Thursday 12 March

Psalm 121:1-2&8

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

OKAVANGO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
WEST REGION
Maun

Background information gathered in 2008

A private school run under the auspice of Love Botswana
Accommodated the volunteers and were very supportive.
Students confided in and were counseled by the volunteers

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

HIV+ family members
There is hardly a family in Botswana that has not been affected by HIV. The stress that this brings in the lives of teenagers is enormous. The fear of facing life without a family, the socio economic factors and stigma that still prevail is enormous. Pray that the teens in such families will find their security, identity and hope in Jesus.

Wednesday 11 March

1 Corinthians 11:1

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

MAUN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
WEST REGION
Maun

Background information gathered in 2008

Despair and hopelessness
Students have low self esteem
Double shift school: inadequate time for mentoring

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Pregnancy rate
Teenage pregnancy in Botswana is rife. There is a high drop out rate from high school by pregnant girls. Teenagers give little consideration to the educational, emotional, financial and spiritual consequences of these pregnancies and they give little regard to the fact that the vast majority of these babies will grow up without a father figure in their lives. There is a growing belief that “So long as the baby is not HIV+ then it is okay.” Pray that girls will be sensitised to the risks and consequences associated with teen pregnancies and will change and be convinced that sex outside of marriage is not the best thing for them

Tuesday 10 March

Heb 12:1-2

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

MATSHA COLLEGE
WEST REGION
Kang

Background information gathered in 2008
Despair and hopelessness
Spirit of vandalism

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Pornography
With the wide use of cell phones and access to the Internet pornography is on the increase amongst teens. Pray against this disgusting exploitation of people and the degradation of God’s view of sexuality and intimacy

Monday 9 March

Psalm 16:11 Psalm 119:130

“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

GHANZI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
WEST REGION
Ghanzi

Background information gathered in 2008

Students faced problems of low self esteem
Sexual immorality
Ancestral worship, witchcraft and alcoholism
Some teachers were reluctant to give up their classes

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Lack of hope and vision The Bible tells us “My people will perish for lack of vision.” The experience of the volunteers was that very few students in the schools had any long or medium and even short-term plans. There was a sense of hopelessness and lack of vision about their futures. This creates a lack of motivation in the schools and little consideration of the possible consequences of engaging in risky behaviours. Pray that the hope and vision of the youth of Botswana will be firmly set on Jesus.

Sunday 8 March

1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

“You are witnesses and God also; how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted and comforted, and charged everyone of you, as a father does his own children, that you walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

MASUNGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
NORTH REGION
Masunga

Background information gathered in 2008

Challenge of accommodation: in 2007 volunteers were withdrawn due to the challenge, in 2008 volunteerswere staying far from the school and had to walk a long distance to and from school
The school is in a bad state of despair
A spirit of despondency was felt
Witchcraft

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Need for positive role models in the community The effectiveness of the FTN programme lies in the power of positive peer mentoring. Teens need positive role models. Pray that Christians in the community would be above reproach and so be the godly role models to the teenagers that they need.

Saturday 7 March

Psalm 10:17-18

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear; to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may oppress no more.”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

LETLHAKANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
WEST REGION
Letlhakane

Background information gathered in 2008

Students are vulnerable because of: dysfunctional families, broken homes and abuse
Some students live with their boyfriends
A lot of alcohol and drug abuse in the school
Prostitution rife in the school
Ancestral worship in some sectors of the community
Witchcraft and demonic activities

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Lack of father figure and positive male role models This has been identified as a huge problem in this country. This is closely tied in with a poor sense of self worth. Our experience of FTN and the feedback that we got from our volunteers was that the involvement in risky behaviours, looking for love in the wrong places, anger and frustration largely stemmed from this problem. Many teens have a problem as recognising God as their Father because they have no positive experience to measure this against. Pray that teenage boys will be challenged to stand up and raise the standard and so take up their future positions as the head of the home.

Friday 6 March

Psalm 119:9,39-40

“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed to your Word. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Turn away my reproach, which I dread. For your judgments are good. Behold I long for your precepts; revive me in your righteousness.”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

SWANENG HILL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL REGION
Serowe

Background information gathered in 2008

Students had a problem with discipline.
Staff especially G&C department very welcoming and supportive
Headmaster welcomed the prayer team heartily and asked them to pray freely
School in a bad state of despair
Both students and teachers demonstrated by the environment
One house was named “Black mamba and another one “Green mamba” Suggestive of the existence of the serpentine spirit
Scripture Union not recognised and not respected

Even staff Christian fellowship suffered the same fate
Double shift has a lot of logistical challenges
Lust and witchcraft.

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

HIV+ teens There are such teenagers in the schools where we are ministering. Many of these teens are ignorant about their status. There are many responses to being HIV+. There is a sense of hopelessness and a strong stigma still attached to those who are HIV+.. Pray that these teens will see that their hope and an abundant life can be found in Jesus.

Thursday 5 March

1 John 5:4-5

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-even our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

SHOSHONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL REGION
Shoshong

Background information gathered in 2008

Most students came from poor families so they were vulnerable to many issues such as alcohol abuse and prostitution.
Guidance and Counseling Senior Teacher, Scripture Union, Pastors very supportive and enthusiastic, they even accommodated volunteers in their houses
Other teachers showed interest by interacting with volunteers asking them questions though some were skeptical
Satanism, ancestral worship, wichtcraft
Spirit of fear
Pray against apathy
Administration to have respect for Scripture Union

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Physical abuse Physical abuse in teen relationships is common and sometimes even expected. This is only laying a foundation for abusive marriages. Pray especially that the young men of this country will redefine the meaning of manhood from one of “domineering and controlling” to “respectful, caring and gentlemanly.”

Wednesday 4 March

1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world”

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

SELEBI-PHIKWE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL REGION
Selebi-Phikwe

Background information gathered in 2008

Volunteers assisted students with their school work
Student love affairs – students had frustrations with partners cheating on them
Relationship problems: cheating, and pressuring the partner who wants to abstain, to have sex
School very welcoming.
A huge demand made on the volunteers for counseling purposes, since the teaching phase FTN has gone back into the school twice to do leadership training
A number of students were reported to be involved in sugar daddy/sugar mummy relationships especially girls because Selibe Phikwe is “a men’s town”

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY
Sugar daddies and sugar mummies This is widely practiced, even amongst married men and women. It is more prevalent in areas where there are migrant workers. Pray against this exploitation of the young and vulnerable.

Tuesday 3 March

Ephesians 4:12

For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the

SCHOOL PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

MOENG COLLEGE
CENTRAL REGION
Moeng

Background information gathered in 2008

The Christian staff members provided shelter, food and other necessities
The school also allowed them to have meals

COUNTRY WIDE PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE DAY

Distorted view of love The world has redefined the meaning of love. Pray that people will learn to discern the difference between love and lust, between love and infatuation. Pray that young people will understand that love does not equal sex and sex does not equal love. Pray that people will come to a true understanding of the definition of love as recorded for us in 1 Corinthians 13.