PRAY FOR PERSECUTED CHURCH

Namibia joins the world as we pray for Christians throughout the world who are persecuted for their faith. The International Day of Prayer (IDOP) helps us to specifically focus our prayers on Christians who suffer because of their faith.

• We can pray for our brothers and sisters in need.
• We can pray for our brother who fears for his life because his country has anti-conversion laws that restrict freedom of religion.
• We can pray for our sister whose husband is imprisoned because of their ministry.
• We pray for those in need of God’s divine deliverance and protection.

International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
7 to14 November 2010

If you want to know more about the persecuted church,
call Kobus Hanekom
Cell + 264-81 256 3434 Tel + 264-61-241 630

GLOBAL LEADERS TELECAST SUMMIT

This week-end and next week-end leaders in Namibia will gather for the Global Leaders Telecast Summit in Windhoek and then in Walvisbay.

This summit fulfills one of the greatest needs in the church - leadership. Here are some of the speakers that we will have the privilege to hear:

• Bill Hybels - From Here to There
• Jim Collins - Never Give Up
• Daniel Pink - What Motivates Us Is Not What You Think
  
• Bishop TD Jakes - Combustible Passion

Pray for the two churches who make this possible. In Windhoek there will be more than a hundred volunteers to serve the 300 participants. Pray that leaders in Namibia will hear God's heart for our ministries and country. Pray that we will be motivated to action!

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22

LIGHT A CANDLE FOR HEALING OF NAMIBIA

President Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on all leaders to work together in educating society against social evils such as violence against women and children, alcohol and drug abuse and to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving which cause of most road accidents on Namibian roads.

President Pohamba launched the “Light a candle for the healing of Namibia". This initiative will focus on 16 days of prayer (25th November to 10th December 2010) for the healing of the nation.

Trust God for a breakthrough in the healing of Namibia. Trust that churches and believers will take hands in prayer, believe God for His grace and healing and asking Him, what can I do to bring healing in all my relationships, in my church and in my community?

EXPERIENCING THE FATHER'S EMBRACE

From Wednesday to Friday about 50 believers will attend the Experiencing the Father's Embrace Event here in Windhoek. Jack Frost who developed this course wrote:

“I believe with all my heart that the message of Father's love is one of the most important messages to be shared in today's world. It is central to one's relationship with God. It is central to one's relationship with others. And it has the power to unlock healing and restoration. The message is a simple one, and yet to walk in the day-to-day experience of Father's unconditional love and acceptance is something few people truly know.”

You are invited to spend this time with us on your knees. When the heart of a leader, a father or mother can be healed, an entire family, church, community or even a nation can be healed and brought into relationship with God as a loving Father. Please trust God for the healing of those who will sit at His feet during this time. Pray that we will send our whole sons and daughters of God to bring healing and restoration where every they go.

So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20

DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHS

Legal experts and political analysts have commended the Supreme Court judgment on the 2009 election case as good for constitutional democracy in Namibia.

The Supreme Court ruling referred back to the High Court the court challenge of the 2009 Presidential and National Assembly election results by opposition parties. In their ruling, the judges found that the High Court was wrong to strike from the court roll the opposition parties’ challenge of the election results on the basis that their application was late. Read full report in http://www.newera.com.na This case will take months to be heard and the High Court ruling might only come in 2012.

Praise God for the example set for Africa by the Namibian Supreme Court. The Namibian Constitution give recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is indispensable for freedom, justice and peace.

Pray that the President, the government, the court and the political parties will continue to honor freedom, justice and work for peace in Namibia. May God bless all our peoples!

SADC MEETS IN NAMIBIA

Namibian President, Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to assume the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) when Namibia hosts the 30th Ordinary SADC Heads of State and Government Summit on August 16 and 17 in Windhoek.

The SADC common agenda includes the promotion of sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development that will ensure poverty alleviation with the ultimate objective of its eradication; promotion of common political values, systems and other shared values which are transmitted through institutions which are democratic, legitimate and effective and the consolidation and maintenance of democracy, peace and security.

Please pray for the heads of state as they discus the SADC agenda. Pray that they will seek God’s will so that God can also bless our region.

I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:2

NAMIBIA HAS A SEVERE SKILLS DEFICIT

Two labour experts this week painted a startling picture about the state of Namibia’s labour market, saying that most Namibians are unemployable.

The Global Competitiveness Index Report of 2009, said nearly 25 000 youth leave high school every year, but only 8 000 of those would gain formal employment, while a few others would go for further studies.

There are no jobs anymore to give to high school leavers, let alone those graduating from higher education training with qualifications that are not competitive. “Namibia has a severe skills deficit to the point of anorexia, we do not have the skills to sustain let alone grow,”

Both experts said the problem lies with the basic education sector. The total number of employed people in Namibia declined from 401 203 in 1997 to 385 329 in 2004 and further to 331 444 in 2008, according to the Government labour force survey in the subsequent years.

Add the annual figure of high school leavers, this becomes a worrying pattern. They called for political will, as well as for the labour movement to re-evaluate its role.

Article at http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=12344

Please spend time on your knees for this serious problem. Pray that God will intervene. Cry out for wisdom and that the newly appointed Minister of Education Minister for Education Abraham Iyambo (left in the photo) will tackle this serious problem. May God grant him and his team all they need to bring Namibia on the road to prosperity.

PRAYER FOR THE POOR

It is winter in Namibia.
Let us remember the poor, the cold and the hungry:

Dear Lord,

We lift up to you the poor and the marginalized. We know that these are your cherished ones, that you are a God whose heart cries out for justice, that you are a God who longs to feed the hungry. We ask simply, Lord, that you give us your heart.

Fill us Lord with your compassion, give us your eyes to see, give us boldness and selflessness and wisdom, so that we too might cry out for justice and feed the hungry, so that your light might shine throughout the earth.

Lord, we especially lift up the children among us who are poor and marginalized, finding themselves in circumstances they did not choose and helpless to change. We lift up AIDS orphans, children of war, children suffering abuse and neglect, children smitten with malnutrition and disease, lacking education, housing or the most basic of life’s necessities. Might they somehow come to know the love of their Creator, who knows each hair on their head and collects their tears.

Lord, you know every wretched tale. Every overwhelming statistic, you know personally, one by one. Thank you that one day you will make all things right through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Until that day, let us be tireless in doing what is good and what is right unto the least of these, knowing the Father’s love for them.

Amen

Source: http://ruach.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/prayer-for-the-poor-and-the-marginalized/

PROCESS BEFORE EXPORT

Namibia wants foreign mining companies to start processing minerals before exporting them to create jobs and enable the government to raise more revenue through export tax, Prime Minister Nahas Angula has said.

Namibia is one of the world’s largest diamond producers and also has minerals such as uranium, while foreign firms are also exploring for gold, lead, zinc and iron ore. “[The] government is not in favour of the export of Namibian minerals without adding value to them,” Angula said last week at Rio Tinto meeting.

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

Namibia needs more revenue to develop our country and it's people. One way is to ensure foreign mines start to add value to minerals in Namibia and award the contracts to Namibians.

Let us pray for the growing mining industry. That God will bless them, but also make them a blessing to the nation.

And let us not forget who God is and what He did:

God is the Creator: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

God is the Owner: 'The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the LORD Almighty. Haggai 2:8

LEADERS FOR DESTINY

A 3 day intensive training school of the spirit to experience a deeper touch and working of the Lord will be presented by Gunther and Beatrix Schenk of Lion of Judah Ministries in Windhoek.

Dates: 25 to 28 August 2010
Venue: Agape Church, 18 Jeanette street, Ludwigsdorf.
Cost: N$ 300-00

To register, contact Tel: (0)61 240 368 Cell: (0)81 243 2558 E-Mail: office@lionofjudahmin.com Web site: www.lionofjudahmin.com

Please pray for various ministries raising up leaders in Namibia. Pray that leaders will make use op opportunities to be equipped for their role in the Church and community. Pray that leaders will walk their talk!

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7

WORLD REFUGEE SUNDAY, 27 JUNE 2010

Did you know that there are currently 26 million displaced persons in at least 52 countries as a result of conflict?

Refugee Sunday is a unique opportunity to pray and support the refugees and to raise awareness for the situation of refugees and internally displaced peoples around the world.

Refugees are the people forced to flee their country because they have been persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership of a particular social group.

In Namibia Osire is a refugee camp in central Namibia, situated 200 km north of the capital Windhoek on the main road C30 from Gobabis to Otjiwarongo. Established in 1992 the refugee population of Osire stood at 6.500 in 2010 after having reached a peak of 20.000 in 1998. The majority of the refugees came from Angola, and a size-able portion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Let us intercede for more than 26 million people in the world, who have no place to call home. Persecution and terror have forced these refugees and internally displaced persons to flee, leaving everything behind. Put yourself in their shoes. They have lost family members, friends, possessions and the familiar places of their homeland.

I was a stranger and you welcomed me! …Truly I tell you, just as you did it to the least of my brethren you did it to me. Matthew 25:35,40

Photo taken at Osire Camp during Global Day of Prayer.
Additional information at website: www.refugeehighway.net

WATER FOR THE POOR

The Namibian reports government moves closer to subsidizing water for the poor. Although thousands of water points have been set up in rural areas, many households can not afford to pay for the water.

According to statistics Namibia have more than 84 000 households regarded as poor with the highest number of poor households is in the Kavango and Ohangwena regions. Subsidizing the water could cost the taxpayer up to N$28,7 million a year. Successful implementation requires a complicated and costly system.

Let us not forget the poor in our prayers. Pray for the authorities for wisdom to take up their responsibility to also look after the poor. Pray for those who have, to share with those who are in need. Each time you open your tap, do it with a grateful heart and a prayer that we, who can fill our cups, will also share a cup of water with those who are thirsty.

I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. Mark 9:41

Photo: Avis Dam just outside Windhoek
News source: http://www.namibian.com.na

GOALS OF PRAYER

In a few days it is kick-off of time for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in neighboring South Africa. The ultimate challenge is to kick goals of prayer!

Pray for South Africa for - Healing & reconciliation: The scars of Apartheid still run deep for some, and reconciliation is a slow process

Overcoming HIV. Millions of people are infected with the disease, and affected by the death of family, friends and the challenge of those orphaned by HIV.

Godly wisdom for South Africa’s political and religious leaders as they address the many hurts of the past and the challenges the nation faces.

Strength, unity and vision for the Church in South Africa. Pray that Christians would be able to speak into every level of society, bringing truth and hope.

If you want to pray for South Africa and the countries participating in the World Soccer Cup, please visit http://www.omsa.org.za//index.php/201003031209/Prayer-Guides.html

GOD ON THE MOVE IN LUDERITZ

The hazy Atlantic-coast town of Luderitz has immense appeal for its barren beauty and solitude. It's well off the beaten track; you have to really want to go here - it's a one way road to the town. Many charming and fine buildings reveal its colonial history as the first German settlement in what was then South West Africa.

Like in all towns in Namibia, there are people who love the Lord and participated in the Global Day of Prayer. Pastor Mishael Diabuna writes from Luderitz:

I greet you in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus Christ, really I cannot be able to explain everything, it was awesome experience which I never see in my Christian life. We worked together in unity like never before and the power of God was present as we were in worship. Many people were touched by God and healing were taking place, everybody wish to pray together like that forever.

Its true the Lord is with GDOP. Please let's keep it up. God bless you richly.

Praise God for what He is doing in Luderitz and all over the country. Continue to trust God for a move of His Hand and a movement of prayer in Namibia.

CAN YOU HEAR IT?

This week we are in Cape Town South Africa for the GDOP 2010 CELEBRATION Conference and the Global Day of Prayer meeting on Sunday 23 May 2010. How we have been blessed and encouraged!

Can you hear it? Can you hear the call for prayer? God is calling you and His children to unite in prayer.

Listen to His voice as He calls you to participate in the largest prayer meeting that has ever taken place. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” 2 Chronicles 7:14

Can you hear the rising voices of prayer from every nation and in every language of the world? Come join us and pray the prayer for the world on Pentecost Sunday 23 May 2010. Go to http://www.globaldayofprayer.com/prayer.html for the GDOP Prayer in your language. Join millions as we petition God.

Can you hear the coming of a wave of Kingdom transformation? God has promised "For the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14)

Can you hear it?

It is all about the Glory of Christ and the Blessing of the Nations.

GLORIFY YOUR NAME IN NAMIBIA

Saturday 22 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 10

...for Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

• Pray that signs of Christ's kingdom will fill the earth to such an extent that many will be moved to celebrate the hope of His coming.
• Pray that Christ's power will be seen in the humility and compassionate service of His people.
• Pray that Jesus will be honoured openly, worshipped extravagantly and glorified globally.

…a call to REVEAL

"I will pour out my Spirit on all people... And everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." (Joel 2:28, 32, NASB).
Read Joel 2:28-32 and consider how these promises could be fulfilled in greater ways than ever before. Turn to God with expectancy. He is about to advance His purpose to reveal His salvation globally. Even during days of dreadful shaking and difficulty, He will pour out His Spirit so that people all over the earth—elders and children, poor and rich, men and women—will resound with the call of God. From every race and in every place. Attend Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

HELP US TO OVERCOME

Friday 21 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 9

...but deliver us from evil...

• Pray that God will restrain satanic powers, revealing the truth of the gospel, liberating many people to follow Christ.
• Pray that people will be delivered from idolatry, witchcraft, demonic oppression and depression.
• Pray for Christ to break powers of darkness which corrupt and dominate businesses, governments and cities.
  

Pray for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010: Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

LEAD US IN NAMIBIA

10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 8

...And lead us not into temptation...

Pray for Christians to be filled with such love and zeal to please God that they are unmoved by enticements of materialism and sexual perversity.

• Pray for God's people to continue walking in the light of His ways and wisdom in order to fulfill His purposes throughout the earth.
• Pray that Christ would guide leaders of businesses, education and government so that the curse of corruption would be overcome throughout cities and entire economies.
  

…a call to CELEBRATE

"You will have plenty to eat and...praise the Name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you." (Joel 2:26, NASB).

Read Joel 2:23-27. When God's people return to Him with all their heart, there is promise of tangible changes and great joy in their communities. Where there has been the curse of oppressive poverty, God desires to bring forth abundance so that many will gratefully praise His name. An even greater spectacle will be God
making His home in the midst of His people. He will act wondrously in both goodness and power, surprising the world by revealing His presence among His people.

Pray for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010

Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

RECONCILE US IN NAMIBIA

Wednesday 19 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 7

...as we forgive those who sin against us...

• Pray for people to break the cycles of resentment, revenge and racism so that relationships are restored.• Pray for signs of Christ's reconciling power in the midst of militarized conflict, revealing God's desire to end all wars.
• Pray for restoration of relationships between women and men, to bring reconciliation in marriages and to renew relationships of children with their parents.
• Pray for those who suffer for the Name of Christ to endure persecution in the Spirit and grace of Christ.
  

Pray for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

GDOP: A CALL FROM GOD

The Global Day of Prayer is a call from God to meet with Him,
so that He can transform us and fulfill His desire for blessing the nations.

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.

An invitation from God in 2 Chronicles 7:14,15 NLT

Transformation Namibia invites you to GDOP 2010 in a special setting in the Zoo Park Amphitheatre

Pentecost Sunday 23 May at 15:00.

Invite you friends to join us. Please bring a pillow, chair or blanket.

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

God’s promise in Habakkuk 2:14

Let us trust God for great things and for His powerful presence in Namibia.

It is time. Let us prepare to meet the Lord.

Tienie Johr GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER NAMIBIA Tel: +264-61-258006

FORGIVE OUR SINS IN NAMIBIA

Tuesday 18 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 6

...Forgive us our sins...

• Pray for the Spirit of God to move in the hearts of men and women so that they will be able to see how God is grieved and how their lives are being destroyed by sin.
• Pray for the Spirit of God to empower people to abandon patterns of sin and find grace to renounce allegiance to powers of darkness.
• Pray for recognition of and repentance from sins that bring about war, poverty and injustice.
  

…a call to HOPE

"Then the Lord will be jealous...and take pity on His people...Be not afraid ... be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things." (Joel 2:18, 21).

Read Joel 2:18-22. We can be zealous about repenting because God is jealous of His name and of His people. Because of God's great love, our repentance should be bold and fearless. Our God will contend with the forces that devastate our communities. As great as the evil may be, God will do even greater things. Such hope brings joy as we sincerely turn to God, knowing that He desires to bring great goodness throughout the earth, transforming our cities, restoring our economies and healing our lands.

Pray the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

PROVIDE FOR NAMIBIA

Monday 17 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 5

...Give us this day our daily bread...

• Pray for the basic needs of food, water and health care for the poor, for the sick, for refugees and for children.
• Pray that God's people would become, by His Spirit's help, agents of healing and change, bringing forth the abundance, justice and peace that God desires.
• Pray for God's people to break patterns of poverty in their communities, fulfilling God's promise of blessing amidst all peoples.
• Pray for Christians to act with compassion and persistence to eradicate diseases and to serve well in the aftermath of epidemics such as HIV/AIDS.
  

Pray for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010

Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

TRANSFORM NAMIBIA

Sunday 16 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 4

...and may Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven...

• Pray for God's people to bring the influence and blessing of Christ into every aspect of commerce, arts, education and governance in ways that bring lasting transformation.
• Pray for God's wisdom to be upon our government leaders, bringing changes that increase righteousness and justice.
• Pray for the righteousness, peace and joy of Christ's kingdom to be a reality by the power of the Holy Spirit.

…a call to GATHER "

Gather the people...and let them say, 'Spare Your people, O Lord...' Why should the peoples say, 'Where is their God?'" (Joel 2:16-17, NASB).

Read Joel 2:15-17. To repent as a people we must come before God together. He wants to encounter us as a people. That is why He is summoning us to break normal routines in order to assemble before Him in gatherings large and small.

It's a time to interrupt daily habits of life, fasting from our normal diet, even moving from familiar ways of worship to assemble in special ways. Why this urgency? Because something great is at stake for God's glory. Let's allow our hearts to be grieved by what we, as God's people, have done to bring shame upon His name. To the watching world, it can appear as if we have no God.

Consider what brings sorrow to the heart of God, and pray that He will transform us to bring Him the glory He deserves.

Plan ahead for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

RULE NAMIBIA

Saturday 15 May 2010
10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 3

...May Your kingdom come...

• Pray for many to be drawn by the power of the gospel to submit their lives to Jesus Christ, in order to love and follow Him as King.
• Pray for Christ's followers to walk in the fullness of God's Spirit so that they can live in the likeness of Christ.
• Pray for the Lordship of Christ to influence every part of our cities and communities.

Plan ahead for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

REVEAL TO NAMIBIA

10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 2

...sanctify Your Name...

• Pray for the truth of God's character to be exalted and honoured in Namibia.
• Pray for God to distinguish Himself from every false god and to expose every false word spoken about Him.
• Pray for the Word of God to be proclaimed to every people and in every place across the world.
• Pray for the Scriptures to be translated and made available in every language.

…a call to RETURN

"Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting and weeping and mourning" (Joel 2:12, NASB).

Read Joel 2:12-14. Consider how the present hour could be a critical moment as in Joel's day, a "yet even now" moment. For different reasons, many of God's people have drifted away from Him. But now He is calling us to return with all our hearts.

Returning to God means more than going back to church and turning away from sin; it means turning our full attention to God, coming close to Him with confidence in His amazing love. As we turn to Him, He desires to turn toward us. His mighty love not only rescues us from our wrongs, but bestows blessing, empowering us to offer Him extravagant, grateful worship.

Plan ahead for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

REVIVE NAMIBIA

10 Days of night-and-day prayer: Day 1

Our Father who is in heaven...

• Pray for God to revive and unite His people in Namibia as one family before Him.
• Pray for wayward Christians to repent and return to God as their Father, learning to obey and trust Him. Pray that we will love them back into the family of God.
  
• Pray for fresh movements of prayer, seeking the throne of grace with persistence. Trust that Namibia will become a Nation of Prayer.
  

Plan ahead for the Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010
Visit www.globaldayofprayer.com

YOUR GOD REIGNS!

On Saturday 1 May a group of us accented the highest point in Namibia, the summit of the Fire Mountain (Brandberg) and claimed Namibia for God.

Praise God and pray for each faithful servant of God who proclaims the gospel in Namibia. Ask that He will provide in their spiritual and physical needs. Pray that they will trust God their Father and be true to His calling. Just intercede for them now, that they will be encouraged by the Living God and experience His presence.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7

2010 NAMIBIA LEADER’S GATHERING

Bill Hybels & David Loveless will be in Windhoek on the 8th of May at Emmanuel Church for an Interactive Q&A Forum. Christian leaders will have an unique opportunity to put their toughest questions and leadership challenges in Namibia on the table. Please intercede for this important meeting. Pray for the church and trust God for -

• renewed vision
• fresh challenge
• practical ideas
• networking with fellow christian leaders
  

Pray also for the Global Leadership Summit 2010 that will be presented in Windhoek and Walvisbay later this year. For more information call 061 241 444.

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29

FLAG AT HALF MAST

Each year on the 4th of May on Cassinga Day Namibia remembers the many innocents who lost their lives during the war.

Let us pray for those who still struggle to come to terms with the lost of loved ones during the Independence War, but also during the course of every day life.

Pray that they will turn to Him who has compassion and who wants to comfort us in all our troubles.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

NAMIBIA ON TRACK

Despite many challenges the country still faces, Pres. Hifikepunye Pohamba said in the State of the Nation address, he is proud because Namibia is on the right path and is an example of democracy, peace, stability and good governance on the African continent.

He called on Namibians to maintain unity, peace and stability, to be tolerant and have mutual respect and pursue national reconciliation. He also asked the people to contribute to ongoing nation-building efforts, holding on to the ethics of hard work, honesty, transparency and patriotic devotion.

"Our country will not by anyone else developed and built not just by ourselves," the president said. "Let us embrace each other, whatever our status in society, racial or ethnic origin, religion or gender. Let us strive for the noble ideals for which so many of our brave fellow Namibians have sacrificed their lives. Let us devote ourselves anew to our common dream and vision of Namibia as prosperous nation with sufficient opportunities for our children and our youth, so that they can realize their full potential," Pres . Pohamba said.

Source: Visit http://www.republikein.com.na/videonuus/president-addresses-the-nation.106016.php for a short video of the address. Photo: www.ohrongo-cement.com

Let us share this dream for Namibia and pray for God’s wisdom and power to let His Kingdom come in and through Namibia. Pray that our leaders will trust God and work with Him to make Namibia a better place for all and a blessing to Africa.

FEET ON LEVEL GROUND

David Owuor, a Nairobi-based ‘prophet’, claims in a video posted on youtube.com that God told him an earthquake would hit Namibia if local churches do not repent and stop several acts they are currently involved in. He called on Namibian churches and pastors to repent from corruption, gospel of prosperity and the love of money, clean up the church from sexual sin, avoid false prophets and false apostles and the decay that has consumed the church.

A light tremor was measured in northern Namibia in the Oshikoto Region late Sunday 11 April afternoon.

Please pray for the Church in Namibia. Pray that all spiritual leaders will live an examined life. Ask God to show us if there are things that we need to repent. (Ps 51) Pray for the preparations for Global Day of Prayer on 23 May 2010 which offers an opportunity of the churches to unite in prayer and repentance before God.(2 Chron 7:14)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalms 139:23

Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. Ps 26:2,3

Trust God that the church in Namibia will be able to say: My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD. Ps 26:2

CENTURY OF COOPERATION

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama the president of Botswana, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr. Phakalitha Mosisili along with the President of Namibia gathered in the Namibian capital, Windhoek, to celebrate the first 100 years of cooperation of the Southern African Customs Union.The main purpose of the meeting was to provide strategic and political direction of the customs union.

• Intercede for the heads of state by name. (See 1 Kings 4:29)
  
• Please pray for the economic integration of all member countries of the Southern African Development Community to benefit the region in the future.
• Trust God for sustainable economic growth and development in the region and for employment creation and poverty reduction. (Deuteronomy 15:11)
  
• Pray for Namibia to have a Biblical impact among the peoples of Southern Africa as we become an ever closer community . (The SADC customs union’s new headquarters will be built in Windhoek.)

Source and photo: http://www.republikein.com.na