Sun 1st

At the beginning of a new year, pray that our trust for the work of EVC will continue to be in the Lord our God.

Mon 2nd

Thank God for all the new sponsorships gained during 2022.

Tues 3rd

Pray for all the children at home during the long Christmas holiday.

Wed 4th

Continue to pray for their parents, that they will see the value of education and the importance of their children being in school.

Thurs 5th

Give thanks for the many church appeals Ted has secured for 2023.

Fri 6th

Pray that Ted will be able to secure another 4 or 5 appeals for next year.

Sat 7th

Prossy and Gonzaga are busy overseeing finishing off work on site at St Matia Mulumba. Pray that bad weather will not hinder the work and that all will be finished to a high standard, ready for the beginning of the new term.

Sun 8th

Give thanks for all the work Tom, Chairman of the School Board at St Matia Mulumba, and Gonzaga have done on the school business plan. Pray for them to be able to complete this in the next weeks, before the new term begins.

Mon 9th

Pray for those who sat public exams last term, that they will succeed well.

Tues 10th

Pray for Gonzaga as she makes decisions about new schools for these children.

Wed 11th

As school fees are increasing, pray that those who have performed well will continue to be offered bursaries.

Thurs 12th

Pray for Janet as she works on setting up a micro finance group among parents of children at St Matia Mulumba Primary School.

Fri 13th

Continue to pray for a good working relationship between the EVC staff, that they will support and encourage one another.

Sat 14th

Pray for Father Michael as he supports Gonzaga in Father Boniface’s absence.

Sun 15th

Pray for the two primary schools to be able to develop income generating projects which will help them become more self sufficient.

Mon 16th

Some of our children completed their education at the end of 2022. Pray for them as they seek employment, that they will be successful in securing jobs.

Tues 17th

Give thanks for the faithfulness of our sponsors during 2022.

Wed 18th

Continue to pray for families facing high inflation and increasing costs for basic needs.

Thurs 19th

At present much of our income comes from church appeals. Pray that during 2023 God will provide new streams of income.

Fri 20th

Father Boniface is beginning his course of study this month. Pray for him as he adjusts to this new situation.

Sat 21st

Parents often try to help with school fees. Pray for them as these are increasing, that they will be able to raise the necessary funds.

Sun 22nd

Funds are needed in order to build a new nursery department at St Matia Mulumba Primary School. Pray that God will lead us to those who can help fund this and that we will see HIs provision.

Mon 23rd

Continue to pray that we will increase awareness of EVC’s work in the UK, through church appeals, personal contact and social media.

Tues 24th

Pray for the EVC staff as they deal with an increasing volume of work.

Wed 25th

Pray for strong direction and leadership from the School Committee at St Matia Mulumba.

Thurs 26th

Josephine, at St Kizito, heads up a very large school. Pray for her as the new school year begins.

Fri 27th

Give thanks for the amicable relationships on the EVC Board. Pray that these good relationships will continue during 2023.

Sat 28th

As church appeals begin again next month, pray for stamina and safety for Ted, Judi, Phil and Gordon, travelling much longer distances on many weekends.

Sun 29th

Pray for Gonzaga in her responsibilities as Head of Operations, that she will use her time well and encourage and support the other members of staff.

Mon 30th

As the children look to returning to school next month, pray that the EVC staff will be able to make sure they are all back on time.

Tues 31st

Pray for those children moving to new schools, that they will adjust well.