This week's #globalmomentandprayer is for the Diocese of Boga in The Democratic Republic of the Congo:

Moment

In the Diocese of Boga in DR Congo, they have a positive plan for educating and equipping priests for the village churches. With the support of Anglican Aid, lay leaders first have Bible School training; they are then commissioned and sent to grow a local church. Bishop William Bahemuka writes: ‘Those who perform well in their local churches qualify for ordination. That is contrary to the tradition of qualified leaders who want to be deployed to ready-made churches.’ On Sunday, Sept 6th, there was a commissioning service for 15 lay leaders (which also included confirmation for 50 other people).

Prayer

Pray for these 15 commissioned lay leaders, that they may be faithful pastors and evangelists and show themselves suitable for ordination.

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