Forgotten Voices International demonstrates the love of Jesus Christ by equipping local churches in southern Africa to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children orphaned by AIDS in their communities. Kids Serving Kids of Forgotten Voices International is the outreach of the organization that is committed to equipping parents, kids and families to know, love, give and serve kids whose voices are forgotten throughout their communities, southern Africa and the world. Kids Serving Kids connects parents with resources, materials and opportunities to empower, inspire and serve side-by-side with their kids to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to children throughout the world. This material contained in this booklet is one such resource. It is intended to be a launching point for further discussion, creativity and spiritual growth. We pray that it blesses and inspires you and your family. As you use and build upon ideas contained in this resource, please contact us to tell us about your experience. With your permission we will share your story to inspire and encourage other children and their families. Blessings, Kathy Goss Kids Serving Kids Coordinator kgoss@forgottenvoices.org
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Prayer is one of the ways in which God works on this earth. God tells us to pray, not just for our own needs, but also for the needs of others.
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God tells us to pray with faith, believing that God has the ability to answer our prayers. Children’s prayers are powerful. Why? Often, children more fully believe that with God all things are possible. Just as children instinctively trust in their parents’ love and care, children also instinctively trust and are confident of God’s love and his power. As a result, most children boldly make their requests known to God, without reservation or hesitation, because they believe God will hear and answer their prayers. The children and families helped by Forgotten Voices need you and your children’s prayers!
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Form a Ten Together team and pray with your team for the Forgotten Voices prayer requests.