Pray with the Republic of Congo, August 3, 2025
Lectionary Selection: Luke 12: 13-21
Prayers for the Republic of Congo
Eternal Father, God, Creator of heaven and earth, Master of time and circumstance. We elevate your name above all names because of your greatness and your magnificence, your splendor, your majesty, your glory, and for your eternity.
We bless your holy name for your compassion, kindness, grace, and faithfulness in your love in Jesus Christ. We thank you for all that you do day and night for us.
We take this opportunity to commend our country, Congo, into your hands so that you, through Jesus Christ, grant peace and that the Holy Spirit fills the authorities so that this country will lead according to your will.
We pray for the Congolese people in general and our faithful in particular. Give us faith and help us not worry but seek the kingdom of heaven by believing in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and the rest will be added to us.
We cannot forget Ukraine, the Middle East, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, or any place where the population has lost hope. Lord, grant the peace of Jesus Christ.
We pray to you for evangelization in Congo and for our partners so that we may support your mission.
We pray to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen!
Mission Moment from the Republic of Congo
The Disciples of Christ Church of the Congo, Brazzaville (EDCC) launched an English-language service as part of the New Churches project, supported through its partnership with Global Ministers. This new service is an effective instrument for the Church, enabling evangelism and worship in English, which provides opportunities for youth development and global engagement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Reverends Ngoka, Bongonde, Kobele, and Baketa held home services. Notably, services held at the General Secretary and Legal Representative’s residence were conducted in English to accommodate the children. Inspired by this experience, the EDCC officially launched the English-language service after the pandemic.
In 2022, church leaders participated in training at the evangelical church, and by March 2024, we had begun offering English language lessons at home.
The future of a Church lies in its youth. In Brazzaville, many children—whether pupils or students—speak both French and some English at home and school. However, services at the Disciples of Christ Church in Congo are traditionally held only in Lingala. This language gap is one of the reasons why many children are drawn to more modern churches.
Currently, we are mentoring 19 active young people and equipping them to become future mentors themselves. Sister Boketsu Baka Kerene stands out—she is advancing rapidly by learning multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
The initial phase of the English-language service faced challenges, including a lack of transportation for children attending training, insufficient materials (such as English Bibles, hymnals, and choir resources), and limited support for trainers. Despite these obstacles, with God’s guidance and the support of our partners, we have made significant progress, and we remain confident that we will continue to grow and succeed.
Written by the Republic of Congo and the Mission Moment were written by BAKA Levis Robert, the Church Elder.
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