Sarah has been supporting her sons since the death of her husband.
Sarah has been supporting her sons since the death of her husband.
Aug. 10, 2017 | Kenya

Pray for Sarah Ambetsa, Widow of a Murdered Pastor

[415] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Sarah.

Sarah Ambetsa’s husband was killed in 2014 as he shared the Sunday morning message at the Joy in Jesus Church in Mombasa. Attackers entered the church that morning and began shooting at worshipers, killing the pastor and six others. After the shooting, the church stopped meeting and Sarah had no way of supporting herself and her two young boys. With assistance from VOM, however, Sarah moved to a new town and established a cloth business. A VOM worker who recently visited her said, “The prayers and support Sarah received through VOM have really helped her recover fast from the loss of her husband. She has managed well taking care of the boys and also managing her small business.” Please continue to pray for Sarah and her boys, ages 9 and 4.

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  • Holy Father, these years we have continued to pray for Sarah and her children that You would provide for them and protect them. Give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, enlighten the eyes of their heart that they may know what is the hope of Your calling and the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in the saints.
    Julie C - USA
  • Thank You, Father for remembering Sarah's affairs. Thank You for providing her and her boys. Please comfort and heal Sarah. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I commit all of this into Your Hands as we have all prayed. Continue to strengthen this church Father as they rise up again. Heal the father wound of these two boys, and be to them the best Father they have ever had. In Jesus' Holy Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Lord Jesus, help Sarah and her sons today. Pour your deep love into the broken places of their hearts. Enable them to stand strong in their faith in love free from bitterness by your grace. Help them to have all that they need. Give their hearts courage to keep proclaiming the Gospel and raise up these boys to be mighty men for your glory's sake.
    Sara D - USA
  • Lord I thank you for all the people you put in Sarah's life to strengthen and support her after the death of her Husband. God we trust that you are the only righteous judge to cast judgement on those who caused the death of Sarah's Husband. I pray for her sons and that they will be provided for and that they may grow into men that follow God's way,Amen
    Kaleb N - Germany
  • Lord, We thank You for Your protection over Sarah Ambetsa and her family. "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!-Psalm 84:11-12. Continue to be this family's sun and shield! Praise You Jesus!
    Roberta V - USA
  • We pray the Peace of Christ over this dear sister and her family. Give her business a boost and let every need be met. Help her to be faithful in ministry and to continue her husband's vision.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Oh God, thank You for what You have done for this family. I pray that You would dry their tears.
    Scott B - USA
  • Dear God, please watch over Sarah and her children, bless her business, and keep her safe. Amen
    Tara F - USA
  • Lord, please be a comfort to Sarah and her children. Thank You that her husband is in Heaven right now at peace and free. And thank You that Sarah will see her husband again in Heaven. Thank You that VOM has been helping Sarah. Help her boys to come to a belief and trust in Jesus Christ at a young age. Bless this family in wonderful ways, Lord.
    Tricia G - USA
  • Dear Father GOD Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6),
    Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, (Luke 11:13)
    The Lord is rich unto those who call out unto HIM, AMEN (Romans 10:12)
    eric H - USA
  • Dear God, please continue to support Sarah and her children throughout their lives. Encourage them to grow in their faith and spread the message wherever they are. Thank you for keeping them safe thus far. Praise be your name! We ask all according to your will. Amen.
    Delphine H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father

    We pray for this beautiful famliy in Kenya, who are christians and the father was a priest, we pray for there loss and that he is in a safe place, and for sarah and the kids we pray for there safety, against any rebels rallying against there beliefs. Let them know that the Lord has got them and has everything is in path

    Amen.
    Joe g - New Zealand
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for providing for Sarah and her boys through VOM. Bless her small business and strengthen her and the boys faith. We call for the plans You have for them to comfort and bless the saints all around her. Bless those who killed her husband that they would be saved and delivered from evil to serve the living and merciful God.
    MARI S - USA
  • Thank You Lord that You take such good care of Your family. Continued blessings & strength to this family that has been through so much. Let fear completely leave & may boldness & Your joy fill their countenances. Bless her business exponentially & surround them with friends who lift them up. Bring them to the church YOu have for themin Jesus' name
    Lisa T - USA
  • Lord, we pray for Sarah and her 2 son's. That she would be comforted and freed from her tormentors. We know that all things are yours and we know that you are good and love us, also be with the other ones who suffered and lost loved ones In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen
    Mellonie V - USA
  • Jesus we praise you for providing for sister Sarah. We now ask that you continue to encourage her and help her to grow in her faith. Bless and protect her children and that they too may come to a passionate relationship with you even at their tender age. May your word reside in them and may their presence ease the pain of loss in Sarahs heart. Amen
    Ingrid V - USA
  • Father, thank you for the faith and strength that you have given to Sarah and her family. Thank you for providing for them despite the very devastating blow. Please continue to provide for thus family and grant them success in all areas. In the precious name of Jesus I give you thanks. Amen.
    Xakia D - United Kingdom
  • Father I pray for Sarah and her sons that You will bless them richly and use them to bless others. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Thomas K - USA
  • Abundant blessings sister in Christ!
    Analilia G - USA
  • Father, I pray for this woman. I pray you strengthen her and help her provide for her children. May her faith and knowledge continue to grow. Help her to know you are with her. Speak to her and her children; May they find the hope in you. Speak to the hearts of the men who did this crime. convict their hearts, open their eyes to their need of a Savior.
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord, I pray for Sarah. I also pray for the six other families who lost loved ones. Have mercy on the killers. I pray that they shall come to know Jesus. Someday I hope that they will regret killing these people.
    Wes T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for supporting Sarah and her boys. Continue to bless them, so that the light of their success shines as a beacon of hope to others to show that you are great and merciful. Give Sarah a voice to proclaim her faith even louder than before. In Jesus name, Amen
    Barry G - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I know that the widow and the orphan have a special place in Your heart. I pray that You would help this young widow as she makes a living with 2 small children. Please help her to know Your peace and provision.
    rebecca a - USA
  • Father, thank You for Sarah. Thank You that You love her and help her and provide for her. Thank You for VOM and thank You for the help and support they provide. Father please bless and protect her boys and help them grow strong. In the Name of Yeshua, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Father, thank You for being a husband to Sarah and a father to the boys. Continue to provide for and protect them. May they all grow closer in relationship with Jesus and allow Him to live through them. Thank you for loving them so much. Remind Sarah and the boys that Jesus is coming soon to take them to heaven where there will be no crying or death.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Thank You for the provisions You granted Sarah. I pray for continued provision, strength and emotion healing. I pray her business would prosper for Your glory and that countless will come to know You through her testimony.
    Tricia W - USA
  • Father God, you know the enemy has stolen Sarah's husband and poured out dark schemes against her. You are a God who restores many-fold. In Jesus' mighty name, I ask you to protect and strengthen Sarah, her family and this church and that it rise up as a beacon of glory light so it draws others out of the darkness and evil the enemy has wrought there
    Jacquie W - USA
  • Heavenly father thank you for this Brave woman and we've thankful for the help she's received from vom, I pray that you help her to be successful in her business to earn a living for her and her two boys, and may they grow up to be Godly Man.
    Fred S - USA
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