Pray with Tearfund

Prayer is at the foundation of what we do. As a Christian organization, we believe that God guides where our organization should work, gives us wisdom in difficult situations, and strengthens us in times of trouble. We believe that God hears and answers our prayers.

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Prayer is critical to the work that we do and is the easiest way you can join with Tearfund in creating life-transforming change. By signing up below, you will recieve monthly prayer points from around the world to help you pray for the poor, our work, and God's global church.

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Are you interested in praying for the world? Do you believe that God can work powerfully to accomplish His purposes? Then join us for our national prayer gatherings, being held online every month.

You will join other Christians from around Canada on Zoom to pray for events from around the world, families who are living in poverty, God’s global church, and more. It is a wonderful time of seeking God’s face and fellowship.

The monthly prayer meet-up takes place on the third Thursday of every month at 8 pm (EST).

This Month’s Points

Pray for the farmers in Ethiopia. It is currently the growing season in Ethiopia, where farmers expect their crops to bear fruit. Pray for a healthy amount of rain in the coming months, allowing their crops to grow and produce great yields this season. Pray also for the communities we work in alongside our local partner Terepeza, that they may become self-sufficient and continue to thrive.

Pray for the DR Congo and its ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises. On May 19th, an attempted coup took place that targeted the President and the Economy Minister of the country. Pray for peace and stability to be restored, and for the safety and well-being of the people, especially in the regions most affected by violence. Pray for our local partner CBCA, as their staff travel through rebel territory to see projects. May God’s peace abound in the nation.

Pray for protection from heat waves for the people of India. India is experiencing extreme heat waves––Delhi’s Mungeshpur area recorded a historic temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest this season. The country issued heat wave warnings for several northern states. Pray for protection for the people of India, especially the most vulnerable, and our local partner EFICOR, as they provide help and relief. Pray also for EFICOR’s upcoming staff conference, for God’s guidance to be upon them, and that everything will go well.

Pray for our Nature Positive project in Kenya. One of the biggest problems in mountainous areas of Kenya is erosion. Hillside communities have been deeply affected by an increased population, overfilled soil, erratic rains, and massive erosion. This project aims to restore a large area of desolate land to be fertile and productive by implementing conservation agriculture practices, engaging in soil and water conservation, establishing tree and forage nurseries and water management techniques.

This June, our local partner Fadhili Trust will work with the local church to start a massive tree farm with 650,000 mango, avocado, papaya, coffee, and banana trees to transform their communities. Pray that this project will empower farmers and help communities adapt to a changing climate. Pray for the people, churches, and families as they restore God’s Creation to His glory.

Pray for Tanzania as it faces the impacts of recent natural disasters and economic challenges. Tanzania has been facing drought for several months now, and it is greatly affecting farmer’s crops and livestock. Continue to pray for abundant crop growth and yields that would provide farmers and their families with food and livelihood. Pray for wisdom for the leaders as they navigate these difficulties and for resilience and support for affected communities. Pray also for our local partner DCT, as they continue to work with the local church, empowering the most vulnerable and providing them hope.

Pray for everyone affected by the Gaza-Israel conflict. Our hearts break for the 1.7 million displaced Gazans who can no longer live in their demolished homes. Latest updates estimate that over 36,000 people have been killed so far, with an additional 80,000 wounded. Access to clean water, food, health care, and fuel are extremely limited. We have heard from our partners that a single egg costs over $2 USD.

Along with the Mennonite Central Committee, Tearfund is responding. We are thankful for the aid that made it in earlier, but we need your prayers so that we can send more. Please pray that the food sitting in warehouses ready to be shipped will get released. Pray that the food would be able to cross all of the necessary checkpoints and be delivered quickly to starving families. Pray that all hostages would be released and that this war would end swiftly.

Most of all, pray for changed hearts and minds. Truly only the Prince of Peace, Jesus, can bring change to this terrible conflict. We pray that his peace would reign and that all leaders and people would acknowledge him as Lord.