Uganda

Give thanks that three young mothers supported by Wakisa Ministries have returned to formal education, while others use their hairdressing skills from home. Pray that each will find a sustainable way to provide for herself and her child.

Pray for Ruth and the Banyole team in Uganda as they carry out checking and community testing for Judges, Ruth, Nehemiah, Esther, Song of Songs, and Ecclesiastes before the year ends. Ask God to grant them abundant strength and wisdom.

11-17 OCT Please pray for our work in Uganda: safe travels for Steve; productive discussions on vocational training and disability support; wisdom for country and project leaders; and the wellbeing of sponsored children.

Give thanks with Wakisa Ministries for safe deliveries, and for God’s protection during the recent Ebola outbreak, with none of the girls, babies or staff falling ill. Pray that God will continue to guard the centre and all those in its care.

26-31 JULY This week we pray for disability support in Soroti, Uganda: for Salume’s outreach to isolated families; stronger partnerships; disability support groups; solutions to accessibility barriers; hope and healing for disabled children.

Pray for Wakisa Ministries as they seek support to build a home for resettling young mothers who have no family to return to, asking God to provide a safe place. Pray too for young mothers being followed up after leaving the centre.

Pray for God to make a way for CMS partners to expand their discipleship work among South Sudanese young people in refugee camps in northern Uganda. Pray for this generation, who have spent half their lives living in refugee camps.

This third week, we pray for our work in Uganda, which Head of Operations Steve Wicking hopes to visit (18-24). Please pray for: - safety and good health during Steve’s trip and no travel disruptions / flight cancellations - wisdom and inspiration for country manager David - health and safety for all our sponsored children, for education to break generational cycles of poverty and disadvantage - continued development of work with children with disabilities, and vocational training.

This third week of March, we pray for our work and staff teams in Uganda. Please pray for: - wisdom for Country Manager David as he develops his role - blessing and opportunities for our sponsored children - continued effectiveness and growth in work with families affected by disability.

CMS partners Chris and Suzy Wilson work in reconciliation and peacebuilding with Christian leaders in Ethiopia, including through training church leaders in refugee camps. Pray for Chris and his colleague Simon to continue to be allowed into the camps and for more church leaders in refugee camps to have the opportunity to receive training.

Give thanks that the maternity centre at Wakisa Ministries in Uganda has now received formal licensing; pray that this recognition strengthens safe, compassionate care for vulnerable young mothers. Thank God for recent safe deliveries and for girls who have been resettled with their families; ask that these new beginnings bring peace, stability and ongoing support for both mothers and babies. Pray for provision of a larger van and an ambulance so transport for hospital visits, emergency care and daily needs is reliable. Ask for continued protection over the girls and wisdom for staff as they provide health education and vital life skills.

This week, as Christmas approaches, pray for the youngest children, born into multi-dimensional poverty, just like Jesus. Please pray for: 1) Mums and babies with inadequate shelter and clothing 2) Babies born displaced from wider communities or families which would usually support them 3) Babies born without healthcare 4) Young families fleeing persecution and targeted acts of violence 5) Child refugees trying to make sense of life in foreign lands, cultures and languages.