Helping Together in Prayer

"You are helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many." (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Paul is writing to the Corinthian church. While he traveled on those early missionary journeys, those who stayed behind and those in the church helped by praying. Paul and his companions were thankful for the prayer covering, as they faced hardship and death many times. The people they reached were thankful, because they heard the good news of Christ and believed. Even those who prayed were thankful, as Paul reported back to them what God was doing.

God never intends for us to work in isolation. Throughout Paul's journeys, you can see many people participating in the mission through giving, community, and prayer.

Prayer is the thing that really runs and empowers ministry. Prayer affects real change in all of us. That's why we pray over every child by name. That's why we ask that you join us in prayer for the children, the ministry, the teachers, staff, and for the community.

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.