PAACS. Daily Prayer Guide PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS

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1 PAACS PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS Daily Prayer Guide

2 Vision We envision African surgeons living the Gospel and ministering to the sick. Mission PAACS exists to train and disciple African surgeons to glorify God and to provide excellent, compassionate care to those most in need. 2 PAACS Prayer Guide

3 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS Dear PAACS Family, It is a privilege to take our concerns and burdens to God in prayer. Through prayer, we are able to access the throne of our creator and bring our requests to Him. Prayer is a powerful gift that allows us to communicate directly with our God who is able to change circumstances. With God all things are possible. God continues to bless the PAACS mission of training and discipling African surgeons to glorify Him by providing excellent, compassionate care to those most in need. PAACS is currently training 76 surgeons in our 12 surgical programs in 8 countries in Africa. God has been gracious and is expanding our programs beyond our current borders. We are adding 3 additional programs: 2 orthopaedic surgery programs and 1 cardiothoracic surgery program. In addition, PAACS has graduated 78 surgeons over the last 22 years and these graduates are now serving in 20 countries. By the end of 2018, we anticipate graduating an additional 10 surgeons, bringing us to a total of 88 PAACS graduates in Africa. Your prayers are vital to this ministry. We cannot do all that we do without the help of God and your prayers. We ask that you pray daily through this 30-day Prayer Guide. Please pray for the ministry of PAACS, our programs, faculty, residents and each of the prayer requests in this Prayer Guide. Through your prayer God changes impossible situations, provides guidance to those in need of direction, provides courage to the fearful, gives hope to the hopeless, brings strength to the weary, brings healing to the body and soul, brings salvation to the lost and the love of Jesus Christ to all. PAACS is grateful for your prayers. Your prayers are invaluable and it is prayer that sustains all that we do. Blessings, Susan Koshy, JD, MPH Executive Director Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons PAACS Prayer Guide

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5 Let Us Join Together In Prayer Among all of God s creation we, weak humanity saved by grace, have the wonderful privilege and responsibility of communicating with our Creator. Part of this communication is God s call to a life of intercessory prayer (Eph. 6:18). When we intercede we touch the throne of God s grace. When we fulfill the ministry of intercession, we complete what some have called the trinity of intercession. Jesus is the first person of the trinity of intercession. One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is that Jesus has prayed for us (John 17:9). Being the exact nature of God and the radiance of His glory He is reigning today from the right hand of God s throne (Heb. 1:3). One of His ministries from the throne is interceding for the saints (Heb. 7:25). Because of who Jesus is and the position He occupies, we can with great confidence and boldness come before His throne with prayers and supplications (Heb. 4:16). The Holy Spirit is the second person of the trinity of intercession. Yes, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. Whether it be resisting temptation, walking by the Spirit or supernatural empowerment to accomplish our God-given ministry. However, one of the most powerful expressions of the work of the Spirit in our lives is in the arena of prayer. The Spirit can move us to pray on certain occasions and give us the energy we need to pray. But perhaps the most encouraging thing is that the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf (Rom. 8:27). And when the Spirit intercedes for us it never misses the will of God for us! Believers are the third person of the trinity of intercession. Both the Son and the Spirit are constantly interceding on our behalf. However this trinity of intercession is not complete until we join the prayer circle. Intercessory prayer is to the believer what the scalpel is to the surgeon. Without it little happens to promote healing and health. Prayer cuts through the most difficult of situations. It exorcises toxins that destroy. It solves problems and brings healing. God has given to us the most powerful of tools, the ministry of intercessory prayer. Let us commit ourselves anew to the awesome privilege of being intercessors on behalf of the advancement of God s Kingdom. Praying with you, Rev. Ed Scearce PAACS Spiritual Dean PAACS Prayer Guide

6 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) is a rural-based surgical training program in African Christian Hospitals, directed by experienced board-certified surgeons. It is a Christ centered five-year residency that: Disciples and trains young African physicians as surgeons and followers of Jesus Christ; Provides close supervision with increasing responsibility; Promotes life-long learning and self-assessment. PAACS began as a unique response to the great need for surgical care in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, there should be one surgeon for a population of 20,000. Many places in Africa only have one surgeon for 250,000 people. In other places, it is worse only one surgeon for 2.5 million people, resulting in needless death and permanent disability. Many Africans, especially in rural and under resourced areas find themselves unable to find surgical care, or having to travel long distances, sometimes for days, to get the care they need. This can lead to the worsening of their medical condition; increasing the likelihood of serious complications and potential death. The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) was created to help meet this need. PAACS trains African physicians to become surgeons to care for Africa s sick and those without access to surgery. PAACS also disciples these surgeons to provide spiritual hope to their patients in the name of Jesus Christ. At this time, PAACS is the only program in Africa that combines accredited surgical training with a spiritual curriculum. This model provides a permanent and sustainable solution to the critical surgical need, rather than a temporary response. PAACS partners with established mission and faith-based hospitals to provide training in surgery to African physicians. PAACS recruits Christian doctors who have been called to make a commitment to serve God and those in greatest need in the underserved areas of Africa. PAACS residents receive intensive training from board certified surgeons who serve as short and long-term faculty. Without PAACS, most of these residents would not be able to afford this type of training. PAACS also provides a formal spiritual curriculum and theological training; teaching residents to minister and spread the good news of Jesus to their patients. This equips them to become medical, community and spiritual leaders. Those who benefit the most are the people of Africa, who otherwise might not have access to quality surgical care and the opportunity to know the truth of Jesus Christ. 6 PAACS Prayer Guide

7 PAACS ORGANIZATION DAY 1 T herefore, since through God s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone s conscience in the sight of God. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Prayer Requests: PAACS will glorify God and be used to impact Africa for His Kingdom God will help PAACS remain focused on educational excellence and evangelism for Christ s honor and glory God will bring His chosen long and short-term missionary and national surgeons to help train African residents in the PAACS training programs God will bring His chosen and qualified African physicians to be trained as surgeons through the PAACS programs God will provide wisdom and guidance to the PAACS Commission to lead this organization God will increase the finances of PAACS to be able to achieve all that He has called us to accomplish for His Kingdom God will bless the PAACS donors and partners for the sacrificial giving of their finances, time and talent PAACS Prayer Guide

8 DAY 2 ARUSHA PROGRAM Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, Tanzania General Surgery Frank G. Madinda, Co-Program Director (GS) Mwanjaa (spouse), Eva & Ibrahim (children) Tanzania Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Wendy Willmore, Co-Program Director (GS) Canada Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. 8 PAACS Prayer Guide

9 E ven youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31 David Halter, Faculty (GS) Sara (spouse), Daniel and Micah (children) USA We are traveling on home assignment this year. Pray for us to make good connections in the US and for our preparations to return to Tanzania in Pray for and celebrate with our program as we anticipate the graduation of our first resident this year! Catherine Mung ong o, Faculty (Ped.Surg.) Noelle, Hongella, Kaana and Moses (children) Tanzania Pray for the PAACS program and COSECSA to be registered and accepted in Tanzania. Pray for the faculty that some more income will come for them to be able to pay their children s school fees and their children to prosper. Also pray for other faculty members: Jefrey Kibira (Ortho) Paul Kisanga (GS) Samwel Mgelwa (OB/Gyn) Charles Sweke (OB/Gyn) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Emmanuel Lema, Resident 5 th year Witness (spouse), Darlene and Ivan (children) Tanzania Pray for God's protection for our family. Pray also for God's guidance in our daily activities, our children to grow as God's loving people and my exams this year. PAACS Prayer Guide

10 DAY 3 ARUSHA PROGRAM Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, Tanzania General Surgery Yamikani Ellard Limbe, Resident 4 th year Nyandaro (spouse), Melissa (child) Malawi Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Benson Harrison Lyimo, Resident 4 th year Anastazia (spouse), Celine (child) Tanzania Pray for love, peace and harmony on earth, especially in those countries where these three words do not exist. Julius Paul Shayo, Resident 3 rd year Joyce (spouse) Hubert Julius (child) Tanzania Happiness in my family, success in my academics, spiritual growth and development, blessings to PAACS and peace for Africa. Pray also for physical and spiritual healing to the patients that we serve, and God s wisdom while serving his people. Fred G. Minja, Resident 3 rd year Theresia Ndakidemi (spouse) Tanzania Pray for God s guidance and wisdom, upcoming exams and external rotations, physical health and spiritual growth, and God s grace and favor. 10 PAACS Prayer Guide

11 S ince ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. ~Isaiah 64:4 Elirehema Kristonsia Kimaro, Resident 1 st year Deborah (spouse) Tanzania Pray that my family and I will continue to know the Lord, and our lives reflect Jesus. Pray that the hand of God will sustain me in my five years of PAACS residency in general surgery. Also, pray for divine protection for the whole PAACS family. Erick Ramson Mulla, Resident 1 st year Diana Mkwizu (spouse) Tanzania We thank God for good health, love and happiness in our lives. Please pray for my studies as I start this journey of becoming the Christian surgeon. Pray for our faculty members and our hospital. Pray for my family, for their love and support during my studies. Also pray for other residents: Mugisha Ntiyonza Nkoronko, 4 th year Goodwill Godfrey Kivuyo, 2 nd year Daniel Jawarnorita Yoseph, 2 nd year Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor.

12 DAY 4 BONGOLO PROGRAM Bongolo Hospital, Gabon General Surgery Zachary O Connor, Program Director (GS) Jennifer O Connor, Asst. Program Director (GS) Caleb (child) USA Pray for our family s daily growth in the truth and love of our Lord Jesus. For safety and good health. Wisdom and strength in training and discipling the residents and administrative duties. For the Good News to go out and bear fruit. Akin Anatole Nzanzu, Faculty (GS) Niva Kakalo (spouse) Hope and Faith (children) DR Congo Praise God for his love and providence, for my family s and our staff s health. Pray for our credential recognition by the government. Pray for divine wisdom on how to keep balance in my professional and family life. 12 PAACS Prayer Guide

13 F or as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. ~Isaiah 61:11 Drew Huang, Faculty (Plastic Surgery) Kim Huang, (FM / Anesthesia) Nolan and Solène (children) USA/Canada/Taiwan Pray for a good integration into the Bongolo team, for continued improvement in the fluency of our French after leaving language school, and for peace and wisdom in the struggle to balance life with two physician parents and raising young children. Jeffrey Lane, Faculty (Anesthesia) Amy (spouse), Sarah and Aaron (children) USA Please pray that we would fully depend on Jesus each day as we minister and teach at the hospital. Pray for God s strength and wisdom as we begin formal anesthesia training for both physicians and nurses. Pray for our adult children in the US that God would have His hand upon them and guide them each day.

14 DAY 5 BONGOLO PROGRAM Bongolo Hospital, Gabon General Surgery Dieudonne Lemfuka, Resident 5 th year Christelle (spouse), Rehema & Sifa Divine (children) DR Congo Prayer of thanksgiving for my family, for God s provision, good health and strength. Also pray that God will provide for our future placement after the completion of my training. Samuel Fabiano, Resident 4 th year Amanda (spouse), Isabella (child) Angola Pray for openings for the rest of my rotations this year. Pray for our family as we transition into a more senior role in residency, for family and academic life balance. Pray for continued spiritual growth and health. 14 PAACS Prayer Guide

15 A nd the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ~ James 5:15 Elyse Nkunzimana, Resident 3 rd year Aline (spouse), Gaddiel Elior & Jayden Elial (children) Burundi Thanksgiving to the Lord for His provision, His protection and His mercy for me and for my family. Pray for my success in my exams. Pray for the Holy Spirit 's guidance in all my life decisions. Olivier Ndizeye, Resident 2 nd year Jeanine Nifasha (spouse), Janelle Oliana (child) Burundi Thank God for His continuing love and protection and pray for success in my exams. Pray that the Lord continues to help us raise our daughter in a way that honors Him. Solomon Machemedze, Resident 1 st year Zimbabwe Pray for me that I become the surgeon that God wants me to be and that I always stay grounded and rooted in His word.

16 DAY 6 ETHIOPIA PROGRAM Soddo Christian Hospital, Ethiopia General Surgery Soddo Program Prayer Request: Pray for more faculty to join the team at Soddo. Andrew Chew, Program Director (GS) Sok Hui (spouse) Carolyn, Timothy & Rebekah (children) Australia Pray for peace in Ethiopia, wisdom for the newly elected Prime Minister to rule with justice, mercy and righteousness. Pray for growing spiritual maturity in residents and graduates, that their lives will increasingly declare the gospel in word and deed. Duane Anderson, Faculty (Ortho) Jackie (spouse) Luke, Carl, Hope & Amy (children) USA Humility, patience, love for Jesus and others. 16 PAACS Prayer Guide

17 A nd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. ~ Romans 8:28 Mark Karnes, Faculty (OB/Gyn) Allison (spouse) Joshua & Simone, Anna-Marie & Pankaj, Miriam & Chris, David & Betsy, Sara & Nate (children) USA Pray for peace in Ethiopia. Wisdom in caring for our patients. More opportunities to share the Gospel. Also pray for other faculty members: Efeson Thomas (GS) Brian Hodges (Ortho) Frehun Ayele, Myungsung (Ped.Surg.) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor.

18 DAY 7 ETHIOPIA PROGRAM Soddo Christian Hospital, Ethiopia General Surgery Chala Regassa, Resident 5 th year Jalale Tagasu (spouse), Eliana & Christian (children) Ethiopia Pray for my family, my country Ethiopia and for me. Pray for His overall protection and blessings. Pray for His providence with wisdom, humbleness and grace. Hailemariam Woldegiorgis, Resident 2 nd year Ethiopia Praise the Lord for what God has done in my life and pray that I live according to His will. Pray for MCS exam that I will take in Pray for peace in Ethiopia. 18 PAACS Prayer Guide

19 C ome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ~ Matthew 11:28-30 Temesgen Zelalem, Resident 2 nd year Ethiopia Pray that God will be glorified in every aspect of my life. Please pray that the orthopaedic department will be started very soon! Mehret Desalegn, Resident 1 st year Ethiopia Pray for the flourishing and blessing of PAACS. Pray for PAACS Ethiopia for more strength and grace. Pray for winning of more souls in to the Kingdom of God as we continue to care for our patients and learn every day. PAACS Prayer Guide

20 DAY 8 GALMI PROGRAM SIM Galmi Hospital, Niger General Surgery Galmi Program Prayer Requests: More doctors for the Hospital and faculty for the residency program. Smooth transition into the residency for our new residents. Endurance for junior and senior residents. More opportunities to share Christ to the unreached. Joe Starke, Program Director (GS) Mame (spouse), Moselle & Kevin, Gunnar, Hannah, Spencer & Maddie, Marette & Cora (children) USA Pray for more faculty, long and short term. Pray we are faithful to share the Good News with our patients. Pray for the ongoing redevelopment and improvements at Galmi. 20 PAACS Prayer Guide

21 F or I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Yakoubou Sanoussi, Asst. Program Director (GS) Yop (spouse), Nathaniel, Elisha & Dan (children) Niger / Nigeria Pray for safe return from home sabbatical and transitioning back to teaching surgery, mentoring residents and sharing the Good news. Spiritual maturity for my children and for Nathaniel to transition well to college in the USA. Sean Dupont, Faculty (GS) Heather (spouse), Calvin, Sam & Zeke (children) USA Pray for the people in Niger. For their physical and more importantly spiritual health. There is much darkness here. Pray for our residents as they prepare for the PAACS exams. PAACS Prayer Guide

22 DAY 9 GALMI PROGRAM SIM Galmi Hospital, Niger General Surgery Jean Luc Kazoya, Resident 5 th year Ange Kaneza (spouse), Caleb & Luc-Deve (children) Burundi Pray for spiritual and academic growth of our program. Pray for more blessings and wisdom as we care for others in His name. Pray for more faculty. Elvis Mbanzabugabo, Resident 4 th year Louise (spouse), Nathan & Zoé Asaëlle (children) Burundi Please pray for good health and God s protection for my family. Pray for appropriate balance between work, spiritual life and family and pray for upcoming PAACS exams. Andrew John, Resident 3 rd year Diane (spouse), Abigail (child) Burundi Thank God for His blessings to my family. I have seen His mighty hand and faithfulness during my first 2 years of training. May God open my spiritual eyes and ears so that I can see and hear His will and plan for my life. Pray for success in my exams. Enock Mupepe, Resident 2 nd year DR Congo Please pray for my exams and pray also for my spiritual growth and for my family back home. 22 PAACS Prayer Guide

23 T herefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ~1 Corinthians 15:58 Audry Banza, Resident 1 st year DR Congo Since God called me to serve Him in PAACS, may He help me to understand clearly His will at every step of my progression in this training program, and make me able to do what He expects from me. Noël Ndayisenge, Resident 1 st year Edissa Kwizera (spouse), Ben Ariel (child) Burundi Requesting prayer for my family. My wife and I received this year on February 26 a gift from God, our first child Ben Ariel Ndayisenge. As we are new parents, we want wisdom and insight to know what God wants to teach our child through us.

24 DAY 10 HARPUR PROGRAM Harpur Memorial Hospital, Egypt General Surgery Tragedy struck PAACS, when in the beginning of December 2017, John Fayek Foad Ikladious, a resident from Harpur Memorial Hospital, died of a fall while on rotation at Mbingo Baptist Hospital. Our hearts ache with his family and Dr. Shady Fayik, PAACS faculty and John s brother. Please continue to pray for their comfort and peace. 24 PAACS Prayer Guide

25 T ake delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. ~ Psalm 37:4-6 Sherif Hanna, Program Director (GS) Mary Lou (spouse), Tim & Joy (children) Canada Pray for wisdom and physical strength as Sherif is now the Director of the PAACS Program. For clarity of life situations as they arise and the wisdom of Solomon as many decisions are made. Shady Fayik F. Ekladious, Asst. Program Director (GS) Rania Ramez Shawky (spouse), Sandra (child) Egypt Please pray for my parents so God may continue to encourage and comfort them after my brother (John) passed away in Cameroon. Please pray for my work and my new position as faculty in the hospital so God may give me wisdom and good time management plans. Please pray for blessings on my family. Todd Lavery, Asst. Program Director (GS) Jen (spouse), Anneke (child) USA We thank God for our safe arrival at the hospital. Pray for His continued guidance as we settle into a new home and try to learn a new language/culture, and also for the provision of good relationships and community. Nayer Naiem Wahba Dous, Resident 5 th year Egypt Please pray for settling down in Harpur Memorial Hospital in Sadat city after finishing the residency and for a godly wife ready to go where God calls. PAACS Prayer Guide

26 DAY 11 HARPUR PROGRAM Harpur Memorial Hospital, Egypt General Surgery Amgad Amir, Resident 5 th year Rasha (spouse), Amanda (child) Egypt I thank the Lord for my progress at work, and for my wife and her support. Pray for the next step after graduation that the Lord guides us (me and my wife) to choose the hospital he wants us to serve in. Pray for peace and development in my country Egypt. Also pray for a resident: Michael Momtaz Halim, 4 th year Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. 26 PAACS Prayer Guide

27 B ecause of the Lord s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 Armia Samuel, Resident 1 st year Egypt Pray for my work at the hospital to be helpful, for the patients surgically and spiritually. Pray for me and my fiancé Alexa that God shows His glory and uses us to serve His people and to grow in our relationship with Him. Amgad Nashat, Resident 1 st year Mera (spouse) Egypt Please pray for my wife, as she is pregnant, that God may give her safe pregnancy and delivery, for me to grow in spiritual life and in surgical practice, and for our both families as we are far from them. PAACS Prayer Guide

28 DAY 12 KIJABE PROGRAM AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya General Surgery Kijabe Program Prayer Requests: Pray for our residents spiritual development and ways to improve our team s mentorship of them. Pray for unity of all theater staff, smooth running of the theaters and for the planned expansion project, adding 2 theaters. Pray that God will provide the necessary finances. 28 PAACS Prayer Guide

29 B ut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ~ Galatians 5:22-23 Tim Berg, Program Director (GS) Linda (spouse), Hannah, Stephen, Ruthie, Sam and Deste (children) USA Grateful for the Lord s provision for our family and Kijabe Hospital last year. Pray for healthy transitions for our family as we go on home assignment in July and for clarity about our future ministry opportunities. Beryl Akinyi Mawe, Asst. Program Director (GS) Laison Royas Mawe (spouse) Kenya Thanksgiving to God for giving us an opportunity to serve him at AIC Kijabe Hospital. We are expecting our 1st child this year. Please pray for safe delivery and the health and well being of our child. PAACS Prayer Guide

30 DAY 13 KIJABE PROGRAM AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya General Surgery Jack Barasa, Faculty (GS / Urology) Ima (spouse), Tanya and Jonathan (children) Kenya Transitioning back to Kenya after a 2-year fellowship. Pray for wisdom in life/work balance especially with growing children. Peter Bird, Faculty (GS) Sue (spouse) Sarah & Jonathon, Melanie & Raj, Elizabeth and Joanna (children) Australia Please, pray for our family with various health and other issues. Pray for the Kairos missions course being run at the hospital numerous times each year - that participants would be transformed. Chege Macharia, Faculty (Head & Neck / GS) Nyambura (spouse), Janelle, Grace & Daniel (children) Kenya Pray for my wife Nyambura, as she continues to pursue her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Nairobi, that our Lord would give her grace, wisdom and excellence! Pray for our family, that we would find appropriate life-work balance. 30 PAACS Prayer Guide David Nolen, Faculty (Otolaryngology) Brittney (spouse) Ward & Bennie (children) USA Please pray for us to experience God s love and show His love to our patients. Please pray for peace and unity in our clinic as we continue to grow and face the challenges of providing compassionate care to our patients.

31 A ll your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace. ~Isaiah 54:13 Peter Nthumba, Faculty, (Plastic & Hand) Michelle (spouse), Siamanta, Joseph, John & Silantoy (children) Kenya We would like to establish a Plastic Surgery Residency at AIC Kijabe Hospital. Please pray for God to intervene as we interact with all the players PAACS, COSECSA and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board for accreditation and support. Also pray for other faculty members: Richard Davis (GS) Jana MacLeod (GS) Irungu Juma (Urology) Daniel Galat (Ortho) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Shelmith Wangari Muthee, Resident 5 th year Antony (spouse), Claire & Charles (children) Kenya Thanksgiving for PAACS and the training program at Kijabe. God's grace and success during this year. Pray for the residents: academic excellence, growth in skills and experience as well as good team spirit. God's blessing and anointing for Kijabe faculty. Kenneth Mwarabu Shinga, Resident 4 th year Evelyn (spouse), Tendai (child) Kenya Thankful for family and the gift of Tendai. May God guide us to be good parents and grow in love and favor. Please pray for God to help me in my residency and pass in all my exams. PAACS Prayer Guide

32 DAY 14 KIJABE PROGRAM AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya General Surgery John Deng, Resident 3 rd year Peninnah Makau (spouse), Grace & Jonathan (children) South Sudan Pray that my wife gets a scholarship to go back to school to do her masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pray that God will grant me the wisdom to take care of my children and family and help me in my residency and passing in all my exams. Dimingo Gomez, Resident 2 nd year Jankey (spouse), Edward (children) The Gambia My wife and I are so grateful to God for the relatively short time frame we took to settle. So we ask God to bless our friends in Kijabe who helped us through that and to continue to see us through it all. Eric Mwangi Irungu, Resident 2 nd year Kenya Thanking God for peace in Kenya following the general elections. Praying for Kijabe hospital leaders and staff for guidance and wisdom during this time of transition. Thanking God for a new vision. Praying for PAACS to continue being empowered to train the next generation of African Christian surgeons. 32 PAACS Prayer Guide Manakhe Zihanwa Nassiuma, Resident 1 st year Kenya I am trusting God for courage and confidence as I go through the program; especially when interacting with figures of authority and when responding to questions. Please stand with me in prayer for wisdom with my words and in day to day interactions with colleagues and staff and in managing my finances.

33 F or the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless. ~Proverbs 2:6-7 Mbabazi Pitman, Resident 1 st year Wendy Nyamusana (spouse) Uganda Pray for my wife to successfully undergo registration as pharmacist in Kenya. As a young family, we need God's wisdom to balance between the residency and family. Need God's guidance towards where He needs us to finally serve Him as family and as a surgeon. Also pray for a resident: Morgan Otido, 3 rd year Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. PAACS Prayer Guide

34 DAY 15 BETHANYKIDS PROGRAM AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya Pediatric Surgery BethanyKids Program Prayer Requests: Pray for a needed 3rd pediatric surgeon (or the equivalent in visitors) to be a part of the training program. Erik Hansen, Program Director (Ped.Surg.) Amanda (spouse), and children USA Pray for the program as it continues to grow. We want to be empowered from God to be the love to the world. Pray for a needed 3rd pediatric surgeon (or the equivalent in visitors) to be a part of the training program. Ken Muma, Asst. Program Director (Ped.Surg.) Sara (spouse), Getu & Tafi (children) Kenya Pray for wisdom in my new leadership role. Pray for energy and endurance to be able to balance two current roles. Pray for work life integration for me and my wife. 34 PAACS Prayer Guide

35 E very day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. ~Acts 2:46-47 Also pray for the program fellows: Alain Jules Ndibanje (Ped.Surg.) Amon Miji Ngongola (Ped.Surg.) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor.

36 PAACS LOCATIONS SIM Galmi Hospital Galmi, Niger Mbingo Baptist Hospital Bamenda, Cameroon Bongolo Hospital Bongolo, Gabon Malamulo Adventist Hospital Makwasa, Malawi 36 PAACS Prayer Guide

37 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS Harpur Memorial Hospital Menouf, Egypt Soddo Christian Hospital Soddo, Ethiopia Kijabe Hospital & BethanyKids Kijabe, Kenya Tenwek Hospital Bomet, Kenya Arusha Lutheran Medical Center Arusha, Tanzania PAACS Prayer Guide

38 DAY 16 MALAMULO PROGRAM Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Malawi General Surgery Ryan Hayton, Program Director (GS) Sharlene (spouse), Benson, Hudson & Jet (children) USA Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Moses Kasumba Kaggya, Faculty (GS) Valeriia Manuilenko (spouse), Michelle (child) Uganda Good thing to be a surgeon but being a Christian Surgeon is a calling with a blessing. Pray that all visiting our hospital come to a conclusion that there is God. That God reunites our family as we take on new responsibilities at Malamulo Adventist Hospital as well as strengthening of our program. Cassandra Graybill, Faculty (OB/Gyn) Aaron (spouse) Anna & Alice (children) USA Please pray for wisdom, patience, and peace for our family. Please pray for the PAACS program and the residents. Pray also for Malawi and for our institution, Malamulo Hospital. 38 PAACS Prayer Guide

39 T he King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ~Matthew 25:40 Elmoore Kamwendo, Resident 4 th year Gloria (spouse), Paige Unathi (child) Malawi Pray for our family and the PAACS program. May it continue growing. Pray for my examinations and peace in the world. Lijalem Taye, Resident 3 rd year Ayantu Arega (spouse) Ethiopia Pray for God s protection and blessings upon our marriage as well as to strengthen us to the end. Pray that we keep our focus on Christ and His Cross. Aaron Kokulol, Resident 2 nd year Williet (spouse), Adurina (child) Liberia Please pray that God continues to guide my life and my family and to successfully pass COSECSA exams this year. William Lamptey, Resident 1 st year Yevhenia (spouse), Diana (child) Ghana Kindly pray with us for the Lord s guidance to enable us to develop year by year best ways to pray and share the Gospel with patients, colleagues and staff. Pray for our family, patients, the challenges in a new environment, and the PAACS-Malamulo Program. PAACS Prayer Guide

40 DAY 17 MBINGO PROGRAM Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon General Surgery and Head & Neck Fellowship Mbingo Program Prayer Requests: Pray for the resolution of the sociopolitical conflict in Cameroon and peace with justice especially during this election year. Wisdom to discern God s desire for the growth and stability of our PAACS program. There are countless competing demands to channel growth and resources. For godliness, integrity, and commitment to high standards in the PAACS program and Mbingo Hospital, above expediency and self-interest. For God to use our doctors and staff to bring patients to Himself as a result of the care they receive at Mbingo Baptist Hospital. Jim Brown, Program Director (GS) Carolyn (spouse) Jennifer, Catherine, Rachel, Julie, Laura & Robert (children) USA Pray for our children and grandchildren to be deeply in love with Jesus. 40 PAACS Prayer Guide

41 A nd let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25 Wayne Koch, Program Director (Head & Neck) Debbie (spouse) USA Peace in Cameroon; faculty recruitment; identification of future fellows; energy and health for Debbie and I. Jacques Ebhele, Asst. Program Director (GS) Dinah (spouse), Samuel, Jean-Luc, Joel & Rita-Joy (children) DR Congo Please pray for the current political unrest in Cameroon that affects our children s education. Pray for the unrest in my home country, the DR Congo. Pray also for God s orientation for our future. Richard Bardin, Faculty (Pathology) Debbie (spouse), Jess, Jeanna (children) USA Pray for the resolution of the sociopolitical conflict in Cameroon. For God to direct the residents to PAACS and CIMS residency programs that He chooses. For sufficient African and expatriate faculty for our residency programs. For all our residents and faculty to know and follow Jesus. Debbie Eisenhut, Faculty (GS) USA Praise for the opportunity to learn French. Pray that I would learn enough to be useful; faithfulness and an ever-deepening walk with the Lord; protection for faculty, residents and staff at Mbingo; resolution of the troubles in Cameroon; a productive home assignment and return to service at Mbingo. PAACS Prayer Guide

42 DAY 18 MBINGO PROGRAM Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon General Surgery and Head & Neck Fellowship Mark Snell, Faculty (GS) Yvonne (spouse), Marika & Nate, Joel & Dana (children) USA Pray for wisdom as I teach the Christian African physicians to become surgeons. Pray for an end to the unrest in Cameroon. Pray for Yvonne s ministry with the residents wives, her sewing ministry to the deaf school students and her ministry helping the many volunteers who come. Pray for my children, their spouses and my grandchildren. Nathan Peterson, Faculty (Head & Neck) Hannah (spouse) USA Pray for peace in Cameroon, and that Jesus would be reflected well in His people during the time of unrest. Pray for the effectiveness of Mbingo in reaching many who need Christ (Acts 26:18). Pray for us to live undivided lives and encourage the residents in lives of discipleship. Also pray for other faculty members: Evaristus Acha (ENT) Christopher Nana (Ortho) George Ngock (Ped.Surg.) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Sama Akanyun, Resident 5 th year Khan Teyim Pila (spouse) Miyanyu Pila (child) Cameroon Thank God for the gift of our precious baby boy. Pray for peace in Cameroon. Pray for God to continue working miracles through PAACS. 42 PAACS Prayer Guide

43 D o not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~ Romans 12:2 Lemery Nigo Samuel, Resident 5 th year Faida Rose (spouse) Eliezer & Allan (children) DR Congo Praying for political stability in my country and for our adjustment as we will return to serve in our country. James Joseph Apollo, Resident 4 th year Margaret (spouse) Jesse & Jane (children) South Sudan Pray for my training, learning skill, and success in annual exams. Pray for my daughter s education, and my wife as she stands supporting me. Pray for my family and extended family in Sudan and South Sudan. Pray for South Sudan s peace and stability. PAACS Prayer Guide

44 DAY 19 MBINGO PROGRAM Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon General Surgery and Head & Neck Fellowship Etta-Ayum Constance Ndum, Resident 4 th year Cameroon Pray for my country, that God may touch the hearts of our leaders and people, that we may see Christ in our brothers and sisters, so peace may return to this beloved land. Thanking God for my family and praying that he continues to protect them and guide their decisions. Tresor Mabanza, Resident 3 rd year Blandine Mukuna (spouse) DR Congo We pray for God to grant us grace as we are expecting our first child soon. Also as my wife is still settling in Cameroon. Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya, Resident 3 rd year Joy (spouse), Daniel Akuma (child) Nigeria For God to be my helper throughout my training. For God to continue His blessings and lovingkindness in my family. For peace to reign in Cameroon. Akinniyi Fadipe, Resident 2 nd year Modupe (spouse), Isaac & Deborah (children) Nigeria Pray that God should uphold our faith in Him; make us grow in Him every day of our lives; bless us and our family members in all ramifications; help me pass COSECSA in flying colors and see me through the end of my residency training to the glorification of His name. 44 PAACS Prayer Guide

45 F or God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ~ John 3:17 Chukwuemeka Nwegbu, Resident 1 st year Deborah (spouse), Joshua (child) Nigeria Pray that we will continue to grow in our relationship with God as individuals and as a family. Also, that we be true witnesses of His name and remain faithful. For peace in Cameroon and a deepening of the Christian work in the country. Deng Kok Bol Malek, Resident 1 st year Lina Achuil (spouse), Manasseh (child) South Sudan Pray that I understand the Bible very well. Pray for God s favor and protection for the entire family. Pray for peace in my country (South Sudan). Pray that I understand and love my specialization. Also pray for other residents and fellows: Marco Faniriko, Fellow (Head & Neck) Franklin Umenze, Resident 3 rd year Prosper Ngwang, Resident 1 st year Chidi Otuneme, Resident 1 st year Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. PAACS Prayer Guide

46 DAY 20 TENWEK PROGRAM Tenwek Hospital, Kenya General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic Surgery Tenwek Program Prayer Requests: Pray for wisdom for our Tenwek surgical team as we seek to continue to refine and develop our training program to better serve our residents. Pray that our residents will seek to follow Christ as they progress through their training and leave us to serve others in the region. We seek God s intervention for more faculty to facilitate improved learning for residents and sharing of clinical duties. Pray for Tenwek Pediatric Surgery. Pray for more pediatric doctors. Russel White, Program Director (Cardiothoracic) Beth (spouse), Anna, Jamie, Peter, Andrew, Adam & Rachel (children) USA Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. 46 PAACS Prayer Guide

47 T he Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in Him. ~ Psalm 47:40 Heath Many, Program Director (GS) Angela Many, Faculty (OB/Gyn) Rees and Mary Taylor (children) USA Pray that our family will find balance between our ministry and family lives. Kiprono Koech, Program Director (Ortho) Loice (spouse), Angela Chebet, Abel Kiprotich & Maryanne Chelangat (children) Kenya Prayers for good health of our family and provision to care for the children in a holistic manner. Robert Parker, Director of Research (GS) Andrea Parker, Asst. Program Director (GS) Madison (child) USA Pray for the transition back to Kenya with increased responsibility; for Madison in her transition to Rift Valley Academy (boarding school) this upcoming school year; that we will disciple, train and mentor well. Dylan Nugent, Asst. Program Director (Ortho) Jessica (spouse), Eugene, Darby, Asher, Tobias & Naomi (children) USA Please pray that I will pass my board exam this summer and be able to return to Tenwek next year. PAACS Prayer Guide

48 DAY 21 TENWEK PROGRAM Tenwek Hospital, Kenya General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic Surgery Michael Mwachiro, Faculty (GS) Elisabeth Mwachiro, Faculty (GS) Esther (child) Kenya Pray for the PAACS family all over Africa. We also thank God for the new PAACS residents. Pray for God s continued presence in the various programs across the continent. Mike Ganey, Faculty (Ped.Surg.) Julie (spouse), Eden & Caleb (children) USA Pray for God s guidance and provision in our lives and ministries, and for pouring out of His empowering Spirit to accomplish His will. Pray for PAACS Pediatric Surgery: Our fellowship program and trainees Drs. Hansen & Muma at Kijabe and Drs. Axt & Odhiambo beginning at Mbingo. Carol Spears, Faculty (GS) USA Pray that our residents will grow in Christ as well as surgical expertise. Pray that I will love Jesus with all my heart and soul and mind and love others well. 48 PAACS Prayer Guide Jens Vaylann, Faculty, (GS) Dr. Eva Vaylann (spouse), Joana & Noah (children) Germany Please pray for God s leading for the next years, where He wants us to serve. Pray for the discipleship work that is on our hearts. Please pray that God prepares the hospitals where our graduates will serve in the future.

49 S o they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. ~ Luke 9:6 Also pray for a faculty member: Will Copeland (NS) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. Justus Lando, Resident 5 th year Kenya Pray for all those taking COSECSA exams this year. Pray for God's continued strength, wisdom and guidance. PAACS Prayer Guide

50 DAY 22 TENWEK PROGRAM Tenwek Hospital, Kenya General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic Surgery Wairimu N. Mugambi, Resident 5 th year Billy (spouse) Kenya Thanksgiving that the end of residency is in sight. Thanksgiving for a very supportive family and spouse. Thanksgiving for all my mentors. Prayers for the next stage job seeking that I would find a location near family that it will allow continued ministry. Victor Sowayi, Resident 5 th year (Ortho) Verah Bina (spouse), Jabali (child) Kenya Pray for my family to grow in love and in Christ. For wisdom to raise our young son in the ways of the Lord and for God s grace and guidance as we work out our next placement after residency. Patricia Chebet Chesang, Resident 4 th year Kenya Pray for God s continued provision for PAACS and for his strength, guidance and wisdom for this year. Sylvester R. Kimutai, Resident 3 rd year Kenya I pray that I grow spiritually, and that God expands my boundaries and fulfills His will in my life. I also pray for His wisdom in making decisions in my practice, family responsibilities and in my role towards spreading the Gospel and completion of my training. 50 PAACS Prayer Guide

51 A ll your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace. ~Isaiah 54:13 Sinkeet Ranketi, Resident 3 rd year Joy (spouse), Nashipae & David (children) Kenya Praises that the Lord has brought us all this far. Pray for our patients especially those young patients diagnosed with advanced malignancies. Pray for residents and families for strength and passion for Christ in their lives. Marvin Simiyu, Resident 2 nd year (Ortho) Kenya Pray for wisdom, knowledge and courage as I plan to finally sit for the MCS this year. Also pray for a companion and a family that God may have in His plans to bless me with. Marvin Wekesa Kisanda, Resident 3 rd year (Ortho) Mourine Melenia (spouse), Naomi Andesia (child) Kenya My wife and I are in school with a child to bring up. We are asking God for wisdom and grace to balance parenthood and school. Our desire is to excel in our studies and even grow stronger in the things of God. Also pray for other residents and fellows: Arega Leta Fekadu, Fellow (Cardiothoracic) Fridah Bosire, Resident 3 rd year Daniel Kebati Moenga, Resident 1 st year Danson Mogaka Mochama, Resident 1 st year Fasto Ladu Yugusuk, Resident 5 th year (Ortho) Ian Orwa, Resident 4 th year (Ortho) Please pray for God s protection, grace and favor. PAACS Prayer Guide

52 DAY 23 TENWEK PROGRAM Tenwek Hospital, Kenya General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic Surgery Joyce Lunar Atuo, Resident 2 nd year (Ortho) Kenya Pease pray for this year s MCS/FCS exams, that we all pass. Also pray for my family as it undergoes several changes this year, both good and unfortunate ones. Pray for my spiritual growth, that I may know God more and more each day. Silas Omoi Ndege, Resident 2 nd year (Ortho) Kenya I would like us to pray for our institution - Tenwek. Many colleagues were affected by the fire incident that occurred a while ago. I would also like us to pray for the upcoming examinations. May we be able to have strength to read despite our busy schedule. Samuel Odongo, Resident 2 nd year Kenya Pray that we know God more as a family and to experience Him in everything we do. For Him to guide us in every way and to experience His peace and joy in whatever circumstance. 52 PAACS Prayer Guide Danny Araka, Resident 1 st year (Ortho) Kenya I pray for God s continued providence towards my family. I pray that God opens more opportunities for my sister's career. I am also praying for God s grace in providing for my brother to complete his undergraduate studies. I pray for God's guidance to lead me through this residency program that I have begun.

53 D o not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Emmanuel Kiniga, Resident 1 st year Kenya Pray that I am able to demonstrate God s love and compassion to all patients we serve. For strength and understanding in this first year of training. I do pray for health and safety for my family members. Emmanuel Wafula Wekesa, Resident 1 st year Kenya Pray for me to be fully submitted to the will of Christ for my life and to be able to hear His voice daily and follow Him in obedience. Pray for our PAACS exam as well. PAACS Prayer Guide

54 DAY 24 FUTURE PAACS PROGRAMS BANGLADESH General Surgery Program Memorial Christian Hospital, Bangladesh Bangladesh Program Prayer Requests: This program is currently seeking interested and qualified applicants. Please pray for them to find the right candidates. Steve Kelley, Program Director (GS) Stephanie (spouse), Shane & Lauren, Sarah, S. Luke & Shannon (children) USA Pray for the completion of the new Memorial Christian Hospital building project in God s perfect timing (projected opening date February 2019) and God s provision of skilled workers. Nathan Piovesan, Faculty (GS) Dorothy (spouse), Joshua, Victoria, Noelle & Catherine (children) USA Pray that God would bring us a Bangladeshi resident with a heart for Himself and for the people of Bangladesh. Pray that God would supply the needed personnel to fully staff our hospital. Pray also for the Rohingya refugees. 54 PAACS Prayer Guide

55 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13 NEW PROGRAMS: Pray for the success of these new programs as they start in the future: BURUNDI General Surgery Program Kibuye Hope Hospital, Burundi KIJABE/CURE Orthopaedic Program AIC Kijabe Hospital & CURE Hospital, Kenya SODDO/CURE Orthopaedic Program Soddo Christian Hospital & CURE Hospital, Ethiopia TOGO General Surgery Program Hôpital Baptiste Biblique, Togo PAACS Prayer Guide

56 PAACS GRADUATE LOCATIONS Map updated as of August, 2018 MALI Philadelphie Dembele GUINEA Jean Faya Yaradouno Ruffin Loua SIERRA LEONE Aiah Lebbie Juana Kabba LIBERIA Jerry Fahnloe Brown NIGERIA Chukwudi Okorie CAMEROON Jacques Ebhele Gerald Ekwen Domain Bananga Fuka Marco Faniriko Steve Kyota Benjamin Malikidogo Evaristus Njume Anthony Nesoah George Ngock Henry Tanyi Ndasi Yali Bin Ramazani GHANA Ighohwo Etuh GABON Akin Anatole Nzanzu Simplice Tchoba DR CONGO Jean Claude Bataneni Hubert Kakalo Juvenal Musavuli Maghuta ANGOLA Paulo Baltazar Buaki LESOTHO Mifila Degaulle UGANDA Martin Situma RWANDA Edmond Ntaganda Ronald Tubasiime BURUNDI Nkesha Gisita Theophile Yves Mpongo Alliance Niyukuri TANZANIA Catherine Mung ong o Henry Rotimi Ine Tewodros Tamiru 56 PAACS Prayer Guide

57 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS EGYPT Shady Fayik ETHIOPIA Frehun Ayele Segni Bekele Mesele Bogale Dejene Desalegn Thomas Efeson Solomon Endrias Ebenezer Gezahegn Daniel Gidabo Surafel Mulatu Haileyesus Tesfaye Gezahegn Tilahun KENYA Jack Barasa Elijah Mwaura Chege John Kanyi Arega Leta Fekadu Amos Chege Macharia Beryl Akinyi Mawe Damaris Mbalu Valentine Mbithi Ken Muma Tony Mwenyemali Elizabeth Mwachiro Michael Mwachiro Mark Mwangi Elsie Kamene Mwanzia Jack Okumu Agneta Odera Mark Oolo Philip Blasto Ooko Ivan Seno MALAWI Moses Kasumba Kaggya MADAGASCAR Heuric Rakotomalala Fabruce Ramaherimamonjy Elson Randrianantenaina Harison Rasamimanana Roseline Razanamampionona PAACS Prayer Guide

58 DAY 25 PAACS ALUMNI 58 PAACS Prayer Guide Henry Ndasi, Graduate 2009 (GS & Ortho) Olivia (spouse), Alan, Joel-Ethan, Jason-Din (children) Cameroon Mutengene Baptist Hospital, Cameroon Pray for steadfastness in prayer and sharing Christ whenever possible. Consistency and grace to be the spiritual head and role model for my family and healing for multiple ailments. Grace and wisdom as the Chief Medical Officer and head of the orthopedics department of the hospital. Ighohwo Etuh, Graduate 2010 (GS & Plastic) Emike (spouse), Joshua, Divine, Omoike (children) Nigeria Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana Pray for God's wisdom to manage successfully a new Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit. An additional responsibility as head of my church clinic was given to me. Please ask for more grace to fulfil this assignment. Pray that the Lord will keep my family faithful to him.

59 T herefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! ~2 Corinthians 5:17 Jean Claude Bataneni, Graduate 2011 (GS) Christine (spouse), Luc, Andy, Joey, Aimé & David (children) DR Congo Nebobongo Evangelical Hospital, DR Congo Please pray for the work at the hospital. May God shine in every aspect of our ministry and so that all the staff will seek God s will all the time. Pray for financial provision for our family so that we can keep supporting our kids in school. Henry Rotimi Ine, Graduate 2012 (GS) Yvonne (spouse), Jesse, Tiffany & Michaela (children) Nigeria Heri Adventist Hospital, Tanzania Pray for continued blessings on our patients as we do our best to reach them physically and spiritually. Pray for funds for completion of a new ward in progress and in rebuilding of the old hospital. Pray for grace, diligence, wisdom and favor for Jesse as he begins his own journey in life. Tewodros Tamiru, Graduate 2012 (GS) Addis (spouse), Bethel & Mehanaim (children) Ethiopia KCMC, Tanzania Pray that my family back home does well. Especially for my wife, since she is handling dual responsibilities. Pray that we may by His grace continue loving and enjoying His will being accomplished through our life. Pray that I may finish my study with acquisition of the optimal urology skills and my placement to be in a place where God needs me to be. Ronald Tubasiime, Graduate 2012 (GS) Karungi Cissy (spouse), Mugisha Daniel (child) Rwanda Kibogora Free Methodist Hospital, Rwanda Pray for strength and wisdom to meet the medical and spiritual needs of patients. Pray for the continuous availability of surgeons to come and help with the work at Kibogora Hospital.

60 DAY 26 PAACS ALUMNI Agneta Odera, Graduate 2013 (GS & Ped.Surg.) Kenya Tenwek Hospital, Kenya I am thankful to God for the continued privilege to work at Tenwek Hospital and for the blessing to complete my pediatric surgery fellowship. As I advance into cardiothoracic part of the training with the interest in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery for the remaining 3 years I pray that God will continue to direct and guide my paths. Elijah Mwaura Chege, Graduate 2014 (GS) Carolyne (spouse), Abay & Lexi (children) Kenya Chogoria Hospital, Kenya Pray for us to raise our little ones in a praiseworthy way. In all things to keep Christ at the center of our lives so He can use us to draw souls to Himself. That the Lord May reveal to us how we can contribute more to healthcare in our community. Simplice Tchoba, Graduate 2014 (GS) Neni (spouse), Viera, Lubov, Mira and Nadie (children) Gabon Libreville Hospital, Gabon Pray for my family, for challenges and for God s wisdom. Pray for God s guidance. Pray also so that PAACS will continue to grow. John Kanyi, Graduate 2016 (GS) Kenya AIC Litein Hospital, Kenya Thankful for the growth of AIC Litein Hospital as we get an additional surgeon, train more family medicine residents and improve our institution as an internship center. Pray for my family even as I hope to get a wife. 60 PAACS Prayer Guide

61 T he Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? ~Psalm 27:1 Benjamin Malikidogo, Graduate 2016 (GS) Carine Kakalo (spouse) Raissa, Ketia & Kayla (children) DR Congo Banso Baptist Hospital, Cameroon More grace to meet the surgical and spiritual needs in my new hospital. Favor to pass the FCS COSECSA exam. Safety and divine protection for my family during the insecure time in the Northwest Cameroon. Damaris Mbalu, Graduate 2016 (GS) Darius Kivuvo (spouse) Eden & Hansen (children) Kenya Nairobi Hospital, Kenya Pray that I am able to serve God in my daily work and for our children to grow in the way of God. Fabruce Ramaherimamonjy, Graduate 2016 (GS) Iasy Elisoa (spouse), Arovaniavo, Noah & Hafaliana (children) Madagaskar Pray for all of my family so we will be a blessing for the hopeless around us and we will bring a new life for them through Jesus Christ. Pray for our vision to start a new mission hospital in Madagascar. Pray that we will have a place to serve the Lord also and for our kid s education at this place. Steve Kyota, Graduate 2017 (GS) Therese Kyota (spouse) Blessing & Samuel (children) DR Congo Mutengene Baptist Hospital, Cameroon Need of grace, favor and blessings upon my family. I need to know God more and more and be closer to Him so that I can serve Him well. Pray for peace in DR Congo and Cameroon. PAACS Prayer Guide

62 DAY 27 PAACS ALUMNI Mark Waithaka, Graduate 2017 (GS) Sarah (spouse), Mutana & Gakenia (children) Kenya AIC Kapsowar Hospital, Kenya Pray for a spirit of wisdom and discernment. Pray also for a spirit of excellence in myself and among my coworkers. For God s help against compassion fatigue. Pray for breakthrough in financial management for the hospital. Ebenezer Gezahegn, Graduate 2018 (GS) Ethiopia Pray that God will help and give me wisdom on how to find a place to work when my residency ends. Juana Kabba, Graduate 2018 (GS) Rani Kabba (spouse) Bezalel & Hazel (children) Sierra Leone Trusting Christ for strength and grace for the next stages in our surgical career. Praise God for completion of residency training. Pray for the Holy Spirit to dwell richly in our lives. 62 PAACS Prayer Guide Mesele Bogale Mekuria, Graduate 2018 (H&N) Ruhama (spouse), Lewi & Yohanna (children) Ethiopia Black Lion Hospital, Ethiopia I want to thank God for the new addition in our family, a baby girl, Yohana. I also want to thank God for settling me back home and a good start in my career. Pray for me to be a witness of Christ more than ever.

63 A nd we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. ~ 2 Corinthians 3:18 Juvenal Musavuli Maghuta, Graduate 2018 (GS) La Rose (spouse), Joshuwa & Imani (children) DR Congo Peacefull elections this year for my country. Wisdom for smooth end of residency and God s guidance for the future. Alliance Niyukuri, Graduate 2018 (GS) Cynthia (spouse), Tracy & Keren (children) Burundi Pray for God to continue to preserve peace in Burundi. Pray for a smooth transition for my family as we plan to move back home soon. Praise God for good health of my wife and Keren. Mark Oloo, Graduate 2018 (GS) Kenya St Luke Medical Centre, Kisumu, Kenya Pray for God s blessings as I plan to start a family and the strength to do so. Pray for my career as I continue pursuing options of placement and for God to open doors for me to get a stable employment. Pray that God blesses all of my family members. Gezahegn Tilahun, Graduate 2018 (GS) Netsanet Eshete (spouse), Tsion, Amanuel & Betselot (children) Ethiopia As a family we have many reasons to praise the Lord as He brings this long journey to an end with many blessings and may we honor His Holy name. Pray for us to know where to serve Him after graduation. PAACS Prayer Guide

64 DAY 28 PAACS ALUMNI Please keep all PAACS graduates and their families in prayer as they serve the needs of patients all over Africa. Pray for God's protection, provision, grace and favor over their lives. Frehun Ayele Jack Barasa Jean Claude Bataneni Segni Bekele Mesele Bogale Jerry Fahnloe Brown Paulo Baltazar Buaki Philadelphie Dembele Dejene Desalegn Jacques Ebhele Thomas Efeson Gerald Ekwen Solomon Endrias Ighohwo Etuh Marco Faniriko Shady Fayik Arega Leta Fekadu Domain Bananga Fuka 64 PAACS Prayer Guide Ebenezer Gezahegn Daniel Gidabo Henry Rotimi Ine Juana Kabba Moses Kasumba Kaggya Hubert Kakalo John Kanyi Steve Kyota Aiah Lebbie Ruffin Loua Amos Chege Macharia Juvenal Musavuli Maghuta Benjamin Malikidogo Beryl Akinyi Mawe Damaris Mbalu Valentine Mbithi Degaulle Mifila Yves Mpongo

65 T he unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. ~Psalm 119:130 Surafel Mulatu Ken Muma Catherine Mung'ong'o Michael Mwachiro Eizabeth Mwachiro Elsie Kamene Mwanzia Elijah Mwaura Chege Tony Benjamin Mwenyemali Henry Tanyi Ndasi Ngoe Anthony Nesoah George Ngock Alliance Niyukuri Evaristus Njume Edmond Ntaganda Akin Anatole Nzanzu Agneta Odera Chukwudi Okorie Jack Okumu Mark Oloo Philip Blasto Ooko Jean Heuric Rakotomalala Fabruce Ramaherimamonjy Yali Bin Ramazani Elson Randrianantenaina Harison Rasamimanana Roseline Razanamapionona *Martin Salia Ivan Seno Saruni Martin Situma Tewodros Tamiru Simplice Tchoba Haileyesus Tesfaye Gezahegn Tilahun Nkesha Gisita Theophile Ronald Tubasiime Mark Mwangi Waithaka Jean Faya Bomde Yaradouno * Indicates deceased, please continue to pray for his family

66 DAY 29 PAACS COMMISSION & COUNCILS PAACS COMMISSION Dr. Douglas Lundy Chair Dr. Thomas Robey Vice Chair Dr. Rebekah Kim Secretary Dr. Daniel Gwan-Nulla Treasurer Dr. George Bayless III Commission Member Dr. Chris Bode Commission Member Dr. John Chae Commission Member Dr. Carl Haisch Commission Member Dr. Nathan Kinzinger Commission Member 66 PAACS Prayer Guide Dr. Wayne Koch Commission Member Dr. Bruce MacFadyen Jr. Commission Member Dr. Rebekah Naylor Commission Member Dr. Louis Pisters Commission Member Dr. Mark Reeves Commission Member Dr. Michael Skinner Commission Member Dr. David Thompson PAACS Founder Dr. Alva Weir CMDA President Dr. David Stevens CMDA CEO

67 B ut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. ~Acts 1:8 PAACS COUNCIL MEMBERS Dr. Stuart Archibald Dr. Emad Asham Dr. Mark Boustred Dr. Daniel Bramer Dr. James Carson Dr. Louis Carter Dr. Antonia Chen Dr. Ronald Cheney Dr. Bob Cropsey Dr. Stephen Doane Dr. Peter Ekeh Dr. Jon Ewig Dr. John Fitzwater Dr. Donald A. Hackbarth Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan Dr. Alan Johnson Dr. Elijah Kim Dr. Rachel Koch Dr. Michael Langford Dr. Timothy Lee Dr. Ryan Li Dr. Timothy Love Dr. James Malcolm Dr. Peter Meade Dr. Christopher Moir Dr. Melanie Morris Dr. Rebekah Naylor Dr. Naeem Newman Dr. Rona Norelius Dr. Nathan Novotny Dr. James O'Neill Dr. Tim Oswald Dr. Adrian Park Dr. Nathaniel Peterson Dr. Dan Poenaru Dr. Fernando Riveron Dr. Robert Riviello Dr. Bruce Romick Dr. Harry Rudolph Dr. Kenneth Rutledge Dr. Craig Shank Dr. Lelan Sillin Dr. Dane Smith Dr. Daniel E. Smith Dr. James Smith Dr. Mike Spafford Dr. Donna Spratt Dr. Bruce Steffes Dr. Kyle Stephens Dr. Jacob Stephenson Dr. Elisabeth Stuebing Dr. Ron Sutherland Dr. John Tarpley Dr. Samuel Thompson Dr. Terry Treadwell Dr. Steven Weber Dr. Paul Whiting Dr. James Wood PAACS Prayer Guide

68 DAY 30 PAACS ADMINISTRATION Susan Koshy, Executive Director Thomas (spouse), Joshua, Daniel & Grace (children) Please pray that our family serves the Lord and brings glory and honor to His name. Pray that PAACS administration serves God, the PAACS faculty and the PAACS residents well. Keir Thelander, Chief Medical Officer Joanna (spouse), Luke & Sarah (children) Pray for balance of travel, work, and family, in addition to other local ministry activities. Pray for discernment in time management with all the different responsibilities as CMO. Pray for focus to be on the people, not the tasks. Pray that at different meetings and conferences, both secular and Christian, I would reflect Jesus in my words and presence. William Wood, Academic Dean Judy (spouse) Pray that the sole focus may be on disciple building in young African surgeons who will be effective leaders in church and hospital to the glory of God. Rev. Ed Scearce, Spiritual Dean Lea (spouse) Jena & Terry, Buddy & Amanda, Mark & Nicole, Brad & Anglene (children) Please pray we would be humble servants of Christ as we enter this first year with PAACS. Pray that the joy of the Lord would be our strength, and in this joy, we might be the aroma of Christ to those around us. 68 PAACS Prayer Guide

69 I n the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS Steven Darst, Controller Jennifer (spouse), Kirby, Wesley & Jonathan (children) Please pray that as an organization and as individuals, we continue to put Christ first daily. Pray that I yield to God s guidance as I more fully understand the finances and provide support for PAACS. Pray for our children as they continue their studies and make decisions regarding the futures that God desires for them. Terry McLamb, Administrative Assistant Chris, Lindsay, Amy, Craig, Lindsay & Richard (children) For God s continued favor with PAACS and that we would be mindful to always look to Him for guidance in the future. I would ask for God s grace on my children and grandchildren, especially on Amy and her son Warren McManus. Abigail Loos, Administrative Assistant Continued growth and guidance through God's plans in my and my family's life, and faithfulness in embracing opportunities to be Christ's light. Margaret Cioch, Administrative Coordinator Matthew & Luke (children) Praise God for His love and protection over me and my children. Pray that He will keep on guiding me on how to use His gifts to build up His Kingdom, and that He will draw my children to Him. PAACS Prayer Guide

70 PAACS is a Commission of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations and credentialed by Loma Linda University.

71 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS PO BOX 1118 Bristol, TN

72 PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS PO BOX 1118 Bristol, TN