It is a land the LORD your God cares for;
the eyes of the LORD your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end. Deuteronomy 11:12
We believe God has called Namibia and it's people for a time like this.
This Blog calls you to join us as we pray for Namibia.
The charm of the City of Windhoeklies in its harmonious blend of African and
European cultures and the friendliness of its people. Since Independence came
to the country on 21 March 1990, it has been characterised by a vitality born
of a sense of freedom and pride in self.
Windhoek Is often described
as one of the cleanest capitals in Africa and visitors are surprised that this
city, considered to be part of deepest Africa, offers all modern amenities that
conform to some of the world’s highest standards.These include hotels, banks, post offices,
gyms, libraries, museums, car hire companies, health facilities, railway
transport, airlines and estate agencies amongst others.
A well-constructed and
regularly maintained road network from Windhoek provides access to majority of
towns, nature reserves, parks, safari lodges and tourist destinations in the
country.Public transport consists
mainly of taxis, while a bus service provides transport to and from residential
areas.
Join us as we let scripture guide our prayers for the
city of Windhoek:
Also, seek the peace and prosperity
of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it,
because if it prospers, you too will prosper. Jeremiah 29:7
Then he said to his
disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to
send out workers into his harvest field. Matthew 9:37-38
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on in Windhoek as
it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10
Let all the earth fear the
LORD; let all the people of Windhoek revere him. Psalm 33:8
LORD, I have heard of your
fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time
and our city make them known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk 3:2
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has just released statistical profiles of the former 13 political regions based on the Population and Housing Census of 2011. The Statistician - General of the NSA , Dr. John Steytler the Statistician - General of the NSA , said, data is now for the first time available for a geographical area. It means that we know where the problems are.
According to the latest estimate, the Namibian population is now 2.2 million, slightly higher than the 2.1 million counted in 2011. The Khomas region has the largest population with 342,141 people, followed by Ohangwena (245446), Omusati (243,166) and former Kavango (223,352). Other regions also have large population , is Oshikoto (181973) , Oshana (176,674) and Erongo (150,809). Omaheke has the smallest population of 71,233. Others sparsely populated regions / / Karas (77,421) and Hardap (79,507).
Namibia is known as one of the least dense populated countries in the world with only 2.6 people per square kilometer. The population density of regions differs somewhat . The Zambezi region has 6.2 people per square kilometer compared to 0.5 persons in / / Karas.
The country has a young population with 57 % between the ages of 15 and 59 .
Steytler made the point that the marital status of the population of great socio- economic importance because it is the stability or instability of a nation state . As many as 59 % of the adult population has never been married. Only 20 % are married with certificates and 8 % are traditionally married. In the Zambezi region only 6 % are married with certificates; the majority are traditionally married. Oshikoto and Khomas, have the most certified weddings.
The literacy of population 15 - and older is estimated at 89 % , but Steytler suggested that one should be also look at the quality of such literacy and emphasized that schools for children up to four years old are still being neglected. Khomas , Erongo and / / Karas has the highest literacy rate (97 %), followed by 91 % in Hardap. The lowest literacy rates are in Kunene (65 %), Omaheke (73 %) and Otjozondjupa (83%).
Approximately 80 % of the country's population has access to potable water and 42 % have electricity. In the Erongo residents the highest access to these services (81 %). Approximately 16 % of the population get their income from farming , 48 % of salaries and 15 % depend on pensions.
Please use these numbers to intercede for Namibia. You are encouraged to visit the website of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and also the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) channel on YouTubefor more information.
The events of Easter are among the most important in the Christian faith—the death and resurrection of Jesus, which brought about the end of our separation from God and gave those who believe the promise of new life!
To help Christians prepare to celebrate Jesus’ victory over sin and death, Aaron Armstrong has written a new devotional called: The last days of Jesus. Click on the link to download your pdf copy now or click on his name to visit his blog.
We pray these devotional readings will be a blessing to all who read them as you prepare your hearts to celebrate the good news of Easter. Please pray for Namibia as believers and churches also prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Amos Meerkat School Project (AMSP) is an initiative by a group of women to train the spouses of farm labourers to become teachers and help their children become school ready. [Amos Agrimin is a Christian, multi-racial, inter-denominational, agricultural organisation, focussing on ministry and the empowerment of the agricultural community of South Africa and Africa.] In Namibia farmers of Amos has started this very special project to make farm children school-ready. A farm worker's wife on the farm who is literate is trained to become the teacher on the farm. The farmer has to supply a room as well as tables and chairs for the learners. They follow a unique syllabus that is Christ-centered. This project has now grown to reach pre-schools every where in the country. For inquiries, please contact the Amos office at 081 148 8993.
Praise God for -
More than 40 Meerkat schools that have been established across Namibia.
Children from rural areas across Namibia who are getting a good start at an education thanks to the initiative to start farm schools.
The hearts of farm children are won for Christ through teaching them about Jesus in a fun and playful way.
Pray for -
The massive training program currently on the way to equip more teachers.
The plan to roll out this program to start many more pre-schools all over Namibia.
The various partners involved in this project.
The relationship between "the teacher" and the farmer's wife.
The teacher to walk the talk as believer on the farm. That they will set an example and have an influence for Christ among the farm workers.
That the teachers will be able to stand against the many temptations of living a life of solitude on farms.
Photo: Having been trained a student now practices her skills in the training cente with the other students.
Pastors and Church Leaders from the city of Windhoek will meet tonight [Monday, 7 April 2014] at 19:00 for a time of Worship, Prayer and Fellowship at KCC [Khomasdal Community Church].
Let us search the face of God for pastors and church leaders all over Namibia. Call to build God's Church from the north to the south, from the east to the west. Put yourself in their shoes. Often working alone. Facing challenges ministry. Often being lonely. Financial needs. Lack of wisdom. Stressful situations. Conflict of being a pastor, a marriage partner, a family to care for. Not knowing what to do. Let us come alongside and pray, trusting God to comfort and encourage them.
Here are some prayers:
Lord, as we pray against forces of distraction, let Pastor have a discerning mind to prioritize the precious minutes of his day as well as the agenda of our church. Let him discern what is most important, and be guarded against the tyranny of the urgent (2 Corinthians 11:14; 1 John 4:1). Make Your will abundantly clear to all of us.
Father, allow our pastor and leaders to glory only in the cross (Galatians 6:14). Keep them from pride and pity. Let the glory of the cross be our collective reason for ministry.
We pray that the eyes of our pastor and leaders may be enlightened to know the hope to which we are called, and to know the riches of our glorious inheritance in the saints. Let them know the incomparable power which is in us who believe (Ephesians 1:22). Grant our pastor fresh revelations of Jesus Christ, and the power of His resurrection message, that we may flow in the river of God.
Pray for senior citizens to face the challenges of old age in Namibia. Aging has its own set of challenges.
Some of the universal issues are:
Retirement and lack of purpose.
Moving to old age homes, children or left to self.
Loss of social network.
Closeness to death - death of a spouse and daily facing death of friends.
Migration of children - moving away.
Loneliness.
Vulnerable to developing mental illnesses like depression.
High risk of suicide.
Anxiety disorders.
Sleeping disorders.
Escalating problem of dementia.
Body - joint and other pains.
Drop in fitness making movement more difficult.
Malnutrition.
Left to fend for themselves.
Make each of these issues an item for prayer. Use scripture. Cover our elderly in prayers! Here is a prayer for renewed strength for senior citizens in Namibia:
O Lord, my God, Please give me the grace to maintain my hope in You through all of life’s changes. To taste and see your goodness. I praise you for the gifts You have showered on me for so many years. Help me find joy in a renewed strength of spirit. Please bless me with good health. Inspire me to be a good example to others. For you are Lord, forever and ever. Amen.
He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. Ruth 4:15
Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4
King David died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. 1 Chronicles 29:28
