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.
Join our live prayer meet-up
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 Tuesday of every month at 8 pm (EST).
This Month’s Points
Ethiopia — Civil unrest and violence are creating a danger in many regions of Ethiopia. After effects of drought are raising water prices higher than most families can afford. Heavy rain following dry periods leaves the land at risk for flash flooding.
Pray for:
•  access to clean drinking water
•  safety for those living in conflict ridden areas and places at risk for flooding
•  resources for crowded camps taking internally and externally displaced families
DR Congo — Ebola cases continue to rise. Tearfund’s local partner, Communauté Baptiste au Centre de l’Afrique (CBCA), is working to prevent the disease from spreading and support affected communities.
Pray for:
•  healing for those who contracted Ebola
•  wisdom, strength, and endurance for local churches, our CBCA partners, and healthcare workers
•  peace for those who have lost loved ones
India — Heatwaves are putting stress on people’s agriculture and income in farming areas. In cities, the number of people lacking clean water and stable housing continues to rise.
Pray for:
•  access to clean water and basic needs
•  for farmers whose crops, livestock, and income are threatened by the intense heat
Kenya — Kenya will likely be affected by El Nino throughout the coming months. Being at risk for intense flooding, damage to infrastructure and farming disruptions are expected. Costs of living in Kenya are also continuously rising disproportionately to wealth.
Pray for:
• farming practices to minimize crop damage with weather changes
• for families facing rising food costs to have enough to eat
• protection from expected flooding
South Sudan — Over half the population faces food shortages, and many children are vulnerable to malnutrition. Years of government neglect, nearby conflict, and an influx of Sudanese refugees leave the country in an economic crisis.
Pray for:
• smooth distribution of emergency food purchased with the support raised on Amaze Day
• wisdom and guidance for local churches and community leaders
• improved governance and systems that help the country recover from overwhelming inflation
Tanzania — Local businesses and families navigate a changing economic landscape. Growth is needed to create jobs and keep the cost of living manageable.
Pray for:
• wisdom for leaders managing national resources and investments
• stable prices and affordable living costs for families
• strength for local partners serving communities
Tearfund Canada — We praise God for a successful Amaze Day in June! We are filling new staff positions, and moving forward with new plans for growth in Church and Community Transformation (CCT) programs.
Pray for:
• insightful and sustainable planning for new CCT initiatives
• providence for the right staff to meet new needs
• smooth distribution of food for South Sudan from Amaze Day funds
Bring Back the Buffalo Project — Following a successful herd transport in May, plans are in motion to develop the next herd. We thank God for the meaningful connections being made with First Nations churches.
Pray for:
• strong buffalo herds and healthy land to sustain them
• continued growth and healing of relationships with Canada’s indigenous groups
• unity within the Canadian church