PRAY FOR AFRICA

This morning we found this Africa shaped stone on the beach. Africa should be shaped by God! Let's pray for this continent of which we are part of, this continent from where God called His Son.

So Joseph got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt,where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son." Matthew 2:14,15

Lets trust God to use us, his children in Namibia to help shape our country and this continent with our prayers and our actions, "and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." Ephesians 6:15

Remember we serve the King of Kings and we are under His command. Do you obediently and joyfully yield to His authority?

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20

PRAYER POINTS FOR NAMIBIA

Namibia: Pray for God’s blessing over Namibia and her people (Jer 29:7). Pray that God’s Kingdom will come and His will be done in Namibia.
Christians in Namibia: Pray for an increase in fervency of our love for Jesus Christ our Savior, God our Father and the Holy Spirit our Helper. (Eph 2:4-5)
Leaders: Pray for all leaders in Namibia according to 1 Tim 2:1-2. Specifically pray for president, cabinet and members of parliament, and leaders of the regions.
Church: Pray for all Christian Churches in Namibia. Pray for growth (spiritually and in numbers), finances and protection from deception. (Eph 6:18)
Unity: Pray for unity in purpose amongst the Christian Churches in Namibia to address physical, mental & emotional, social and spiritual needs of the people of Namibia. Specifically pray Jesus’ prayer in John 17:20-26 as well as Eph 3:14 – 4:16.
Lost: Pray for those that do not know Jesus Christ as their Saviour in Namibia. Pray for the preparation and gathering of the harvest. Pray for those working in gathering the harvest. (1 Tim 2:3-6)
Thank You Lord: Let us thank the Lord for His Hand on our country and its people!

NAMIBIA ELECTIONS - A CALL TO PRAY

• 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 Tim 2:1-2
• Necessary finances to establish, equip and staff an office for the Steering Committee. The process of identifying godly people with strong character to man polling stations as observers.
  
• Pray for the whole process training of these observers during September 2009 The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) as they organize the 2009 elections.
  
• Pray for effective planning and timely actions, so that all polling stations will have enough ballot papers, ink, boxes etc.
• Continue to pray as parties finalize their list of candidates for members of the National Assembly. Pray that godly men and women will be on the list of candidates of each party.
• The members of the steering committee and Leaders of the Alliance of Church Leaders. Pray that members will bare criticism in a Christ-like manner. Trust God for health, wisdom, stamina to carry the work load.
  
• Pray for the Chairperson Rev Dr Abisai Shejavali, Carola Engelbrecht and Rev Thijs van der Merwe who carries heavy workloads at this time.
• Wisdom and strategy to involve every Christian Church in Namibia in prayers for the Elections 2009.
• The gathering of prayer and church leaders on 17 September in Windhoek. That God will meet us and involve us is His plan for Namibia.
• We have finalizing the strategy for a Day of National Prayer for the Elections on 1 November. This has been distributed by e-mail to church and prayer leaders all over the country. Please pray for them as they implement the strategy in their communities.
  

If you want to assist to mobilize prayer in your community or want to receive a copy of the strategy, kindly let us know.

May God bless you as you meet with Him in fellowship and prayer.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6

NAMIBIA AT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

This week on 6 and 7 August 2009 leaders from all over the world will gather at Willow Creek for the Global Leadership Summit 2009. In the face of cultural upheaval, economic crisis, and escalating human need our world calls out for leaders who will persevere: who will maintain their character, integrity, and resolve. See http://www.willowcreekglobalsummit.com/

Leaders everywhere have been charged with a high calling. This is a time of great need and great opportunity and we are grateful for a number of government, business and church leaders from Namibia who are attending the summit. We hold a deep belief that if you change a church leader, you can change a church, and if enough churches start changing, you can change an entire region, country, and eventually the world!

Willow Creek is also delighted to partner with us in Namibia to bring The Global Leadership Summit here to Walvis Bay. Call Charmaine at 064-204027 to book your seat for this DVD-facilitated summit on November 6-7, 2009 today! Seats are running out fast.

Bill Hybels writes: Show me a leader with a growing heart of faith in God and a gradually improving set of leadership skills, and I’ll show you someone who can put the enemy on the run! The fact that we are in a battle is inescapable. The question is, what battle would you rather be in, and who would you rather be in it with? For myself, fighting for the local church and ensuring it achieves its redemptive potential with other Christ-following brothers and sisters is the highest marching order I could ever receive.

Pray for the summit and the Namibians who are there. Trust the Lord that they will return with fire in their hearts. Please pray that every leader in Namibia would take their role seriously, and would arm themselves for the battle around them and live their mission as the Spirit gives grace and power.