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PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS
PAACS
Daily Prayer Guide
2019 - 2020
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.
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PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS
Dear PAACS Family,
Thank you for your support and prayers for PAACS. Your prayers have blessed
this ministry, our residents, faculty and programs. PAACS continues to train
and disciple African physicians as surgeons to care for the sick and to show
the love of Christ to those who are suffering. In 2019, PAACS is training 95
surgeons in 8 countries. We currently work in 9 mission hospitals and have
15 surgical training programs. PAACS has issued 88 graduate certificates
and by the end of 2019 we expect to graduate an additional 11 surgeons
for Africa. God is growing this ministry and doing incredible work in Africa
through PAACS.
God is expanding our borders in 2020 by adding 3 new programs and a
new country in Africa with a PAACS training program. All of this has been
made possible because of prayer. Your prayers have been instrumental in
sustaining and advancing PAACS.
We truly desire your continued prayers. Please use this prayer guide to pray
daily for the needs of the PAACS residents, faculty, graduates and others.
Your prayers will change impossible situations, move mountains, and make a
difference in the lives of those who are diligently serving God and His people.
As God’s children seek His face, prayers will be answered and miracles will
happen. PAACS is blessed by your faithful prayers and love. Thank you for
being a part of all that God is doing through this ministry and helping to
advance God’s kingdom in Africa.
Blessings,
Susan Koshy, JD, MPH
Executive Director
Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 3
Stay Alert and Constantly on Call
Deep in the jungles of South America a man bows before a stone altar and
prays to the spirits of the rain forest. A woman in a crowded hospital waiting
room bows her head and whispers incantations as her fingers stroke the
figurine in her hands. Somewhere a Tibetan monk sits cross legged and hums
to some unseen spiritual force. As a 737 jet makes its initial ascent out of
Reagan National airport a passenger overhears the prayer like whispers of the
person seated in the window seat. Being a Christian she asks, “what are you
asking God for?”. “Oh, I wasn’t asking God for anything, I was asking Satan to
rule and reign in our nation’s capital”, came the reply.
Paul sums up the above scenes with these words; “we wrestle not against
flesh and blood but against…cosmic powers…the spiritual forces of evil…”
(Ephesians 6:12). Graciously he does not leave us to despair, rather we are
pointed towards the only means by which we combat such forces. Powers
that seek to destroy everything PAACS attempts to accomplish for the cause
of the gospel. Paul exhorts us; …praying at all times in the Spirit, with all
prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making
supplication for all the saints…(Ephesians 6:18).
Here are a couple of points for us to take to heart.
Prayer is the ongoing work of every believer. It is not an item in our bucket list.
It is not a rotation of spiritual disciplines. We never graduate from God’s school of
prayer. Elsewhere Paul tells us “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Prayer is only effective when it is in partnership with the Holy Spirit. We
dare not wrestle against such spiritual forces of darkness alone. The phrase
“in the Spirit” carries the meaning of relationship, in close union with. It implies
there is close fellowship with the Holy Spirit. When you come to your place of
prayer, are you conscious of the Spirit’s presence? Have you invited the Spirit
to join with you as you wrestle for the things on your prayer list? We need the
Spirit if we are to accomplish all God has designed for us.
It is imperative that we keep alert and stay on call. Not just subconsciously
aware of the forces against us, but a persevering consciousness. We are
involved in a battle for the soul of the universe. It is on a cosmic level. It is our
biggest obstacle.
As we go into this next year of ministry, would you take a moment or two and
commit to the ongoing ministry of intercessory prayer. Ask the Spirit to be your
partner in this ministry.
Blessings,
Rev. Ed Scearce
PAACS Spiritual Dean
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 5
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.
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DAY 1
PAACS ORGANIZATION
L earn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the
fatherless; plead the case of the widow.
~ Isaiah 1:17
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
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DAY 2 ARUSHA PROGRAM
Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Tanzania
General Surgery
Wendy Willmore, Co-Program Director (GS)
Canada
Pray for the melding of the new Arusha PAACS program
direction team. Wisdom for the new leadership at Arusha
Lutheran Medical Centre. Pray that they hunger for the
Bread of Heaven.
Catherine Mlelwa Mung’ong’o, Faculty (Ped. Surg.)
Noelle, Christina, Kaanasimoyande & Moses (children)
Tanzania
Pray for the PAACS Program in Africa so that God
is present all the time and goes with us. Pray for our
families and for all the patients we touch to get spiritual
healing. Pray that everyone in the PAACS program hears
God’s voice and lives according to His word.
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P raise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our
troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we
ourselves receive from God.
~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Charles Sweke, Faculty (Ob/Gyn)
Marina (spouse)
Tanzania
Pray for God to give me abundant health and much more
strength and his guidance in delivering my knowledge
and skills to our young Residents. To continue serving
our Lord in healing the needy physically and spiritually.
Also pray for other faculty members:
Frank Madinda, Co-Program Director (GS)
David Halter, Assistant Program Director (GS)
Emmanuel Lema, Educational Coordinator (GS)
Jefrey Kibira (Ortho)
Paul Kisanga (GS)
Happiness Rabiel (Neurosurgery)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Benson Harrison Lyimo, Resident 5th year (GS)
Anastazia (spouse), Celine (child)
Tanzania
I pray for the Mbingo program that God will place His
mighty hand on the situation in Cameroon as a whole.
May God bless my baby girl Celine that she grows strong
in this world. May she and her mother live a happy
life guided by this very God that I believe in. May God
supervise me and other 5th year residents as we prepare
towards our final PAACS and COSECSA exams.
Yamikani Ellard Limbe, Resident 5th year (GS)
Nyandaro (spouse), Melissa (child)
Malawi
Pray for peace in the world. Pray for success in the
upcoming PAACS and COSECSA exams.
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DAY 3 ARUSHA PROGRAM
Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Tanzania
General Surgery
Fred G. Minja, Resident 4th year (GS)
Teddy Ndakidemi (spouse), Abigail (child)
Tanzania
Pray for my family, our daughter Abigail that she grows
as a Christ follower, our Arusha PAACS program, my
upcoming exams, and academic excellence.
Julius Paul Shayo, Resident 4th year (GS)
Joyce (spouse), Hubert Julius (child)
Tanzania
Pray for peace across the African continent and the
world-at-large. Pray for success in academics. Pray for
spiritual growth and continued success for all PAACS
programs. Pray for God’s protection for my family and
physical and spiritual healing for our patients. Pray for
the professional development of my wife Joyce.
Goodwill Kivuyo, Resident 3rd year (GS)
Judith (spouse), Gladys and Ivanna (children)
Tanzania
I am thankful to God for enabling me to pass my MCS
exams, and his guidance for my family and PAACS family
as a whole. Pray for my family to grow wise as we continue
serving his purpose. Pray to God that he will continue to
guide me in my residency training years ahead of me.
Elirehema Kimaro, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Deborah (spouse), Jarrett (child)
Tanzania
Pray that I know God more and that my family and I will
serve God's purpose. Pray for excellence in my studies.
Pray for God to continue keeping, protecting, sustaining
and expanding the work he does through PAACS. Pray
for divine intervention in the situation at Mbingo and for
blessings to all PAACS supporters.
10 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T hose 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 64:4
Erick Ramson Mulla, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Diana Mkwizu (spouse), Caleb (child)
Tanzania
Pray for my family and pray for the PAACS programs all
over the Africa.
Henry Kosmas Takule, Resident 1st year (GS)
Tanzania
Pray for strength and endurance throughout the surgical
training, and for the vision entrusted by God to serve His
people through surgical service. Pray for grace for the
upcoming PAACS exam for my colleagues in the program,
and those in other programs. Pray for spiritual growth to
be able to serve God diligently, and reflect Him in day to
day activities.
Minyali Lomnyaki Rith, Resident 1st year (GS)
Tanzania
Pray for the upcoming PAACS examination. Pray for all
PAACS residents. Finally, pray for the Mbingo program
especially the residents, faculty and all their families
along with peace in Cameroon.
Also pray for other residents:
Mugisha Nkoronko, 5th year (GS.)
Verdiana Mwijage, 1st year (GS)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 11DAY 4 BONGOLO PROGRAM
Bongolo Hospital, Gabon
General Surgery
Bongolo Program Prayer Requests:
• Pray for the upcoming start of a two-year anesthesia training program
to begin in September 2019.
• Pray for the preparations and that God would bring motivated students
to teach, disciple, and mentor.
• Pray for continued 3-month anesthesia training for the PAACS
residents at Bongolo, that they would gain basic practical skills and
theoretical knowledge to assist and collaborate with dedicated
anesthesia providers.
• Pray for our medical team at Bongolo as we go through many staffing
transitions in the coming year.
12 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020N ot to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your
love and faithfulness.
~ Psalm 115:1
Zachary O’Connor, Program Director (GS)
Jennifer O’Connor, Faculty (GS)
Caleb (child)
USA
Wisdom in leading, training, and discipling residents
and their families. Work-family balance, good health, to
know God more and to see God at work with reaching
the lost. Pray for revival in our country of service, team,
and hospital. Please for our son's growth, spiritual
development, and protection.
Anatole Nzanzu, Faculty (GS)
Niva Kakalo (spouse), Hope & Faith (children)
DR Congo
Pray for growth into Christ-likeness; For love in the
midst of inter-cultural environment; and for wisdom in
family management and offspring raising mainly their
schooling. Finally, please pray for peace in Africa in
general and in my country (DR Congo) in particular.
anDrew Huang, Faculty (Plastic Surgery)
Kim Huang, (FM / Anesthesia)
Nolan and Solène (children)
USA / Taiwan / Canada
We ask for supernatural strength and peace as we adjust
to the climate, the needs of the hospital, and the team
as whole. We also ask for patience with ourselves and
children as we settle into family routines and school.
Jeffrey Lane, Faculty (Anesthesia)
Amy (spouse), Sarah & Aaron (children)
USA
Pray for our continued health and strength as we serve
Jesus at Bongolo. Pray for Amy as she continues to help
with hospital finances, insurance, and accounting as well
as the visitors ministry.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 13DAY 5 BONGOLO PROGRAM
Bongolo Hospital, Gabon
General Surgery
Samuel Fabiano, Resident 5th year (GS)
Amanda (spouse), Isabella (child)
Angola
Praise God for His protection and provision over the
past 4 years in Gabon. Pray for strength, focus, and good
learning in this last year of training. Pray that the Lord
will go ahead of us as we prepare to transition back to
Angola at the beginning of 2020.
Elyse Nkunzimana, Resident 4th year (GS)
Aline Uwera (spouse), Gaddiel & Jeyden (children)
Burundi
My family and I praise the LORD for his protection and
good health. Pray for obedience to God's will and having
time for sharing the Gospel with those who don't know
Jesus Christ. Pray for success in the coming exam. Pray
for my country for recovering peace.
14 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020F or my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my
ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
~ Isaiah 55:8-9
Olivier Ndizeye, Resident 3rd year (GS)
Jeanine Nifasha (spouse), Janelle Oliana (child)
Burundi
Thankful to God for His love, endless protection and
provision. Pray for my upcoming away rotations. Pray
for my daughter that as she grows she continues to
walk on the path of the Lord. Continue to pray for peace
especially in the Great Lakes Region.
Solomon Machemedze, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Zimbabwe
Pray for the upcoming COSECSA MCS exam, PAACS
Mbingo and that I continue to firmly stand on Christ the
only true and solid rock.
Asaph Elvam, Resident 1st year (GS)
Chad
Pray for grace to accomplish the will of God for my
life and for my family. Pray for grace to fulfill all of the
mission God has entrusted to me.
15DAY 6 GALMI PROGRAM
SIM Galmi Hospital, Niger
General Surgery
Galmi Program Prayer Requests:
• Pray for transition as Yakoubou Sanoussi becomes the incoming
Program Director.
• Pray for the residents' academic and spiritual growth; that they would
manifest the compassion and love of Jesus in the lives of their patients.
• Pray for the Lord to increase their faith as they proclaim the gospel to
their patients in the ward and outpatient clinic.
• Pray for our new residents for smooth transition in Galmi.
• Pray for more faculty in this program. We need at least 2 General
Surgeons and one Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Pray for financial support to enable us to build another surgical ward,
to decrease the number of overcrowding of patients in ward. We really
need another ward to be able to contain the numerous incoming
admissions.
Yakoubou Sanoussi, Program Director (GS)
Yop (spouse), Nathaniel, Elisha & Dan (children)
Niger
Pray for our children to stand firm in their faith and
abound in love and patience in an ever changing world.
16 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T hough the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though
the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep
in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful
in God my Savior.
~ Habakkuk 3:17-18
Also please pray for PAACS new faculty:
Katherine Shafer (GS)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Elvis Mbanzabugabo, Resident 5th year (GS)
Louise Delphine (spouse), Nathan & Zoé (children)
Burundi
Pray for God's favor and protection. Pray for complete
healing of our daughter Zoé who has a congenital cardiac
condition.
Andrew John, Resident 4th year (GS)
Diane (spouse), Abigaël & Joanne (children)
Burundi
We praise the Lord for his provisions and blessings. We
pray for spiritual growth, thirst and hunger to share the
good news and love of Jesus to the patients. We also pray
for peace and love among all Burundians.
Enock Mupepe, Resident 3rd year (GS)
DR Congo
May God help me in my spiritual life so that I will keep
on growing in my faith. Pray for spiritual healing of our
patients, pray for the exam in few months and pray for
all PAACS members.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 17DAY 7 GALMI PROGRAM
SIM Galmi Hospital, Niger
General Surgery
Noël Ndayisenge, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Edissa Kwizera (spouse), Ben Ariel (child)
Burundi
I really appreciate being part of PAACS family and praying
for one another is great! I and my family pray for the
well-being and for wisdom we need while raising up our
children. Pray for success in our residency training. Pray
for spiritual growth in our family.
Audry Banza, Resident 2nd year (GS)
DR Congo
Pray for God's guidance, wisdom and strength as well
as continuous spiritual growth. Pray for success in
upcoming PAACS and COSECSA exams.
18 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020I f any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must
believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea,
blown and tossed by the wind.
~ James 1:5-6
Chidi Hanson Otuneme, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Grace Oghuasuan (spouse), Liam Ugonna (child)
Nigeria
Please pray for smooth transition for me and my family as
we move to continue my training at SIM Galmi Hospital.
Clarisse Girincuti, Resident 1st year (GS)
Audace (spouse), Ineza Ettie & Meira Daring (children)
Burundi
Please pray for my new baby and my other child. Pray for
their safety and well-being.
Sadock Irakunda, Resident 1st year (GS)
Burundi
Pray for my studies that God will give me strength and
courage. Pray for my family and my wedding / marriage.
19DAY 8 HARPUR PROGRAM
Harpur Memorial Hospital, Egypt
General Surgery
Sherif Hanna, Program Director (GS)
Mary Lou (spouse), Tim & Joy (children)
Canada
Pray for wisdom and strength to make difficult decisions.
Pray for a smooth transition to the PAACS clinic in the
new outpatient building. For two excellent candidates to
apply to join PAACS in 2020. Thankful for two graduates:
Dr. Nayer and Dr. Amgad Amir.
Shady Fayik Ekladious, Asst. Program Director (GS)
Rania Ramez (spouse), Sandra & Sarah (children)
Egypt
Pray for my wife Rania for strength and wisdom as she
is taking care of our kids nearly by herself as I am away
most of the time. Pray for God's protection for our kids
and wisdom for us to raise them in God's fear. Pray for
strength and wisdom for me in my work and for better
time management.
Todd Lavery, Asst. Program Director (GS)
Jen (spouse), Anneke & Tabitha (children)
USA
Thanksgiving for safe delivery of our second daughter
Tabitha Ruth. Pray for our family as we adjust to the new
little one, as well as the many transitions required in this
season of life.
20 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020C onsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials
of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature
and complete, not lacking anything.
~ James 1:5-6
Alicia Lay, Faculty (GS)
USA
Pray that I would transition well as new faculty both
as a new role in general and at Harpur specifically,
particularly as female surgeons are rare in Egypt. Pray
also for a smooth transition from language learning to
practicing surgery again, to adapt well to a new hospital
working environment and for wisdom as a new faculty
member.
Amgad Bakheet Nashat, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Mera (spouse), Evan (child)
Egypt
Please pray that God will help us in raising our new baby
and to be good parents for him. Pray that God gives us
power to serve patients and share the gospel.
Armia Samuel, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Alexa (spouse)
Egypt
Pray for encouragement and strength in studying and
for guidance in our work. For our spiritual life, that we
grow in his image and to have a vision of God’s will and
plan for us. Pray also for Alexa's work with refugees and
our relationship together.
Mena Rasmy, Resident 1st year (GS)
Egypt
Pray that the Lord would help me as I learn what it means
to study in a new way. Pray that I will be able to learn
English better, and that I would be successful in my first
year as a surgical resident. Pray that I would grow in my
spiritual life.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 21DAY 9 KIBUYE PROGRAM
Kibuye Hope Hospital, Burundi
General Surgery
NEW PROGRAM STARTING 2020
Jason Fader, Faculty (GS)
Heather (spouse), Anna, Abi, and Keza (children)
USA
When starting a program, the precedents that are set
are very important, as they set the culture/tone of the
residency for years to come. The residents who come to
start the program are even more important to getting
the program off to the right start. Pray that God would
bring 2 residents that would help develop an excellent
program as well as give the faculty wisdom in setting
good precedents.
Alliance Niyukuri, Faculty (GS)
Cynthia (spouse), Tracy & Keren (children)
Burundi
Praise God for peace in Burundi and pray for peaceful
elections and transition in 2020. Praise God for the
opportunity to mentor the next generation of physicians
and surgeons for Burundi and beyond. Pray for continued
growth of the ministry at Kibuye Hope Hospital.
22 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020V ery truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been
doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going
to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the
Father may be glorified in the Son.
~ John 14:12-13
Michael Harling, Faculty (GS)
Jennifer (spouse), Amelia & Madelyn (children)
USA
Please pray for God's sustaining presence in our day to
day lives and that we would continually seek Him first in
all things. Pray that we won't get caught up in the tyranny
of the urgent and will be able to protect our quiet time
with the Lord. Pray for our daughters, that they would
adapt well through all the transitions and that God would
make Himself know to them. Pray for wisdom as we
move to our field of service and start the work to which
God has called us.
Also pray for other faculty members:
Jeshiah Thiessen (GS)
Ted John (GS)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
23DAY 10 KIJABE PROGRAM
AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Please pray for PAACS faculty members:
Jack Barasa, Program Director (GS)
Tim Berg, Faculty (GS)
Jana MacLeod (GS)
Chege Macharia (GS / H&N)
Irungu Juma (Urology)
Peter Nthumba (Plastic Surgery)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
24 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T herefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone,
the new is here!
~ 2 Corinthians 5:17
Beryl Akinyi Mawe, Asst. Program Director (GS)
Laison Royas (spouse), Atieno (child)
Kenya
Pray for God to help me become a better teacher and
mentor to our residents. Pray for peace in English
Cameroon.
Peter Bird, Faculty (GS)
Sue (spouse) Elizabeth & Joanna (children)
Australia
Pray for our family, for God's grace, and for His direction
as we look ahead to our future in 2020 when Liz will
graduate from RVA. Pray for God to be glorified through
Kijabe Hospital, and for His guidance in planning
partnership/outreach to a hospital in north-eastern
Kenya.
David Nolen, Faculty (Otolaryngology & H&N)
Brittney (spouse) Ward & Bennie (children)
USA
Please pray for God's blessing and protection over our
family. Please pray for the Gospel to dwell richly in our
hearts and in the hearts of everyone in our clinic and for
all of us to be rooted in the love of Christ in all that we do.
Justin Daggett, Faculty, (Plastic Surgery)
Cassandra (spouse) Carrington, Bromley, Edison, Roark,
Carver & Leland (children)
USA
Pray that we may grow in our experience of God and
our children may come to know His love. That Justin
finds success in advancing craniofacial care in Kenya and
establishing a plastic surgery program at Kijabe Hospital.
Pray that we may integrate into the local community
and help to establish relationship between RVA and
homeschooling families.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 25DAY 11 KIJABE PROGRAM
AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery and Plastic Surgery
James Joseph Apollo, Resident 5th year (GS)
Margaret (spouse), Jesse & Jane (children)
South Sudan
Pray for my adjustment in the new program and
settlement of the family. Pray for my academic and
surgical skills and the up-coming exams. Pray for our
continual spiritual growth. Pray for peace and stability
in South Sudan.
John Deng, Resident 4th year (GS)
Peninnah Makau (spouse), Grace & Jonathan (children)
South Sudan
Pray for God to help us continue to serve Him in our
profession. Pray for my wife who is pursuing her masters
in Ob/Gyn to keep growing always under God's grace.
Pray that God will bring stability to my country.
Morgan Otido, Resident 4th year (GS)
Kenya
Thanking God for how far he has brought me in the
program and praying for His wisdom as I prepare to
finish and go out to serve Him with diligence.
Dimingo Gomez, Resident 3rd year (GS)
Jankey (spouse), Edward (child)
The Gambia
As a family we are so grateful to God. We are also very
grateful to Him for the gift of a beautiful boy who by His
grace, is healthy and growing well. Glory to God also for
our adaptation to Kenya and for academic progress.
Pray for our families back home, that God will continue
bless and watch over them.
26 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020W hen you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass
through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through
the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
~ Isaiah 43:2
PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS
Manakhe Nassiuma, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Kenya
Pray for wisdom and favor in the new year. Pray also
for grace to trust God with things that seem impossible.
Pray for joy in my life this year.
Mbabazi Pitman, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Wendy Nyamusana (spouse)
Uganda
Pray for God's guidance as to how and where to serve
him as a surgeon. Pray for my family to endure the
demands of residency. Also pray for my excellence in
the PAACS and COSECSA exams this year.
Gady Barutwanayo, Resident 1st year (GS)
Alida Kaze (spouse), Jodie Michelle (child)
Burundi
Pray for my training in a foreign language so that I may
get knowledge and skills to help people in the Glory of
our Lord Jesus. Pray for my family life so God can be
glorified. Pray for peace for my country and within the
world.
Joseph Nderitu, Resident 1st year (GS)
Kenya
Pray for successful completion of my five year residency
and thereafter for God to use me for His glory through
my work. Pray for the discord in my family; may harmony,
communication, and forgiveness be restored.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 27DAY 12 KIJABE / CURE
ORTHOPAEDIC PROGRAM
AIC Kijabe Hospital & CURE Hospital, Kenya
Orthopaedic Surgery
Please pray for PAACS faculty members:
Francis Mbugua, Program Director (Ortho)
James Kinyua, Asst. Program Director (Ortho)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Joseph Theuri, Faculty (Ortho)
Lilian (spouse), Daniel, Josephine, David & Reuben
(children)
Kenya
Pray for my son, Daniel who is just applying for college,
for guidance with the choice of course and acceptance
into a good college. Pray for improvement of the training
experience for the residents in our hospital.
28 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020B ut a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he
saw him, he took pity on him.
~ Luke 10:33
Daniel Galat, Faculty (Ortho)
Heather (spouse), Jeremiah & Tory, Emma, Claire, Levi,
Josie, Jane & Ethan (children)
USA
Pray for the strengthening of PAACS orthopaedic
programs at Kijabe/CURE, Tenwek and CURE/Soddo
Ethiopia. Pray for expansion of PAACS Orthopaedics to
new program sites. Pray for the Galat home ministry
assignment for one year which begins July 2019. Pray
for strong connections for our family, and grace as I
complete a fellowship in adult reconstruction.
David Jomo, Resident 4th year (Ortho)
Kenya
I would like to thank God for the opportunities He has
given me. He has been faithful and has been by my side
throughout this residency program. I pray that He goes
before me this year, that He may make my path straight
and keep giving me a heart of compassion and one that
is eager to learn and perfect my skills, all for His glory.
Morris Kitua, Resident 4th year (Ortho)
Stella (spouse)
Kenya
We thank God for His favor this far. We pray that the Lord
will empower us with the knowledge and skills to serve
His people, and that through our work, our patients may
see God's healing and His love for them.
John Mandela, Resident 4th year (Ortho)
Kenya
Pray for grace and perseverance. For God’s favor with
the co-workers and patients. Pray for an opening to do a
fellowship in Arthroplasty.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 29DAY 13 KIJABE / CURE
ORTHOPAEDIC PROGRAM
AIC Kijabe Hospital & CURE Hospital, Kenya
Orthopaedic Surgery
Eva Lang’at, Resident 3rd year (Ortho)
Brian Rono (spouse)
Kenya
Thanksgiving for my family, work and the residency
program. Pray for God’s grace and wisdom in finding a
balance between family and work and excelling in both.
Daniel Yoseph, Resident 3rd year (Ortho)
Tanzania
Pray for God’s guidance through my residency. Please
pray protection for my family back in Tanzania and for
God to use me accordingly in completing His mission on
earth.
Norbert Kipkoech, Resident 2nd year (Ortho)
Kenya
Let's commit this year's candidates (MCS and FCS) to
God as they prepare for exams towards the end of the
year. Pray for God's guidance as I continue to pursue my
residency.
Kazadi Kalombo, Resident 2nd year (Ortho)
Aline Elameji (spouse), Nathan, Ulrich & Precious
DR Congo
Pray for God's help as I am stand for many exams this
year including COSECSA. Please pray for God to keep my
faith in Jesus Christ alive.
30 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T he Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he
may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
~ Psalm 37:23-24
Chelsea Shikuku, Resident 1st year (Ortho)
Kenya
Pray for wisdom through this 5 years long journey. Pray
that I may grow not just professionally but also spiritually
to be a Christian orthopaedic surgeon who serves for
God's glory.
Brian Maluki, Resident 1st year (Ortho)
Veronica (spouse), Adrien (child)
Kenya
Pray that I may be grounded in Christ to lead a life
dedicated to His glory. Pray for my family, work and
studies. Please pray for a smooth transition for my wife
and to be able cope with changes and daily commute to
her work place. Pray for the deliverance of my relatives
who are not born again, including my father.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 31DAY 14 BETHANYKIDS PROGRAM
AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
Pediatric Surgery
Ken Muma, Program Director (Ped.Surg.)
Sarah (spouse), Getumba & Tafadzwa (children)
Kenya
Pray for additional faculty and that I am able to manage
my busy schedule / positions. Pray for a smooth start to
the newly introduced MCS pediatric surgical track.
Jason Axt, Faculty (Ped.Surg.)
Meridith (spouse), Nathaniel, Ezekiel, Titus & Anina
(children)
USA
Pray that we would settle well in Kenya and develop real
and strong relationships with the PAACS residents and
their families. That we would grow to know our Saviour
deeply and be conformed to His image in the service of
families, patients, and those around us. Pray that we
would not lose the French language that we have just
learned. Pray for resolution to the war in Cameroon.
32 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020M any, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you
planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of
your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
~ Psalm 40:5
Eric Mwangi Irungu, Resident 3rd year (Ped.Surg.)
Kenya
I am thankful to God for allowing me to begin my pediatric
surgery training and for a smooth transition. I pray that
He may give me the strength to pursue the training with
excellence. That I may be able to grasp the concepts and
gain the skills needed. I also pray that the hospital may
continue to grow as one body in the hope of attaining our
vision to provide excellent healthcare for God's glory.
Bethleen Waisiko, Resident 1st year (Ped.Surg.)
Kenya
Pray for God's strength and grace in my residency
training. May God mold me to live out His will in my
personal life and in my work. Pray for God's wisdom and
grace upon our PAACS faculty as they mentor and train
us. Pray for God's blessings upon all the people who
support the vision of PAACS in cash or kind.
Please pray for the Program Fellows:
Alain Jules Ndibanje, 5th year (Ped.Surg.)
Yves Mpongo, 4th year (Ped.Surg.)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
33DAY 15 LITEIN PROGRAM
AIC Litein Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery
NEW PROGRAM STARTING 2020
Philip Blasto Ooko, Faculty (GS)
Sandra (spouse), Catherine Juanita (child)
Kenya
Pray for God's wisdom and guidance for the new
program as we embark on training the residents. Pray
for Dr Sowayi and his family in this tough time after the
loss of his child. Pray for God's provision in the changes
that are required to improve the hospital.
John Kanyi Kabaiku, Faculty (GS)
Kenya
The first To thank God for the visit and subsequent approval of
PAACS PROGRAM AIC Litein Hospital as a PAACS training site. Prayers as
with I plan for hopefully marriage during the course of the
PAACS GRADUATES year. Prayers for growth in my faith and devotion to
being 100% Christ as I faced new responsibilities.
of the faculty.
Valentine Mbithi, Faculty (GS)
Peter (spouse), Adriel Lemmy (child)
Kenya
Thankful that God allowed us to start PAACS residency
at AIC Litein in January 2020. We pray for God's provision
and guidance.
Also pray for Victor Sowayi, Faculty (Ortho)
and his family
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
34 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T ruly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to
this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be
impossible for you.
~ Matthew 17:20
PAACS FUTURE PROGRAMS
BANGLADESH General Surgery Program
Memorial Christian Hospital, Bangladesh
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 that our churches will be strengthened through
the preaching and teaching of the Word, worship, and
intentional discipleship. Pray for holiness, hope in God,
and joyful obedience among us as believers in the midst
of a hostile environment. Pray for our medical team as
we prepare to move into our new facility (late 2019).
Also pray for:
KENYA Anesthesia Program
Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
KENYA Ob-Gyn & Neurosurgery Program
Tenwek Hospital, Kenya
TOGO General Surgery Program
Hôpital Baptiste Biblique, Togo
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 35PAACS LOCATIONS
SIM Galmi Hospital
Galmi, Niger
Mbingo Baptist Hospital
Bamenda, Cameroon
Bongolo Hospital
Lebamba, Gabon
Kibuye Hope Hospital (starting 2020)
Kibuye, Burundi
Malamulo Adventist Hospital
Makwasa, Malawi
36 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020PAN-AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN SURGEONS
Harpur Memorial Hospital
Menouf, Egypt
Soddo Christian Hospital
Soddo, Ethiopia
Kijabe Hospital & BethanyKids
Kijabe, Kenya
AIC Litein Hospital (starting 2020)
Litein, Kenya
Tenwek Hospital
Bomet, Kenya
Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre
Arusha, Tanzania
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 37DAY 16 MALAMULO PROGRAM
Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Malawi
General Surgery
Ryan Hayton, Program Director (GS)
Sharlene (spouse), Benson, Hudson & Jet (children)
USA
Pray for courage, serenity, and wisdom in our lives. Pray
for God's guidance as we live out His plans for us. Praise
for how far He has led us.
Moses Kasumba, Program Director (GS)
Valeriia Manuilenko (spouse), Michelle (child)
Uganda
Pray that God continues to provide for the selection
of residents. Pray that He readies PAACS resident
accommodations and blesses those who have donated
and supervised the projects. Pray for the Malamulo
Mission School project to start and be completed on time
for the school year. Pray for my family as they prepare to
finally join me when school is available for our daughter.
Cassandra Graybill, Faculty (OB/Gyn)
Aaron (spouse), Anna & Alice (children)
USA
I pray that the PAACS program can continue to grow and
additional faculty can be recruited.
38 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020A nd without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who
earnestly seek him.
~ Hebrews 11:6
Etta-Ayum Constance Ndum, Resident 5th year (GS)
Cameroon
Praying for God to touch the hearts of the decision makers
in Cameroon to act for the common good of the nation.
Thanking Him for the opportunity to continue training in
Malamulo and for Him to give me the strength and grace I
need to integrate into my new program and complete my
residency in time.
Lijalem Taye Garba, Resident 4th year (GS)
Ayantu Arega (spouse)
Ethiopia
Pray to grow in wisdom, knowledge and skill. Also pray
for our first born baby to be healthy and grow in God's
knowledge and will.
Prosper Ngwang, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Ngong Unity (spouse)
Cameroon
Cameroon is being torn apart by a conflict. It is a
challenging time for Mbingo PAACS residents who have
been displaced from Mbingo and some separated from
their families. Please pray for peace in Cameroon, and
that God will intervene to re-establish PAACS Mbingo
again. Pray for my training at Malamulo to be successful.
Admire Munjeri, Resident 1st year (GS)
Zimbabwe
Remember me in your prayers that I continue to grow in
the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ and that I may be
a surgeon that God fully purposes me to be.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 39DAY 17 MBINGO PROGRAM
Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon
General Surgery and Head & Neck Fellowship
The General Surgery Program is currently
suspended due to civil strife in the area.
Mbingo Program Prayer Requests:
• Pray for peace in Cameroon.
• Pray for the relief of the humanitarian crisis and the end of human rights
violations by both sides of the conflict.
• Pray that patients will have unhindered access to Mbingo Baptist Hospital
and that we can provide emergency and life saving care during this conflict.
Pray that both sides will honor our neutrality in treating anyone who
presents in need.
• Pray for protection of the hospital.
40 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020W hatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me—
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
~ Philippians 4:9
Jim Brown, Program Director (GS)
Carolyn (spouse), Jennifer, Catherine, Rachel, Julie, Laura
& Robert (children) and 16 grandchildren
USA
Pray for adequate faculty to resume training when we
have a secure environment to resume the program.
Pray for our residents and their families and for proper
placement for each of them while the program is
suspended.
Wayne Koch, Program Director (Head & Neck)
Debbie (spouse)
USA
The Head and Neck Program is suspended. Pray that we
can reopen the program soon.
Richard Bardin, Faculty (Pathology)
Debbie (spouse), Jess, Jeanna (children)
USA
Pray for peaceful resolution of the armed conflict
currently going on in Cameroon so that patients who
need care can safely reach the hospital. Pray that the
hospital compound will remain a safe environment so
that patient care can continue. Pray that people come to
know Christ through this ministry and glorify Him.
Mark Snell, Faculty (GS)
Yvonne (spouse), Marika & Nate, Joel & Dana (children)
USA
Pray that the program at Mbingo can be restored. Pray
for peace in Cameroon and for wisdom moving forward.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 41DAY 18 MBINGO PROGRAM
Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon
General Surgery and Head & Neck Fellowship
Debbie Eisenhut, Faculty (GS)
USA
Pray that I would walk closely with the Lord. That my
mom's health will allow me to stay on the field. Pray for
the re-opening of the PAACS program at Mbingo and for
safety, comfort and courage for all residents, faculty and
hospital staff. Pray that I would be able to learn enough
French to be useful in patient care.
Also pray for other faculty members:
Evaristus Acha (ENT)
George Ngock (Ped.Surg.)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Sama Akanyun, Resident 5th year (GS)
Khan Teyim Pila (spouse), Miyanyu Pila (child)
Cameroon
Pray for Cameroon. Since 2016, there has been civil
unrest in the two English speaking regions. It cost us the
PAACS program, several lives and properties. Pray for
my family. Thank God for unity, health and above all love.
Tresor Mabanza, Resident 4th year (GS)
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.
42 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020I n your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your
strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.
~ Exodus 15:13
Chukwuemeka Nwegbu, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Deborah (spouse), Joshua (child)
Nigeria
Pray for peace and love in Cameroon. Help for the
people of Cameroon. Resumption of the PAACS program
at Mbingo. Deeper fellowship with God and brethren.
Deng Malek, Resident 1st year (GS)
Lina Achuil (spouse), Manasseh (child)
South Sudan
We thank God for all He has done last year. Pray for
peace and prosperity in South Sudan and the health
and protection of my entire family. May God bless my
professional career for his Name Sake. May God open
our hearts to His word.
Also pray for the program resident:
Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya, 3rd year (GS)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
43DAY 19 SODDO PROGRAM
Soddo Christian Hospital, Ethiopia
General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
Soddo Program Prayers:
Firstly, a note of heartfelt thanks to all of you - our prayer supporters! Your
faithfulness in prayer has seen God bless PAACS Ethiopia above and beyond our
imaginations over the past 4 years.
• We are thankful for the growth of residents in surgical skill as well as
Christian character.
• We are thankful for the many visiting faculty who have come to teach and
encourage, to fill in so that we could leave to attend conferences and home
assignment.
• We are grateful for the arrival of the Jeffcoach family AND the Love family
coming later this year. An amazing answer to many years of prayer! Pray
for strength and stamina for the 2 incoming faculty and their young
families, for their transition into another culture, language acquisition and
acclimatisation.
• Pray for Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, as he leads the country
forward with positive and radical reforms such as never been seen before,
that there will be love, peace and unity in the country.
David Jeffcoach, Program Director (GS)
Krichelle (spouse), Vivienne, Bruce & Clara (children)
USA
As a new PAACS faculty member, I would covet your
prayers for a smooth transition for my family and I. Pray
that I would bond quickly with the PAACS residents, local
staff and fellow missionaries. My wife and I hope that our
children would make new and lasting friends. Through all
the transition, we want to glorify God and not miss the
lessons He has in store for us.
44 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020T hanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal
procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him
everywhere.
~ 2 Corinthians 2:14
Andrew Chew, Faculty (GS)
Sok Hui (spouse), Carolyn, Timothy & Rebekah (children)
Australia
Please pray for us as faculty that we will be good and
faithful mentors to the residents, to be examples of
servant leadership. Pray for employment opportunities
for graduates, and our ability to adapt to the changing
medical and surgical technological advances being
embraced in Ethiopia.
Mark Karnes, Faculty (OB/Gyn)
Allison (spouse), Joshua, Anna-Marie, Miriam, David &
Sara (children) also their spouses and children
USA
Please pray for Ethiopia and our Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy,
who is a great leader. Pray for his safety and protection
and for peace with the multiple people groups in
this country. Also please pray for the building of new
operating rooms. And construction on a NICU.
Nate Ross, Faculty (Ob/Gyn)
Cheryl (spouse)
USA
Please pray for the safety and health of the patients
in both our obstetrics as well as gynecology program.
Please pray also as we train residents to perform these
vital surgeries.
Duane Anderson, Asst. Program Director (Ortho)
Jackie (spouse), Lucas, Karl, Hope & Amy (children)
USA
Please pray for humility, love for Jesus and commitment
to Jesus' mission.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 45DAY 20 SODDO PROGRAM
Soddo Christian Hospital, Ethiopia
General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
Please pray for other faculty members:
Tim Nunn, Program Director (Ortho)
Tewodros Tilahun, Faculty (Ortho)
Frehun Ayele (Ped.Surg.)
and for the program resident:
Franklin Umenze, 3rd year (GS)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Challa Regassa, Resident 5th year (GS)
Jalale Tagessu (spouse), Eliana & Christian (children)
Ethiopia
Pray for God's guidance and mercy. Pray for my
placement after completing my residency this year. Pray
for my country.
Hailemariam Woldegiorgis, Resident 3rd year (GS)
Ethiopia
Thanks to God for my passing the MCS exam. Pray
to God for me to work hard and to glorify Him in my
residency. Pray for me to grow spiritually and for surgical
excellence. Pray for peace in my country.
Temesgen Zelalem, Resident 3rd year (Ortho)
Ethiopia
Praise God for the Orthopedic program that started
in PAACS Ethiopia. Pray for the program so that it
will continue. May God bless the program with more
orthopedics surgeons. Pray for me so that God will give
me wisdom, courage and passion in order serve Him and
my patients with all my heart.
46 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020D o you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His
understanding no one can fathom.
~ Isaiah 40:28
Mehret Desalegn, Resident 2nd year (GS)
Amanuel Berhanu (spouse), Selam (child)
Ethiopia
Thanksgiving for a blessed year and for an answered
prayer for the new residents God blessed us with this
year. Thanksgiving for increasing surgical case flow at
our hospital. Pray for continued strength and unity at
our program to win more souls for Christ and for more
strength and grace as we go through the upcoming
exams with PAACS and COSECSA.
Leul Shigut Kejela, Resident 1st year (GS)
Ethiopia
I ask that you pray for God to give me strength, courage
and wisdom. Please pray that God will help me with all
that is going on in my life.
Abenezer Wotango, Resident 1st year (Ortho)
Eliel Abenezer (child)
Ethiopia
Pray for peace in Ethiopia, for my spiritual and academic
growth, and for the health and well-being of my family.
Pray for fruitfulness of mission team that I am involved
in. I want to marry a God-fearing wife. Pray also for the
growth of Soddo Christian Hospital and for the well-being
of the Mbingo program in Cameroon.
47DAY 21 TENWEK PROGRAM
Tenwek Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Heath Many, Program Director (GS)
Angela Many, Faculty (OB/Gyn)
Rees and Mary Taylor (children)
USA
Give thanks alongside of us for how God has grown
the Tenwek residency programs over the past decade.
Pray for wisdom as we seek to continue to advance our
training programs in Kenya’s rapidly changing healthcare
system. Pray that our residents will grow in their faith
during residency and will seek to serve the under-served
following graduation.
Andrea Parker, Asst. Program Director (GS)
Robert Parker, Faculty (GS)
Madison (child)
USA
This year has been one of transition for us as Madison
has gone to boarding school at Rift Valley Academy. We
praise God that she is doing so well, but we miss her
greatly at home. Pray for this ongoing transition for all of
us. Also pray for our positions at the hospital as we care
for patients and mentor and disciple residents.
48 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020F 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
Justus Lando, Faculty (GS)
Kenya
Pray for my post residency and the new role as surgical
faculty to be able to teach and mentor residents
appropriately.
Michael Mwachiro, Faculty (GS)
Elisabeth Mwachiro, Asst. Program Director (GS)
Esther & Rehema (children)
Kenya
We pray for the PAACS family, the alumni serving in
various places and especially for all the new trainees as
they settle in their various programs.
Jens Vaylann, Faculty (GS)
Dr. Eva Vaylann (spouse), Joana & Noah (children)
Germany
Please pray with us, about how we can serve with PAACS
in the future. Please pray for the development of a
Christian laboratory teaching course that Eva wants to
develop.
Cheryl Cowles, Faculty (Ob/Gyn)
Dean (spouse)
USA
Pray that Tenwek can host the first PAACS sponsored
Ob/Gyn residency program. Specifically pray for the right
faculty to join us and for God's will in the selection of our
first residents. Pray as we develop the program that can
be modeled in other PAACS hospitals.
PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020 49DAY 22 TENWEK PROGRAM
Tenwek Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Russ White, Program Director (Cardiothoracic)
Beth (spouse), Anna & Jamie & 3 married boys (children)
USA
Please pray for us as we develop our Cardiothoracic
Fellowship and venture into our second year of training.
We hope to start construction of our new cardiothoracic
facility this year. Please pray for us as we raise funds
and work with others on many logistics. Praise God for
helping us to grow into a vibrant, thriving team.
Arega Leta Fekadu, Fellow (Cardiothoracic)
Bikiltu Kenna (spouse), Keron & Lillian (children)
Ethiopia
Please pray for our family as we continue to seek his
guidance and His continued presence in our lives. Please
pray for a smooth transition as we are preparing to move
to the US for my one year of Cardiothoracic fellowship
rotation.
Agneta Odera, Fellow (Cardiothoracic)
Kenya
Thankful to God for completion of pediatrics surgery
fellowship and continued guidance and favor as I embark
on the last 3 years of pediatrics cardiothoracic surgery.
Pray for grace and wisdom in leadership, career and life
as I pursue what He has called me to do.
Will Copeland, Faculty (Neurosurgery)
Alisa (spouse), Liam, Hayden, Harper, Charley, Nora &
Emery (children)
USA
Pray that as each of our children grow, they would
develop a mature understanding of who God is, who
they are in Him, and the joy that comes in serving Him.
For the health of Alisa and baby #7 due September 29.
For yielding to God's leading for all those involved in the
investigation of beginning PAACS neurosurgical training.
50 PAACS Prayer Guide 2019 - 2020S o do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
~ Isaiah 41:10
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 programs and trainees.
Amanda McCoy, Program Director (Ortho)
USA
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
Please also pray for the program faculty:
Kiprono Koech, (Ortho)
Please pray for God’s protection, grace and favor.
51DAY 23 TENWEK PROGRAM
Tenwek Hospital, Kenya
General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patricia Chesang, Resident 5th year (GS)
Kenya
Thank God for all who support the PAACS program
in any capacity. May God bless and provide for them.
Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance this final year and
for opportunities to serve him on completion. Pray for
faculty for the orthopedic program and success to all
sitting for the COSECSA exams this year.
Sylvester R. Kimutai, Resident 4th year (GS)
Kenya
I thank God for His grace in my life. Nothing short of it
explains my existence and role in the body of Christ. I
pray for strength to withstand the winds of this world
and uphold His word each second of my life. I also pray
for insight and His power of transformation amongst
those I am privileged to share His love with.
Sinkeet Ranketi, Resident 4th year (GS)
Joy (spouse), Nashipae & David (children)
Kenya
Pray for peace in the several countries with conflict to
return to normalcy. Pray for the PAACS trainers and
trainees as they continue with the program.
Samuel Odongo, Resident 3rd year (GS)
Caroline (spouse), Nathan & Jayden (children)
Kenya
Pray that we know God more as a family and experience
Him in everything we do. Pray for Him to guide us in every
way and to experience His peace and joy in whatever
circumstance.
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