PRAYING FOR THE YOUTH

The UN defines youth as those between the ages of 15 to 24. Today, youth represent 18% of the global  population or 1.2 billion people. 87% of youth live in developing countries facing challenges brought about by limited access to resources, healthcare, education, training, employment and economic opportunities.

Let us pray for the youth of Namibia and also bring The National Youth Council of Namibia before the Lord. The National Youth Council of Namibia  was established in March 1994 to address the challenges, opportunities and obstacles facing young people in Namibia and to foster among the Namibian youth a spirit of national identity, a sense of unity and self respect, as well as in depth awareness of social, economic, political, educational and cultural prospects and adversities.

10 CRITICAL PRAYERS FOR TODAY'S TEENAGER
by Terrace Crawford 

Terrance writes on his blog: I've seen the Lord doing some amazing things in the lives of teenagers this year. I know it's because of the work of God and the result of prayer.  Call me crazy, but I believe this generation of students will have an amazing impact on our world and will pursue God with a greater zeal and passion than the generations before them. I invest more time now in prayer for young people than I ever have.

Today, I want to share with you 10 things that I pray for today's teenager:

1. Purpose: I believe God has a plan and purpose for every student. I speak this over teenagers and ask God to, no matter what their circumstances are, give them passion and a deep-seated purpose for living. (Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Cor. 5:20; Jeremiah 1:5; John 14:13; Rom. 8:28-29)
2. Friendships: I spend time talking about the friendships young people develop more than other topics because I know the truth that you are (and become) who you hang out with. I pray God will give today's teenager wisdom in choosing their friends and that God will bring people into their lives who will point them to Christ. I also pray that He will use students to encourage and build up each other like never before. (1 Cor. 15:33; Heb. 10:25; 1 Thess. 5:11; 1 Sam. 16:7)
3. Character: Today's teen is bombarded with every temptation known to man, and the enemy is seeking to destroy their character. I pray that this generation of students may experience an ongoing transformation by having their minds renewed, and that they will be examples to the world in their speech, lives, love, faith and purity. I also ask for more great Christ-like role models for our students, particularly among their own peers. (1 Tim. 4:12; Rom. 12:1-2; Psalm 24:4)
4. Purity: I pray that God would give our students more of a hunger for righteousness than a sexual appetite, and that they would see through the enemy's lies. I ask God to strengthen them and give them the drive to flee sexual immorality and help them reserve the gift of sex for marriage. (John 8:32; 1 Peter 1:5; Heb. 13:4; 1 Cor. 6:18; 1 John 4:4; James 1:12-14)
5. Passion: May God grant this generation of teenagers an anointing of power by the Holy Spirit to be the greatest witnesses for Christ Jesus that we've ever known. I also pray that their zeal for obedience would supersede any other human desire that they have. (Acts 1:8; Luke 4:18-19; 1 Peter 3:15; Matt. 28:19-20; Gal. 5:24)
6. Money: The root of all evil is the love of money. I pray that God would give spiritual eyes to today's teen and help them to view money as a great resource for Kingdom purposes. May God grant them contentment in plenty or when poor because of their richness in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19; Matt. 6:24; Eccl. 5:10; Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:10)
7. Submission and Honor: I pray that this generation would submit to Christ and to those in authority over them. May he give them grace to love, respect and honor their parents, teachers, spiritual leaders and governing officials. (Eph. 6:2-3; Heb. 13:17; Mk. 12:17)
8. Spiritual Growth: I pray that God nurtures soil of the hearts of young people and grants them a greater sensitivity to their spirit so that they may grow in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ. I also pray for more passionate workers for the harvest of youth ministry. (Luke 2:52; Gal. 2:20; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 3:16)
9. Discernment: I pray God would give our teenagers the knowledge of the truth of God and spiritual eyes to see so that the enemy would not be able to deceive them. I pray they may also be able to discern between the teachings of the Living God and false gods or prophets. (1 Tim. 3:9; 2 Cor. 2:11; Jn. 17:17; Eph. 6:14)
10. Hope: May God help today's teen take every thought captive for Christ. I pray He would also fill every young person with the hope of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and protect their minds and hearts from hopelessness. May God also help them to cling to Christ during discouragement and soak up His strength when offering this same hope to others. (Gal. 6:9; Eph. 6:13; Phil. 4:8; 2 Tim. 2:13; Heb. 10:23; 1 Peter 5:8-9)

Join me in prayer for today's teenagers and share this with your ministry leaders.

Source: Terrace Crawford, a popular speaker and writer, is a channel editor here at ChurchLeaders.com. Terrace has been a mentor to students and youth workers for more than 15 years and connects with people everyday through his blog, www.terracecrawford.com

NAMIBIA NATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN’S DAY

This Saturday ( 14th September 2013 ) is the National Young Women’s Day at UNAM GYM HALL.

The theme of the day is You are a Gift with speakers like Miss Namibia 2013; Business Woman of the Year; Dr Mara Mberira; Young Female Achievers like the Junior Mayor; Miss Youth 2013, and many more...

The objectives are to cover many topics related to young women including the following topics how to handle disappointments / failures / challenges in life; How to develop dreams/positive attitude/ stop blaming others; peer pressure; leadership; money matters; relationships, suicide tendencies, baby dumping, prostitution, and many more.

These are all issues that young women struggle with. Join us in prayer:

• Praise God for Angela Katjimune, for the dream and the team of workers, partners and sponsors that God has raised up. 
• Pray against the lies, schemes and attacks of the evil one on the youth of Namibia.
• Pray for open hearts and changed lives.
• Pray for the smooth running of a very full program, for order and the working of the Holy Spirit.

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Matthew 13:43

For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6

GOD’S GRACE FOR AFRICA

Sport has the power to -

• Change lives
• Bridge cultures
• Combat HIV and AIDS
• Transform communities

Ubabalo eAfrica is a Leadership and Life Skills Program through Whole Life Soccer Coaching (“Ubabalo eAfrica” in the IsiXhosa language means “God’s Grace for Africa”) The “UBABALO” strategy revolves around the training of soccer coaches to become life coaches.

They have developed tools through which soccer skills is used to develop key values in the lives of young people. Training in Namibia will take place at Rock Lodge from 28 to 31 March 2010. For information call tel: +264-61-258006 or visit www.ubabalo2010.com

Interceed for this project and the Namibian youth. Pray that youth leaders will be raised up, who love God and who will share His grace through sport!

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your Word. Psalms 119:9

CELEBRATE LIFE WITH PASSION!

Pneumatix Namibia is a school of ministry presenting a showcase of dance, drama and music the coming week. This production will share Jesus in a unique way and is for the whole family.

Date: 8 or 9 October 2009 (Production starts 18:30)
Place: Pioneerspark DR Church, c/o Von Falcenhausen & Redecker street
Call: Johan 081 255 6500 Cost: Donation

Pneumatix equips young spiritual leaders in Namibia through character building, practical Life skill training, and through academic- and arts education. The young people dedicate a year of their lives for “hands on” training that provides a balanced environment. This develops and equips the person as a whole. Through sharing their lives during this time, they develop strong, healthy relationships with others, their community and themselves. Visit their website http://www.pnxnamibia.com for more information.

Pray for the young people of our country, that they will live a disciplined lifestyle with endurance, serve with excellence, create moments to see God at work and celebrate life with passion! Pray for the right believers to join Pneumatix in 2010.