Friday, April 3, 2009

Current Prayer Concerns: Updated April 3

Care Givers: The children at TOUCH have asked us to pray for those who care for them. Parents, Grandparents, Brothers, and Sisters - all are overwhelmed with trying to meet the needs of a family, a down turned economy, inflation of over 15%, and very little income. They need strength to work and hope for the future. They need encouragement to love through the exhaustion. Pray that God will provide for their families, and that they will be sheltered from the turmoil around them. Think of all that you desire for your own family - all that is truly important - that’s what to pray.

Child Safety: In such crowded conditions, children are easy prey for those who would harm them. This is why the school stays open for them from early morning until just before dark, when their guardians are more likely to be home. Still, many have no one to look after them outside of school. As in any city, children can be victims of abuse and rape, and they can be drawn into crime or gangs.