PRAYER COORDINATOR’S

REPORT K CHONCO

PRAYER COORDINATOR REPORT FOR 2013

INTRODUCTION TRUST GOD COMPLETELY: THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY: The instant you begin to worry or feel anxious, give your concern to

God in prayer. Release the weight of it and totally trust Him to either show you what to or to take of it Himself Prayer is a powerful force against worry. Prayer is the blueprint for a successful life.

During his time on earth, Jesus prayed. He entrusted everything to God, even his reputation and life. We can do the same. Don`t complicate your communication with God; just have confidence in simple, believing prayer. Jeremiah 17:7 8

President and the executive, the ex Genex members, ministers present, ministers spouses, the convener of the Church Association of the church, the President of the MCG, President of IYZA, the President of the Youth Fellowship, the President of Association of church choirs and musicians, the Presbyterial Presidents and their Executives, delegates, observers and all members of the AGM, I greet you, in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES Year plan for Prayer coordinators Retreats

Rededication day World women’s day of prayerFellowship day.Weekly prayer meetingsProjects

ACHIEVEMENTS YEAR PLAN

A guide on how to organise the prayer activities according the year plan was established.

It was suggested that one event from the year plan be done on Presbytery level.

RETREAT The retreat for the prayer coordinators was held on the 21st to

22nd June at Lake View lodge and the attendance was very good. The documents for all the discussions during the retreat are attached.

The other presbyteries reported that the retreat was held at the Branches and Presbytery level.

EThekwini Presbytery went to the mountain in Phoenix to pray for unity growth in fellowship, peace in communities, individual /family burdens, accidents and day to day challenges.

All the Presbyteries are encouraged to do retreat at their arrears.

 

Rededication Day Almost all the Presbyteries observed the

rededication day. It is noted that in Zimbabwe some branches are yet to rededicate.

EThekwini Presbytery conducted a Rededication service at Presbytery level together with other Associations Fellowship Day.

Zimbabwe organized a special prayer for Referendum In the month of March and they were thankful of God for answering their prayers. It was done peacefully.

World Women’s Day of Prayer It was noted that some Presbyteries did not

following the programme of the WWDP but only used the theme for the year. The contact details for the office of the WWDP were given to Pcs in order to order the programs from this year onwards. It is advisable to order early after the AGM.Fellowship day and women’s month

Fellowship day is observed by the Presbyteries.Weekly prayer

Weekly prayer meetings are held on Thursday and Saturdays to accommodate women who are working during the week.

The whole night prayer was held to other Presbyteries and branches

The Transkei Presbytery reported that the Prayer cells group and whole night prayers were also conducted to pray for the following: branchesMinisters, their spouses and familiesChild and women abusePrayers against human traffic kingRapes and unemploymentDrug abuse and grade 12 examsToleni Massacre at ButterworthMarikana tragedy

 The Presbytery of Tshwane reported that weekly Prayer meetings are conducted jointly with IYZAs.

Papallong in East Griqualand visited Mrs. Matee's family a UPWF member that was brutally killed and they donated a sum of R3000.00. Projects

The Presbyteries visited different centres like Prisons, orphanages, Hospitals, Schools and Rehabilitation for males from the age of 12 to 29 years.

SOCIAL LINKS The Presbyteries are involved in

ecumenical activities. They work hand in hand with women of other denominations. They are also members of IDAMWASA.

Dorcas Programmes. UPWF members attended revival services which were conducted by other denominations in their areas.

CONCLUSION This report is a reflection of the Prayer coordinators

activities at the Denominational down to branch level .The Genex extends the word of gratitude to all the PCS who work hard to uplift the spiritual part and submit their work in time. Keep up with a good work.

Proposals: I propose that

AGM to receive the report One item from the year plan be done at Presbyteries

level UPWF members are requested to pray for the

negotiations in their weekly and private prayers.

Khanyisile Chonco Genex Prayer coordinator