Things to pray for this week …..
We pray for camp staff and campers as they prepare for another
season of fun and faith formation.
We pray for those faithfully serving in rural and remote ministry
settings and ask God to bless their tireless work amid isolation, great
distances, and unique challenges.
We give thanks, loving God, for the Every Youth Empowered Project in Malawi, which is improving awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights among adolescents and
young people. May your love be poured out as project participants learn about and advocate for their rights, with PWS&D supporting them.
Mission Moment
At 16, Ahmad Reza carries heavy responsibilities. Living in Bamyan, Afghanistan, he was orphaned by the loss of both parents, becoming the main support for his family. He cares for his two younger brothers and lives with his sister’s family, who also face extreme poverty. The winter months are particularly difficult as food becomes scarce. Overwhelmed by grief and financial pressure, Reza was forced to leave school. He now works as an apprentice at a garage to gain skills for his family’s future. Relief came when Reza’s family received three months of cash assistance through a winter cash for-food program supported by PWS&D. “For the first time in months, the constant worry about our next meal has eased,” he said. Reza hopes his training will soon allow him to support his family fully.