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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:BRADDON;color:blue'>Christian Connections
for International Health<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:BRADDON;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:BRADDON;color:purple'>Prayer Calendar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:BRADDON;color:purple'>March 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:purple'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Recognizing that prayer is vital to the work and ministry of CCIH,
our member organizations, and all those working in international health, we ask
you to pray about these things. This calendar is also accessible online
at <a href="http://www.ccih.org/prayercalendar/March2010.pdf">http://www.ccih.org/prayercalendar/March2010.pdf</a>.
An index of past calendars may be found at <a
href="http://www.ccih.org/prayercalendar/prayercalendarindex.htm">http://www.ccih.org/prayercalendar/prayercalendarindex.htm</a>.
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>If you would like more information on any of the prayer requests
listed for this month, please contact us. We also welcome your suggestions for
prayer points for next month’s calendar. Send queries, suggestions
or comments to Sharon Franzén at <a href="mailto:sfranzen@ccih.org"
title="mailto:sfranzen@ccih.org">sfranzen@ccih.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>******************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 1</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span></b><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prayers for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Pray for those who mourn family members & friends; those who are
left with no means of support; those without secure shelter as the rainy season
begins;</span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87875">http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87875</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 2</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for<b> Chile</b> which suffered a massive
earth-quake on February 26; Pray for those who mourn friends and family &
for those who are missing; Pray for rescuers looking for survivors; <a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/world/americas/28chile.html?hp">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/world/americas/28chile.html?hp</a>;
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8542289.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8542289.stm</a>;
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8541347.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8541347.stm</a>;
<a
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/28/AR2010022800062.html?hpid%3Dtopnews&sub=AR">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/28/AR2010022800062.html?hpid%3Dtopnews&sub=AR</a>;
<a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/28/world/AP-LT-Chile-Earthquake.html">http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/28/world/AP-LT-Chile-Earthquake.html</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 3 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for <b>those affected by the tsunami waves</b>
generated by the Chile earthquake, especially in the islands off the coast of
Chile and the island nations of the Pacific; <a
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8540742.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8540742.stm</a>;</span>
<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/TOE61R014.htm">http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/TOE61R014.htm</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 4</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for a planned <b>PACANet/CCIH conference</b> in
South Africa April 26-30 for African Christian leaders to discuss the effect of
<b>Multiple Concurrent Partners</b> on the spread of HIV;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 5 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Give thanks for the donation of time and effort of the
<b>CCIH Annual Conference Planning Committee</b>, working hard to develop the
conference program; Keep them in your prayers;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 6 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The <b>National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
</b>takes place in the US March 7-13; Pray for the efforts of the faith
community joining together for prayer, education, advocacy & service; <a
href="http://www.nationalweekofprayerforthehealingofaids.org">http://www.nationalweekofprayerforthehealingofaids.org</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 7</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span></b><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prayers for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Give thanks for the <b>Haiti Health Facilities Working Group</b>
assisting the Ministry of Health to provide a sustainable inventory of Health
facility Capacity; contact <a href="mailto:ccih@ccih.org">ccih@ccih.org</a> for
information;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 8</span></b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Today is <b>International Women’s Day</b>
– a celebration women’s achievements; this year’s theme is <i>Equal
Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All; </i>Pray especially for women in
Haiti; <a href="http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/">http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/</a>;
2009 World Health Report on Global Women’s health issues: <a
href="http://www.who.int/gender/women_health_report/en/index.html">http://www.who.int/gender/women_health_report/en/index.html</a>;
<a href="http://www.internationalwomensday.com">http://www.internationalwomensday.com</a>;
<a href="http://www.globalhealth.org/news/article/12069">http://www.globalhealth.org/news/article/12069</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 9 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for the <b>Government of Chile</b> responding to
the Feb 26 earthquake; Pray for faith-based organizations bringing relief,
especially CCIH members <b>World Vision and ADRA (Adventist Development and
Relief Agency);</b></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/477686/126729556442.htm">http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/477686/126729556442.htm</a>;
<a
href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100228/world-vision-chile-s-quake-is-not-like-the-one-in-haiti/index.html">http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100228/world-vision-chile-s-quake-is-not-like-the-one-in-haiti/index.html</a>;
<a
href="http://www.adra.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=10819&news_iv_ctrl=1141">http://www.adra.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=10819&news_iv_ctrl=1141</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 10</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for <b>Milton Amayun</b> who has begun a new job
with USAID in Benin; Give thanks for this new opportunity to be a Christian
witness and to work toward improved healthcare in Benin;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 11</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray the process to develop a <b>Strategic Plan for
CCIH</b> to provide guidance on policies and activities; Pray for CCIH Board
members preparing the initial stages of that process;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 12 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Give thanks for the development of the US Government <b>Global
Health Initiative</b> to help partner countries improve health outcomes through
strengthened health systems; <a href="http://www.pepfar.gov/ghi/index.htm">http://www.pepfar.gov/ghi/index.htm</a>;</span>
<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/May/20090507095154dmslahrellek0.7992975.html">http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/May/20090507095154dmslahrellek0.7992975.html</a>;
<a
href="http://wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=116811">http://wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=116811</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 13</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for <b>Christians in Iraq</b>, especially in
Mosul, who continue to be victims of violence; Pray for their protection by
authorities; Pray for the safety of those who have fled their homes; <a
href="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/iraqi.christians.flee.mosul.after.attacks/25389.htm">http://www.christiantoday.com/article/iraqi.christians.flee.mosul.after.attacks/25389.htm</a>;</span>
<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8542326.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8542326.stm</a>;
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61R23H20100228">http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61R23H20100228</a>;
<a
href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100226/iraqi-christians-flee-mosul-after-series-of-murders/index.html">http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100226/iraqi-christians-flee-mosul-after-series-of-murders/index.html</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 14</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span></b><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prayers for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Pray for orphans and children separated from their families and for
those who care for them; Pray for safety & freedom from abuse &
exploitation; <a
href="http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/world/1194811622205/index.html#1247467176636">http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/world/1194811622205/index.html#1247467176636</a>;
<a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/02/07/world/0207-TRAFFICKING_index.html">http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/02/07/world/0207-TRAFFICKING_index.html</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 15</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for the <b>Faith & Global Health Caucus</b>
of the Global Health Council meeting today to discuss Faith-Based work in
Haiti since the earthquake and for the future; Chair: Henry Perry, <a
href="mailto:heperry@jhsph.edu">heperry@jhsph.edu</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 16</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> Give thanks for the attention being paid to issues of
<b>nutrition & malnutrition in children in Haiti</b>, for an emphasis on
breast-feeding, and for assistance to mothers; </span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/haiti_52797.html">http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/haiti_52797.html</a>;
<a href="http://www.unicef.org/nutrition/files/Joint_Statement_Haiti.pdf">http://www.unicef.org/nutrition/files/Joint_Statement_Haiti.pdf</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 17 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for safe journeys for <b>CCIH Board</b> members
traveling to the Washing-ton DC area for a <b>Board meeting Mar 12-20</b>; Give
thanks for Nancy Harris, hosting the meeting;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 18</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Give thanks and Pray for the International Course on
Management & Evaluation of HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health Programs in
Nanjing, China offered by CCIH affiliate <b>Global Health Action</b> (18-27); <a
href="http://www.globalhealthaction.org">http://www.globalhealthaction.org</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 19</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for the </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ecumenical
Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> in Crystal City VA/Washington DC to strengthen & encourage
Christian advocacy for policy issues; <a href="http://advocacydays.org">http://advocacydays.org</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 20 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for efforts to eliminate polio from <b>Sudan</b>,
particularly in the south; Pray that children in remote areas will be reached
in the current campaign; <a
href="http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=88212">http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=88212</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 21</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span></b><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prayers for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Pray for the country – for wisdom & compassion for the <b>leaders</b>,
especially President <b>Rene Garcia Preval, </b>for local officials, for
security forces & police; <a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/01/17/world/americas/haiti-earthquake-multimedia.html?;%20ref=world">http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/01/17/world/americas/haiti-earthquake-multimedia.html?;
ref=world</a>; <a href="http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87850">http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87850</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 22 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Today is <b>World Water Day</b> with the theme of <i>Clean
Water for a Healthy World; </i>Give thanks for CCIH members and affiliates
bringing clean water to those who need it; Some of those organizations are Living
Waters for the World <a href="http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org">http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org</a>;
New Life International <a href="http://waterfortheworld.com">http://waterfortheworld.com</a>;
Sawyer Products <a href="http://sawyerpointonefilters.com">http://sawyerpointonefilters.com</a>;
Vestergaard Frandsen Inc <a
href="http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/lifestraw.htm">http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/lifestraw.htm</a>;
<a href="http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/campaign.html">http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/campaign.html</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 23 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for support and training for <b>Christian leaders</b>
around the world to include health messages as part of a <b>wholistic and
transformational ministry</b> to their communities;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 24</span></b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Today is <b>World TB Day</b> with the theme of <b><i>Innovation
– On The Move Against Tuberculosis</i></b> - Pray for progress in
diagnosing & treating TB & in developing a vaccine</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>;</span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>; <a
href="http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2010">http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2010</a>;
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/tb/events/WorldTBDay/default.htm">http://www.cdc.gov/tb/events/WorldTBDay/default.htm</a>;
<a
href="http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/World-TB-Day-Is-March-24-2010-Why-Should-You-Care-1112161.htm">http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/World-TB-Day-Is-March-24-2010-Why-Should-You-Care-1112161.htm</a>;
<a href="http://www.who.int/tb/en">http://www.who.int/tb/en</a>; <a
href="http://www.plusnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=88071">http://www.plusnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=88071</a>;
</span><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 25 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Praise God for efforts to <b>eliminate Leprosy from
Nepal;</b> Pray for continued funding to eradicate the disease and to provide
support for those who have been disabled by it; <a
href="http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=88165">http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=88165</a>;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 26 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank God for <b>partnerships</b> between international
faith-based organizations and their local counterparts around the world
allowing God to work through them to serve others;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 27</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> Give thanks for increasing interest in the work of <b>CCIH</b>
both in the US and globally; Praise God for the opportunities to be a voice for
Christian health & wholeness;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 28</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prayers for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> Pray for <b>faith-based individuals and organizations serving in Haiti</b>,
especially for healthcare providers; Pray for strength, patience &
resources;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 29</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for CCIH member <b>Dr. Ron Pust</b> of Univ of
Arizona preparing the April 1-23 course “Global Health: Clinical &
Community Care” for health professionals & students wanting to work
overseas; <a href="http://www.globalhealth.arizona.edu">http://www.globalhealth.arizona.edu</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 30 </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pray for support of vaccinations against <b>measles in
Zimbabwe</b> where over 100 children have died of the disease in 6 months; Pray
for vaccination education amongst parents; <a
href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201003010094.html">http://allafrica.com/stories/201003010094.html</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>March 31</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> Give thanks for the service to CCIH of <b>Board
Treasurer Bob Blees</b> of CCIH member SIM; Praise God for Bob’s
diligence in financial matters and his willingness to explore new ideas on
behalf of CCIH; <a href="http://www.sim.org">http://www.sim.org</a>;</span><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'>******************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:purple'>CCIH Prayer Calendar: March 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:3.0in'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:purple'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:center'><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Recognizing
that prayer is vital to the work and ministry of CCIH, our member
organizations, and all those working in international health, we ask you to
pray about these things. We welcome your suggestions for prayer points for next
month’s calendar!</span></i><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> Sunday Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>1
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Prayers
for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>
Pray for those who mourn family members & friends; those who are left
with no means of support; those without secure shelter as the rainy season
begins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>2
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for<b> Chile</b> which suffered a massive earth-quake on February 26; Pray
for those who mourn friends and family & for those who are missing; Pray
for rescuers looking for survivors <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>3
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for <b>those affected by the tsunami waves</b> generated by the Chile
earthquake, especially in the islands off the coast of Chile and the island
nations of the Pacific <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>4</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for a
planned <b>PACANet/ CCIH conference</b> in South Africa April 26-30 for
African Christian leaders to discuss the effect of <b>Multiple Concurrent
Partners</b> on the spread of HIV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=141 valign=top style='width:105.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>5</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Give thanks
for the donation of time and effort of the <b>CCIH Annual Conference Planning
Committee</b>, working hard to develop the conference program; Keep them in
your prayers <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=138 valign=top style='width:103.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:73.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>6
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>The
<b>National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS </b>takes place in the US
March 7-13; Pray for the efforts of the faith community joining together for
prayer, education, advocacy & service<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='height:80.5pt'>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>7
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Prayers
for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>
Give thanks for the <b>Haiti Health Facilities Working Group</b> assisting
the Ministry of Health to provide a sustainable inventory of Health facility
Capacity </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>8
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Toda</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>y is </span><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>International
Women’s Day</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>
– a celebration women’s achievements; this year’s theme is <i>Equal
Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All; </i>Pray especially for women
in Haiti</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>9
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for the <b>Government of Chile</b> responding to the Feb 26 earthquake; Pray
for faith-based organizations bringing relief, especially CCIH members <b>World
Vision and ADRA </b></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>10</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for <b>Milton
Amayun</b> who has begun a new job with USAID in Benin; Give thanks for this
new opportunity to be a Christian witness and to work toward improved
healthcare in Benin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>11</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray the
process to develop a <b>Strategic Plan for CCIH</b> to provide guidance on
policies and activities; Pray for CCIH Board members preparing the initial
stages of that process<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=141 valign=top style='width:105.45pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>12</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Give thanks
for the development of the US Government <b>Global Health Initiative</b> to
help partner countries improve health outcomes through strengthened health
systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=138 valign=top style='width:103.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.5pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>13</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for <b>Christians
in Iraq</b>, especially in Mosul, who continue to be victims of violence;
Pray for their protection by authorities; Pray for the safety of those who
have fled their homes <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='height:87.25pt'>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>14</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> <b>Prayers
for Haiti:</b> Pray for orphans and children separated from their families
and for those who care for them; Pray for safety & freedom from abuse
& exploitation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>15</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for
the <b>Faith & Global Health Caucus</b> of the Global Health Council
meeting today to discuss Faith-Based work in Haiti since the earthquake and
for the future<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>16
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Give
thanks for the attention being paid to issues of <b>nutrition &
malnutrition in children in Haiti</b>, for an emphasis on breast-feeding, and
for assistance to mothers </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>17</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for
safe journeys for <b>CCIH Board</b> members traveling to the Washing-ton DC
area for a <b>Board meeting Mar 12-20</b>; Give thanks for Nancy Harris,
hosting the meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>18</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Give thanks
and Pray for the International Course on Management & Evaluation in
Nanjing, China offered by CCIH affiliate <b>Global Health Action</b> (18-27)</span><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=141 valign=top style='width:105.45pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>19</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for
the </span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Ecumenical
Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> in Crystal City VA/ Washington
DC to strengthen & encourage Christian advocacy for policy issues</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=138 valign=top style='width:103.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:87.25pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>20
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for efforts to eliminate polio from <b>Sudan</b>, particularly in the south;
Pray that children in remote areas will be reached in the current campaign<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='height:89.95pt'>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>21
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Prayers
for Haiti:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>
Pray for the country – for wisdom & compassion for the <b>leaders</b>,
especially President <b>Rene Garcia Preval, </b>for local officials, for
security forces & police <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>22</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Today is <b>World
Water Day</b> with the theme of <i>Clean Water for a Healthy World; </i>Give
thanks for CCIH members and affiliates bringing clean water to those who need
it</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>23
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for support and training for <b>Christian leaders</b> around the world to
include health messages as part of a <b>wholistic and transformational
ministry</b> to their communities; <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>24</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Today is</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>World TB Day</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> with the
theme of <b><i>Innovation – On The Move Against Tuberculosis</i></b>
- Pray for progress in diagnosing & treating TB & in developing a
vaccine; </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>25</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Praise God
for efforts to <b>eliminate Leprosy from Nepal;</b> Pray for continued
funding to eradicate the disease and to provide support for those who have
been disabled by it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td width=141 valign=top style='width:105.45pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>26
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Thank
God for <b>partnerships</b> between international faith-based organizations
and their local counterparts around the world allowing God to work through
them to serve others </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=138 valign=top style='width:103.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.95pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>27</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Give thanks
for increasing interest in the work of <b>CCIH</b> both in the US and
globally; Praise God for the opportunities to be a voice for Christian health
& wholeness</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='height:94.45pt'>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>28
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Prayers
for Haiti: Pray for <b>faith-based individuals and organizations serving in
Haiti</b>, especially for healthcare providers; Pray for strength, patience
& resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>29</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Pray for
CCIH member <b>Dr. Ron Pust</b> of Univ of Arizona preparing the April 1-23
course “Global Health: Clinical & Com-munity Care” for health
professionals & students wanting to work overseas <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>30
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Pray
for support of vaccinations against <b>measles in Zimbabwe</b> where over 100
children have died of the disease in 6 months; Pray for vaccination education
amongst parents <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>31</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'> Give thanks
for the service to CCIH of <b>Board Treasurer Bob Blees</b> of CCIH member
SIM; Praise God for Bob’s diligence in financial matters and his
willingness to explore new ideas on behalf of CCIH</span><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=142 valign=top style='width:106.7pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=141 valign=top style='width:105.45pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td width=138 valign=top style='width:103.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:
none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;
padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:94.45pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";
color:#333399'>Christian Connections for International Health, 1817 Rupert St,
McLean, VA 22101, <a href="http://www.ccih.org/">www.ccih.org</a>.
Questions or comments? Contact Sharon Franz</span></i><span
style='color:#333399'>é</span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";
color:#333399'>n at <a href="mailto:sfranzen@ccih.org">sfranzen@ccih.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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