other disasters like tropical storms. These jeopardize recovery efforts and the well-being of survivors.

As we begin a new year, pray diligently for children, the most vulnerable survivors of the earthquake, and for those who are working to help give them a better life.

Suggested prayer points
Pray for peace. Quake survivors have left the cities for the villages and the countryside. It's put an enormous strain on rural households, 90 percent of which were living on less than $2 a day before the earthquake. Pray for peace that passes understanding in the homes of these families, who are struggling to take care of their own daily needs as they try to help their loved ones who lost their homes in the quake. Ask God to give them an extra measure of His grace during this difficult time.

Pray for discernment. The disaster response in Haiti is unprecedented in scale and complexity. There are huge challenges and hurdles, including the lack of available land for shelters and the complicated logistics of getting materials and equipment to the hardest-hit areas. Ask God to give those in positions of authority a divine wisdom as they make crucial decisions in the relief effort.

Pray for healing. A serious outbreak of cholera has led to the deaths of thousands of Haitians. Ask God, the Great Physician, to touch the bodies of those who are fighting the ravages of the disease. Thank Him for the dedication of the medical professionals who have saved countless lives.

Pray for refreshing. Scripture tells us that we should never tire of doing good. But as the recovery process reaches the one-year mark, those in Haiti who are doing good are tired, both in body and spirit. Pray that they would find rest and recover their strength to continue in the good work that God has given them to do. Ask God to put people in their paths who will encourage them with words and deeds.

Pray for vision. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish. In the wake of the earthquake, the task of rebuilding and transforming Haiti requires vision from those in the Haitian government, non-governmental organizations, the faith community, and the world at large. Ask God to protect their hearts and minds and to guide their steps as they make decisions about the future of millions of people who are precious to Him.

Praying with thanksgiving. The gifts of World Vision supporters have made a difference in the lives of thousands of hurting Haitians in the past 12 months. Meals have been provided to more than 120,000 schoolchildren. More than 1,700 children separated from their families have been registered and cared for. Twenty-two Child-Friendly Spaces have given more than 5,600 children each week a safe place to play, learn, and heal from the effects of the disaster. Thank God for the resources He has given, through which suffering quake survivors have received comfort and assistance.

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