prayer for the women...

They will come from all directions – north, south, east and west.  They will come by plane, by bush taxi, by car, by chartered bus.  Baptist women from at least 7 different west African countries will arrive in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, this coming Monday, July 9 for the bi-annual regional conference of Baptist women of West Africa.  Oh, how I wish I could be there to see the magnificent display of colors that my African sisters love to wear, to enjoy the worship through music and dance, and to hear the rich teaching surrounding the theme:  “Woman of Peace, A Source of Blessing.”  The speakers will share with the women how they can be God’s source of blessing in their homes, in their churches, and in their nations.

You and I can’t be there, but we can pray.  Please pray for:

• Safe travel for all participants:  Some of the women will be traveling for a minimum of two days to arrive in Burkina.
• Superb attendance:  The women of Burkina Faso have prepared for 700 women.
• Organizational excellence:  The precious Baptist ladies from Burkina have worked so hard to be well-organized for this meeting.  Pray that all of the details which have been meticulously prepared will fall in to place easily. 
• Excellent translation:  Translation will be from French to English and from English to French.  There will also be at least 3 other translations that will take place quietly in the audience.
• Excellent teaching:  Pray that all the teaching will be Holy Spirit inspired and that God’s message will be proclaimed.
• Vision for the nations:  Pray that each woman who attends will begin to see her responsibility that the gospel be preached to the uttermost parts of the earth. 

Thank you so much for your partnership in this ministry.  Your prayers are as important to its success as any other preparations which have been made.

Many blessings,

Kathy