Praying for us and the beneficiaries of our work
Though the need for financial support is great, we know that we are working in vain if we do not rely on God. In John 15:5 Jesus says ‘apart from me you can do nothing’. We want God to be at the centre of our work and we continuously ask Him for guidance.
The best way for you to support Orphaids is through regular prayer – prayer that is powerful and effective.
However, in our busy lives it can sometimes be hard to know what to pray for, where to begin – so we have created a 7-day prayer diary for you to use as a template if you wish. You may also like to sign-up for our News & Prayer updates.
Monday
The Orphans in our care
Please pray for all the children and young people living on-site at Orphaids Ecuador. Pray for healing for those who are saddened by the loss of their parents. Pray for those who are HIV+. Pray for the childrens’ education – that they will do well at school and better themselves. Please pray that the children’s community work in Ecuador and Colombia has an impact – that our time providing meals for very underprivileged children, playing games with them and giving them basic educational materials improves their life chances and keeps them out of gangs.
Tuesday
Palliative Care
Please pray for Orphaids Ecuador’s provision of Palliative Care in the community – offering psychological support for the whole family, facilitating other care needs including food. Though the years of anti-retroviral therapy have been successful for people with HIV and there is less need for personal accompanying, Orphaids continues to provide this level of care when the hospital refers patients who would benefit from this service.
Wednesday
Education & Prevention
The COVID pandemic saw a rise in domestic abuse – please pray for both country’s teams as they address this, helping vulnerable people in crisis. Pray for the education & prevention workshops and counselling offered. Pray for all the young people and adults who receive HIV training and prevention workshops and counselling. And for the family workshops in Ecuador & Colombia – working alongside the whole family to emphasise moral living, healthy relationships, discipline, and the role of a parent.
Thursday
The Colombia Team
Please pray for Dr Luz Celly and Dr Fabio as they oversee Orphaids Colombia remotely – pray for spiritual and physical strength for them. Please pray for Rosa (in-country Team Lead), Ana Maria and Martha Lucia as they take responsibility for the daily operation of Orphaids in Colombia. We thank God for the excellent relationship Orphaids Colombia has with local government and pray this continues.
Friday
The Ecuador Team
Please pray for Dr Luz Celly and Dr Fabio as they lead the Orphaids team in Ecuador – remembering they are based in Ecuador away from their own country (Colombia) and family. Pray for the Ecuadorian board of Trustees as they seek God and continue to partner with us in this work. Please pray for Lenin as he carries out his administration & finance role – we are also thankful for his willingness to pick up any other job that his skills allow him to do.
Saturday
Finance
Pray that Orphaids Ecuador, Orphaids Colombia and Orphaids UK manage the funds wisely and that fundraising will continue to cover the needs associated with the work. Thank God that he has always provided in-line with the plans made. Pray that the UK Government continues to allow Gift-Aiding. Pray that some of our Grant Applications are answered favourably. Pray that the work of Orphaids grows and, above all, that the name of Jesus Christ is glorified.
Sunday
Our Partners In The Work
Please pray blessing on the local churches in the UK, Ecuador & Colombia as they partner with us in this work. Pray for Latin Link missionaries, Katy Griggs and Abby Murphy, as they support the work of Orphaids Ecuador – for wisdom and discernment as they work, for their safety and wellbeing too, remembering they are away from their families and their own culture.
