I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. - Philippians 1: 3 to 5
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are 128 Care Workers who have committed to caring for the most vulnerable children. In many communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and across Africa, the Care Workers are also the Primary Caregivers of the children they serve. A Primary Caregiver is the mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives of the children coming to the Care Point.
• Ask God to continue providing for the Care Workers who are struggling to provide for their own children.
• Ask God to give Sons and Daughters to these Care Workers, who have committed themselves for so many years to serve the community, so that when they get older, they can see the young generation continue supporting this work, even taking it to other communities where there is still more need.” (Angel, Local Leader, DRC).
• Pray for peace and acceptance in the Primary Caregivers’ hearts because many of them face rejection within their families and communities. Pray for them to know Christ and find healing from their wounds because many are bitter; they have a spirit of unforgiveness. They also mistreat their children as a way of showing their brokenness. Some smoke and drink alcohol, thinking they won’t mind about anything, but in reality, they are causing more stress to themselves and others.
• Pray for them to be released from the devil and be set free by Jesus Christ who can comfort them and bring peace, love and joy to their hearts.” (Angel, Local Leader, DRC)
“My name is Asie and I became a Care Worker in 2018. The reason I joined is because I felt challenged by the church mobilisation workshop. I like the teaching that I receive at the Care Point, which helps me know how to live with other people – in my own family and the people around me. I have a second family being among the Care Workers and I feel as though I am living among brothers and sisters who care for me and pray and encourage me anytime.”