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 — For many years, civil unrest, violence and crime have plagued Ethiopia. Heavy rain following dry spells leaves the land at risk for flash flooding and landslides.
Pray for:
•  access to clean drinking water
•  safety for those burdened by conflict and flooding
•  for peace and lasting stability throughout the country
DR Congo — Ebola cases continue to rise. Local distrust and a recent healthcare worker strike are disrupting medical care and contact tracing.
Pray for:
•  healing for those with Ebola and peace for those who’ve lost loved ones
•  trust in local healthcare to help end the spread of Ebola
•  wisdom, strength, and endurance for local churches, our CBCA partners, and healthcare workers
India — India struggles with long term scarcity of clean drinking water and healthcare access. Though heatwaves put stress on agriculture in rural areas, monsoons can unexpectedly bring heavy rain and destructive flooding.
Pray for:
•  improved access to clean water and healthcare
•  farmers in debt who rely on agriculture as their only income
•  weather fluctuations to subside and bring less destruction
Kenya — Praise God! A tree nursery funded by Tearfund planted over 436 000 trees. But Kenya is at risk for intense flooding in the coming months. Costs of living are also continuously rising disproportionately to wealth.
Pray for:
• thanksgiving for successfully restoring land
• for families facing rising food costs and weather changes to have enough to eat
• smoothly shifting to fruit tree farming to support food security
South Sudan — Over half the population faces food shortages, and many children are vulnerable to malnutrition. Nearby conflict and government neglect leave the country in an economic crisis and burdened by violence.
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