August 22.

Student teachers. Pray for Christians training to teach. Ask that God will bring them into contact with Christian teachers and lecturers who can help them to apply their living faith to their work.

August 23.

Malaysia. Goh Kai Lian of the Teachers’ Christian Fellowship in Malaysia says: ‘Pray that a new generation of younger Christian educators will respond to God's call to join the TCFM Executive Committee. Most current committee members are nearing the mandatory retirement age.’

August 24.

Politicians and policy makers. Pray that Christians holding positions of influence might be loving, compassionate, wise, bold and honest – bringing honour to God and hope to the people they serve. 

August 25.

Kenya. Edith Currie says: ‘Praise the Lord for a very worthwhile curriculum meeting recently held at AIC (Africa Inland Church) Missionary College. There were many good ideas and suggestions concerning future courses at the college. Pray that the Lord will guide and give wisdom concerning future plans.’ 

August 26.

TITUS 2: 7-8 (Good News Bible) In all things you yourself must be an example of good behaviour. Be sincere and serious in your teaching. Use sound words that cannot be criticised…

August 27.

Liberia. Isaac Wheigar, Executive Director of the Association of Christian Schools of Liberia says: ‘Funds are needed to provide scholarships for Christian teachers who desire formal teacher training but have very limited resources. £80 is enough to provide a full scholarship for one teacher for a year. 

August 28.

Today's young people are congregated in schools, with teachers who are hard pressed to meet curriculum targets. Pray that the Holy Spirit, too, will be there, opening eyes to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. 

August 29.

Indonesia. A Christian school in Jakarta is facing problems. A militant Muslim group in the area is organising demonstrations and using violence in an attempt to close the school. Pray for safety, wisdom and peace for the staff and students. Pray that God will disarm their enemies. 

August 30.

Advice and media opportunities often require quick thinking and God's inspiration and overruling for accurate and telling communications. Pray for Rupert Kaye, ACT's Chief Executive, in these roles. Ask that he will be enabled to articulate up-to-date information with a caring, Christian voice.

August 31.

European Educators’ Christian Association (EurECA). Ask God to bless and protect the whole EurECA Board, especially Matt Kägi (EurECA Chair) and John Shortt (EurECA Travelling Secretary). Pray also for plans to develop the EurECA website, especially for volunteers who are able and willing to help translate content into English, French and German. 

September 1.

UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) Alan Hewerdine, Senior Development Officer for UCCF, says: ‘The UCCF Forum, the annual CU leaders’ conference, takes place this week (1-5 September 2008). Pray for the launch of ‘FREE’, UCCF’s latest project to distribute 400,000 copies of a specially designed edition of Mark’s Gospel on university campuses across the UK this autumn.’

September 2.

Liberia Please pray for strength, wisdom and favour for the SVN (Senior Volunteer Network) team that will be travelling to Liberia this September to conduct in-service training for Christian teachers and principals. 

September 3.

The new academic year Pray for pupils and students as they get ready for school/college. Remember those beginning at a new school/college as well as those going ‘up’ to a new class.

September 4.

ACT Scotland annual business meeting and celebration will take place on consecutive evenings. The first, on Thursday 4 September will be held at the Cairn Hotel, Blackburn Road, Bathgate EH48 2EL. For more details, visit the ‘Events’ section of the ACT Scotland website: www.actscotland.org.uk

September 5.

ACT Scotland annual business meeting and celebration will take place on consecutive evenings. The second, on Friday 5 September will be held in Inverness. For more details, visit the ‘Events’ section of the ACT Scotland website: www.actscotland.org.uk

September 6.

The new academic year Pray for members of school/college staff as they return to work after their summer vacation. Remember those who are new to the profession; those who are returning after a long time away from the classroom; and those taking on new roles and responsibilities this term.

September 7.

1 Corinthians 12:29b (NASV) All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they?

September 8.

Tanzania Richard Feather of Haven of Peace Academy says: ‘Please pray for Paul Kassell, the new Secondary Deputy Director at Haven of Peace Academy as he helps new teachers to integrate into the secondary team. Pray that the team will gel quickly.’

September 9.

Carol Horne is ACT’s Office Manager. This is a very busy time of year with membership renewals. Please pray for her today as she keeps ACT’s membership records up-to-date and manages the Association’s finances.

September 10.

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) need support and encouragement throughout their probationary year. Commit to the Lord plans to offer a national mentoring scheme for Christian NQTs. Pray that funding will be forthcoming, allowing mentors and mentees to be properly trained and supported.

September 11.

Spain David Pritchard of Asociación de Educadores Evangélicos asks prayer for a European Godly Play Conference to be held in Madrid (18–22 September) with the theme of ‘The Art of Creation: Creating the space and honouring the response’. Please pray for David as he prepares to host this event.

September 12.

Special needs teachers face special challenges, as do their pupils. Pray that those engaged in SEN provision will be given insight, sympathy, expertise, support and resources for their work, and that triumph over disability will give them joy. 

September 13.

ACT’s Board of Directors meets today in London. Pray for guidance, encouragement and inspiration.

September 14.

Psalm 126:3 (NIV) The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy. 

September 15.

Tanzania Richard Feather of Haven of Peace Academy says: ‘Please pray for ‘Back to School’ evenings for both the Primary and Secondary parts of Haven of Peace Academy. Please pray for good communication with parents, and the forming of good relationships.’ 

September 16.

Teachers in small, rural schools often feel lonely and isolated. Training courses and support networks are not always sensitive to their needs or sympathetic to their workload. Pray they will receive support and encouragement.

September 17.

Jan Hodgkinson is ACT’s secretary. She updates the ACT website, collates prayer requests for the ACT Prayer Diary and helps to produce ACT Now. Please pray for her today.

September 18.

Zimbabwe Christians working in schools, colleges and universities ask to be filled anew with the power of the Holy Spirit and blessed with wisdom, grace, love and courage. Pray they will be Christ-centred and Christ-like in all they think, say and do. Remember also the ministry of the Association of Christian Educators in Zimbabwe.

September 19.

National Conference for Christian Teachers and Teaching Assistants at the Britannia Hotel, Coventry (19–21 September 2008). The title is ‘Life in all its fullness: Christian perspectives on wholeness and wellbeing’ and the main speaker is John Shortt. This conference offers busy Christian teachers and teaching assistants time to stop, think and reflect. Pray for the delegates, speakers and organisers. For more details, visit the ‘Events’ section of the ACT website: www.christians-in-education.org.uk

September 20.

Pakistan Pray for the staff at Murree Christian School as they seek to raise up disciples of Christ who will follow their parents’ examples of lifetime commitment and service. Pray that others will hear God’s call and come to help educate the children, so that their parents can continue their work in this country of desperate needs.

September 21.

Psalm 25:4 (NASV) Make me know Your ways, O LORD. Teach me Your paths.