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Why disability?People living in povertywith disability are theworld’s poorest people.So if we’re going to endpoverty, we can’t ignoredisability.

How we helpLast year, CBM helpedmore than 32 millionpeople with disabilitiesor at risk of disability,through 672 projectsin 60 countries.

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About

CBMWhat we doCBM is an international disability and developmentorganisation that transforms the lives of people withdisabilities, their families and communities in thepoorest places of the world.

Our vision is an inclusive world in which all peoplewith disabilities enjoy their human rights andachieve their full potential.

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The Bible tells us that prayer can be a comfort, a defence and a way ofdeepening our intimacy with God. However more important than all this, prayeris vital if we want to achieve change in this world.

So thank you for joining us on a journey of prayer in 2016.

This diary contains prayers provided by ourpartners and supporters around the world.Turn the page each day of the month,starting with Day 1 on the 1st ofJanuary. When the 1st February comesaround turn back to the beginning of thediary to continue.

Thank you so much for your prayers. It is only through God’s help thatthe lives of people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest placeswill be truly transformed.

With my warmest wishes

Kirsty SmithChief Executive, CBM UK

P.S. Please feel free to share this prayer diary with your friends, family andchurch. To receive more copies please contact us at info@cbmuk.org.uk or01223 484700. Thank you for praying to transform the lives of people withdisability.

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“And we are confident that hehears us whenever we ask foranything that pleases him.And since we know he hearsus when we make ourrequests, we also know that hewill give us what we ask for.”

1 JOHN 5:14-15

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If you would like prayer for anything at all please do contact us. We would loveto pray for you in our weekly staffdevotions. Find out more on p43.

JANUARYAs our partners in DRC, in Central Africa,look ahead to the coming year, pray thatGod will give them the wisdom and strengththey need to effectively reach and supportpeople living with disabilities.

FEBRUARYThe Eye Unit of Hôpital Evangelique deVanga serves a population of over 6 millionpeople and covers an area of 300,000square kilometres. Pray for the hospital’seffectiveness as it tries to meet the eyehealth needs of all these people.

MARCHAround 80,000 people in Vanga’scatchment area have visual impairments,half of them due to Cataracts. Pray that theophthalmic nurses will be able to effectivelyidentify and treat conditions of blindness.

APRILBandundu province in DRC is home to alargely poor, rural population. Eye surgeryis unaffordable and inaccessible. Pleasepray that CBM can effectively supportVanga in overcoming these barriers toeffectively treat the population.

MAYVanga treats patients at its base clinic andalso via extensive outreach programmes.Pray for the trained community volunteersas they travel far and wide to educate andencourage.

JUNEPlease pray today for the medical staff at Vanga. Reaching people living withdisabilities and blindness in this area ofDRC is an enormous task. Lord God, pleasegive them strength, enthusiasm and theskills they need to heal people effectively.

JULYDue to their enormous catchment area,much of Vanga’s outreach work is carriedout using air transport. Please pray for thesafety, good health and concentration ofthe pilots and the reliability of their planes.

AUGUSTThere is a high rate of malnourishmentamong children in this part of DRC. Pleasepray for provision for these children.Medical intervention is difficult, sometimesimpossible, unless the body is properlynourished.

SEPTEMBERTreatment for blindness starts withscreening of the population through trainedcommunity volunteers. Please pray thatmore people can enjoy a better quality of life through this screening process,accurate diagnoses and speedy treatment.

OCTOBEREye surgery is a key pillar of the Vanga EyeUnit and their outlying surgery centres.Please pray that the mobile team will beable to reach more rural communities andbe encouraged by the sight improvementsthey are able to give.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for efficient and effectiveproject management and capacity buildingby the project staff at Vanga. May morepeople be reached and supported by theteam’s efforts.

DECEMBERVanga is a project specifically supported by CBM UK. Pray for bountiful funds sotheir work can expand.

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MATTHEW 11:5 “The blind receivesight, the lame walk, those who haveleprosy are cured, the deaf hear, thedead are raised, and the good newsis preached to the poor.”

Please use these prayers to guide you on the 1st day of each month

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JANUARYLet us pray for the dedicated staff at CoRSU(Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services forUganda) who work tirelessly each day tohelp children receive the medical treatmentand rehabilitation they need.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for Denis who receivedcorrective surgery for his bow legs inUganda, East Africa, last February. Let uspray that his legs continue to heal and thathis future is one of opportunity.

MARCHPray for the childhood blindnessprogramme that CBM is leading in EastAfrica. Pray that the programme in Ugandawill continue to restore and protect thesight of many children.

APRILPray for CBM’s partner Katalemwa CheshireHome for Rehabilitation. We pray that eachchild who is receiving vital rehabilitationafter surgery may continue to heal andprepare for their return home.

MAYCAN is a knowledge sharing network forCommunity Based Rehabilitation in Africa,based in Uganda. Pray that the leadershipteam will effectively exchange best practiceacross the continent, improving the qualityof CBR work in Africa.

JUNEPlease pray for the childhood blindnessconsortia who are meeting in Uganda thismonth. Pray for continued collaboration andpartnership.

JULYPlease pray for Mengo Hospital (right) andBenedictine Eye Hospital who are providingvital assistance to those with visual

impairments in Uganda. We pray for theircontinued work reaching out to those inneed.

AUGUSTPlease pray for all the children who arereceiving medical care and rehabilitation atCoRSU. May God heal and protect each oneof them.

SEPTEMBERLet us pray for improved attitudes towardspeople living with disabilities in Uganda.Pray that all people with disabilities areincluded in all aspects of life.

OCTOBERPlease pray that each of us looks not onlyto our own interests but also to theinterests of others.

NOVEMBERPray that the Trachoma programme inUganda, East Africa, continues to provideessential support to children living with thispainful and blinding condition. Pray thatmore people will be protected fromblindness caused by Trachoma.

DECEMBERAs we reach the end of the year, we prayfor all CBM and partner staff in Uganda. We give thanks for their dedication which is transforming the lives of so many peopleliving with disabilities.

Enablingchildrenin Uganda

PHILIPPIANS 2:4 “Let eachof you look not only tohis own interests, butalso to the interests ofothers.”

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JANUARYPray for vision and energy at CoRSU as we try to do our best to treat people withdisabilities and to pass on our skills toyoung doctors.

FEBRUARYPray for peace in Uganda, particularly as we approach the general election inFebruary and March. Pray for justice,transparency and God’s will to be done.

MARCHGive thanks for the success of the plasticsurgery training programme, from whichtwo surgeons graduated in 2015. Pray that they will be resourced to train moresurgeons, to help meet the huge need.

APRILPray for the continuing development of ourtraining programme, particularly as weseek funding for a new project.

MAYPray for our leaders – for wisdom, strengthand compassion – as they strive to makeCoRSU more able to meet the needsaround us.

JUNEPray that God’s will and direction will bemade known to us. We have now been inKampala in Uganda with CBM for 10 years.How can we best be used in the future?

JULYPlease pray for the young people of Ugandaas they make their own way in the world.Pray that they will choose to make theircountry a place that is welcoming ofeveryone, regardless of ability or health.

AUGUSTPray for unity among the surgeons, nursesand administrative staff here at CoRSU aswe all work for the common purpose ofsharing God’s love with those in need.

SEPTEMBERMany patients cannot afford to travel toCoRSU for treatment. Pray for solutions toenable everyone to be able to get the helpthey desperately need.

OCTOBERPray for excellence in all our work. Praythat all our staff will continue to under-stand how precious is every patient thatwalks through our doors.

NOVEMBERPray for more specialists to offer theirservices to CoRSU. Without their skills we cannot treat more people.

DECEMBER3rd December is International Day ofPeople with Disabilities. Please continue topray that this day will provide opportunityto recognise the work needed to enablepeople with disabilities to have equal access.

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These prayers have been provided by Dr Andrew Hodges.Andrew is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based atthe CBM supported project Comprehensive RehabilitationServices (CoRSU) in Uganda, East Africa. Andrew’s wife,Sarah, is Head of the Anaesthetic department at CoRSU.

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JANUARYToday is World Braille Day whichcommemorates the work of Louis Braille.May the achievements he pioneered bedeveloped further and benefit those whoare blind or partially sighted.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for the CBM-supported eyedoctors who are training at the DESSOCentre in Guinea. Pray that all the doctorstraining there will work effectively as theycombat blindness in West Africa.

MARCHCBM eye specialist Dr Moses Teshome isbased at DESSO. May he have strength,patience and endurance as he trains newdoctors, supervising their surgeries andencouraging them in their studies.

APRILPray that the trainees will concentrate welland learn quickly. It’s a tough course whichis completed in two years rather than theusual four. Each student must do 60Cataract surgeries independently.

MAYPlease pray for reliable equipment atDESSO training centre in Guinea. Oftenpower is only available 8 hours a day andthere are many technical problems. Thankyou Lord that you are ultimately in controlof all things.

JUNEDESSO has a large clinic which manypatients visit for eye screening and surgery. Pray that those involved in theconsultations and organisation every daywill be able to help as many people aspossible.

JULYPray for God’s blessing on Dr MichaelKetema, DESSO’s administrator, as he

oversees all work at the training centre inGuinea. He is himself an eye doctor andhas enormous responsibility.

AUGUSTCBM UK helps to fund DESSO. Give thanksfor the money received and pray that wewill be able to meet our full fundingcommitment to keep training specialist eye doctors.

SEPTEMBERConstruction has started on a new schoolfor eye nurses but there is a long way togo. Please pray for the money to finish thesecond floor and to build a proper roof.

OCTOBERPlease pray that more doctors will be ableto train at the DESSO centre. CBM currentlysponsors 15 students, but so many moreare needed.

NOVEMBERGive thanks for the Resource Centre atDESSO which provides a regular and cheapsupply of surgical materials to all the eyeclinics in Guinea. May this immenselyvaluable service be blessed and expanded.

DECEMBERPlease pray for the country of Guinea, WestAfrica. Pray for stable government,effective healthcare and peace.

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JANUARYPray that the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) help deliver real change inthe lives of people with disabilities aroundthe world. These 17 goals aim to transformthe world we live in over the next 15 years.

FEBRUARYPray for the Advocacy for Women withDisabilities Initiative (AWWDI) in Nigeria.Give them strength and energy to continuetheir vital work in the fight for the rights of women with disabilities in Nigeria.

MARCHLet us join together in praying for inclusiveand equitable quality education for childrenwith disabilities around the world.

APRILPray for CBM International’s advocacy and alliance team who daily advocate forinternational development efforts to beinclusive of people with disabilities.

MAYWomen with disabilities can face doublediscrimination. Pray that these women can challenge discrimination and promoteequality and justice in their societies andcommunities.

JUNEPlease pray for the Disabled PeopleOrganisations (DPOs) that CBM is workingwith around the world. Give them courageand strength to challenge stigma andcombat inequality.

JULYJoin us in praying that governments willsee the importance of including peoplewith disabilities into all they do. Pray thatthey will work to make their nationsinclusive of all.

AUGUSTPray for the many local self-help groupsthat CBM is supporting. Pray that they canprovide each other with support andencouragement.

SEPTEMBERPray that people will “love thy neighbour as thyself” and treat all members of theircommunity with the dignity and respectthey deserve. Pray that we will rememberto do this ourselves today.

OCTOBERCBM works with local and internationalorganisations to promote social justice and equity. Please pray that in thesepartnerships we can work together tochallenge human rights abuses and bringan end to poverty and exclusion.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for CBM UK’s advocacy work.Pray that we can help influence policy-makers to include people with disabilities in their work.

DECEMBERPray that we can help build awarenessabout poverty and disability, and breakdown the barriers that people withdisabilities can face.

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5MARK 12:30-31 “ ‘Love the Lord your Godwith all your heart and with all your souland with all your mind and with all yourstrength.’ The second is this: ‘Love yourneighbour as yourself.’ There is nocommandment greater than these.”

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JANUARYPray for the new Tanzanian government,elected last October. Pray that they willrecognise the need to make their countryinclusive of people with disabilities.

FEBRUARYPray for families that suffer fromdiscrimination because they have childrenwith disabilities. Pray for God’s protectionover them and the perseverance to keepovercoming stigma.

MARCHPlease pray that lasting and sustainablechange will be achieved in the lives ofeveryone supported in Tanzania, EastAfrica. Pray that the follow up treatmentsand medicines provided will mean that thefruits that are sewn in their lives will last.

APRILRestoring sight which has been lostbecause of Cataract can take only a fewminutes. Pray for resources, awareness andpolitical will so that we can get rid of thisavoidable blindness.

MAYPray that CBM’s partners will be successfulin empowering women with disabilities.Pray they will be able to support theirfamilies, live independently and contributefully in their communities.

JUNEPray that in 2016 CBM in Tanzania willachieve its annual targets and more as wework to transform the country we live in.

JULYPray for CBM staff working worldwidetowards our vision of building a worldwhere everyone is loved, valued andaccepted as God intended.

AUGUSTPlease pray that those overseeing ourprojects in Tanzania, East Africa, will beable to make wise decisions and supportthe projects well so that they can grow and develop.

SEPTEMBERPray that more people will hear about theprojects supported by CBM in Tanzania sothat those who need treatment and supportwill know where to find it.

OCTOBERWe are thankful for the UN Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities.Please join us in praying that the decisionswill be followed and that the lives of peoplewith disabilities will be considered bygovernments around the world.

NOVEMBERToday please pray that children withdisability in Tanzania will achieve highmarks in their final exams of 2016. Praythat education in Tanzania will increasinglymeet the needs of all children.

DECEMBERLet us pray that people living withdisabilities in Tanzania will know that Godhas chosen and appointed us all, as John15:16 says, regardless of ability.

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6These prayers have been provided byChristopher Andendekisye. Christopher is an advocate for disability inclusion andinternational development and is the CountryRepresentative of CBM in Tanzania. He lives with his wife Rehema and two children, Subilagaand Newton, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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JOHN 15:16 “You did not choose me,but I chose you and appointed youso that you might go and bearfruit – fruit that will last – and sothat whatever you ask in my namethe Father will give you.”

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we’re reaching millionsWith your help

In our mission to improve the qualityof life of people with disabilities inthe world’s poorest communities, wehave, with partners, reached morethan 32 million people in 2014.

They came from all walks of life and from many different cultures –we offer help irrespective of religionand actively promote inclusion ofwomen and girls.

Thanks to the generosity of over900,000 active supporters around theworld, CBM supported 672 projects in65 countries across Africa, Asia, LatinAmerica and the Middle East.

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A Global Operation

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CBM in Numbers

95,000 children with disabilities enabled to accesseducation

12,716 teachers trained to deliver quality education to students withdisabilities

130,554 people with disabilities orfamily members helped to earn a living

209,759 people with disabilities orfamily members enabled to attend peersupport groups

488 community projects to raiseawareness of the rights of people livingwith disabilities

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652,000 sight-restoring Cataractsurgeries

24,585 Club foot surgeries to enablechildren to walk without pain

2 million people prevented from goingneedlessly blind due to Trachoma

740,291 spectacles and low visiondevices, 19,968 hearing aids and128,539 orthopaedic appliancesdistributed

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JANUARYPlease pray for our project in the IvoryCoast, West Africa, which is improving thequality of surgical eye care by trainingmedical staff and equipping Regional andUniversity hospitals.

FEBRUARYPray for an increase in national expenditureon health care in Ivory Coast, West Africa,which is currently only 1.4% of GDP.

MARCHAs we mark World Health Day today, prayfor the medical students currently trainingto improve the care offered in the IvoryCoast.

APRILCataracts eye surgeries are currently onlyavailable at 8 medical centres across thewhole of the Ivory Coast. Pray for theresources to provide more surgeries acrossthe country, particularly in remote ruralareas which are hard to reach.

MAYThank God for the Ivory Coast Red Cross,who we work alongside. Pray that they areencouraged and resourced to increase thecare and services they provide.

JUNEPray that we will be successful in increasinglocal awareness about preventing blindness,particularly so that we can reach people inhigh risk areas.

JULYAs the Ivory Coast celebrates theanniversary of its independence, pray that the government will recognise theimportance of including and empoweringpeople with disabilities within all levels ofsociety.

AUGUSTOur partners meet many children whoselives are defined – and often restricted –by their disability. Pray that children withdisabilities in Ivory Coast will be valued and that their God-given gifts will becelebrated.

SEPTEMBERPray for the planned resource centreswhich will provide equipment andmedication needed for Cataract surgeriesacross the Ivory Coast. Pray that these willhelp meet the high level of demand.

OCTOBERPray for all the patients who will receive aCataract surgery today. Pray that they willhave peace about their treatment andexperience a quick recovery.

NOVEMBERThank God for the outreach adverts madeon radio and TV which promote the eyehealth services provided by our partners.Pray that more people will hear about thetreatment they could receive and seize theopportunities offered.

DECEMBERPray for all those who have benefited fromthe improvements in eye health provisionin the Ivory Coast which CBM’s partnershave provided in 2016. Pray that theywould continue to experience the joy ofrestored eyesight.

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7Interventionin the IvoryCoast

PSALM 5:11 “But let all who take refuge in yoube glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread yourprotection over them, that those who love yourname may rejoice in you.”

JANUARYAfrican children living with disabilities inMalawi often receive inadequate educationor are excluded completely. Please praythat training would improve so thatteachers are equipped to support allchildren in their classes.

FEBRUARYLet us pray that more blind learners willhave access to school books in Braille andthat low vision learners will have access toprinted material in formats which they canuse.

MARCHPlease pray that God will energise andstrengthen families living with disabilities to overcome the cultural and social barrierswhich they so often face.

APRILPlease join us in thanking God for the 37 special needs teachers which CBM aretraining in Malawi, Southern Africa. Thankhim for their dedication in enabling childrento fulfil their full potential.

MAYPlease pray that the Disabled PeoplesOrganisations working in Malawi will beeffective and sustainable in their work,achieving significant change andtransforming many lives.

JUNEPray for Malawi’s Freedom Day which theywill be celebrating on 14th June. Pray thatthey will celebrate this day with hope forprosperity and peace for the future.

JULYDaisy readers are small handheld audiodevices which contain textbooks, lessons ormessages from teachers, helping childrenwho are blind or visually impaired to learn

and communicate. Let us pray that morechildren will receive these tools.

AUGUSTPlease pray that the Malawian Governmentwill know the importance of prioritisingeducation for all, making it inclusive andaccessible regardless of wealth, race orability.

SEPTEMBERAs we remember the UK’s new academicyear and mark International Literacy Daytoday, please pray for children who mayfind it hard to make friends and settle intonew routines because of their disability.

OCTOBERPlease pray for God’s protection over thechildren we support as they travel toschool, often making long journeys: ‘theLord will watch over your coming in andgoing both now and forevermore.’

NOVEMBERThank God that we are able to make a change for the better in the lives ofchildren living with disabilities in Malawi.Pray for the 650 children in Malawi thatreceived an education last year thanks toCBM supporters.

DECEMBERPlease join us in praying that teachers andchildren in Malawi would be refreshed andenergised over their break from schoolduring the Christmas period.

Opening upeducationin Malawi

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8LUKE 18:16 “But Jesus called the children to himand said, ‘Let the little children come to me, anddo not hinder them, for the kingdom of Godbelongs to such as these.”

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JANUARYPray for the Cataract Foundation, CBM’spartner in Bacolod and in 80 surroundingprovinces. Pray for the success of theirprogrammes to reduce avoidable blindnessacross the Philippines.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for children who are blind in the Philippines. Almost half of childblindness is either treatable or preventable.Early detection and treatment are the keysto saving sight.

MARCHDuring this World Glaucoma Week, pleasepray for those with Glaucoma in thePhilippines. Worldwide 60 million peoplehave the condition and 9 million arealready blind. Pray for early intervention,identification and treatment.

APRILPoverty and disability go hand in hand and 25 million people live below the povertyline in the Philippines. Pray for greateraccess to education and employment sothat the poverty/disability cycle is broken.

MAYRemember in prayer the Philippines generalelection planned for today. May elections befair and peaceful and lead to stablegovernment and justice for all.

JUNEPlease join us in praying for thosecommunity workers who volunteercountless hours supporting children withdisabilities and their families in home-basedcare and therapy.

JULYPray for the staff of the National Committeefor Sight Preservation working to improvethe quality and reach of eye healthprogrammes in the poorest served regionsof the Philippines.

AUGUSTPray for the 500,000 people who are blind in the Philippines. Pray that their day-to-day lives may be eased by the care theyreceive.

SEPTEMBEREye care services for children are a highpriority for the Cataract Foundation in thePhilippines. Ask for God’s blessing over thiswork so that fewer children have to copewith blindness-related conditions.

OCTOBERCBM and the Cataract Foundation lobbieslocal government to embed eye care within the healthcare framework and to raiseawareness of the prevention of avoidableblindness. Pray that this work is fruitful and effective.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for uninterrupted electricalpower for the hospital services, for effectivetransport links for patients and for securityand safety for people who are blind.

DECEMBERThe Philippines has had its share of naturaldisasters. Pray that God will keep theseislands free from harm so that the economycan grow and poverty can be reduced.

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1 SAMUEL 2: 8 “He raises thepoor from the dust and lifts theneedy from the ash heap; heseats them with princes andhas them inherit a throne ofhonour.”

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JANUARYThank God for the Elim Centre’s communitybased rehabilitation programme in ruralcentral Nigeria, Africa. Pray for the staff’shealth and well-being as they seek toimprove the lives of people with disabilities.

FEBRUARYPray for the Elim Centre’s projects togenerate income, including the bakery andthe carpentry shop. Increased demand forservices and inability to pay for treatment puts pressure on funding. Pray that theywill receive the resources they need.

MARCHWe are committed to tackling the linkbetween poverty and disability. Pray for the Elim Centre’s livelihood scheme whichprovides training and business loansenabling the participants to lead moreproductive and fulfilling lives.

APRILPray for surgeons, doctors and physio-therapists working in Nigeria. As Jesusshowed his love in his healing, pray thatthey will show that same love to theirpatients.

MAYToday we remember the outreach teamswho take orthopaedic and ophthalmicclinics to remote areas. Pray they will bestrengthened as they provide transformingtreatments to isolated people.

JUNEPray for children with Clubfoot and theirfamilies. Pray that they will not sufferprejudice and exclusion but will receive the treatment needed for freedom andhappiness.

JULYPeople with disabilities are often excludedfrom Nigerian social, political and economiclife, particularly from authority or leader-ship. Pray with us, as we work to reversethis order, that all people would be able tolive life to the full.

AUGUSTPray for people living with a disability inremote areas of Nigeria. Pray that they willbe reached through outreach clinics andthat they will be enabled to grasp all theopportunities of life.

SEPTEMBERAs the UK starts a new academic year,please pray for all Nigerian childrencurrently missing out on an educationbecause of their disability. Pray that theywill receive training and teaching, so thatthey can support themselves in the future.

OCTOBERAs we mark World Mental Health Day,please pray that our work will continue tobreak down the barriers and stigma whichpeople living with mental health issues canso often face.

NOVEMBERPlease join us in thanking God for theassistive devices (such as splints, crutchesand standing boards) which our partnerElim Centre provides. Please pray thatmore people will be able to live fuller livesthanks to these devices.

DECEMBERPlease pray for the physiotherapy sessionswhich are provided at Elim Centre, easingpain and helping their patients to livecomfortably with their physical disabilities.

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101 JOHN 4:7 “Dear friends,let us love one another,for love comes from God.Everyone who loves hasbeen born of God andknows God.”

JANUARYPray for peace in Palestine in the comingyear and ask for God’s blessing andprotection over all those who are workingto bring security and stability to the region.

FEBRUARYCurrently, 6.5% of people in Gaza arepartly dependent on food aid, 90% ofmains water is polluted and the economicsituation is declining dramatically. Pray thatPalestinians living with a disability will beable to access food and shelter.

MARCHAs we near the end of Glaucoma Weekpray for all those living with Glaucoma.Pray that they will receive the treatmentthey need to relieve this blinding condition.

APRILPray with us that attitudes would continueto improve towards Palestinians living withpsychiatric, intellectual and physicaldisabilities. Pray that the government and NGOs will provide services which are available for all.

MAYPlease pray for Atfaluna, the only school fordeaf children in the Gaza Strip. Pray thatGod will provide the resources needed for it to continue providing education, therapyand awareness programmes.

JUNEPray with us today for the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR).Pray God’s blessing over its health andrehabilitation services which work withpeople living with a range of disabilities.

JULYPlease join us in praying for the success of BASR’s community based rehabilitationwork, which aims to ensure thatPalestinians with disabilities live as equalcitizens within their communities.

AUGUSTPlease join us in thanking God for the DPOs (Disabled People Organisations)which are advocating the right of peoplewith disabilities to participate fully insociety in Palestine. Please pray that Godwill make a clear way for them and thatprogress will be seen.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray for the Atfaluna VocationalTraining Unit in Gaza City, Palestine, whichoffers the opportunity for people withhearing impairment to learn crucial skillsfor employment.

OCTOBERThe 16th Sustainable Development Goal,which the UN and international govern-ments are working towards, is peace andjustice. Please pray for all those working to attain these in Palestine.

NOVEMBEROn this Remembrance Day we pray forpeople living with disabilities caused byconflict. We pray that they will receive thesupport they need and be able to adapt totheir new way of life.

DECEMBERAs the year draws to a close please prayfor peace in Palestine over the Christmasperiod, particularly as many Christianstravel to the birthplace of Jesus Christ over this special time.

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11Uniting inprayer forpeace

MATTHEW 5:9 “Blessedare the peacemakers,for they will be calledchildren of God.”

JANUARYPray for all who have supported CBM UK inits 20 years. Our supporters’ loyalty andgenerosity has enabled us to improve thelives of hundreds of thousands of peoplewith disabilities in poor countries.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for our dedicated staff in theUK, the country offices and the local partnerorganisations, who work tirelessly in supportof people and families living with disabilities.

MARCHPray for those developing innovativetreatments for Glaucoma in resource-poorsettings. Laser technology is cheaper thanexisting treatments and less logisticallychallenging for patients.

APRILPray for the caregivers of people withdisabilities, who provide never endingsupport for their loved ones. These parentsand grandparents, spouses and children,friends and neighbours are the unsungheroes.

MAYOne year on from the second devastatingearthquake in Nepal, pray for those wholost loved ones, homes or livelihoods.Particularly pray for those who are nowlearning to live with a disability.

JUNEPray for the CBM UK Trustees who freelygive their time and talents to raiseawareness about disability in the UK.

JULYPlease pray for me as I travel to supportour overseas programmes, and for myfamily who encourage me constantly.

AUGUSTPoverty and disability go hand in hand, so we tackle them together. Pray for more inclusive income generation andemployment opportunities for people withdisabilities, enabling them to gain greatereconomic security.

SEPTEMBERIn this new school year, pray for moreinclusive education for the many childrenwith disabilities who do not attend school.

OCTOBERPray for those who are excluded; throughinaccessible buildings, inadequate legal orpolitical structures, by stigma or attitude,or a lack of mobility or communicationdevices.

NOVEMBERPray for all those working to make the UNConvention on the Rights of Persons withDisabilities a living reality for the one billionpeople living with disabilities worldwide.

DECEMBERAs we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth,pray that we will all continue to feel calledto support the life transforming work ofCBM.

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1220 years oftransforming livesand communities

These prayers have been written byKirsty Smith. Kirsty has been ChiefExecutive of CBM UK since 2012,having worked in internationaldevelopment for 20 years. She ismarried with two children.

17ISAIAH 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send,and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I: send me!’”

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JANUARYPlease pray for the two eye hospitals thatCBM partner with in Sierra Leone. TheKissy UMC Eye Hospital in Freetown andthe Baptist Eye Hospital in Lunsar. We prayfor the life changing work that thesepartners provide, in particular to vulnerablegroups such as women, children and theelderly.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for the doctors that providesurgeries on a daily basis, restoring the eyesight of the poorest people. Pray that theywill be equipped and supported in theirwork.

MARCHThe Kissy UMC Eye Hospital runs anoutreach programme which tells people living with treatable blindness about thetreatment they could receive. Please praythat more people will be able to benefitfrom this.

APRILPlease pray for the Baptist Hospital inLunsar, which provides 500 Cataractoperations a year. Pray that God willprovide the resources so that even morelives can be transformed.

MAYMental health services in Sierra Leone areextremely limited despite the massiveneed. Please pray that people living withmental illness will receive the treatmentthey need to live a full life.

JUNEPlease pray that God will equip his churchin Sierra Leone to be a place of welcomeand stability, where all people can ‘enjoyabundant peace and security’.

JULYTwo years after the first cases of Ebola,please thank God for the West AfricanMedical Missions (WAMM) who developedand distributed disability-inclusive healthinformation during the epidemic.

AUGUSTPlease reflect back upon our prayer in July(above) and pray that in future times ofcrisis people with disabilities will beconsidered within the medical response.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray that as our partners in SierraLeone provide physical and psychologicalcare, those they meet will also know God’speace and security, as he promises in Jeremiah 33:6.

OCTOBERToday is World Sight Day. Please join us in praying that the crucial importance ofrestoring peoples’ sight will be recognizedby more governments and healthorganisations.

NOVEMBERPlease pray that the Enabling Access toMental Health programme will be effectivein helping communities in Sierra Leoneunderstand mental illness, welcoming andbecoming sensitive to all.

DECEMBERIf you are able, please spend some timetoday finding out more about Sierra Leone.Pray for the stability and health of thenation after decades of war and unrest.

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JEREMIAH 33:6 “Nevertheless, I will bringhealth and healing to it; I will heal my peopleand will let them enjoy abundant peace andsecurity.”

JANUARYMost children with disabilities in low incomecountries don’t go to school. Please prayfor barriers to be removed and improvedaccess for children with disabilities to beincluded.

FEBRUARYEarly intervention is crucial to a child’sdevelopment – pray for parents, caregiversand community rehabilitation workers asthey prepare children with disabilities forschool.

MARCHAsk God for increased knowledge of childprotection amongst school staff as childrenwith disabilities can be vulnerable to a lackof protection.

APRILNelson Mandela said: “If you thinkeducation is expensive – try ignorance!”Pray for more resources to be madeavailable to improve the quality ofeducation in the poorest places around the world.

MAYThis week is Mental Health Awarenessweek. Pray that children living with mentalillnesses in low income countries will receivethe support and care they need, at homeand at school.

JUNEPlease pray for improved understandingamongst teachers of the needs and rightsof children living with disabilities.

JULYPlease pray for high quality training whichequips teachers and the appropriatetechnology to support them.

AUGUSTPray for the children around the world whowork each day as their parent’s carer. Praythat they receive the support they needand times of rest and fun with their friends.

SEPTEMBERGive thanks that more people withdisabilities are being empowered andenabled to gain employment, allowingthem to provide for their own children’seducation.

OCTOBERPray that governments around the worldrecognise the importance of investing ineducation. Education opens doors: itpromotes social inclusion and fosters betteraccess to jobs, health and other services.

NOVEMBERTogether we can do more. Ask God forincreased awareness of CBM’s work so thatmore children living with disabilities canaccess education.

DECEMBERGive thanks for CBM’s supporters whoenabled 95,000 children to receive aneducation in 2014.

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HEBREWS 12:1 “Let us run withperseverance the race marked out for us.”

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JANUARYPray for the teachers supported by theChamkol project in Southern India. Praythat God will give them much love for allthe children they teach.

FEBRUARYPray that the parents of children withdisabilities in Chamarajanar will be willingto join the self-help groups, contributingfully and benefiting from their support.

MARCHPray for the training centres in India thatwelcome young adults who have a varietyof disabilities, teaching them skills andhelping them find employment.

APRILPlease pray that the local government willcontinue to be supportive of the self-helpgroups which CBM helps fund, whichprovide people living with disabilities with a voice.

MAYLet us pray for people living in India withintellectual disabilities. Pray for a greaterunderstanding within local communities and provision from the Government.

JUNEThank God for the organic farming projectin Betul, Central India. Pray for those whoare able to farm and sustain themselvesthrough this work, where normally they are restricted by their disability.

JULYAsk God’s blessing over the people withdisabilities who are receiving training infarming and livelihood skills in Betul. Pray that they will be successful in all that they do.

AUGUSTOn 15 August 1947 India becameindependent. As the nation celebratesplease pray that people with disabilities willbe free to participate in society at everylevel and respected by their Governmentand communities.

SEPTEMBERFarming is never easy and we rely on Godfor rain and sunshine. As we celebrateharvest time in the UK please pray that ourorganic farming project will produce a richand lasting harvest for those working on it.

OCTOBERPray for the families of people withdisability in India. Ask God that they willreceive the support of their community.

NOVEMBERIn many parts of India children withdisabilities are seen as a result of a sin orjudgement from God. Please pray that thiswrong attitude will be suppressed by thetruth of God’s love for everyone.

DECEMBERAs we wait during Advent for Christ’scoming we also wait for attitudes to changetowards people with disabilities. Pray forthis to be the case amongst neighbours,communities, regional and nationalGovernments.

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2 CORINTHIANS 8:9 “For you knowthe grace of our Lord JesusChrist, that though he was rich,yet for your sake he becamepoor, so that you through hispoverty might become rich.”

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JANUARYCommunity Based Rehabilitation (CBR) isone of the pillars of CBM’s work. It focuseson improving the quality of life for peopleand families living with disabilities, ensuringinclusion and participation. Please pray foreffective CBR development across theworld.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for the Elim Centre in Igede,Nigeria. This partner of CBM provides CBRby focusing on health, education, livelihoodand empowerment as part of the MethodistDiocese in Igede.

MARCHNigeria is ranked 153rd out of 186countries in the UN Human DevelopmentIndex. 25 million Nigerians live with adisability. Please pray that they may beable to get involved in social, economic andpolitical matters, gaining a voice in society.

APRILPlease pray that people with disabilities inNigeria will not face so many barriers intheir lives. May stigma, discrimination anddistress be reduced and social exclusion bea thing of the past.

MAYToday is Mental Health Awareness Day.Please pray that all the CBM specialists inthis area of medicine will have wisdom andinsight as they meet so many varied needs.

JUNEThank God for the eye surgeries which the Elim Centre helps to provide. Pray thatas people are cured of visual impairmentmore opportunities in life will be availableto them.

JULYThe Elim Centre provides assistive devices(e.g. frames and supportive chairs) from itsorthopaedic workshop. Thank God for allthose working in this part of the projectand ask that he will inspire and bless them.

AUGUSTRehabilitation services and economicintegration of disabled people are keyservices at Elim. Please pray for thenecessary funding to expand this work and give more help to those that need it.

SEPTEMBERJoin us in prayer for the inclusive educationsupport that Elim offers. As each person isassessed and their rehabilitation is planned,pray that they will experience joy andblessing in their lives.

OCTOBERToday is World Food Day. As we thank Godfor the provision of food in our country wepray for fairer distribution of food aroundthe world. Pray that the hungry will be fedand for God’s blessing over all agenciesworking to provide food security.

NOVEMBERPray today for the Elim fieldworkers whoprovide individual plans to support peoplewith disabilities, which may include medicalintervention, rehabilitation, counselling,training and economic empowerment. Pray for wisdom and energy.

DECEMBERPlease join us in thanking God for the staffat the Elim Centre. For their commitmentand dedication, and the transformed livesthey see in the Igede area of Nigeria.

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You are helping to fund over 600 projects. Together with our partnerswe reached over 32 million people in more than 60 countries last year.

As a CBM UK donor you support around 30 of these projects, with theremainder funded by donors across the world.

JANUARYPray that women with disabilities in Malawiwill be permitted a life of dignity andproductivity within their communities. Pray for access to employment and theresources they need to support themselvesand their families.

FEBRUARYLet us pray that the government andcommunity leaders in Malawi will work toimprove the lives of people with disabilitieswithin their nation, considering andequipping them within all that they do.

MARCHPlease pray for the first pillar of the SAFEstrategy for eliminating blinding Trachoma:Surgery. Pray that all those receivingsurgery today in Malawi will have peace andthat their sight will be successfully restored.

APRILPlease pray for the second component ofthe SAFE strategy for eliminating blindingTrachoma in Malawi: Antibiotics. Pray forsafe travel as the outreach teams accessremote communities to distribute themedicine which protects against this painful infection.

MAYPlease pray for the third component of theSAFE strategy for eliminating blindingTrachoma in Malawi: Face washing. Let uspray that families will quickly adapt to thenew routines they are taught, which willhelp preserve their sight.

JUNEPlease pray for the fourth component of the SAFE strategy for eliminating blindingTrachoma in Malawi: Environmentalimprovements. Thank God morecommunities are receiving access to cleanwater thanks to the digging of wells.

JULYPlease join us in praying that the tragicinequality in Malawi will reduce. People with disabilities are often systematicallyexcluded from health and educationservices, as well as employment anddecision making.

AUGUSTPlease pray for the 23 surgeons beingtrained in Malawi. Pray that they will beenabled and energised to perform themany surgeries required to free peoplefrom blinding Trachoma.

SEPTEMBERLet us pray for the success of healthprogrammes promoting aspects of theSAFE strategy within schools. Join us inpraying that the Malawian Ministry ofEducation will continue to support us in this work.

OCTOBERMalawi is one of the poorest countries inAfrica. Let us pray that wealth will be moreevenly distributed and that those who livecomfortable lives will provide for thoseliving in abject poverty.

NOVEMBERThank God for the 4000 people who now have glasses from Nkhoma EyeHospital in Central Malawi. We thank Godfor the huge impact these have had ontheir quality of life.

DECEMBERAvoidable causes of blindness areestimated to impact 100 million adults andchildren by 2020. Please pray for the Vision2020 initiative which aims to prevent this.

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JAMES 1:17 Every good andperfect gift is from above,coming down from theFather of the heavenly lights,who does not change likeshifting shadows.

JANUARYPlease pray for healing and restoration inSierra Leone as it recovers from Ebola andits consequences.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for Julian as he balances hisPhD research in Nigeria with his GlobalMental Health advisory role.

MARCHLet us pray for progress in Nigeria as Dr Emeka Nwefoh develops psychiatricservices in a politically unstableenvironment.

APRILPlease pray for families of those withmental health problems, who may struggle to cope with any stigma they face and thechallenges of caring for their relatives.

MAYPlease thank God for the many servicesand support networks which focus onmental health in the UK. Please pray thatall those who need them will be able toaccess these crucial services.

JUNEPlease pray for Dr Brou N’Guessan in Ivory Cost as he builds CBM’s new mentalhealth programmes.

JULYPlease join us in giving thanks for thosewho volunteer their time locally andinternationally to serve people withenduring mental illness.

AUGUSTThe international Christian community inLomé, in Abuja, Nigeria, worship, learn andsupport each other. Please pray that we allwill be dedicated in our prayers and workfor a world that is inclusive and loving – as God intends.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray for balance in Polly Eaton’s lifebetween her school administrative role,various voluntary commitments and home life.

OCTOBERPlease pray for wisdom for budget holdersas they discern where best to allocatefunds in the midst of so much need.

NOVEMBERPlease give thanks for the many CBMpartners and their staff who work tirelesslyto serve the sick, poor and needy.

DECEMBERThe region of West Africa continues tostruggle economically and politically, withmany countries experiencing consistentunrest and instability. Please pray forpolitical stability in these areas, so thatinvestments into education and health care can increase.

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These prayers have been provided by Julian Eaton, whois the Mental Health Adviser for the CBM West AfricaRegion. His work includes supporting regional partnersas they develop mental health work in their projects, andhelping other organisations (including governments) toimprove the services they offer to people with mentalhealth problems.

PSALM 140:12 “I know that the LORDsecures justice for the poor andupholds the cause for the needy.”

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JANUARYLet us continue to remember the lives that were lost in Haiti because of theearthquake that hit the country in January,2010. Pray for those who lost loved ones orwho are now living with a disability in Haiti.

FEBRUARYWe pray for the many people withdisabilities currently living in refugee campsor informal settlements, vulnerable todisease, danger and uncertain futures. Praythat God will protect and provide for them.

MARCHPlease pray for Sierra Leone as it continuesto recover from the physical and psycho-logical impact of the Ebola outbreak.

APRILApril marks one year since the majorearthquake that hit Nepal. Pray for Nepal asit recovers and for our partner, KOSHISH,as it advocates for better mental healthcare and access to human rights.

MAYPray for peace around the world. Pleasepray for our partners in countries affectedby unrest, particularly in Palestine. Pray thatthey are blessed with courage and safety.

JUNECBM works in many countries which areprone to natural disasters. Please pray thatour partners can act quickly when disastersstrike, and that people with disabilities areincluded in relief and recovery efforts.

JULYPray that we will be successful inpromoting the rights of people withdisabilities and encouraging otherorganisations to provide disability-inclusive emergency response work.

AUGUSTLet us pray that God brings peace to endthe conflict and violence afflicting some ofthe world’s poorest places. Pray that thoseseeking safety will find shelter and comfort.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray for all those working across theworld to make emergency response workmore co-ordinated, efficient and disability-inclusive. All are made equal by God andno one should be left behind.

OCTOBERLet us remember that in times of crises,God is a continual presence in our lives.Father, please help us turn to your wisdomwhen we face daily challenges.

NOVEMBERNovember marks two years since TyphoonHaiyan hit the Philippines. Please pray forour partners as they improve access tomental health and psychosocial support inthe areas worst hit by the typhoon.

DECEMBERLet’s pray that all those currently living inplaces of disaster, conflict or instability willknow God’s love, promises and faithfulnesstoday: ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’

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ISAIAH 41:13 “For I am the LORD your God,who takes hold of your right hand andsays to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

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Emergency beds set up at CBM’s partner hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, shortly after the earthquake.

JANUARYMore than half of Kenya’s population liveson less than 1 US dollar a day. Please praythat CBM’s partners will be effective ingiving more Kenyans a way out of the cycleof poverty and disability.

FEBRUARYPlease join us in praying that people withdisabilities in Kenya will feel welcomed andloved by their communities, rather thanoutcast.

MARCHWe thank God for the gift of motherhood.Let us pray that mothers caring for childrenwith disabilities in Kenya will love themunconditionally as Christ loves us.

APRIL2 Corinthians 12:9 “My Grace is sufficientfor you, my power is made perfect inweakness.” Let us pray for those living withdisability to experience Gods' love, and Hisstrength to denounce self-pity and rejection.

MAY1 Corinthians 16:11 “Seek the Lord and Hisstrength, seek His presence continually.”Please pray for all those working toempower the weak and vulnerable inKenya. Pray that they will find theirstrength in the Lord.

JUNEPlease pray that those Kenyans who livecomfortably and with security will begenerous and have compassionate heartsfor the poor in their communities, many of whom will have a disability.

JULYPlease pray for CBM’s partner Sabatia EyeHospital in Kenya. Pray that they will beresourced to provide the treatment andsurgeries needed to save the sight of morechildren each day.

AUGUSTPrejudice and stigma are big barriers whichpeople with disabilities face daily in Kenya.Please pray that they will know God’sunconditional love always. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a verypresent help in trouble.”

SEPTEMBERLet us pray that churches and communitygroups in Kenya will accept and integratethose living with disability, so they can leada fuller life.

OCTOBERPhilippians 4:13 says “I can do all thingsthrough Him who gives me strength.” Pray that people with disabilities in Kenyawill be empowered to do all things and toaccess the basic needs in life.

NOVEMBERLet us pray for people who feel isolated by their disabilities, and for people whocontribute to that sense of isolation. Lord in your mercy teach and help them toaccept your unconditional love.

DECEMBERPlease pray that the work of DisabledPersons Organisations in Kenya will serveas a role model to the surroundingcommunities, leading to a future which is inclusive.

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These prayers have been provided by CBM UKChampion Anne Wafula-Strike. Anne was born inKenya and contracted polio aged two. She is a formerGB & NI Paralympic wheelchair racer, who competedfor Kenya at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

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JANUARYPlease pray that people with disabilities will fully benefit from the UN’s SustainableDevelopment Goals, announced inSeptember last year.

FEBRUARYPlease pray that CBM’s Family LeadershipTeam will have wisdom and energy as theyco-ordinate the international organisation.

MARCHPray for the safety of our partners as they travel to many insecure andpotentially dangerous areas to reach thepoorest communities around the world.

APRILPlease join us in giving thanks for God’sfaithful provision and ask that He willprovide more resources so that morepeople with disabilities will be empoweredto learn, work and live fully.

MAYPlease pray for energy and safety for Dave as he travels. Please also pray thatCathy will be supported by her friends and church whilst she remains at home.

JUNEPlease pray for all the children around theworld being treated by a CBM programme

today. Please pray that they will be safeand enabled to become all that Godcreated them to be.

JULYPlease pray for our International Board whovoluntarily give their time and wisdom tofurther CBM’s life-transforming work.

AUGUSTPlease pray for our Regional Directors who work in some of the world’s poorestcountries, leading CBM’s projects andsupporting our local partners.

SEPTEMBERPray for CBM’s medical specialists, theirspouses and children, as they often have tocope with difficult and challenging livingand working conditions.

OCTOBERPlease pray for CBM’s Emergency ResponseUnit as they particularly address the needsof people with disabilities during disastersand emergency situations. These peopleare often the first to be left behind.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for wisdom as we plan thework CBM will do in 2017. Please pray forwisdom, strength and the needed resourcesto help all those whom the Lord has calledus to serve.

DECEMBERPlease take this opportunity to give thanksfor the birth of our Saviour and for Hismany blessings throughout this past year.

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These prayers have been providedby Dave McComiskey. Dave isCBM’s International President. Heis married to Cathy and they havetwo sons, Paul (married to Karen)and Philip. Dave and Cathy live inGermany.

DEUTERONOMY 31:8 “The LordHimself goes before you and willbe with you.”

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JANUARYPlease pray for the work of our partner,Naman Sevi Samati in Madya Pradesh, and the Inclusive Organic FarmingProgramme, funded by CBM.

FEBRUARYWe lift up to God the millions living inpoverty in India. Eight states account formore people living in poverty than the 26poorest sub-Saharan African countries.

MARCHPlease pray for the work of Chamarajanar,in Kanataka state, India. Pray for theproject based and community outreachwork undertaken with children withdisabilities.

APRILPlease join us in giving thanks for the workof CBM in India, and pray for the staff andtheir families, in Bangalore and Delhi.

MAYThough officially outlawed, the castesystem still abounds in rural areas. Thiscan sometimes lead to a stigma arounddisability and people with disabilities being‘written off.’ Please pray that theseattitudes will be overcome.

JUNEPlease join us in praying that the church in India, across all denominations, will beinclusive, reaching out to people living with disabilities and in poverty.

JULYLet us pray for the thousands who arrivedaily in the cities of India to seek theirdream. We pray especially for those with adisability who often find themselves withoutemployment and begging on the streets.

AUGUSTPlease pray that the ruling BJP governmentof India will have disability and inclusivityhigh up on its agenda. Please pray that allstate and regional governments will beinclusive in their policy making.

SEPTEMBERWe pray for the thousands of women andgirls who are trafficked into the sexindustry and find themselves trapped andowned by syndicates. We especially prayfor those amongst them who are especiallyvulnerable due to learning disabilities. Wepray for their release from captivity andgive thanks for the many projects workingwith these women and girls.

OCTOBERMost children with disabilities in emergingcountries do not attend school. We pray forthe thousands of children in India who areoften left without an education, that furthermarginalises them in life.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for investment ininfrastructure, especially in the big cities,so that people living with disabilities canaccess education, transport, healthcare andemployment. May they be recognised asvalued human beings, who can bring valueand play their part in society.

DECEMBERWe give thanks for the extended familysystem in India. We pray for all carers,parents, friends and family members whoassist people living with a disability. ThankGod that He knows each of them by name.

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JOHN 9:1-3 “As he went along, he saw a man blindfrom birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, whosinned, this man or his parents, that he was bornblind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ saidJesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of Godmight be displayed in him’.”

Have we told you lately that you,and others like you, are our heroes?

You bake, you run, you knit and you speakout. You are transforming lives day in, dayout. Every year you raise thousandsthrough sponsorship, fundraising events orvolunteering. The money you raise helpspeople like Someon, from Kenya, to liveindependently and sustainably. Someon hasbeen physically disabled since contractingPolio, but thanks to a CBM supportedmicrofinance programme he can now usehis skills as a welder to support his family.

TRANSFORMING LIVES

We know you’re committed to using yourskills and time to transform lives.

And we are committed to helping you do that.

We can help you arrange fundraising events,or to hold a talk in your local community. Wecan promote your bake sale or welcome youas a volunteer. We can help you to make us

Charity of the Year at your church orworkplace. We can provide you with theresources you need to run coffee mornings,church services or school assemblies. We canvisit your church or community group andshare with you more stories like Someon’s.But most importantly we are committed tosaying thank you to you.

Thank you for helping to build a worldwhere people with disabilities can fulfiltheir potential. Your fundraising helps givepeople like Someon and his family a livelihoodand a future.

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For more ideas about how you can getinvolved in fundraising for CBM visit ourwebsite www.cbm.org.uk or contactyour Community Officers:

England, Scotland and Wales:Jacqueline Atkinson 01223 484700 /jacquelinea@cbm.org.uk

Northern Ireland:Eric Clarke 07525 046642 /ericc@cbmuk.org.uk

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Thank you

Thanks to your help, Someonhas received the support heneeded to open a weldingworkshop and a hardware store.‘I can now support my family’,he says gratefully.

JANUARYLet us pray for the new childhoodblindness project that is starting inTanzania. May all the children who areliving with avoidable blindness find thetreatment and care they need.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for the team at CBM’s partnerCCBRT. May they continue the transform-ational work they are doing to help treatpeople living with preventable and treatableimpairments across Tanzania.

MARCHCBM’s Country Office plays a vital role insupporting our local partners. Please prayfor the team as they travel throughout thecountry, mayyou protect andkeep them safe.

APRILWe pray forchildren likeVaileth andSusana (right),two sisters whohad sight restoring cataract surgery. Wepray that they continue their education andprovide inspiration to their grand-motherwho cares for them.

MAYGive thanks to CBM supporters who arehelping to transform the lives of peopleliving with disabilities in Tanzania, EastAfrica, through their generous support.

JUNEPray for women living with obstetric Fistula,a devastating childbirth injury caused byprolonged, obstructed labour. We pray thatthey find out about the treatment that is

available free to them and that they nolonger have to live with the devastatingconsequences of this condition.

JULYPray for those with disabilities living inpoverty in Tanzania. Pray that they willremain steadfast and resilient despite the challenges they may face.

AUGUSTPray for Christopher, CBM’s CountryRepresentative in Tanzania as he comes tothe end of his first year with CBM. We praythat he continues to strengthen CBM’s workin Tanzania so that we can reach morepeople living with disabilities.

SEPTEMBERWe pray that the Glaucoma trial inTanzania, East Africa, will provide the vitalevidence that is needed to transformGlaucoma treatment in Africa.

OCTOBERGive thanks to our local partners and the staff who work every day in difficultconditions to help those in need.

NOVEMBERLet us pray for the East Africa childhoodblindness programme as it comes to anend. We give thanks for all the childrenwho have benefitted and pray that theimpact of the programme will continue for years to come.

DECEMBERAs we celebrated the Day of Persons withDisabilities earlier this month, let us praythat we can promote more understandingwithin communities so that all people aretreated with the respect and dignity theydeserve.

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JAMES 1:12 “Blessed is the manwho remains steadfast undertrial, for when he has stood thetest he will receive the crown of life, which God has promisedto those who love him.”

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JANUARYElection periods in many countries comewith strife and violence that disrupts thelives of many people. We pray for peace inUganda during this year’s election period.

FEBRUARYGod-ordained leadership provides wisdom,love, peace and prosperity to a country and its people. We pray for God’s hands to reach and touch Uganda as its newgovernment starts work.

MARCHPlease join us in praying for everyone whocommits their lives to supporting andspeaking for people with disabilities. MayGod reward them abundantly for theirefforts.

APRILWe pray for the leadership at the CBMEast Africa Regional Office, so that theirefforts may lead to the continued inclusionof people with disabilities in the daily livesof the people of Uganda.

MAYCBM is working to eliminate childhoodblindness in Uganda. Pray that God’shealing power and love will be shown tothese children as they receive treatment.

JUNEPlease pray for all the children who havehad surgery in one of our partner hospitalsin Uganda over the past year. Pray forGod’s healing hands to touch each one ofthem on their way to recovery.

JULYPlease pray for anyone whose disabilities ordiseases are not recognised soon enoughto permit full recovery or the most effectivetreatment. Pray that the work of ourpartners to educate communities in Ugandawill mean that we are able to provide themost effective treatment to all.

AUGUSTWe pray for the consultants and theimplementing partners of the Child EyeHealth Programme in Uganda. Pray that, as they evaluate their progress, lessons will be learnt, allowing progress and thetransformation of more lives.

SEPTEMBERWe also support partners who are workingto eradicate Glaucoma in inaccessible andpoor rural areas in Uganda. We pray forsafety and security of all involved, and forGod’s work through them to succeed.

OCTOBERPlease pray that as God’s children we willbe dedicated in our prayers for ourdisadvantaged brothers and sisters aroundthe world. Help us Lord to have heartswhich are broken, as yours is.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for all those who have recentlybecome disabled in Uganda due to traumaor disease. As our partners help them todevelop new routines and learn how to livefull lives, please pray that God will givethem the persistence and strength needed.

DECEMBERPlease pray for the Eye Health programmeas they collect evidence about the needand research the best treatment methods.Pray that they would continue to use thisinformation to provide innovative andeffective care.

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These prayers have beenprovided by Sam Ogolla.Sam is CBM’s Seeing isBelieving childhoodblindness ProgrammeManager for East Africa.

PHILIPPIANS 2:4 “Let each of you looknot only to his own interest, but alsoto the interest of others.”

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JANUARYPlease pray for KOSHISH, CBM’s partner, as they provide psychological support tosurvivors of last year’s earthquake nearKathmandu, Nepal.

FEBRUARYPlease join us in praying for the thousandsof people still struggling to come to termswith the impact of the 2015 earthquake,rebuilding their lives and mourning lovedones.

MARCHThank God for people with disabilities who play an active role in NGOs and theNepalese Government. Pray that they willbe loud voices for change and equality.

APRILPray that stigma in society would decreaseand that the vital role which people withdisabilities can play in communities isrecognised and encouraged in Nepal.

MAYPlease pray that God would protect allthose living without suitable shelter orsecurity; ‘I will lie down and sleep in peace,for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell insafety’.

JUNELet us pray for the hospitals andrehabilitation centres as they cope withhigh levels of need across Nepal. Pray theyare equipped with the medicine andfinances necessary.

JULYPlease join us in praying for those whoexperience mental health conditions, whichoften continue to be stigmatised and ataboo. Pray that they will have the courageand knowledge to seek the support thatthey need.

AUGUSTThank you for the beautiful variety andlandscape of Nepal. We pray for peoplewith disabilities during this monsoonseason, that they would be able to traveland access food and resources.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray that the Nepal Disabled WomenAssociation, who CBM support, will beblessed and successful in their promotion ofthe rights of women with disabilities. Prayfor the women who run the association,who have disabilities themselves.

OCTOBERLet’s pray for the marginalised and poorwomen living with disabilities in Nepal.They can be among the most vulnerable toneglect and abuse. Pray that they will belovingly and sustainably rehabilitated andcared for.

NOVEMBERWe pray that people living with disabilitiesin Nepal would have access to secure andproper shelter during these cold wintermonths. Pray that the communities inwhich they live will welcome and supportthem.

DECEMBEROn this Christmas Day, please join us inthanking God for the birth of his son JesusChrist, who has brought freedom and hopefor all.

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PSALM 4:8 NIV “I willlie down and sleep inpeace, for you alone,O Lord, make medwell in safety.”

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JANUARYPoverty and disability create a cycle that’shard to escape. Please pray that worldleaders and NGOs will understand theimportance of addressing both together.

FEBRUARYThank God that the needs of people livingwith disabilities are being intentionallyaddressed within the SustainableDevelopment Goals, which aim to combatworld poverty by 2030.

MARCHDisability contributes to and deepenspoverty on an individual, family andcommunity level. Please pray that byproviding rehabilitation, education, skillstraining and employment opportunities we will be able to reduce this cycle.

APRILPlease pray for all those currently living in extreme poverty, with inadequate accessto good nutrition, health care, clean waterand sanitation, and often unsafe workingconditions. These factors mean they are at risk of disability.

MAYLooking back at April’s prayer, please pray that our work to provide health care,sanitation, nutritional assistance andemployment opportunities will transformlives.

JUNEPlease pray that all those working ininternational development will listen to thevoices of people with disabilities. By doingthis the poorest and most marginalised willbe more effectively reached.

JULYPlease pray that we will each takeresponsibility for ending poverty in thisworld, working for justice and speakingloudly for change.

AUGUSTHumanitarian disasters leave many peoplewith newly acquired disabilities, some ofwhom can no longer provide for theirfamilies. Please pray that our emergencyrehabilitation work will help people learnhow to adjust, teaching them the skills towork and live independently.

SEPTEMBERTyphoons bring destruction and distress.Pray with us that people with disabilities willnot be left homeless, but will be consideredduring evacuations and rebuilding.

OCTOBERWhilst harvest is a time of abundance forus, the health of crops throughout the yearis uncertain in many countries. Please praythat sustainable farming techniques will bewidely known and for God’s protection.

NOVEMBERPoverty can start with lack of access toeducation. Pray that the teachers we workwith will include children of all abilities andwill enable bright futures for every child.

DECEMBERAs we find joy in Christ’s birth, give thanks that we can all find refuge in Him.Particularly pray that people living withdisabilities or in poverty will know God’sprotection this Christmas.

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ISAIAH 25:4 “You have been a refugefor the poor, a refuge for the needyin their distress, a shelter from thestorm and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is likea storm driving against a wall.”

Extreme poverty causesdisability through lack ofadequate nutrition,preventative and curativehealth care, access to cleanwater and sanitation, andunsafe working conditions.

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Disability contributes topoverty due to discriminationand institutional and attitudinalbarriers. Those people withdisabilities are less likely tohave access to rehabilitation,education, skills training andemployment opportunities.

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JANUARYPlease pray God’s blessing over CBM’spartner in Sierra Leone, the UnitedMethodist Church Baptist Convention,which links with two hospitals: Kissy, inFreetown; and Lunsar in the north of thecountry. Pray for effective projectmanagement and encouraging progress in their eye care work.

FEBRUARYPlease pray for the effectiveness of theChild Rights Act in Sierra Leone which triesto ensure equal rights for children who areblind or living with disabilities.

MARCHAs we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection today,thank God for the gift of his Son and for his saving power. Join today with all God’speople in celebration of the eternal life he offers.

APRILToday is Independence Day in Sierra Leone.In 1961 the country became independentafter more than 150 years of British colonialrule. Pray for good governance and justiceand equality for people living withdisabilities.

MAYPlease pray for the National Eye HealthProgramme primary health unit staff andother health workers. Pray that togetherwe can train more medical staff andincrease the eye health services offered.

JUNEWe pray for better health for children withVitamin A deficiency, which can lead toblindness and malnutrition. Pray for foodsecurity and better nutrition.

JULYPlease pray that we will successfully recruitmany candidates for surgery training inophthalmology. There is an acute need formore surgeons at both our partnerhospitals in Sierra Leone.

AUGUSTJoin us today in praying for a big reductionin preventable blindness in Sierra Leone. Our partners are working to address one of the major causes – Cataract.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray for all medical staff, local andinternational, working in Sierra Leone.There are only 8.8 doctors per 100,000people living there. We pray for the trainingand commitment of new doctors to be ableto reach more of the people.

OCTOBERSierra Leone was one of the centres of theEbola virus. Join us in thanking God for thecommitment of those who helped the sickand pray that Ebola will not break outagain in the west Africa region.

NOVEMBERSierra Leone suffers from a lack of medicalequipment, poor medical referral systemsand limited access to medical services.Please pray for an improvement in theseareas, so that all people with disabilitiescan receive care.

DECEMBERPray today for peace in Sierra Leone, stablegovernment, effective health care and thedevelopment of the country out of poverty.

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DEUTERONOMY 15: 11 “There will always bepoor people in the land. Therefore Icommand you to be open-handed towardsyour brothers and towards the poor andneedy…”

“Legacy”When someone says You only make a Will

when you are about to die. I’m far too young!

what springs to mind?

Legacies funded over 4000Cataract operations last year.To find out more about the impact that youcould have by remembering CBM in your Willplease complete the form at the back of thisprayer diary, or contact David Rootham atlegacies@cbmuk.org.uk or 01223 484700.For your Will writer: Charity name: CBM UK Charity no. 1058162

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Celebrate a lifetime ofGod’s blessing by leavinga gift to CBM in your Will

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Gifts in Wills don’t make any difference!

But none of this is trueBy remembering CBM in your Willyou can know that you are investing in a future world where all people,regardless of ability or circumstance, are valued and accepted. And you will be transforming lives no matter howmuch you can afford to leave.

6 year old Augustine from Tanzania, East Africa,needed surgery to remove the Cataracts in both hiseyes but his family could not afford the treatment.Thanks to your support Augustine was able toreceive the surgery and care he needed and his sightwas restored. This photo shows Augustine having hiseyes measured for his new lenses before surgery.

Only rich people leave legacies

JANUARYPlease pray for the cluster of CBM partnerswho are working together to reducepreventable blindness in Peru. Pray thattheir collaboration will be strong andbeneficial, and that they would be able to transform more lives by sharing theirexpertise.

FEBRUARYPlease pray that the Peruvian governmentwill respond positively to advocacy work bygiving more resources to the empowermentand inclusion of people with disabilities.Pray that they would continually work toimprove health services.

MARCHGive thanks for the growing work we areable to do through community rehabilitationprogrammes. Please pray with us that morepeople would be able to access the supportthey need to live to their full potential.

APRILPeople with disabilities living in poverty are often the most marginalised in society.Poverty can lead to disability, and adisability means you’re more likely to live in poverty. Please pray that more peoplein Peru are empowered to escape this cycle.

MAYPray that children with disabilities will bevalued and that their God-given gifts willbe celebrated.

JUNELet us pray for the surgeons who arecurrently in training to provide sight-restoring operations to people in Peru. Ask that they would be able to learnquickly and with enthusiasm and have all the resources they need throughouttheir training.

JULYPlease join us in praying for the thousandsof Peruvians who are unable to afford dailyliving costs such as food, clothes and otheressential items. Wealth is so unevenlydistributed in Peru and many people livingwith disabilities live in poverty.

AUGUSTPray that the churches in Peru would beadvocates for change, living the example of welcome, love and support of all –regardless of wealth or disability.

SEPTEMBERWe pray for all those struggling to findemployment because of their disability.Please provide them with a means ofincome and fulfilment.

OCTOBERLet us pray that people with disabilities willbe welcomed by their communities. We askthat stigmas be reduced and that thefamilies living with disabilities will besupported.

NOVEMBERPray that our work to improve eye careservices throughout Peru is successful andthat more people are able to access visualdevices, surgeries and support.

DECEMBERThank God for the surgeons, opticians andother medical staff who work in Peru. Praythat they will be equipped to work to thebest of their abilities, transforming morelives each day.

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EXODUS 15:2 “The Lordis my strength and mysong; he has becomemy salvation.”

JANUARYPlease pray that we may continue to buildthe resilience of the people living in regionsaffected by changing climates that lead tofood crises and displacement.

MARCHPlease join us in praying for the churches in Zimbabwe. Pray that their leaders wouldhave wisdom in their roles within thecommunity and that the churches wouldadvocate the inclusion and empowermentof all oppressed people within theircommunity.

APRILThank God that, as Lamentations 3:22-24teaches us, his faithful love never ends. We thank him that everyone is equal andprecious in his sight.

MAYThank God for the developments beingmade in eye health services by the Ministryof Health and Child Welfare in Zimbabwe.Pray that improvements will continue to bemade in diagnosis, treatment and care.

JUNE‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’ Please pray for thoseinvolved with our partners or DisabledPersons Organisations who may be feelingweary.

JULYCBM is one partner within the Vision 2020 initiative, which is working in threeprovinces in Zimbabwe to reducepreventable blindness. Thank God for theprogramme and seek his blessing over allthose whose sight will be restored orprotected through it.

AUGUSTPlease pray that more children withdisabilities in Zimbabwe would receive the wheelchairs, hearing aids or otherresources they need to help them accessan education and fulfil their potential.

SEPTEMBERA shortage of child eye health specialistsseverely restricts the services and carewhich can be provided in Zimbabwe. Praythat more ophthalmologists and ophthalmicnurses will be trained and posts created.

OCTOBERIt is estimated that 80% of blindness inZimbabwe is due to avoidable causes. Praythat our initiatives to raise awarenessabout these causes within communitieswould be successful.

NOVEMBERPlease pray for all those who are waiting to receive Cataract surgeries in Zimbabwe.Pray that we will be able to continueproviding surgeries and supporting eyehealth partners in Harare, Manicaland,Mashonaland West and Mashonaland East.

DECEMBERPray specifically for the majorimprovements to the eye units at NortonHospital in Mashonaland West and theSakubva Hospital in Mutare, and to thepaediatric ward at Sekuru Kaguvi Hospitalin Harare.

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29“Oh lovely Zimbabwe…may the Almighty protectand bless our land”*

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-24 “The faithfullove of the Lord never ends! Hismercies never cease. Great is hisfaithfulness; his mercies begin afresheach morning. I say to myself, ‘TheLord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’”* Zimbabwe’s national anthem

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JANUARYPlease pray for God’s church. Help us to bea church that welcomes and includes, thatdoes not judge or exclude. A church thatacts as well as speaks. A church that seesthe image of God in the most unlikely ofpeople and places.

FEBRUARY‘Let the weak say I am strong. Let the poorsay I am rich. Because of what the Lordhas done in us.’ Thank God that His waysare not our ways. Pray that God will usepeople with disabilities to lead andtransform the world.

MARCHWe pray that your church, Lord, will take a lead in ‘welcoming the foreigner.’ We prayfor church leaders in positions of influencein Government, the European Parliamentand those engaged in inter-faithrelationships and diplomacy.

APRILPray that God will give courage andstrength to His church in areas affected by emergencies, such as war and naturaldisasters. Pray that the church will beGod’s arms of comfort and offer His peaceto their communities.

MAYPlease pray for people who are homeless,refugees and living in poverty. Pray thatGod’s church will reach out to these peoplewith compassion and grace, seekingjustice.

JUNEPlease pray that churches will take aholistic approach in all that they do. Thatthe gifts and potentials of everyone will bewelcomed and that buildings and resourceswill include all regardless of ability.

JULYThank God that he sees us as peoplebefore considering our abilities. We praythat we, your church, will reflect this in ourattitudes, behaviour and ministry.

AUGUSTPlease pray for those engaged in theresourcing and training of churches arounddisability. Give them courage, strength andperseverance.

SEPTEMBERPlease pray for the role of CBM inresourcing and educating the local churchin the countries where it operates, so thatbarriers of stigma, exclusion and prejudicecan be overcome.

OCTOBERWe pray for people living with disabilities,their families, friends and care assistantswho often face misunderstanding andisolation, even in church.

NOVEMBERThank God that through Jesus’ death andresurrection He identifies with our strugglesand welcomes us to the foot of the cross.

DECEMBERLike Peter and John, pray that God’s churchwill be a movement that offers life, in all itsfullness, rather than charitable handouts.

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30Building a disability-inclusive church

MARK 2:11-12 “‘I tell you, get up, takeyour mat and go home.’ He got up, tookhis mat and walked out in full view ofthem all. This amazed everyone andthey praised God, saying, ‘We havenever seen anything like this!’”

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JANUARYPray that the staff at the CBM East AfricaRegional Office in Kenya have had a well-deserved break over the Christmas periodand are ready to start the year aheadrefreshed and rejuvenated.

FEBRUARYThis month CBM in Kenya will plan theirwork for the year ahead. Please pray thatthese meetings will result in more supportand resources and will help transform livesand communities.

MARCHCBM is supporting a capacity buildingproject in Kenya which aims to give peoplewith disabilities and the elderly access toemergency support at times of disaster.Please pray that this work brings about on-going consideration of people withdisabilities in emergency planning.

MAYStaff from the CBM East Africa RegionalOffice regularly travel to visit partners,reviewing their success and supportingthem. Please pray for safe travel andconstructive conversations so that morelives can be transformed.

JULYPlease pray for David Munyendo, CBM’sCountry Representative for Kenya, as heprioritises the many demands of theprojects we support.

AUGUSTCBM is a good steward of our resources,spending wisely and using time effectively.Please pray for wisdom for the CBM EastAfrica Regional Office in Kenya as theyreview and plan their spending for nextyear.

OCTOBERPlease join us in praying for CBM’s eye carepartners around Kenya. Please pray thatthey will help to provide a brighter futurefor those who cannot see.

DECEMBERRejoice with us as we look back over thepast year. Please pray that all CBM andpartner staff will have had a joyous festiveperiod with family and loved ones.

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JAMES 2:14-17 “What good is it, mybrothers, if someone says he hasfaith but does not have works? Canthat faith save him? If a brother orsister is poorly clothed and lackingin daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmedand filled,” without giving them thethings needed for the body, whatgood is that? So also faith by itself,if it does not have works, is dead.”

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With gratitude to all the friends ofCBM who have provided prayers forthis diary including:

Christopher Andendekisye

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As we work through 2016 praying together for the projects we aresupporting, it is also important to pray for each other. Each week wemeet as a team to pray for our world and remember Jesus’ teaching:

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Jesus answered, ‘Go, sell your possessions and giveto the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.Then come, follow me.’

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I who made the stars of nightI will make the darkness bright.Who will bear my light to them,Whom shall I send?Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?I have heard you calling in the night.I will go Lord, if you lead me,I will hold your people in my heart.‘Here I am, Lord’, Daniel L. Schutte, 1981

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