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We gather with a singular purpose – to engage in the work of justice through the work of prayer.
Through storytelling, worship and reflection, we will celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout the past 15 years of IJM’s work…and we will ask for his continued intervention to bring rescue and restoration to those who are still being oppressed.
Throughout the weekend, IJM staff from Africa, Latin America, India and Southeast Asia will share the miracles of God’s intervention and care they have seen on the frontlines. We will hear of the urgent challenges in their field offices and cities. We will pray together corporately and also have the opportunity to rotate among country rooms during breakout sessions of focused prayer for IJM needs around the world. Several survivors who have been served by IJM will share their own stories with us.
We will be led in musical worship by Sara Groves, Sharon Irving and others.
Excerpt from the GPG 2012 Prayer Journal
Kigali, Rwanda
Casework Focus: Child Sexual Assault
Director: Lane Mears
Office Established: 2008
PRAISE
• Praise God for granting IJM Rwanda success in its first year of focusing exclusively on combating sexual assault against children. In 2011, IJM Rwanda was able to secure its first four convictions against child abusers, and more than 50 children have been receiving aftercare services from IJM counselors.
• Praise God for granting IJM Rwanda the opportunity to train Rwandan judges and prosecutors on how to investigate and prosecute cases of child sexual assault. Nearly one out of every five judges and prosecutors in the entire nation participated in IJM’s first training last year.
PRAY
• Ask God to allow IJM Rwanda to build a trustworthy working relationship with the Rwandan National Police. This critical partnership will enable IJM to more consistently and productively work alongside the police to protect Rwandan children from sexual violence and ensure that rapists are held accountable under the law.
• Pray that three safe houses will open in or near Kigali City, where children who have been sexually abused can live when their own homes are not safe. Ideally, at least one of these safe houses would be government-run and have enough beds for all of IJM’s clients.
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