Lesson number one:   Nothing, nada, zero, zilch, squat, (or, in French) rien, happens of any long-term effect anywhere, but especially here in Africa, without prayer.     

Any church in Africa that is moving ahead is known for its prayer.  In Ghana, village churches meet for all-night prayer meetings on Friday nights, walking the road at the edge of town, interceding, binding, refusing to give in.  In Burkina Faso, it is the women who are known for their effective, intercessory prayer.   No African pastor can hold his head high if he does not pray and fast regularly.   
 

So look over the list, cut and paste and then print it up, share it with your church, your small group, your mother, whoever.   Combined with our "Current and Future Events" page, you have all kinds of information on how to specifically pray for us.