VicKids Corner: A Generation Covered: Launching the Year on Our Knees
Pr Uili Mauga
Published
"How can we best support our children as they transition from the holidays back into the classroom?" This was the big question the VicKids team sought to answer. We wrestled with various approaches until God provided a clear and powerful direction: to saturate the start of the school year in prayer.
As the holidays drew to a close, our children headed back to school—some beginning their very first schooling journey, while others returned to brand-new classes, teachers, and classmates. Whether they are stepping onto campus for the first time or returning to a new grade, we want them to go forward backed by a spiritual community that has already paved their way in prayer.
To make this vision a reality, we changed the traditional dates for our 10 Days of Prayer for Kids. Originally scheduled for early January, we moved the program to begin on January 28th – February 6th to coincide directly with the start of the school term. This shift and realignment allowed us to introduce a new initiative: an online prayer vigil held on January 27th at 7:00 PM.
We were thrilled to see parents, grandparents, Children’s Ministries leaders, and pastors unite to launch these 10 days of prayer. The entire week served as a profound call for every family and church to spend dedicated time praying for and over our children as they headed back into the classroom.
The Four Pillars of Our Intercession
Our vision was simple but powerful—to stand together for our children. During our time together, we focused our prayers on four critical areas:
1. Protection and Safety: Praying for God’s physical and emotional hedge around every student.
2. Learning and Growth: Asking for wisdom, clarity, and academic and spiritual flourishing throughout the year.
3. Friendship and Belonging: Praying that every child finds a supportive community and a true sense of belonging.
4. Purpose and Identity: Asking that they discover their God-given calling and remain strong in their identity in Christ without losing their way.
By starting the year on our knees, we ensure that as our children walk through school gates, they do so covered by a church family that cares deeply for their future.
An Invitation to Partner
Now, imagine a church where the echoes of prayer for our children never cease. There is an old truth that remains our greatest hope: when we work, we work; but when we pray, God works. This year, we are not just asking for a moment of your time—we are inviting a movement. Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, a church leader, or a family, we invite you to partner with us. Let us commit to a year of relentless intercession, ensuring that every child is anchored in the power of God’s work rather than our own human effort.
