Prayer

In Kigeme diocese prayer is so important that the former Bishop,

Augustine Mvunabandi, recruited a staff member called Margaret,

as she had a specific prayer ministry. She had a small prayer room in

the diocesan offices where she spent every day in prayer for

the work of the diocese listening to God, sharing what she has

perceived and interceding for the work of the Lord. She has now

retired, but her work is carried on by seven mostly young Anglican nuns,

who pray daily for the work of the Church. Can we learn from this?

Join with us supporting our Rwandan brothers and sisters in

prayer. Be encouraged to hear of how God answers. Prayer

works!

Check here for regular (hopefully monthly) updates with prayer requests direct from Rwanda. Join us if you can at our

monthly Rwanda prayer meetings -all supporters welcome!

When? Usually1st Friday of each month from 7.30pm till 8.30 pm.

Where? Now held on Zoom. To check for details do email info@rwandadirect.org.uk

Latest prayer requests: ......

For all the congregations without their church building that they would remain close to Christ. 8000 places of worship of all denominations and mosques shut, for the Anglicans around 80% of all their churches, mostly in poorer rural areas
For the Grass Roots churches, where upto 6 families gather together to learn, pray worship and serve their community. Praise God for the growth being seen around the country in this new expression of Church!
Pray for Scripture Union whose income has dropped substantially as Christians put all their money into building churches. Sadly, staff have had to leave to balance the books. Pray for funds for the four new projects, particulalry Vulnerable Children's programme supporting marginalised girls.
Praise the Lord for the reports of young men turning to God. Pray for the right pastoral support and disciplship without the use of th church buildings
Praise God for the way EACC has developed. The vision has come of age! Pray for those studying there that they may grow in the wisdom and knowledge of Christ and lead His Church in growth and maturity. Pray for Principal Papias Malimba and all the staff
Pray for Bishop Emmanuel of Byumba Diocese, who is facing major finance issues due to the loss of income. Pray for him and secretary Robert Tayebwa as they tackle these needs . Praise God that a bequest has allowed 18 churches to be rebuilt. Pray that they can open.
Pray for Bishop Manasseh as he manages the financial challenges in the Diocese of Gahini. Praise God for the transformation in the Diocese and the enthusiasm for the Gospel and the growth that is apparent now.
Pray too for the celebration of 100 years of the Anglican Church in Rwanda in August 2025 at Gahini. Pray that there will be wonderful harvest of new disciples and growth in the knowledge and mission of God for these times
That the churches can train adequate pastors to degree level.
For Bishop Assiel in Kigeme and for further catechists training in the Diocese.
For Bishop Nathan of Kigali and the continuing growth in the Missionary Archdeaconry. Now 8 churches all growing over the last 6 years, but their buildings are still shut
Hannah Ministry - Byumba Diocese Pray for the 80 children who are mostly HIV positive and their often single parents who also are mostly HIV +ve. They live in great poverty and the Hannah team are helping them to keep healthy through the provision of food which enables them to take their life saving drugs. Without Hannah, many might die, and most would not be able to get to school.