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1000 Grandmothers Prayer Initiative is a collective of the spirit of the grandma, granny's, nana's, big mama,madear, and all the many and varied affectionate terms for the unconditional and indescribable love of a grandmother. In the spirit of Holly Near's lyrics, "1000 Grandmothers", we shall advocate for a more peaceful society for children in particular, and the restoration of the family God calls us to be, in general. This blog is being established in response to the many, many, many girls(and boys) who are placed in foster care system, some in homes, others in group homes or juvenile hall. The numbers are too great to be ignored. So, grandmothers let's get going! Let's pray for the change we want to see, by being the change God has called us all to be! 1000 Grandmothers is a social justice response to Luke 4:17-18, and in partial fulfillment of an graduate course in Advocacy with Bakke Graduate School of Theology--Global Urban Leadership.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Pray for girls in group homes and in your community!

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011.  IT IS THE DAY WE SET ASIDE TIME TO PRAY FOR OUR GIRLS WHO ARE IN PLACEMENT OF SOME SORT; GROUP HOMES, DETENTION OR OTHER FORMS OF PLACEMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.

WILL YOU PRAY FOR THE GIRLS BELOW:
  1. CHASITY, 17
  2. THREE SISTERS: LESLIE 17, CAROLINA 15, ARIANA 13
  3. JAODOMIN, 14
  4. AMBER, 17
  5. GWEN, 18
  6. REYNA BEASLEY, 7
  7. REYNA LOPEZ, 15
  8. KATRICE, 15
  9. KHALIYA, 14
  10. BRE, 14
  11. CATHERINE, 16
  12. QUCHINA, 16
  13. BRUSHANNA, 15
  14. HALI, 15
  15. AIJAH, 14
  16. KAIYA, 14
  17. CLASSY, 17 (PREGNANT)
  18. MAXINE, 17 (REHAB)
  19. STEPHANIE 15 (AWOL-3MOS)
  20. MIRACLE, 15
  21. BRIANNA, 17 (RELOCATION)
  22. LINDA, 16
  23. JOHNETTA, 19
  24. FELICITY, 11
  25. TYRA, 12 (SICKLE CELL CRISIS)
  26. SO MANY MORE...
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Pray for girls in group homes and in your community!

 I recently read a book called "Girls Hold Up Half the Sky"  it spoke of the many cases and mindsets that exploit girls sexually and abuse physically.  The message:  Girls are more than a vagina!  Females are more than half of the population globally.

Meditate on Mark 10:13-16 "...forsake not the children to come to me."
Please pray for the girls listed below:

  1. QuChina, 16
  2. Catherine, 16
  3. Kishaundreu, 15
  4. Monica, 15
  5. Brushanna, 14
  6. Kaiya, 13
  7. Janet, 18
  8. Gwen, 18
  9. Reyna B, 17
  10. Reyna L, 15
  11. Katrice, 14
  12. Chasity, 16
  13. Breanna, 16
  14. Haley, 14
  15. Veronica, 14
  16. Jardomin, 14
  17. Classy, 17(Pregnant)
  18. Stephanie, 16
  19. Nieshell, 16
  20. Miracle, 14
  21. Felicity, 11
  22. Johnetta, 19
  23. Joyce, 17
  24. Tamnesha, 17(Pregnant)
  25. Tina, 17
  26. Tyra, 12 (Sickle Cell)
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Pray for girls in group homes!

When 1000 Grandmothers Pray is a prayer ministry especially for girls in placement at group homes.  Please send your blessings their way. 

Prayer Focus:  Psalm 23:  The Lord is our Shepherd...we shall not fear anything!

Theme: V 2-3He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me besides still waters. He retores my soul."

Pray for: Felicity (10); Kaiya (13); Katrice (14); Jordimin(14) Reyna(15); Haley (15); Classy (17); Gwen (18).
Each girl has a unique story.  Please pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send ministers, mothers and mentors in to love on these girls in their times of distress.

Shalom,
Minister Loretta
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Pray for girls in group homes!

January 12, 2011

Pray for the following girls: 
  1. Felicity, 10 years old
  2. Miracle, 14 years old
  3. Kaiya, 13 years old
  4. Carly, 13 years old
  5. Tamnesha, 16 years old (pregnant)
  6. Reyna, 15 years old
  7. Brushanna, 15 years old
  8. Gwen, 18 years old
  9. Chasity, 17 years old
  10. Karla, 16 years old
Prayer Focus: Mark 10:13-16...forsake not the children"

Shalom,

Minister Loretta
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Pray FOR GIRLS IN GROUP HOMES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010

Pray for  Shannon, 16 and her little brother Matthew, 9; African American siblings first time in foster care placement.  Shannon and Matthew have been placed in a foster family home. 

Theme: Zechariah 8:5:  "...And once again old people shall sit on the porches... and children shall play in the streets."

May the God of all peace that passes our understanding keep, secure and protect our children.

Shalom

Minister Loretta B. Randle (aka: Auntie Lo)
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

PRAY FOR GIRLS IN GROUP HOMES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010

Focus:  Classy: 17 years old; has run away since Friday, December 3.  Pray for her safe return.  Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill and satisfy her souls deepest need.

Scripture Reference:  Psalm 91:1-2:  "He who dwells in the secret place place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."

May it be unto Classy to find shelter and refuge in the secret place of the Most High God.

Shalom,

Minister Loretta (AuntieLo)
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

When 1000 Grandmothers Pray: Wednesday December 1, 2010

PRAY 4 GIRLS IN GROUP HOMES

GIRL:  S-GIRL: 15years old; first time in system; has been carrying the emotional burden of caring for her and young brother.  She has a hearing today before the Judge to determine where she and little brother will be placed.  Her heart is heavy.  Please pray for God's favor to find a kind and secure placement for her and brother.

Theme:  Security and safety

Biblical Reference:  Psalm 23:  The Lord the Shepherd of His People.  "...For you are with me, your rod and staff they comfort me." (v.4)

Shalom,

Auntie Lo
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