peru prayer calendar - Food for the Hungry

Pray that Alan Garcia Perez leads the country with God’s wisdom and righteousness. The country faces numerous challenges to economic stability. Pray that the leadership of this nation work together and model a life of integrity and humility.
Pray for the judges and magistrates in Peru. The justice system of Peru has suffered from corruption during the past 15 years. Pray that God would raise up honest people to sit as judges and restore faith in the country’s justice system.

Thank God for the growth of the evangelical church in Peru. The greatest growth occurred during the darkest days of violence and social deterioration, from 1980 to 1994. The growth has come at significant cost, however, as brave martyrs, some 750 evangelical leaders, were killed by both terrorists and the army in areas wracked by fighting over the cultivation of drugs. Other leaders were imprisoned on trumped-up charges. Pray that God would preserve and embolden faithful believers.
Thank God for the growth of the church among indigenous peoples. The church among the Quechua people, who with the Aymara are descendants of the ancient Incas, has grown rapidly. Whole villages have turned to Christ. The Amerindians of the lowlands have responded to missionary preaching—indeed, the three lowland provinces of the upper Amazon have the highest percentage of evangelical believers in the country. Pray that God would protect these new believers and, through His grace, add to their number.
Pray for Catholics. This historic church is in a crisis in Peru. Pray that they will hear true biblical Christianity, and that the Holy Spirit will work through the Word to bring them to the light and liberty of the true gospel.
Pray for wisdom for church leaders. Pray that they work together for the greater good of their communities.

Pray for Christian students, that God would protect them and give them boldness to influence others for Christ.
Pray for the street children of Lima. Poverty, war and social breakdown have caused many children to be exploited, abused and made to work long hours for virtually no wages. Pray that God would protect these children and improve their circumstances.
Pray for success in AIDS awareness education among young people.

Pray for success for Food for the Hungry’s health programs. Pray that God would bless efforts to reduce preventable diseases, facilitate access to health services (sanitation, garbage disposal), and encourage belief in God’s love and value for life.
Pray that schools in agriculture communities will respond positively to the technical assistance we are offering in cultivating vegetable gardens.
Pray that God would bless Food for the Hungry’s attempts to strengthen family units in Peru.
Pray that local churches will strengthen and deepen their understanding of holistic ministry and their view of the Kingdom of God, and thus better serve their communities.