Join us in prayer for the work of our charity partners: Christians Against Poverty, Parenting for Faith and International Justice Mission.
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Tags: Stories, Parenting, Prayer, Poverty, Justice

Join us in prayer for the work of our charity partners: Christians Against Poverty, Parenting for Faith and International Justice Mission.

As we approach Christmas, we pray that God would equip parents to disciple their children and for the light of Christ to set people free from poverty and slavery. ‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light’ (Isaiah 9:2). New Wine Follow Dec 15, 2020 · 4 min read

Christians Against Poverty

‘You’ve changed my life around completely and I’m an integral part of the local church now’ one of our clients recently told us over the phone. It’s an absolute highlight of our work when people don’t just become debt free, but also discover what a wonderful community the Church is, and decide to follow Jesus. It’s great to be reminded that, even in the midst of a pandemic, God is at work changing lives through his Church.

Despite the challenges brought by this year, we know people have still been finding faith and connecting with churches. Praise God that this Christmas there will be even more people celebrating Jesus!

Pray for those in poverty in the UK, that this Christmas they would not just find freedom from the prison of poverty, but that they would also know how deeply they are loved by God.

Pray for the churches across this nation who work tirelessly to demonstrate God’s compassion to their communities, including our 580 wonderful partner churches who are running CAP services to meet practical and spiritual needs on their doorstep. May they shine a light in their communities this Christmas.

capuk.org

Parenting for Faith

We know that parents and carers are perfectly positioned by God to disciple their children and teens. So, we have set out to equip them, and the churches that surround them, so they can confidently parent for faith in their everyday lives.

We thank God for the way families have embraced the challenge of discipling at home during Covid-19, and for the creativity and sheer hard work of churches finding new ways to support them.

Pray for February’s release of the book Babies and Toddlers: Nurturing your child’s spiritual life and supporting resources on nurturing spirituality in 0s to 3s.

Pray for The Cliff College Certificate in Parenting for Faith, that it will envision and equip children’s, youth and families leaders.

Pray for churches, parents and carers using the Parenting for Faith course, that it deepens their understanding of and confidence in parenting children and teens for faith.

Pray for church and ministry leaders who are also parents as they juggle work and family life, that their children know they are prioritised, feel free to be themselves and are empowered to go on their own journeys of faith.

parentingforfaith.org

International Justice Mission

As we celebrate Jesus’ arrival as a child, take a moment to remember the millions of children in need of freedom this Christmas. Exploitation has increased during the pandemic.

We think of Kashi, who was only five when she was sold into slavery. Jesus came to bring fullness of life.

Pray for children who have been trafficked and suffer violent abuse. Pray for God’s comfort and strength to help them hold onto hope, until rescue comes.

Pray that trafficking survivors would be fully restored in mind, body and spirit. Thank God for individuals like Kashi, who are using their freedom to help free others.

Pray that 2021 is a year of breakthrough for justice and freedom for all. IJM’s Pray for Justice event on 2 February will unite people in prayer.

Pray for a powerful move of the Holy Spirit across the Church, that hearts would be inspired to seek justice in prayer, generosity and action.

Pray for governments, businesses and the public to prioritise ending slavery and violence.

Ask God to show you the part he is calling you to play in bringing freedom and hope to those who are oppressed. Learn more at IJMUK.org/NewWine.

ijmuk.org

Thank you for joining us in praying for the work of our charity partners. We would love to hear your stories of God at work in your home, family, church & community. Email us at stories@new-wine.org

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