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Praying #together - April 2025

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“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

James 5:16 (NIV)

01 April (EVENT: CCI Argentina training for leaders)

Please Pray for CCI Argentina and their new leader Elisa Fernandez

Pray for CCI Argentina, that God may renew their strength and that they may continue to look upward together.

The training for leaders of 'Bible Encounters in Community' begins today with 10 participants from different parts of Argentina, pray for everyone involved and pray that God may use this time to generate valuable resources for their churches.


02 April

Please Pray for CCI Spain/Portugal and their leader Daniel Saeta

CCI Spain/Portugal are requesting prayers for 'Manantiales de Vida', a camp center in Malaga, southeast of Spain, which has suffered flooding due to heavy rains. Please pray that God will provide all that they need for full recovery of the centre.


03 April (EVENT: CCIWW Online Board Meeting)

Please Pray for CCI Armenia and their leader Astghik Mikaelyan

Please join us in prayer for the upcoming CCI Armenia conference scheduled for early May. May God guide the preparations, ensuring that every detail comes together smoothly for a meaningful event. Pray for the unity and harmony of the team, that they may work together with a shared vision and purpose, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and support. Pray that their efforts will be blessed, and the conference will be an impactful time of learning, fellowship, and spiritual growth for all participants. 


04 April

Please Pray for CCI Pakistan and their leader Stephen John

Let us lift up CCI Pakistan and the incredible work they are doing to share God's love through camping and sports ministry. Pray for God's guidance and protection over their Cricket team in Sri Lanka—may they be a witness for You. Please also lift up the Leadership Camp in Sindh, that it would inspire and equip leaders for God's Kingdom.


05 April

Please Pray for CCI France and their leader Amanda Burger

CCI France members had their first Zoom prayer meeting recently. Give thanks for the spirit of openness and confidence which resulted in co-workers being able to share ministry and personal needs and also joys and encouragement in their work. Now is the time when thousands of parents (and carers) across France sign their children up to summer camps. Please pray for all the camp centres around the country as they recruit staff, prepare the programmes, juggle financial challenges while continuing to prepare for the future too. Some key centres are currently preparing and undertaking major renovation projects so please be in prayer for those too.


06 April

Please Pray for CCVAP (Christian Camping Venues Association of the Philippines) and their leader Gerson Larong

Let us join with CCVAP in thanking the Lord for His continued support and guidance in their program of activities, especially with the success of their recently concluded Annual National Member's Forum held in early March.

Please be in prayer that the Lord may provide the CCVAP leaders with sufficient knowledge and strategy in implementing their programs to grow, develop and encourage their membership.

Please also pray for every campsite member as well as the campers in their preparations for the upcoming camping events this summer, starting this month and continuing into May, that God may grant them guidance and protection, and will provide all their needs.


07 April

Please Pray for CCSA (Southern Africa) and their leader Niklaas Arangies 

The CCSA Executive met recently to plan their July 'Living Worthy' annual conference, the team would love to see most members attend the conference and they need clear guidance on the programmer and speakers - pray that God will help them in their preparations as they seek to carry out their plans.

Please also pray for CCSA member campsites that have experienced flooding, drought and lost bookings due to roads that could not be accessed. 


08 April

Please Pray for CRNet (Christian Residential Network, UK) and their leader Dave Crane

CRNet are seeking support to raise funds for a pioneering research project aimed at assessing the scale, impact, and benefits of Christian residentials across the UK so would value prayers that the Lord would provide the funds required to make this possible.

 

09 April (EVENT: CCIWW GLP Cohort 3 launch)

Please Pray for the CCI Global Leadership Program (GLP)

As the next cohort of the GLP launches today, please be in prayer for all the emerging and executive leaders beginning this year-long journey. Pray that this program will be a place of growth, wisdom, and deep spiritual formation. Ask God to equip each participant with clarity, strength, and humility as they step into leadership roles that impact Christian camping worldwide. Pray too for guidance for the mentors and instructors, that they may impart God's truth with wisdom and grace. May this training bear lasting fruit, strengthening leaders to serve with passion and purpose for God's glory. 


10 April

Please Pray for CCI Mexico and their leader Samuel Martinez

CCI Mexico ask for prayer for the events they have planned that they are glorifying to God and produce fruits. Pray that the courses that are being taught help to develop great leaders who can help other leaders to grow and minister to people at camps. 

Pray for the upcoming camps around México during this month, pray that many people will experience Jesus through the programs and the nature they are surrounded by.


11 April

Please Pray for CCI Korea and their leader Hee Sung Chung

The new semester is underway so pray that God will be with the CCI Korea team as they run their programs, pray that God will be in the midst of all that they do.

Pray for the political stability of the Republic of Korea and for the wisdom and health of the leaders of Christian camps in Korea, that they will continue walking with God.


12 April

Please Pray for CCI-NL (Netherlands) and their leader Rein van Woerden

Thank God for the CCI Netherlands Annual Meeting which took place last month (March), for the opportunity to gather, connect, and grow in unity. Praise Him for bringing together new and existing camps, fostering fellowship, and strengthening relationships in His name. 



13 April

Please Pray for CCI/Canada and their leader Sharon Fraess

Pray for Canadian camps as they are recruiting, hiring and training staff for the summer. Pray for enough staff, enough certifications and for the right staff. Pray for God to work mightily in and through the staff, filling them with his Spirit, so that they will boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. 


14 April

Please Pray for CCI/Russia and their leader Alexander Kharitonov

Please pray for the CCI/Russia board and camp leaders as they dedicate themselves to serving God through the Christian camping ministry. May God surround them with His blessings and encouragement, guiding their efforts and inspiring their hearts as they seek to impact lives for His glory. Pray that God will strengthen them in their mission, and empower them to be vessels of His love and grace in the communities they serve.


15 April

Please Pray for CCI Japan and their leader Takayuki Araki

Let us lift up to God our Association in Japan - pray that God's presence will go before them, equipping them to impact lives for His kingdom. Pray that God will bless their efforts, provide for their needs, and let their ministry bear lasting fruit for His glory 


16 April (EVENT: CCI GLP EML3 Session 1)

Please Pray for CCI/Jamaica and their leader Judith Lewis

Please pray for the CCI Jamaica team and camp leaders as they faithfully serve God through Christian camping ministry. Pray that God will Strengthen and encourage them in their calling, filling them with wisdom, joy, and perseverance.


17 April

Please Pray for ACC (African Christian Camping, East Africa) and their leader Steve Kiteto

Praise God for all the plans that are being put into place for ACC and for their vision in establishing an activity for each month of this year. Ask that God will be at the center of each event, guiding every decision and nurturing the hearts of those involved. May these activities serve as tools for growth and connection, deepening the ministry and shining God's light throughout the Christian camps.


18 April (Good Friday)

Please Pray for CCI-AL (América Latina, Latin America) and their leader Evelyn Umaña

(Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, República Dominicana and Venezuela) 

CCI-AL ask for your prayers that God will open doors in a project they are supporting in Venezuela, a pioneer country association led by Benny Guaran. They are going to have a national convention in July supported by CCI-AL - please pray for all the plans and preparations, that God will led and guide them in this project.

Pray too for the international training program, IFI-EXP, which is also running in July in Bolivia - pray that God will provide a good number of people to attend as well as the necessary funds, and wisdom during the months of preparation.


19 April

Please Pray for CCI Albania and their leader Anila Sinani 

Please pray for unity in the CCI Albania group, pray that each member will have the same spirit of commitment as was in the first church that is described in Acts. Pray too for wisdom as Anila seeks to build up a leadership team and please be in prayer for their upcoming meeting on 10 May.


20 April (Easter Sunday)

"Heavenly Father, on this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who brings us hope, joy, and the promise of new life; may we live out this truth by sharing Your love with others and shining Your light in the world. We thank You for the gift of salvation and ask for Your guidance as we seek to spread the good news in our community and beyond."


21 April (Easter Monday) (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova)

Please Pray for CCI/Ukraine and their leader Vladimir Shevchenko

Thank God for the CCI/Ukraine regional camp leadership conference in Oleksandriia, Central Ukraine last month, 80 camp leaders gathered to network and learn about camp counselling, program development, and sports in the context of war. Praise God for the safety and great atmosphere. Pray also for the leadership conference in Moldova that starts today - ask God for His blessing over the time together, that wisdom will be shared, worship lifted up, encouragement received and may the insights gained guide and bless each camp leader as they continue their mission. 


22 April (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova; CCI GLP EXL3 Session 1)

Please Pray for CCI Romania and their leader Tihamer Szasz

Let us lift up the members of CCI Romania, thanking God for their dedication to providing spaces where people encounter His presence. Ask God to bless their ministries, their teams, and every guest who walks through their doors.


23 April (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova)

Please Pray for CCCA (Christian Camp and Conference Association, USA) and their leader Gregg Hunter 

CCCA would love prayers for summer staff hiring at member camps across the country. They have a national 'The Power of Camp' campaign to support camps in these recruiting efforts and pray that college students and young adults will see the benefit of working at camp this summer and that no position will go unfilled.

 As many camps head into fire season in the States, please pray for God's protection over camps that are in forested areas, many now operating with no property insurance. Pray too for resolution to the growing problem of camps being dropped from property insurance due to high risk and for wisdom and favor as CCCA continues to work with various brokers on a solution.


24 April (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova)

Please Pray for CVA (Christian Venues Association, Australia) and their leader Graeme Janes

Let us lift up the members of Christian Venue Association, thanking God for their dedication to providing spaces where people encounter His presence. Pray that God will grant them wisdom, strength, and provision to continue their work with excellence and grace. May their venues be places of renewal, transformation, and deep connection with God.


25 April (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova)

Please Pray for CCI Nepal and their leader John Chhetri

Please pray for CCI Nepal's next training event in Tansen, Palpa, that all their plans and preparations will come together. Pray too for CCI Nepal's fundraising efforts - this year whatever they raise will be matched by one local business. Pray that God will bless them with donations which will help fund the training and conference they have planned for this year in the Far West.


26 April (EVENT: CCI/Ukraine training in Moldova)

Please pray for ABRAC (Associação Brasileira de Retiros e Acampamentos Cristãos, Brazil) and their board

The ABRAC board is still without an Executive Director and a Financial Director which means the board are working hard to fill in the gaps themselves - pray for the board members that they won't feel overwhelmed with all they need to do. Pray too for the ABRAC National Convention in May, that God will bring all the plans together and it will be a time of learning and encouragement for all involved.


27 April

Please Pray for CCI Poland and their leader Daniel Wawrzyniak

Please pray for Polish Christian camps as CCI Poland try to grow the network, pray that people will see the potential of working together with the common goal of the building of God’s Kingdom through Christian camps 


28 April

Please Pray for CCISL (Sierra Leone) and their leader Samuel Sesay 

CCISL praises God for the body of Christ in Sierra Leone and His mercy, peace, and protection as well as for the growth and expansion of CCISL and for providing divine directions for CCISL since its inception. 

CCISL humbly requests prayers for its August 2025 Annual Conference -please join them in prayer that they will seek the face Jesus that He will use the keynote speakers to accomplish His purpose in the lives of all the 2025 Campers. Pray too for divine provisions and materials for the event.


29 April

Please Pray for ICCA (Indian Christian Camping Association) and their leader Priya Joseph 

Please pray for the successful planning and provision for ICCA's National Conference in November, including financial resources and strong partnerships. Lift up ICCA board members and mentees, as well as the outdoor leadership graduates and interns heading to HoneyRock. Pray also for a safe and impactful summer camping season, that participants would be prepared to receive the Gospel.


30 April

Please Pray for CCNZ (New Zealand) and their leader Peter Dobbs

CCNZ kindly asks for your prayers as they work hard to create impactful programs and events to uplift their members. Please pray for those in the membership who are undergoing leadership development, and for CCNZ’s efforts to engage boards within the camping ministry.

Acts 1:14

They all joined #together constantly in prayer

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