GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGEST

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests. Luke 2: 9 - 11

Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man. Pray that Namibians will open their hearts and accept Christ the Lord as King of their lives.

May you and your loved ones enjoy God’s love and provision this Festive Season.

INTERCEDE DAILY FOR GOVERNMENT

On Friday the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) declared Swapo as victorious in the 2009 Elections. Eight political parties do not accept the results of the National Assembly and presidential elections and will take the ECN to court for allegedly contravening the election law.

The results indicated that the ruling Swapo Party won the parliamentary election with 75,27 per cent or 602 580 votes. The opposition parties jointly collected 208 543 votes, with the RDP getting the highest number of votes, namely 90 556 votes or 11,31 per cent. RDP presidential candidate Hidipo Hamutenya won 88 640 votes or 11,08 per cent of the vote.

The photo above from The Namibian (http://www.namibian.com.na) shows President Hifikepunye Pohamba who said he was happy with the results. Pres. Pohamba will start his second term on 21 March 2010 when the government will be sworn in.

Let us daily intercede for our government:

• Pray that they would recognize their own inadequacy to fulfill their tasks and that they would depend upon God for knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to do what is right.
• Pray that they would reject all counsel that violates spiritual principles, trusting God to prove them right.
• Pray that they would resist those who would pressure them to violate their conscience.
• Pray that they would be ready to sacrifice their personal ambitions and political careers for the sake of this nation.
• Pray that they would rely upon prayer and the Word of God as the source of their daily strength, wisdom and courage.
• Pray that they would remember to be good examples in their conduct to the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of this nation.
• Pray that they would be reminded daily that they are accountable to Almighty God for the decisions they make.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2

A TIME FOR THANKSGIVING

You are invited to a prayer meeting Wednesday 2 December to thank God for hearing our prayers for free and fair elections 2009 in Namibia.

Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Dates: December 2
Place: DRC Mother Church
(NG Kerk Moedergemeente) (Opposite State House c/o Robert Mugabe and Daniel Munamava)

All welcome. Please invite others to join you.

Please remember that the
Steering Committee for Churches
for Free and Peacefull Elections
has called for thanksgiving during this
Sunday's worship service at all churches in Namibia.

ELECTIONS FREE AND FAIR!

The observer mission of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has declared Namibia’s national and presidential elections free and fair, its leader, Mozambican Diplomatic Affairs Minister Francisco Madeira, said yesterday. Generally, the pre-election phase was characterised by a peaceful, tolerant and yet enthusiastic political atmosphere, the SADC mission observed.

Although there were some incidents of violence reported in some parts of the country, the law enforcement agencies were able to deal with them effectively. “These acts of violence were roundly condemned by all the political leaders in the country,” Madeira said.

The SADC mission applauds the Namibian people for the manner in which they expressed their will and conducted themselves during the entire electoral process, thus contributing to the consolidation of democracy and political stability in Namibia, the SADC region and the African continent,” Madeira added.

Source: http://www.namibian.com.na

THE TRUTH AND THE LIE

Yesterday we asked for prayer, that the truth will triumph over the lie and that assumptions (about why the results of the elections were delayed) must be validated before accepted as facts. We also asked for prayers that whatever is hampering the publication of the results will resolved and called on all members of political parties and their leaders to remain calm and seek biblical ways to solve the issues that are causing "anxiety, frustration and confusion"(as reported by a local newspaper).

This call for prayers has caused some reaction from some of you. It was pointed out that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is going out of their way to verify results at “constituency verification centres” before being forwarded to the ECN’s central election results centre in Windhoek. We can choose how we want to react to this delay. Let's come with an expectation that the official results will be correct and that everyone "will serve wholeheartedly as if they were serving the Lord, not men!" Eph 6:6:7

ANXIETY, FRUSTRATION AND CONFUSION

"Dark clouds of anxiety, frustration and confusion hung over most parts of Namibia late yesterday as the Electoral Commission of Namibia failed to release any official election results on the first day after the polls closed in Namibia’s fourth post-Independence Presidential and National Assembly elections." Source: http://www.namibian.com.na

Dear Brothers and Sisters, What a sad way to describe the state of the country this morning, "dark clouds of anxiety, frustration and confusion hung over most parts of Namibia." After two days of peaceful and calm elections, it seems as if the Electoral Commission of Namibia is failing in their role to publish official results.

Please make this an urgent prayer request. Pray that the truth will triumph over the lie and that assumptions will be validated before accepted as facts. Pray that whatever is hampering the publication of the results will resolved and that credibility in the ECN and the results will be restored. Pray that believers will act in a God-like manner and turn to the Light to shed light on the situation. Pray that all members of political parties and their leaders will remain calm and seek biblical ways to solve the issues that are causing anxiety, frustration and confusion. Come against the Evil One and all forces that cause these problems. In Jesus Name!

ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE - WINDHOEK

The Council of Churches of Namibia and the Steering Committee of Churches for Elections invite all churches and believers to an Ecumenical Prayer Service in Windhoek on the last Sunday before the elections. Please invite and mobilize your members to attend this special occasion for united prayers.

Date: 22 November 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Hosianna Lutheran Church Katutura
More information: Rev. Tshapaka Kapolo from CCN @ 374058

Pray that Namibian believers will hunger after God: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6

Pray that Namibian believers will earnestly seek God: O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

Pray that Namibian believers will worship God in spirit and in truth: God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24

IT IS TIME TO STEP OUT!

Praise God for the Walvisbay Community Church who worked hard to make their church available for this week-end's Global Leadership Summit 2009. About 400 leaders from all over Namibia gathered and were encouraged, motivated and challenged. What a great way to end the year. What a great way to be challenged for 2010. Like the late Dr Bill Bright said: This is no time for business as usual.

• Bill Hybels’ first session, Leading in a New Reality, reminded us that we need to slow down and gently listen to God, even in the midst of the chaos of the world around us.
• Jessica Jackley’s insight on the whole idea of co-creation totally were exciting when thinking about new ideas and possibilities that are out there. It just starts be taking one, small step. I was challenged by the difference that a young lady can make in the world!
• Dave Gibbons shared his challenging thoughts and insights on creating a Third Culture, a culture of adaptation. Namibia needs to apply his ideas!
• Andrew Rugsira challenged the group to think differently about the continent of Africa and to not just look through the lens of compassion (Aid), but to also see the opportunity that is in the people (and Trade) on our continent.
• Wess Stafford shared an amazing story about compassion and forgiveness.
• Tim Keller’s session, Leading People to the Prodigal God, was a touching reminder to remember the true heart of the Gospel.
• Harvey Carey touch our hearts and convinced us that we need to step out and do something!

The group photo taken at this year's summit at Willow Creek shows that Namibia is part of something bigger!

Pray for Namibian leaders in Government, Business and the Church to answer the call, to trust God and step out with their God-given gifts and change Namibia. In the Name of Jesus! Amen.

If you want to know more - Tim Schraeder shares his insights of the Global Leadership Summit at http://www.timschraeder.com/