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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, 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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