Institut Panafricain de Santé Communautaire Prayer Requests August 2010

Dear Praying Friends,

IPASC continues to do a fantastic job in the North Eastern area of D. R. Congo, training Health Care workers and working in the community through its outreach programmes. We have again changed the format of this prayer request letter to give you flexibility to pray as you are able. We hope you like it. IPASC is so grateful for your faithful prayer support and sends thanks to everyone. IPASC continues to be the lasting and living legacy of Rev. Dr. Pat Nickson.

In fellowship, Gill Brown

Week 1

Thanks:

*For the safe relocation of Gayana’s family. Pray for Gayana’s mother in hospital

*For the visit of Karen Forrest to Aru and Bunia

*For the life of Catechist Ukelo’s wife who has gone to be with the Lord

Pray:

*For students returning home for the summer vacation – for safety in travel and finding work to support next year’s course

*For the Degree Ceremony in Bunia

*For students who have qualified to find suitable work in the community

*For staff members who are newly appointed and learning new skills

*For the Proposal submitted to DFID and the European Commission on sexual violence in D R Congo, Research proposal submitted to DFID by LSTM and IPASC as one partner in the project.

Week 2

Thanks:

*For the Enthronement of Revd. William Bahemuka as Bishop of Boga Diocese

*for the graduation of Evangelist Pierre Anguezu in Aru

Pray:

*For members of staff who are unwell or recovering from illness or injury, especially Maman Therese.

*For good health for the staff and students particularly freedom from malaria

*For IPASC children’s safety during the Summer holiday

*For the completion of building projects:

-Teaching block Bunia

-HIV/AIDS Counselling and testing Centre, Aru

Week 3

Pray:

*For the operational programmes:

*Safe Motherhood

-awareness raising

-follow up support for women who have had  fistula repair

-preparation for students field work in September

*Safe water

-for building and maintenance work in and around Aru and Bunia

*HIV/AIDS

-for continued awareness raising by the HIV club members

-for safe travel for patients

-for continued provision of food for HIV families

*Vulnerable orphans

-for the support and comfort given by the wives of IPASC

Week 4

Pray:

*For the Executive Council as it continues to work on the three year plan for 2011-2014

*For continuing work on project proposals and fund raising

*For the preparation of the Degree and Diploma Courses in 2011-2011

*For ESMA’s work with disability and the physiotherapy programme

*For preparation for the outreach programmes in schools, churches and local communities in the next academic year

Thanks:

*for all the support from individuals, churches and other organisations in the UK and Europe