03 Apr children claimed as wives

"Worso" is a ceremony during which all Peulhs / Wadaabe families who are located within the same region of Niger meet annually. During this time, they celebrate new births, marriages, and feast together. Young girls (aged 13-16) are marked and claimed as wives for older...

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01 Apr men of the streets

"P" is an 18-year-old girl who has left her family to pursue men of the streets. • Pray for the Lord to bring her back to the fold and understand that this immoral life does not glorify God. • Pray that the Lord would draw her near...

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31 Mar never heard the name of Jesus

While many people in Niger have never heard the name of Jesus, there are some that have heard the gospel, but most of those that have heard continue to reject the good news of Jesus Christ. Pray that the Christians and missionaries in Niger...

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29 Mar a group of widows

Pray for a group of widows who meet together monthly to encourage and help one another.  Many of the women have endured great persecution and loss as a result of losing their husbands such as having their children taken from them, losing all of their...

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28 Mar 10% child mortality rate

According to the United Nations’ 2018 Human Development Report, the malnutrition rate for children under 5 is 42.2% in Niger.  The child mortality rate for children under-five is almost 10% of live births.  The health care systems in Niger are extremely poor and most Nigeriens...

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27 Mar male beauty contest

"Guerewol" is a celebration during which the Peulhs/ Wadaabe of Niger compete to show their supernatural powers and beauty, including the whiteness of their teeth and eyes. The men compete for the single purpose to charm the wives of other men into leaving their husbands. •...

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25 Mar heart problem since birth

"A" is a 19-year-old Christian man who has had a heart problem since birth. • Pray that the Lord will heal him so that he can boldly serve the Lord.   "A’’ est un Chrétien de 19 ans qui souffre d’un problème cardiaque depuis la naissance. Priez pour...

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24 Mar our great enemy

Satan is our great enemy and he is prowling around seeking to devour many (1 Peter 5:8). One of Satan's greatest tools that he uses against christians is to silence them. Physical, spiritual, emotional, and social persecution is very high in Niger. If Satan scares...

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23 Mar if anyone thirsts

John 7:37b-38, “Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”” Pray that people throughout the country of Niger would seek Jesus Christ who...

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22 Mar a school for young women

Pray for a school that was started by a team of missionaries in order to train and equip young women in sewing skills as well as provide education across a variety of subjects.  The school has recently transitioned to partner with a local church. ...

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