The season of Advent began November 28. We pray that church congregations experience peace and prayerful reflection in anticipation of Christmas. 

December 1 is World AIDS Day. Prayers of thanks for the work of Christian organizations delivering HIV services and care and advocating for support. Thanks to increased emphasis on community outreach in its HIV programs in Haiti, CMMB maintains a patient retention rate of 95 percent, even despite the COVID pandemic. 

Praise for the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) and their practice of using counselors who are also chaplains to comfort and bring hope to people living with HIV.

See an article about maintaining HIV services during COVID, the importance of engaging FBOs and the work of CMMB and CBCHS in Haiti and Cameroon by CCIH Executive Director Doug Fountain and CCIH Intern Erika Henderson. 

 

The World Council of Churches shared a special World AIDS Day prayer and accompanying liturgy about overcoming inequalities with justice and love. We are encouraged to reflect on how love translates in the life of each member of marginalized communities in the context of the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics. 

December 3 is World Disability Day. Prayers of thanks for organizations working alongside people with disabilities, who are often marginalized. Praise for CCIH member Assistive Technology Catalyst Project. See an article about their work on the CCIH blog and the resources that can help you in your outreach. See CCIH resources page on Disability Inclusion

Please let us know how we can pray for your work. Contact kathy.erb@ccih.org with prayer points or for more information about organizations and prayer points mentioned.