Mukhanyo Prayer and Praise - October 2020

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,… The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
(Psalm 46:1-2, 7)


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Slowly but surely the world is opening up again after Covid-19 and the lock down that was applied in many places. Some things are returning “back to normal”. Other things are flowing into the mould of a “new normal” and will remain that way. There are also many people whose lives have changed permanently – either through the loss of a loved one or due to the economic crisis that is a result of the pandemic. But even though circumstances have changed, we may trust in the LORD of hosts Who is still with His children.

Please thank and trust the Lord together with us for the following:

1. Thank the Lord with us for His provision for and protection of the Mukhanyo family! We praise Him that this ministry can continue unhindered.
   
   
2. Thank the Lord with us that students can be trained at five locations (KwaMhlanga, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg and Durban) as well as at many more distance groups. This is a wonderful open door and it is our prayer that many of these students will become well equipped pastors/spiritual leaders that will be a great blessing to their communities, churches and ministries.
   
   
3. October will be a busy month for our students. After a short study break in September, they have to give full attention to their studies. Please pray:
   1. That the Lord will help them with the work load, assignments and tests.
   2. That their studies won’t just give them academic knowledge, but will also help them in to grow spiritually.
   3. That they will remain faithful in their personal time of devotion, Bible study and prayer.
   4. That the Lord will be bless them and make them a blessing in the ministry they are involved in.
      
      
4. Many of our Distance students are working while studying part-time. The last few months or the year are often busy months – please pray that they will persevere and find the necessary time for their studies.
   
   
5. Some of our students come from families were there are not many believers. Please pray that the Lord will give them wisdom and grace for their situations and that their lives will be a testimony for Him.
   
   
6. Pray that the Lord will strengthen and encourage our administrative and support staff as they faithfully serve “behind the scenes”.
   
   
7. Thank the Lord that we had a blessed day of Strategic Planning on 18 September. We continue to trust the Lord to guide us according to His will. In the weeks to come management will start with plans for 2021. Please pray for the Lord’s guidance in this.

Thank you for standing with us in this ministry through your prayers!

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