From church unity to human trafficking and financial struggles, please pray for significant issues challenging communities in Nepal this week. But we’ll also celebrate the wonderful stories of change as partners in Nepal educate, encourage and inspire through Transforming Communities training.
Sunday 27 July
Rev Canon Paul Bewarang moved to Pok village in the mountains of Nepal. ‘Upon my transfer to Pok, I felt overwhelmed and confused by the immense needs of the community, leading to many sleepless nights,’ Paul explains. ‘I encountered a church fraught with grudges and disunity.’ Pray today for church leaders in Nepal facing great needs.
Monday 28 July
Paul’s situation changed when he took part in Transforming Communities training. ‘The training instilled in us the belief that we possess all the necessary resources to meet our needs and support the church,’ says Paul. Praise God that today the church in Pok is joining together to support each other with the resources they have.
Tuesday 29 July
Nineteen-year-old Eniya was lured by traffickers from her home in Nepal with the false promise of a better life in India. Thankfully, Eniya was rescued on the border and taken to a safe house. Pray today for the thousands of Nepalese girls who are trafficked overseas every year, believing the false promises of a secure future.
Wednesday 30 July
Reintegrating back into her home, Eniya struggled with depression as she faced a future with financial struggles. Today, as we mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Praise God that, through partners in Nepal, Eniya took part in Transforming Communities training and learnt skills in carpet weaving, which has enabled her to start a successful business.
Thursday 31 July
Rita is a farmer in Nepal. ‘Once, when I was sick, no one helped me,’ says Rita. ‘That time I was hurt by people’s behaviour. No one was ready to lend me a penny because of my financial status.’ Lord, we lift to you small-scale farmers like Rita in Nepal, struggling to provide for their families. Amen.
Friday 1 August
Rita took part in Transforming Communities training with her church, where she joined a savings group and learnt the importance of supporting each other. ‘I want to rear buffalo for milk,’ explains Rita. ‘I am fulfilling my dream which would not have been possible if I was not in this savings group.’ Pray that Rita’s enterprise will be a success.
Saturday 2 August
Today, let us pray with the Nepal team for the future of their country: ‘We pray for lasting peace and stability. We pray for a significant reduction in poverty and vulnerability, especially among women, children and marginalised communities. We pray for empowered and resilient communities that can thrive despite social and environmental challenges. Amen.’
