This street has the feel of the main street of a small rural village.
Pray for neighborhoods in Pekanbaru to be closely knit together.
Pray for unity of heart and purpose.
Pray for families to have access to the resources that they need.
Pray for people here to work hard and be honest.
Pray for a spirit of generosity.
The sign above this little side street says that all who enter have a responsibility to smile.
Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to have joy in their hearts and a smile on their faces.
Pray that people will be set free from the vices and sin that cause misery and sadness.
Pray for everyone to have a hunger for God and for truth.
This portable cart is a mini-gas station. People buy gas from the main gas station and sell at a slight mark up. People use this as a convenience. Some stalls like this add things to increase their profit, but the result is to ruin the engines of the people who buy their gasoline.
Pray for honesty in business.
Pray for people here to look out for the interests of their neighbors and not just for themselves.
This is a community TV. It is available to anyone in the neighborhood who wants to watch it. This is something you more often see in small villages.
Pray for communities to work together and play together.
Pray for strong community relationships.
This flexible piping was being used in a road project. It is likely being used to expand internet services to this area.
Pray that men in Pekanbaru will avoid the temptations of pornography that come with internet access.
Pray for youth to avoid this pitfall and keep their hearts pure.
The spiral staircase reminds me of the common belief that good works can pay for sins. It's like climbing the stairs - step by step you rise above where you were.
Pray for people in Pekanbaru to realize that good works are not sufficient to be right with God.
Pray for true, humble repentance for sin and a seeking after the Lord.
Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to trust in nothing other than the name of the LORD.
