Prayer List February 14, 2009

SuCom Prayers February 12, 2008

For all those, Sudanese and from other lands, who labor and pray for the benefit of the Sudan and its people, in the land of their birth and spread among that nations.

For the Sudanese in the West who are working, hoping and praying to gain the skills, education and resources to help their people and their country. For Alex, James and James.

For the Sudanese who have been in refugee or IDP camps and are now finding their way back in their home villages and towns. May they bring goodness back home with them. For Bp. Peter and all those under his episcopate. For the Elders and Mothers of the church.For the health and faith of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan as it welcomes the home-comers.

For those who stayed in the their homes, or in their home regions, and are welcoming those who spent the last years away in camps or out of the country. May the adjustments be graced with Your presence. For the church in Akobo, the ministry of the Christian Recovery and Development Agency, and for the Mothers’ Union there and throughout the Sudan.

For those who have taken government jobs in the hopes of realizing the potential for a new nation aligned with God’s Kingdom. For John Jock.

For those called to new jobs or new churches among new people far from their own homes. For Pastor Simon.

Sudan Communion Prayer List
Updated: December 11, 2008
News: Bishop Peter came to the U.S. in mid-November – thanksgiving for his time here with the Lost Boys and his safe journey home.

****UTO Grant to Mothers' Union in Akobo for Guesthouse****
Writing of the grant application - approval of the grant through all stages
Guidance/Energy/Assistance for Martha and Sara as they continue the process
Prayer for Johnson (CRADA) who is gathering documentation.
Bishop Peter (of the Dinka tribe, appointed in Kenya to take care of the pastoral needs of the Sudanese refugees, now returned to the Sudan)
Clarity of vision/Financial Concerns/strength
Health/family/Graced accommodation into Episcopal Church of Sudan
Join him in prayer for Christian Unity in the Church (his request via email)
The Ven. John Jock Chol (Nuer tribe - Episcopal priest, government position as a "troubleshooter"/negotiator, Martha's host)
Work for peace in the Sudan and in the church, /Health/Family
Joseph Yoal, Elizabeth, John Jock (the younger) (Nuer tribe - Priests, seminary in Nairobi, homes are in the Akobo region)
· Sponsor(s) to provide funding for Education and household expenses
Alex (Bari/Kuku tribe)Sudanese man relocated to Australia who wants to build a nursery school/daycare center in his village in Western Equatoria near Uganda
Brother recently died in car accident, leaving 10 children who are now Alex’s responsibility - Alex has left to stay for a month in the Sudan with his family - $500 has been sent to assist with expenses of travel.
Vision/Next Steps/ Resources for Nursery School project
Mothers' Unions throughout Southern Sudan
Akobo Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving for arrival of instruments and shoes
Guidance for further shipments/requests
CRADA (Christian Recovery and Development Agency
Johnson (Director) Ministry/Health/Family
Possible group to come to U.S.
Medical personnel needed in Akobo
Retired person/clergy/recent seminary graduate to go to Akobo and help (requested by Johnson)
River Boat (requested by Johnson via email)
Satellite phone (requested by CRADA via email)
Daniel Deng Bul presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan (bishop of the diocese of Renk also)

Next Meeting: December 21st, after 10 am Service Christ Church Montpelier