Day 24 - New African Leaders

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

A key emphasis for Hands at Work has been identifying and then growing African leaders who desire to sacrificially give of themselves to help serve the most vulnerable. Ask God to raise up more leaders with hearts of grace and compassion, who long to be a part of sharing the love and hope of Christ.

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Day 23 - Existing African Leaders

Then the Lord said to him, ‘Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.’ - Exodus 4: 11-12

Hands at Work is committed to developing African leaders who love God and long to speak as a voice for the voiceless in the most vulnerable communities across Africa. Pray for our African leaders as they lead in challenging circumstances. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give each leader a continually deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the most vulnerable, and of the role that they can play in bringing hope.

Ruth is a member of one of the local Hands at Work teams in Zambia and grew up in Chibote Community herself. Starting as a Care Worker in Chibote in 2011, Ruth grew into her role as an African Leader with Hands at Work. She has a deep understanding of the challenges faced in communities like Chibote and represents the men and woman that make up 13 Hands at Work teams across Africa, who are committed to caring for the most vulnerable in over 60 communities.

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The Fourth Sunday

On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.’ – Matthew 20:18-19

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Day 22 - Life Centres

‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ – John 10:10

Hands at Work dreams of transforming Care Points in each community across Africa into Life Centres. While this has looked vastly different over the past year due to the pandemic, the vision remains the same: to create a safe place where the most vulnerable can come, knowing that they are loved, accepted and cared for. Pray for the Care Workers and the local Hands at Work teams to find unique ways of creating a safe space of hope and refuge.

The Covid-19 restrictions have changed the way our children are able to gather and play at our Life Centres across Africa. It’s been encouraging to see how Care Workers have found creative ways to connect and play with the children despite the restrictions.

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Day 21 - Basic Healthcare and Security

The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health. – Psalm 41:3

For the most vulnerable living in the poorest of the poor communities, access to sufficient medical care is challenging. A lack of local clinics equipped with the necessary treatments, combined with a lack of finances, makes accessing much- needed healthcare difficult. Pray for the health of our children and their families. Pray that clinics will have grace and compassion when families are unable to afford treatment. Pray for Hands at Work to have wisdom in knowing how to identify and address healthcare needs amongst the most vulnerable.

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Day 20 - Maranatha Workshops

Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ – John 14:6

We have reached halfway through 40 Days of Prayer. We encourage you to recommit yourself to the remainder of the 40 Days.

Due to the pandemic, the way that Hands at Work has been able to facilitate Maranatha Workshops has looked different. Due to government restrictions and regulations, we have sought unique ways to share the ‘Jesus We Know’ whilst still complying with the rules. As we share about Jesus, pray that people will have open hearts to all that God wants to do in their lives. Ask God to bring healing and reconciliation to any brokenness and wounds that they carry.

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