Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” - Psalm 91:1-2
In Eswatini, children often journey over two hours each way to school, walking over rocky hills, in the rain or shine, and more often than not, on an empty stomach. Pray that God will give children the strength and endurance they need to walk to school each day. Pray protection over our children as they often are walking in the dark.
Understanding the value of health and hygiene, the local Hands at Work team in Eswatini have been sharing with the children the importance of hygiene and the role that it plays in keeping them safe and healthy. Pray that the Eswatini team will continually grow in their creativity and understanding of what it means to holistically care for the most vulnerable.
Although education is free in South Africa, undocumented children face repeated interruptions to their education as schools force them away. Often this happens when families come from the neighbouring countries of Eswatini, Mozambique or Zimbabwe in hope of a better life. Pray for the local Hands at Work teams in South Africa as they seek to better understand the challenges faced by the most vulnerable and that God will make a way for them to access consistent education.
In 2020, the South African Regional Support Team began intentionally investing into four boys from Sommerset Community, teaching them life skills like construction and what it means to be a follower of Christ. Now, the boys are continuing to be a part of building projects across the communities where Hands at Work are serving, while also being built into spiritually. Pray that they will continue to grow and develop in their relationship with Jesus and that they will have a positive influence on the children that they meet.