OCT - DEC 2014
PRAYER GUIDE
OCTOBER Spotlight on... In July, the AE Rwanda team, along with our partners at Mission Africa, trained 600 university students in evangelism. This month, those students will take part in the Rwanda University Mission using their new skills to bring many into the Kingdom. Let’s support them in prayer and ask God for hearts to be softened to the message of the Gospel.
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From the 15th to the 26th of October, AE Ghana will be reaching out to the Mankesiem area with the Gospel. As they proclaim the Gospel in the streets we will be with them in prayer, supporting them every step of the way!
Please Pray for Rwanda & Ghana 1. Thank God for those who gave their lives to the Lord during Abidjan Leadership mission in September and the lasting impact that was made on the nation. 2. Today is International Day of Non-Violence. Pray that God would bring peace to Africa and that national leaderships will choose to be peaceable. 3. Pray for John Kalenzi and the AE Rwanda team as they prepare for a university mission later this month. 4. Pray that people struggling with HIV/AIDS would be provided with proper medical care and find comfort and hope in Christ. 5. Ask God for favour on the AE Rwanda team as they work with the university in preparation for the mission. 6. Thank God for the hundreds of university students taking part in the mission. Ask God to give them many opportunities to share Christ with those who are ready to hear it. 7. Ask God’s protection over the AE Staff and Mission Team. Ask that God would unite them together as a team. 8. Pray that God would begin to prepare the hearts of the students to hear the Gospel. 9. Pray for the staff of the AE Rwanda and Ghana offices. Ask for God’s protection and grace on them and their families. 10. Pray for safe travel of all those coming for the mission and God’s provision for visa’s and other necessary documents of those traveling in. 11. Rwanda’s University Mission begins today! The University of Rwanda is the largest educational institution in the country with more than 8,000 students. Pray that this mission would make a big impact in the lives of the students there. 12. Pray for the Rwanda University Mission, which begins today. University of Rwanda is the largest educational institution in the country with more than 8,000 students.
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Students in Rwanda trained in evangelism in preparation for the October mission.
15. Pray for the Mankessim for Christ Mission in Ghana that begins today. 16. Ask that all the things that have been planned by the Ghana team will go smoothly and according to God’s will. 17. Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. 75% of the world’s poorest countries are located in Africa. Pray for the continued effectiveness of AE in reaching people who are suffering in poverty. 18. Ask that people’s ears would be open and their hearts will be transformed by the power of the Gospel. 19. Pray that the local churches involved with the mission are empowered to reach into the local communities in a greater way. 20. Pray for AE Ghana and the vulnerable women that are graduating from the rehabilitation programme today. Pray that God will give the women strength as they step into a new way of life with new skills. 21. Pray protection for the AE Team during the Mankessim mission. 22. Pray that pastors across Africa will be equipped and trained to preach the Gospel effectively. 23. Pray for the people who have already accepted Christ during the Mankessim Mission, that they would be plugged into the local church and continue to develop their faith. 24. Pray for Wilfred Mmari and the AE Tanzania Team. Pray that God would bless their ministry and open new doors to share the Gospel. 25. Pray for Leonard Kiswangi, the Team Leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Pray for peace in the DRC and open doors for the AE Team. 26. The Mankessim for Christ Mission concludes today! Thank God for everything that He has done in the city of Mankessim and pray that the local church will continue the effort. 27. Pray for the Foxfire Teams in AE and for their effectiveness in sharing the Gospel with the unreached.
13. “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ...” Col 4:2-3
28. Pray for Melisachew Mesfin as he and the AE Ethiopia team prepare for outreaches to Universities next month.
14. Pray that the evangelists will engage in one-onone conversations with students as they are able, conversations that would lead people to Christ.
30. “...Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15
29. Thank God for all the AE supporters worldwide who are praying for a transformed Africa through Christ.
31. Pray for International Team Leader, Stephen Mbogo as he returns to Kenya from his USA ministry tour.
NOVEMBER Spotlight on...
4. Pray that God would bless Lynn Nwagbara, her family and AE Europe. 5. Pray for the International Board of AE as they gather for a meeting during the next few days. Pray for God’s guidance in all decisions that are made. 6. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer. 29:11 7. Pray for Melisachew Mesfin of AE Ethiopia as he prepares for the mission to the university. Ask that God would guide him in the right direction during the final stages. 8. Pray for David Richardson and the AE Canada Team. Pray for new doors to open up to them in Eastern Canada. 9. Pray for the children in Africa that have been orphaned. Every day over 5,000 children are orphaned worldwide. 10. Pray for Jamie Morrison, Nancy Watson and the rest of the AE USA Team. Ask that God would bless their work in America. 11. Pray that new doors would open for the Gospel to be preached in the media like radio and television worldwide. 12. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8 13. Pray for Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. 98% of the population has access to safe drinking water while only 14% flushing toilets. 14. Pray for AE Ethiopia as they begin the north-western Universities Mission today. (14-16) 15. Pray for unity and protection within the team enabling them to be most effective.
18. In 2004, school enrolment in Ethiopia was more than that of many other African countries. It is also estimated that the literacy rate is greater than 23%. Thank God for the education system in Ethiopia and pray that it will continue to improve. 19. Ask that the local churches and student unions would engage the people that accepted Christ during the mission. 20. Rubavu Outreaches begin today in Rwanda. Rubavu is located in West Rwanda on the edge of Lake Kivu, which separates Rwanda and the DRC. Pray that the team would be effective there. 21. Pray that the churches in Ethiopia would have new vision for missions and local outreach. 22. Thank God for all that He’s done this month in the lives of students in Ethiopia. Ask that they continue to steadfastly seek Him. 23. Pray for Peter Cheel and the staff of AE Australia/New Zealand. Ask that God would provide new supporters for AE and people passionate to pray for Africa. 24. Rwanda will be conducting its Centre for Champions Outreach today. Please pray that the Gospel is received by those who hear.
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3. Pray for Enoch Phiri, AE Malawi Team Leader as he visits churches in Belgium this month.
17. Pray for AE Rwanda as they begin training local pastors in using technology in evangelism. (Nov. 17-20)
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2. Pray that God would prepare the hearts of the university students in Ethiopia who will hear the Gospel this month.
16. Pray that those who are accepting Christ during the mission would grow into godly and responsible leaders for Ethiopia.
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1. Thank God for all the people that heard the Gospel because of AE ministries last month. Ask that the seed of the Gospel would be planted deeply in their hearts.
Melisachew Mesfin of AE Ethiopia with a group of evangelism training students.
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AE Ethiopia has a goal of training 20,000 students in evangelism this year. Many training events have already been conducted this year with more to come. This month, AE Ethiopia will saturate local universities with the Gospel for two days. Join us as we pray for those who are using their training for the first time and those who are hearing the Good News for the first time.
25. Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Pray for women in Africa who are living in violent situations. 26. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 27. Thank God for everything that He has blessed you with personally and ask Him to help you live out the Gospel every day. 28. Pray that the AE Ghana Team would be refreshed as they began their staff retreat yesterday. 29. Pray that African youth would be saved. Pray for the Foxfires as they minister to youth across Africa. 30. Ask for God’s blessing on the AE Zimbabwe Team and Guide Makore. Ask that God would bless the plans for the upcoming
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DECEMBER Spotlight on... Because of your faithful support, Guide Makore and the rest of the AE Zimbabwe team are able to faithfully proclaim the Gospel in the huge city of Harare. Let’s support them in prayer this month as they reach further afield to people suffering from HIV/AIDS in Chitungwiza.
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Please Pray for Zimbabwe 1. Today is World AIDS day. In 2011, Sub-Saharan Africa alone accounted for an estimated 70% of all people living with HIV and 70% of all AIDS deaths. Pray for those living with this disease. Ask that God would bless the efforts of education and awareness about AIDS/HIV to the public. 2. At least 10% of those living in Zimbabwe are infected with HIV. Pray for the team as they reach out to those affected with this horrible disease. 3. Pray that God would have His way during this outreach and that He would lead the team in the right direction during the final stages of preparation. 4. Pray for John Richards as he travels back to the UK from America.
16. Pray for AE Zimbabwe as they begin Youth Evangelism Development Training. 17. Thank God that He rules over the nations and that He holds the nations of the world in His hand. Ps 2:8, 47:34, 8-9 18. Ask that next year, unjust and godless leaders will be replaced with leaders that seek justice and have godly morals. 19. Pray that the local churches in Zimbabwe would send more missionaries out into the cities to proclaim the Gospel.
5. Pray for the AE Rwanda team and their outreach to the area of Rwamagana today and tomorrow. Ask for many to come to the knowledge of Christ.
20. Pray for those yet to believe. Ask that God would soften their hearts to the Gospel.
6. 2.8 million people live in Harare, the largest city in Zimbabwe. Pray for Guide Makore AE’s Zimbabwe Team Leader and his team as seek to make Christ known there.
22. Pray for unity in the body of Christ, worldwide.
7. Pray that God would reveal Himself and His love to those of the Muslim faith.
24. Thank God for His amazing love and provision for us, His children. Ask that many more will come to know His saving grace next year.
8. Pray for Leonard Kiswangi and the AE DRC team. Ask for God’s favour and provision in the midst of very challenging local circumstances. 9. “Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:5 10. Pray that the unsaved would be convicted of their sin and will search out peace and redemption in Christ. 11. Pray for the local churches in Zimbabwe to have new vision for the importance of missions. 12. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” James 5:16 13. Today, the women in AE Ghana’s Prostitute Rehabilitation Programme will graduate! Thank God with us for their perseverance and ask that He would bless them as they start a new phase of life. 14. Pray for the diversification of the Gospel into different avenues and that people will hear it in different ways, i.e., radio, television, print media.
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Pray that God would encourage people to forgive and be healed of past hurts.
15. Pray for restorative justice strategies being used around Africa and by AE in S. Sudan and Ivory Coast.
21. Pray for Michael Cassidy and the AE South Africa Team. 23. Pray for perseverance despite persecution for all the AE Teams across Africa.
25. “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 26. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34 27. Pray that African leaders would repent of their sins and put their faith in Christ. Who are your local leaders? Pray that God will guide them to godly decisions for your area next year. 28. Thank God for all the ways that He has been faithful in your life this year. Ask for His guidance as you begin a new year. 29. Thank God for all those who have come to the knowledge of Him this year through our ministry. Ask that God would continue to use us mightily next year. 30. Pray that God would guide the AE team in their plans for the coming year and that God would be glorified in all that we do. 31. We, at AE, thank you partnering with us to change lives. It’s because of your support and prayer that many have joined the Kingdom this year. Thank you and Praise God!
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Isiolo, Kenya: Est. 3,000 people saved Hoima, Uganda: Est: 6,000 people saved Muhanga, Rwanda: Est 5,300 people saved Limpopo, South Africa: Est 275 people saved Abidjan, Ivory Coast: 194 national leaders saved
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Charles Spurgeon once said, “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our bodies. If they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees. Let no one go there unwarned and unprayed for.” I love this quote from Charles Spurgeon. To me, it is a perfect expression of the passion with which we should share the Gospel. To do everything in our earthly and heavenly power to keep them from Hell. Thankfully, we have supporters like you who are just as passionate about reaching the lost with the saving knowledge of Christ as we are. Thank you for partnering with African Enterprise in prayer and support. Because of you, the Gospel is reaching thousands upon thousands, nations are being restored to peace and those at war are being reconciled. It’s only by the power of God and your support that these things are happening. Let’s continue in prayer and action together as we let no soul go to Hell unwarned or unprayed for. Yours in Christ Stephen Mbogo, AE CEO/ITL
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