Africa New Life Ministries http://africanewlife.org RWANDA Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Praying for Rwanda: Blessing (DAY 12) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-blessing-day-12/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-blessing-day-12/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:31 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=261 In the wake of great tragedy, God has blessed Rwanda and its people.  He has done amazing things!

Today we thank the Lord for the redemptive power of Jesus’ name.  Thousands of Rwandans have come to know the True God.  We thank God for the education that thousands of children now receive.  We thank God for Rwanda’s growing economy.  We thank God for the thousands of people around the world who have helped and prayed for Rwanda and its people.  And we pray for God to continually pour out His blessings, His love on Rwanda.

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.  You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.  Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.  Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel. Psalm 128

Thank you for devoting the last 12 days to praying for Rwanda!  Please continue to pray for the country, its leaders, Africa New Life, your sponsored child and his or her family…

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Many people are casual laborers–digging up crops, sweeping the streets and doing basic housework for neighbors–trying to make ends meet.  People constantly move to Uganda looking for work.  And many have left Kigali, the capital city, hoping to find jobs.

Sponsored children are the next generation of workers.  And they desperately need jobs to survive.

Today we pray for Rwanda’s economy, that more businesses would establish themselves in Kigali and provide jobs for the Rwanda people.  We pray for the government to develop creative ways to draw businesses to the country.  We pray for God’s favor on Rwanda’s Vision 2020.  Lastly, we pray for the health of Rwanda’s economy in the years to come.

]]> http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-jobs-day-11/feed/ 0 Praying for Rwanda: Current Projects (DAY 10) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-current-projects-day-10/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-current-projects-day-10/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:31 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=257 Since 2001, God has immensely blessed Africa New Life!  Young children once stood, hands-locked, in a circle on the property of New Life Christian Academy praying that God would provide money for the school to be built.  Today the campus boasts a primary school, seven children’s homes, a well and a garden.  Construction on the Potty Project–which will provide bio-gas toilets and plumbing for the children’s homes–began in July.

Already this year, construction on the church in Kageyo was completed and Africa New Life took over management of the school.  The Umucyo Home for street children was built in Kayonza; 48 young boys are living there now.

In the next couple of years, Africa New Life plans to build:

These buildings are more than walls.  They are refuges for the orphan, the widow, the oppressed, the poor.

Today we pray for all of the projects currently happening and those yet to begin in Rwanda.  We pray that the hurting, poor and hungry may experience the refuge of the Lord in these buildings and experience His love.  We pray for the funding for projects under construction and those yet to be built.  Most importantly, we pray that God’s name would be glorified through each Africa New Life project in Rwanda.

]]> http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-current-projects-day-10/feed/ 0 Praying for Rwanda: President-elect (DAY 9) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-president-elect-day-9/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-president-elect-day-9/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:34:35 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=256 Today we pray for the President-elect, Mr. Paul Kagame.  To read more about his victory, click here.

We pray that President Kagame will lead with integrity, honesty and grace.  And, that his family will be protected.  We pray for his agenda and political work, that God would be in the center of all Mr. President Kagame does.  We pray for wisdom, that the President’s decisions would reflect the heart of God and be the wisest decisions for the country.   For Rwanda, we pray that President Kagame would lead the nation out of extreme poverty.  Lastly, we pray for the respect of the people and his government officials.

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Today as Rwandans across the country make their way to the polls, we pray for that peace to be sustained.  We pray that God would continue to reconcile the people of Rwanda.  We pray that He would provide for their daily needs and erase worry, erase anxiety from their minds.  We pray for peace between government leaders, even in disagreement.  And we pray for peace in the church, that the unity of God would fall on His followers.

Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Today we pray for continued peace for the country, for a fair election.  And we pray for respect for the president-elect from all of the people.  We know that whoever is elected is ordained by God.  We pray for the people of Rwanda as they make their decision and for those counting the votes.  May the hand of God be evident in this election!

]]> http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-election-day-7/feed/ 0 Praying for Rwanda: Mission Teams (DAY 6) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-mission-teams-day-6/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-mission-teams-day-6/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:00:16 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=253 Each year, mission teams from all across the U.S. travel to Rwanda.  There are many traveling in the coming weeks and months. 

Please pray for the following groups:

AUGUST

  • Medical Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Vision Trip from Portland, OR

    • SEPTEMBER

  • Whitesburg Baptist from Whitesburg, AL

    • OCTOBER

  • Simple Church from Bossier City, LA

    • NOVEMBER

  • Vision Trip 1 from Austin, TX
  • Vision Trip 2 from Austin, TX
  • General Mission Trip from Portland, OR

    • In addition, various individuals and their families are traveling to Rwanda in the coming months.

    Today we pray for these teams that God would provide the funding for each of these people.  We pray that God would prepare their hearts for visiting Rwanda and empower them as they prepare for the trip.  We pray protection over the health of these people and ask that nothing would come in the way of the their journey.  We pray, also, that God would provide creative ways for these servants to meet the needs of those they will meet in Rwanda.  Lastly, we pray safety over each team and protection over their families and friends while they are away.

    ]]>     http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-mission-teams-day-6/feed/ 0     Praying for Rwanda: Africa New Life Staff (DAY 5) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-africa-new-life-staff-day-5/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-africa-new-life-staff-day-5/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:14 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=252 Each day the Africa New Life staff in Rwanda pour their hearts, souls and lives into those they serve in Rwanda. They feed street children, they teach impoverished kids, they answer questions from the U.S., they visit the homes of children in the program and they lead women and children in devotions.  They show the love of Christ to everyone they meet.

    It isn’t always easy, but they labor tirelessly for Christ!

    Today we pray for these saints, for God to protect their marriages and their families.  We pray that they would feel refreshed in ministry and continue to bless those they serve.  We pray for steadfast spirits and empathetic hearts as they interact with those living in desperation.  And we pray for wisdom to handle all situations that come their way.

    “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

    ]]>     http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-africa-new-life-staff-day-5/feed/ 0     Praying for Rwanda: Children (DAY 4) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-children-day-4/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-children-day-4/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:19 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=249 Each day more than 2,800 children attend school in Rwanda because of sponsors through Africa New Life. 300 street children receive food, water and hear the Word of God twice weekly. And hundreds of others are awaiting sponsorship.

    These children are the future leaders of Rwanda.  They are the next generation of government officials, business leaders, political figures, teachers, scientists and artists.

    “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

    Today we pray for the children of Rwanda to discover the love, hope and joy of Christ. We pray that these young lives would grow up to be testaments of God on earth.  And we pray that these precious children would be protected from greed, pride, lust and selfishness as they grow in wisdom and stature.  May these children grow to be godly leaders for Rwanda!

    ]]>     http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-children-day-4/feed/ 0     Praying for Rwanda: Leaders (DAY 3) http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-leaders-day-3/ http://africanewlife.org/blog/praying-for-rwanda-leaders-day-3/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:52 +0000 Africa New Life http://africanewlife.org/?p=244 In 1 Timothy 2, Paul exhorts Timothy to pray fervently for all men, especially kings and those in authority. Today we pray for the leaders of Rwanda: for government officials, party leaders, pastors and business executives.

    As Paul puts it so well, “…I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2

    We pray for the leaders and those in authority in Rwanda that they would come to know Jesus Christ. We pray that they lead with integrity, with honor and with grace. As the election draws near, we pray God’s protection over these leaders and that their decisions for their country would reflect God’s heart.

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