Prayer calendar for March 2019

1 We thank God for continued testimonies coming out of 17 Pray for God to calm political tensions in Gabon, the Ghana – and the many lives that have been touched through Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali and Nigeria. the programme Thru the Bible (TTB) and our ministry in 18 Pray for God’ protection over women and children suf- Ghana. fering abuse in South Africa, where domestic-abuse statistics 2 Please pray for wisdom for the Africa Leadership Team are among the highest world-wide. as they continue to meet to discuss the proceedings for the 19 Pray for the TWR Africa presenters who are respon- TWR ministry in Africa. sible for programme continuity and also present the 100% 3 Praise the Lord for the financial provision for TWR Ma- Worship live radio programme every weekday. lawi development of the Karonga transmitter thus far. Pray 20 Please pray for guidance and wisdom from God for the the Lord of the harvest to call more donors to give for the leadership of TWR Africa. growth of His harvest in the area. 21 Today is Human Rights Day in South Africa. Pray for an 4 Pray for Christian men in Africa to live a life of integri- end to abortion and abuse, and also that the elderly, disabled, ty using their God-given role as leaders to emulate Christ in youth and unemployed will be treated with dignity and that His meekness and humbleness. Pray that men will resist the God would provide their every need. temptation of power-play to fulfil their own agendas; pray 22 We thank God for the two TWR Women of Hope that they will provide for and protect those under their care. prayer zones in the Aba city of Abia State in Nigeria. 5 Pray for the spiritual maturity and protection of TWR 23 Continue to pray for Pastor Clarence and his wife in the listeners. CAR, that God will protect them in their continued efforts 6 Taking the message of hope, love and redemption and good work of reaching out to the bruised women of the in Christ to the whole world is the purpose of TWR. The (CAR) in their native Sango language. Good News is proclaimed in over 230 languages world-wide 24 Andrea Gordon, Finance Manager at TWR Africa, is cel- through many media. Praise the Lord for the amazing tools ebrating her birthday today. Please pray that God will grant available to reach our globe with the Gospel before Christ her wisdom, health and strength for the year ahead. returns. 25 Pray for African government leaders to have the moral 7 When believers abide in Christ, the Holy Spirit renews strength and resolve to deal with the growing evil of sex-traf- their minds. Pray for listeners of TWR programmes to grow ficking, the health crisis of Ebola and Aids, the slavery of men in godliness. and women and the exploitation of the marginalised. 8 Continue to pray for the five new TWT (Truth for Today) 26 Let us pray for the ERF Namibia Board as they serve to languages in production. They are Goun, Juba , Senou- see programmes aired over the main radio stations in Namib- fo, and Yao. ia, and are also liaising with German congregations through- 9 Concerning TWR efforts to reach the unreached of out the country. West Africa, we praise God for the Oasis Transmitter Pro- 27 Pray for TWR Africa listeners to find answers for their ject aimed to reach Nigeria. Pray that God will bless our ef- struggles as they deal with trauma, loneliness, and societal forts to reach people in this region and its surrounding areas. marginalisation. 10 Pray for God’s guidance for the KZN ministry team as 28 Continue to pray for refugees who have escaped war or they assist local churches in discipling people through media. other horrible conditions in their home countries but hope 11 Pray for new opportunities and open doors for reaching to return someday. Many refugees are destitute; many are more people groups in Angola. not allowed to work. Pray that refugees will be receptive to 12 Please pray for Jacqueline Jentala, Programme Compiler the message of Christ’s love and hope. at TWR Africa, who is celebrating her birthday today. 29 Today we pray for TWR’s Afrikaans Thru The Bible pro- 13 Rudolf Kabutz, TWR Africa Project Coordinator - Eng- grammes airing over a number of radio stations across South lish Programme and Projects is celebrating his birthday to- Africa. Thank the Lord that this programme equips and teach- day. Pray that God gives him wisdom as he continues to serve listeners systematically to apply God’s Word in their lives. him. 30 Please pray for God’s protection and care over Simon 14 Please pray for TWR Zimbabwe’s production team, Burdett, International Director: Regional Support Services asking God to guide them to produce programmes that will (Africa), as he celebrates his birthday today. touch and transform listeners. 31 Pray that TWR programmes will reach out to the most 15 Pray for TWR Women of Hope International Director, remote rural areas for the benefit of church leaders, village Dr. Peggy Banks as she trains Women of Hope teams at multi- chiefs, and villagers. Pray for God’s provision of more radios ple locations in Africa. and media devices to enable the gospel to reach these areas. 16 Please pray for fruitful endeavours in recruiting interns and volunteers for TWR Africa. update | February - April 2019