2025 DAY OF PRAYER + NEW PRAYER GUIDE
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalms 42:1-2.
Prayer elevates our spirits and brings us before the throne of God, it provides us with a privilege to approach the Creator of the universe and seek His guidance, mercy, and grace. In prayer, we connect with our Father and Maker through Christ, sharing our needs, concerns, and sorrows while expressing gratitude for His goodness in our lives. Most importantly, prayer allows us to spend time with the Lord, listening to His wise counsel and aligning ourselves with His perfect will.
Each year, our partners from East Africa, staff, board members, and friends gather for a day of prayer to kick off the new year.This is usually a special time to bring forth the needs of our East Africa partners to the Lord. It allows us to present ministry plans to God, pray for the East African region, and express our gratitude over the past year.
We warmly invite you to join us on January 4th, 2025, as we pray for the East Africa region, our partners, and the children we serve there.
Here are the prayer requests from our East African partners. Pray together with us over these items on the 4th and throughout the year 2025.
2025 Prayer Guide
POH
SAM
GHMD
NT
ERM
Albino Peacemakers
SWS Scholars
ERM
HHO
Pray for good health for all workers, students, parents, and sponsors.
Pray for the academic success of students as they work toward their life goals.
Pray for the upcoming wedding of the HHO SWS coordinator in March.
POH
Pray for the protection and well-being of SWS students and their families.
Pray for all new high school, college, and university students as they adapt to
their new learning and living environments?Pray for all SWS students in Form Six who will be taking the national exam in May 2025.Pray for God’s guidance and spiritual growth for all SWS students.Pray for all SWS sponsors, the SWS coordinator, and all SWS mentors, as they play crucial roles in the lives of POH SWS students.
Prayer elevates our spirits and brings us before the throne of God, it provides us with a privilege to approach the Creator of the universe and seek His guidance, mercy, and grace. In prayer, we connect with our Father and Maker through Christ, sharing our needs, concerns, and sorrows while expressing gratitude for His goodness in our lives. Most importantly, prayer allows us to spend time with the Lord, listening to His wise counsel and aligning ourselves with His perfect will.
Each year, our partners from East Africa, staff, board members, and friends gather for a day of prayer to kick off the new year.This is usually a special time to bring forth the needs of our East Africa partners to the Lord. It allows us to present ministry plans to God, pray for the East African region, and express our gratitude over the past year.
We warmly invite you to join us on January 4th, 2025, as we pray for the East Africa region, our partners, and the children we serve there.
Here are the prayer requests from our East African partners. Pray together with us over these items on the 4th and throughout the year 2025.
2025 Prayer Guide
POH
- Pray for the protection and good health of all sponsored children and their families.
- Pray for adequate rainfall for the ongoing rice farming project at Busoka Field. Additionally, pray for the commencement of tailoring and welding projects this year.
- Pray for the students in standard four, form two, and form four to achieve good grades in their national exams. Pray that they continue their education in further classes and studies.
- Pray for all new intakes at POH, that the children will find sponsors.
- Pray for the POH staff, finance committee members, and board members to ?collaborate effectively in fulfilling the vision, mission, and objectives of POH.
SAM
- Pray for those who support SAM Uganda. The transformational work of SAM cannot be achieved without the dedicated support of the generous individuals.
- Pray for the safety of all SAM Uganda staff. We operate in war-torn regions where
- many are traumatized by violence and conflict, and we serve in politically
- unstable environments.?3. Pray that God will amplify our efforts. Ask Him to provide opportunities for us to
- reach more children, families, and communities in need.
GHMD
- Pray that children come to know God through the program, and that their parents and caregivers also experience a relationship with Him.
- Pray for the workers to cultivate a reverent fear of God so they can guide the children in a way that honors Him.
- Pray for peace in Tanzania during the presidential elections in 2025.
- Pray for our sponsors to enjoy good health and a strong economy, enabling them to continue supporting children living in vulnerable conditions across East Africa.
- Pray for the well-being—both economically and socially—of the workers, ?children, and their parents or caregivers.
NT
- Give thanks to God. We are grateful for God's protection in the year 2024. He shielded us from floods, which tragically took lives in the recent past. The floods came alarmingly close to Nipe Tumaini.
- Let us give thanks for the rains and the bountiful harvest.
- Pray for strength and good health in 2025 as we serve the children.
- We ask for deeper growth in our relationship with Christ as the Nipe family.
- Pray for God's provision for the projects we aim to accomplish this year.
ERM
- Join us in thanking God for the new children who have joined the program this year (2024) and for the kids’ family situations. Pray that all the host families will experience growth.
- We have adjusted our discipleship plans and in effect the Saturday programs to better connect with the children and instill important values in them in a more effective and practical manner. Pray with us that God touches their hearts with His love and His teachings, enabling them to become role models in their families and communities, where such guidance is sometimes needed.
- Many parents and caregivers face challenges in finding well-paying jobs or any employment at all. Pray with us that new opportunities emerge for them to support their families.
- Pray with us for the spiritual growth and wisdom of the staff, so we can serve the children, their families, and communities in the best possible way.
- Pray with us for the children, especially for their motivation and wisdom in their studies. Pray that they may recognize the importance of their education, find joy in enhancing their knowledge, and improve their performance for better opportunities in the future.
Albino Peacemakers
- Pray for God's protection.
- Pray for provision and spiritual growth for our children, staff, and families.
- Pray for good health and strong academic performance.
- Pray for peace during the 2025 elections in Tanzania.
- Pray for economic growth.
- Pray for a healthy fear of God among the people in Tanzania and across the ?world.
SWS Scholars
ERM
- Join us in prayer for the students who are currently applying to universities and awaiting acceptance, especially those seeking to study abroad.
- Pray for protection and provision for the students and their families, as well as for their spiritual growth.
- Pray for wisdom and perseverance in their studies, so our students not only find joy in learning but also achieve excellent results and eventually graduate successfully. Pray for dedicated teachers and valuable internship opportunities during their university experience.
- Pray for God’s guidance in our students’ lives, particularly regarding their choice of studies and future career paths.
- Pray for the older Lahash kids who wish to join the SWS program, that as many as possible can participate and that they will strive to succeed.
HHO
Pray for good health for all workers, students, parents, and sponsors.
Pray for the academic success of students as they work toward their life goals.
Pray for the upcoming wedding of the HHO SWS coordinator in March.
POH
Pray for the protection and well-being of SWS students and their families.
Pray for all new high school, college, and university students as they adapt to
their new learning and living environments?Pray for all SWS students in Form Six who will be taking the national exam in May 2025.Pray for God’s guidance and spiritual growth for all SWS students.Pray for all SWS sponsors, the SWS coordinator, and all SWS mentors, as they play crucial roles in the lives of POH SWS students.