UNASHAMEDLY ETHICAL

Don’t you wish that there was a way to uphold ethics, values and clean living in Namibia and our world?

This Friday there will be a presentation here in Windhoek of Unashamedly Ethical, a campaign to challenge people to make a public commitment to ‘good values, ethics and clean living’.

UE is looking for individuals in business, government and church as well as organizations to sign and commit themselves to ‘good values, ethics and clean living’. Click for more information http://www.unashamedlyethical.com/Home/

Nicholas from Kumasi, Ghana shares how UE has impacted his life: Since I signed to become a member of Unashamedly Ethical in Cape Town, 2011, my personal and ministry life has been inspired. Any time I am in any relationship or doing transaction, I am guided by the principles of ethics, morality and spirituality. Above all, I have purposed to please God in all things. I looking out for an opportunity to make the UE strong in Ghana. God bless you all. Nicholas, Kumasi, Ghana

Pray for

• A work group to promote the campaign of Unashamedly Ethical in Namibia
• An openness and willingness for individuals and organizations to sign the commitment
• For a growing commitment to good values, ethics and clean living on all levels of society in Namibia
  

MARRIAGE & PARENTING

In April we will be married for 35 years. We agree with Ronald P. Hutchcraft: The number one secret of great parenting is to make sure you are keeping your marriage promises. God provides a direct linkage between your marriage and your children.

What does (the Lord) want? Godly children from your union. So guard yourself in your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth. Malachi 2:15 NLT

The connection between a thriving marriage and thriving children should come of no surprise to anyone. The overwhelming evidence supports what God is communicating here: Do you want great children? Remain loyal to your wife, and guard your heart. You can easily make a case to support the antithesis of this: Do you want your children to turn out poorly? Don’t be loyal to your wife, and don’t guard your heart. Source: Designer Marriage by Ronald P. Hutchcraft

Pray for marriages and parents in Namibia.

• This week-end there is a marriage seminar at The Rock Lodge with 40 participants - pray for them. Prayer for the presenters.
  
• Sunday I will share on protecting you marriage here in Windhoek - couples need your prayers. Protect marriages by your prayers.
• The next generation is in need of prayers - marriages are under attack.
  

To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,

says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.
Malachi 2:16 NLT

EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN – END HUNGER AND POVERTY

Recognizing the critical role and contribution of rural women, the theme of United Nation International Women's Day 2012 is Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty.

Key contributors to global economies, rural women play a critical role in both developed and developing nations — they enhance agricultural and rural development, improve food security and can help reduce poverty levels in their communities. In some parts of the world, women represent 70 percent of the agricultural workforce, comprising 43 percent of agricultural workers worldwide.

Estimates reveal that if women had the same access to productive resources as men, they could increase yields on their farms by 20–30 percent, lifting 100-150 million out of hunger.

Healthcare, education, gender inequality and limited access to credit, however, have posed a number of challenges for rural women. Further, the global food and economic crisis and climate change have aggravated the situation. It is estimated that 60 percent of chronically hungry people are women and girls. Yet, the Food and Agriculture Organization estimates reveal that productivity gains from ensuring equal access to fertilizers, seeds and tools for women could reduce the number of hungry people by between 100 million and 150 million.

Source: http://www.un.org/en/africarenewal/special-edition-women/index.html

You can also download the Africa Renewal Special Edition on Women Issues http://www.un.org/en/africarenewal/special-edition-women/Africa-Renewal-Womens-Issue-2012-en.pdf

Some of the headings of articles in that edition makes great topics for prayer:

• African women’s long walk to freedom - some gains, but an uphill climb still looms
• African women are ready to lead - but social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest
• Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers - lacking care, too many women do not survive childbirth
• In Africa, AIDS often has a woman’s face - knowledge, power and resources needed to combat the scourge
• Does financing benefit African women? - new initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds
• Women struggle to secure land rights - hard fight for access and decision-making power
  

Cover the women of the world with you prayers. Read about them and use the information to intercede for them. Trust the Lord for a breakthrough as you pray.

When Jesus saw her, He called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." Luke 13:12