30 Nov the key to sound doctrine

The key to sound doctrine is God’s Word.  During the time of explosive church growth of the first century, there were no seminaries or formal training centers for pastors.  Instead, they followed Christ’s mandate in Matthew 28:20a “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Pray...

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29 Nov generosity abounds

Praise God for another generous donation that was made in order to help churches and villages who are suffering as a result of the recent coup. Pray that the generosity exhibited by the church will open doors with village chiefs and leaders. Pray that those who...

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28 Nov lower value than a sheep

Women are frequently mistreated in Niger. While standing outside of her gate one woman overheard a man speaking to his son about her, “See, women aren’t worth anything. They are of lower value than a sheep.” Pray that the women of Niger would know that...

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27 Nov chronic pain

Pray for “Sadie” the wife of a church leader, who is very ill. Other Christian leaders recently visited her and prayed with her family because she has been suffering for numerous weeks. Sadie suffers from chronic stomach pains and headaches. Pray that the Lord would...

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26 Nov He delivers the needy

Psalm 72:12-14, “For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood...

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25 Nov too beautiful for a widow

Widows are often considered to be cursed in Niger.  One woman gave a widow a pretty second-hand dress.  When she wore the dress to church, another woman told her, “That dress is too beautiful to be worn by a widow.” Pray that the people of Niger...

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24 Nov pray for the farmers

Pray for farmers throughout Niger who are at risk of losing their crops due to a caterpillar infestation that is destroying many of the millet fields. The caterpillars are penetrating the millet plants and destroying all of the seeds before they can ripen. Pray for...

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22 Nov suffering and starving

Pray for the people who are suffering and starving in Niger following the recent coup. One church planter stated, “I assure you that they are in a more difficult situation than we imagined at the beginning. There are families who don't even have what they're...

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21 Nov blame their children

In Niger, many widows will blame their children for the deaths of their husbands and their subsequent misfortunes.  Many widows will verbally rebuke their children and even beat them as punishment for their father’s death.  One Muslim widow was part of a conversation among Christian...

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