Flying Sharks

This photo was taken on the beach in Padang, Sumatra. Beaches are wonderful gathering places for people. You often see people have picnic meals, playing soccer, and flying kites. Most kites in Indonesia are homemade. Some are very simple, while others, like the flying shark, are elaborate.

The skill of kite making is normally passed down from father to son. While the fathers make the kites it’s unusual to see Indonesian men with their children flying kites. When it happens it’s a beautiful thing, as many children on Sumatra feel disconnected and abandoned by their fathers.

Pray for the fathers on Sumatra to be more involved in the lives of their children.

Pray for the church to have wisdom to equip and challenge fathers to succeed in their Biblical role of fatherhood.

Pray for the fatherless on Sumatra to find the love of their Heavenly Father, through Jesus the Son.