The Caribbean

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Trinidad and Tobago

March 2020

IFES support in Caribbean schools

International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) movements in the Caribbean often support outreach in many schools, both secondary and primary. Praise God for good relationships with local authorities and for Christian teachers who provide the opportunity for such groups to exist. Give thanks for older pupils who serve as leaders in the groups, and pray for those in their final year as they prepare to make the transition into tertiary education. As many end up studying far from home, it can be a challenging time for young Christians and connecting with the IFES ministry in their college or university can be an important factor in whether they continue to follow Christ.

IFES

Jamaica

September 2019

Strength in Christ for students in Jamaica

Jamaica has the most churches per square mile than any other country in the world, but widespread poverty means that there is pervasive scamming and dishonesty. Volunteer Winsome asks for prayer that Christian students would stand for integrity on campus and in society and trust God to provide for them. Student Kenneka shares that she and her peers also face a lot of peer pressure to be sexually active, and to find their identity far from Christ. She would appreciate prayer for God to give them strength to live pure lives and that Jamaican students would reject confusion caused by campus society and social media about identity and values. Instead may they seek God’s approval.

WorldShare

Haiti

September 2019

Political instability in Haiti affecting vulnerable children

Please pray for political stability in Haiti. Recent protests and strikes have meant that Haiti Christian Schools have struggled to source food and supplies, and when they have, prices have been inflated. Currently, they feed 130 children each day, so this is a huge concern for them.

Hope for Kids International

Dominican Republic

July 2019

Pray for Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic - a sovereign nation sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Kids Alive currently serves more than 2000 children in Dominican Republic; the Ark homes in Jarabacoa, Constanza, and Monte Plata house and care for children who are orphaned or abandoned and need a safe place to live, and our schools and care centres provide education, support, and Bible studies for local at-risk children in impoverished communities. Pray for wisdom and the continuing effective selection process for new students in places where we only have space for one out of five applicants, all of whom live in extreme poverty. May the Lord use our Service Teams, interns, and other visitors to create awareness of, and love for, at-risk kids in DR. We're praying for true heroes of the faith, for the spiritual growth and stability of our 275 staff (90% of them Dominican nationals) pouring their lives out in service of the children. As children become adults, please pray for effective discipleship of our university-age students, and our July “Independence Camp” which prepares them for the transition from our care to independent living.

Reach Beyond

Cuba

April 2019

Translating the Bible into Cuban Sign Language

There are over 400 different sign languages worldwide. In many parts of the world, the hearing-impaired have little access to education and therefore struggle to read the Bible. What is more, most of these sign languages do not yet have a translation of the Bible in video format. We are currently partnering with hearing-impaired pastors and congregations in Cuba to translate the Bible into Cuban Sign Language. Earlier this year, the recording of the Gospel of John was completed. Pray for the dedicated team as they continue to make the Word of God accessible to all people.

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