CUBA: The energy grid crashed once again, leaving millions in darkness early Wednesday morning in the Communist island still reeling from several hurricanes, an earthquake, water scarcity, and multiple power failures. The power grid has now been restored, but with planned blackouts of five hours a day. GREECE: Storm Bora brought strong winds and floodingContinue reading “Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines”
Category Archives: Pray for the world
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo
On Friday, rebels breached Aleppo for the first time since 2016 in a sudden surge of the 13-year civil war which has killed perhaps half a million people and sent some 6.8 million across borders to seek refuge in other countries. More than 120 died in clashes over the weekend, including around 20 civilians. (EllenContinue reading “Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo”
More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines
Praise God, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire yesterday. Israel must withdraw all its forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days, and Hezbollah fighters must retreat 40 km (25 miles) from the border with Israel. Thank You, Lord, for this ceasefire and for the lives that will be saved because of it. We askContinue reading “More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines”
Ukraine-Russia Marks 1,000 Days, Yet More Violence in China and Haiti
UKRAINE-RUSSIA: Russia may send 100,000 North Korean troops into battle, now that 1,000 days has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Yesterday, Ukraine used US missiles to strike targets in Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X, “Ukraine deserves to make the next year the year of peace.” CHINA: A car drove into a crowd outsideContinue reading “Ukraine-Russia Marks 1,000 Days, Yet More Violence in China and Haiti”
Typhoon #6 Hits Philippines, More Violence in China
PHILIPPINES: Super Typhoon Man-Yi hit Catanduanes Sunday as the sixth powerful storm in less than a month, with high winds and tidal surges that pushed more than 750,000 people into evacuation shelters. This rare series of storms has killed at least 160 and affected more than 9 million people. CHINA: A student who failed hisContinue reading “Typhoon #6 Hits Philippines, More Violence in China”
Spain Rain Again, Typhoon #5 for Philippines, Punjab and Delhi Choking on Air
Thousands have evacuated their homes in SPAIN, due to new storms that dropped a month’s worth of rainfall in one hour, causing flash floods in the already hard-hit Valencia. Super Typhoon Usagi (locally called “Ofel”), the fifth severe storm to hit the PHILIPPINES in three weeks, slammed into the islands yesterday. About 24,000 people evacuated.Continue reading “Spain Rain Again, Typhoon #5 for Philippines, Punjab and Delhi Choking on Air”
Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World
PHILIPPINES: Yet another typhoon, Toraji, hit the storm-weary islands Monday. This makes the fourth storm in three weeks. The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths and affected over 9 million people. CUBA: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the eastern coast Sunday, just after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the islandContinue reading “Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World”
Headline Prayers for the World Today
Baloch rebels have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a railway station in Quetta, PAKISTAN, which killed at least 25 people and injured 53 Saturday. RUSSIA and NORTH KOREA have agreed to mutual military assistance. Over the past two days, GPS interference by North Korea affected flights and other vessels in SOUTH KOREA. SomeContinue reading “Headline Prayers for the World Today”
Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World
SPAIN: At least 217 have died in heavy flooding over the past week in Valencia, and yet more rain has covered those searching for survivors. INDONESIA: A series of volcanic eruptions Monday on the island of Flores burned houses, including a convent of Catholic nuns, killing at least 10 people and affecting about 10,000 inContinue reading “Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World”
Air Strike Kills 24 in Christian Village, Lebanon
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Just one day after last week’s deadly Hezbollah drone attack in Israel, an Israeli air strike killed 24 and wounded others in the Christian-majority village of Aitou, northern Lebanon. The victims reportedly included a Hezbollah leader and displaced persons fromContinue reading “Air Strike Kills 24 in Christian Village, Lebanon”
Gaza: Hamas’ Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Just over a year after Hamas’ invasion of Israel, when Muslim terrorists slaughtered 1,200 people, abducted 251, and started a war that has killed more than 41,500 people in Gaza, one of the main architects of that devastating October 7Continue reading “Gaza: Hamas’ Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead”
Fires and Wars
Join us daily at PrayerWall.pw as we pray through the headlines for every heart to awaken to Christ’s love and salvation: SUDAN: Army air strikes killed at least 23 and injured more than 40 in a market place and residential area of Khartoum. The 18-month war with Rapid Support Forces has cost perhaps 150,000 lives.Continue reading “Fires and Wars”
Helene, Milton, Haiti, Pakistan, Sudan Headlines
USA: Hurricane Milton left at least 17 dead and millions without power in Florida Thursday. Many are still missing after Hurricane Helene, and some areas still have no water or electricity. Praise God, many churches and other Christian aid agencies are helping deliver provisions and rebuild homes. Let’s pray! Lord, please help those in need,Continue reading “Helene, Milton, Haiti, Pakistan, Sudan Headlines”
Violence in Haiti: Nowhere to Go
A brutal attack on the village of Pont-Sondé in central Haiti last week left more than 115 dead. Nearly 6,300 people fled for their lives, as Gran Grif gang members, armed with assault rifles and knives, burst in upon sleeping families, gunning them down, stabbing others and burning down their homes. In recent years, moreContinue reading “Violence in Haiti: Nowhere to Go”
The Headlines Are Flooded
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall tomorrow, let’s pray for the thousands who have lost much after flooding across the world the past few days: THAILAND: Floods have spread over 23 provinces, including the northern city of Chiangmai. At least three have died, and over 50 since August. BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA:Continue reading “The Headlines Are Flooded”
Taiwan, Congo, Mexico, Lebanon Headlines
Let’s pray for families who are mourning and enduring much hardship, that they will encounter Christ in powerful ways and be saved: TAIWAN: Typhoon Krathon has killed two, injured nearly 500, and forced thousands to evacuate. Nearly 165,000 households have no electricity, and nearly 405,000 no water. About 2,000 harbor in temporary shelters. CONGO: AtContinue reading “Taiwan, Congo, Mexico, Lebanon Headlines”
Mass Shooting in Jaffa
Palestinian terrorists from the West Bank killed seven and wounded 16 at a Tel Aviv light rail station in Jaffa, Israel, on Tuesday. Both of the gunmen were shot by security forces and civilians who carried handguns. One, Muhammad Mask, 19, died and the other, Ahmed Himoni, 25, was severely injured. An Israeli reservist, LevContinue reading “Mass Shooting in Jaffa”
Thai School Bus Fire, Haiti Famine, Hezbollah War
Let’s pray through the headlines for every heart to be touched by Christ: THAILAND: A school trip for elementary and junior high kids from Uthai Thani province turned to tragedy when their bus with 44 passengers caught fire yesterday. More than 20 students and teachers are feared dead. Thailand is 89% Buddhist and home toContinue reading “Thai School Bus Fire, Haiti Famine, Hezbollah War”
Hezbollah Leader Killed, Floods in India, Nepal, USA
Pray with us through the headlines, for the lost to encounter Christ: ISRAEL-LEBANON-IRAN: Hezbollah‘s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, several other high-ranking Hezbollah officials, and an Iranian Revolutionary Guards general died in the Israeli strikes in Lebanon this past week. Possibly one million civilians are now displaced. USA: More than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for andContinue reading “Hezbollah Leader Killed, Floods in India, Nepal, USA”
Hurricane Helene, Hezbollah and Iran Blast
Let’s pray through this week’s headlines for every heart to turn to Jesus. IRAN: About 51 people died in a coal mine blast on Saturday. Most Iranians have never heard the good news about Jesus. MEXICO and CUBA: Hurricane Helene left behind heavy floods in Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan. In Florida, Georgia and North Carolina,Continue reading “Hurricane Helene, Hezbollah and Iran Blast”
Mexico Mayhem, Crocodiles in Floodwaters and Other Headlines
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by even more prayer warriors. Help us build the army! Four died and 17 were injured in a mass shooting by multiple gunmen in Birmingham, Alabama, USA late Saturday night. Please heal the wounded and comfortContinue reading “Mexico Mayhem, Crocodiles in Floodwaters and Other Headlines”
Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by even more prayer warriors. Help us build the army! In LEBANON and SYRIA, around 4,000 were wounded and at least 11 died when pagers used by members of the Hezbollah terrorist group exploded Tuesday. ThenContinue reading “Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week”
Floods throughout the Earth
In western and central AFRICA, more than 1,000 have died and millions are homeless because of flooding in In EUROPE, at least 24 have died, many are still missing, and tens of thousands have been evacuated because of storm Boris in In ASIA, Typhoon Yagi and now Typhoon Bebinca (the strongest storm to hit ShanghaiContinue reading “Floods throughout the Earth”
Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen
Heavy rain in the normally dry mountains and deserts of MOROCCO and ALGERIA caused the deaths of more than 20 people over the weekend, including visitors from CANADA and PERU. The storms hit some of the same areas affected by last year’s earthquake. More than 340 have died in CHAD over the past few weeksContinue reading “Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen”
Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Nearly 300 have died or are missing in VIETNAM, due to winds and flooding from Typhoon Yagi, which killed at least 20 in the PHILIPPINES and four in southern CHINA. Now, at least two have died in THAILAND, and hundreds are stranded. MYANMAR and LAOS have also been affected. KENYA: At least 21Continue reading “Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths”
Prayers for Eritrea, Ukraine, DRC, North Korea
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by all the more Christians who will pray. Help us build the army or prayer warriors! At least 12 died and 53 were rescued in the English Channel on Tuesday when a boat carrying migrants, mostlyContinue reading “Prayers for Eritrea, Ukraine, DRC, North Korea”
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas
Israeli forces found the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel under Rafah Saturday. It appears Hamas murdered them shortly before the IDF arrived. Carmel Gat, 40, an occupational therapist from Tel Aviv, was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri, were she had visited her parents, both of whom died in the October 7Continue reading “Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas”
Pray through the Headlines
BURKINA FASO: More than 100 Muslim al-Qaeda-linked terrorists attacked and killed about 300 people, mostly civilians and many of them Christians, last Saturday in Barsalogho village near Kaya. One report said they pulled 26 men out of a church and shot them. Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal those who are wounded and traumatized,Continue reading “Pray through the Headlines”
Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices
The Taliban issued new laws last week banning women’s voices and bare faces in public. (Fox News, August 22) Under the new vice and virtue laws, a woman’s body must be completely covered at all times in public, including her face. Her clothing must be loose, long and in thick. They must cover themselves inContinue reading “Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices”
Global Hunger Sunday
More than 800 million people in the world don’t have enough food to eat. According to Humanitarian Action’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2024, these nations rank the hungriest: Want to make a difference? Visit GlobalHungerRelief.org. Home Lord, please have mercy on the millions who are hungry. Most are in countries torn apart by violence and terror,Continue reading “Global Hunger Sunday”
Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia
BANGLADESH and northeast INDIA: At least 11 have died in India’s Tripura state, and two in Bangladesh, due to heavy flooding which has submerged hundreds of homes, affecting nearly 3 million people. More than 64,000 have been displaced in Tripura. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. INDIA: An explosion in a pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia”
Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Avraham Munder (m, 78), Yagev Buchshtab (m, 34), Alexander Dancyg (m, 75), Yoram Metzger (m, 80), Chaim Peri (m, 79) and British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell (m, 51) from a tunnel in Khan Younis Monday. They were captured from Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7 HamasContinue reading “Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal
After Wednesday’s beautiful report of God answering our prayers for Haiti, let’s pray all the more boldly for the lost throughout the world in need of a Savior: INDIA: Mobs of activists and doctors have taken to the streets in cities across the country to demand justice for a doctor trainee raped and killed inContinue reading “Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal”
Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer
GREECE: Thousands were forced to flee their homes near Athens this week due to wildfires. BRAZIL: A plane crash outside São Paolo killed all 61 passengers Friday. SUDAN: Last week, around 11,500 homes collapsed in floods that killed 17 and injured 170 in the north. USA: Pray for families in Alaska affected by floods fromContinue reading “Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer”
Where There Is War
MYANMAR: In their attempt to overthrow the ruthless military that has ruled since a coup in 2021, anti-coup militia have closed in on key areas and now have captured the Northeast Command headquarters in Lashio City. A drone attack Monday on Rohingya fleeing the violence killed dozens, including families with children. An estimated more thanContinue reading “Where There Is War”
Children Killed, Violent Protests in UK
Three girls, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, died and eight other children were injured, five of them critically, in a knife attack at a dance school in Southport last week. Two adults also sustained injuries while protecting the children. Father God, please heal those who are wounded, andContinue reading “Children Killed, Violent Protests in UK”
Storms, Floods in US, North Korea, Sudan, India
Six people have died in Florida and Georgia as former hurricane Debby, now a tropical storm, makes its way up the southeastern US coast. On Monday, tornadoes hit South Carolina. More tornadoes and flooding are expected as the storm continues its path north. Heavy rainfall and flooding also hit NORTH KOREA last week, causing anContinue reading “Storms, Floods in US, North Korea, Sudan, India”
Riding the Storms
Some encouragement to stand today: May we trust in the God of Psalm 18 through every storm our country and families now face. “We want Him to fix our circumstances.He wants to fix our heart.Let Him.” Mikaela Vincent We have prayed for peace and prosperity, health and safety. But more than our comfort, O GodContinue reading “Riding the Storms”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
It was 100 years ago at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, when Eric Liddell won a gold medal in the 400 metres. The very next year, he followed God’s call to China as a missionary. As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharingContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA
As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s also pray for people in need of Christ’s love in these nations: MIDDLE EAST: With ISRAEL‘s assassination of several Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in GAZA, IRAN and LEBANON, as well as strikes against Houthi targets in YEMEN, tension in the Middle East hasContinue reading “Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA”
Israeli Children Killed in Rocket Attack
Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed three Islamic Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, a rocket hit a soccer field in Majdal Shams in Israel’s Golan Heights Saturday, killing 12 children and wounding 20 others. Since the Hamas-Israel war began October 7, Hezbollah has exchanged nearly daily fire with Israel along the Lebanese border. But inContinue reading “Israeli Children Killed in Rocket Attack”
5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer
As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s pray also for those suffering and grieving in these countries: ISRAEL: In a tunnel in Khan Younis, GAZA, the IDF found the remains of five Israelis killed during the massacre by Hamas terrorists on October 7: Ravid Katz, 51, Oren Goldin, 33, MayaContinue reading “5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA
ETHIOPIA: Two landslides in Gofa zone killed more than 229 people Monday, the second burying those who had gathered to rescue victims of the first. Pray for rescue and healing, but most of all, salvation. Pray those who have never heard about Jesus will now know the Truth. CROATIA: A gunman killed six people andContinue reading “Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA”
Two More Hostages Confirmed Dead
Israel announced yesterday the deaths of two more hostages, Alexander Dancyg, 75, and Yagev Buchshtab, 35, bringing the total up to 44 dead among the remaining 116 hostages held by Hamas. The two men, held together in the same location in Khan Younis, likely died several months ago, during an IDF offensive in that area.Continue reading “Two More Hostages Confirmed Dead”
First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines
USA: A massive fire tore through First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas last Friday not long after 2,000 children had participated in their last day of Vacation Bible School there. Lord, we praise You that no one was harmed in this fire. Please use this terrible tragedy for Your glory, and draw all the moreContinue reading “First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines”
Praying Through This Week’s Headlines
HAITI: Another 200 police officers from Kenya have arrived in Port-au-Prince, joining 400 from last month, to help stop gang violence that has rocked the island for years. Another 2,500 police and soldiers from at least six other Caribbean and African nations are expected to join in the fight for Haiti’s freedom over the nextContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”
Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal
A landslide last Friday near Simaltal swept two busses carrying 65 people into a swollen river. Several bodies have been found, but 55 are still missing. This year’s monsoon rains came late to Nepal, already killing more than 100 people since mid-June: at least 24 in other landslides, 19 by lightning strikes, and several moreContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal”
Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada
USA: One man died and three were injured, including Donald Trump, whose right ear was nicked in an assassination attempt on the former US president at a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. NIGERIA: At least 22 died when a school building collapsed as students took exams on Friday. The other 132 trapped in the buildingContinue reading “Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada”
Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles
USA: Hurricane Beryl left about two million without power in Texas during dangerously high temperatures, and killed one in Louisiana and six in Texas, adding to the death toll of at least 11 in the Caribbean. US states in its northeasterly pathway now face heavy rain and flooding. Meanwhile, heatwaves have caused at least fourContinue reading “Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles”
In Beryl’s Path and Wake
(Updated July 4) At least three people have died in Venezuela, three in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and three in Grenada and Carriacou due to Hurricane Beryl this week. With winds close to 160 miles per hour, and gusts all the higher, it is the first storm to reach Category 5 status since EmilyContinue reading “In Beryl’s Path and Wake”
Upcoming Elections
Perhaps the biggest election year in history, 2024 has been dubbed “Super Election Year,” with more than 60 nations holding national elections involving some 2 billion voters. Upcoming Election Events for June-July: FRANCE: Parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 will also determine the prime minister position. IRAN: After a helicopter crash killed PresidentContinue reading “Upcoming Elections”
Headline Prayers These Days
BANGLADESH: After weeks of heavy rains have flooded farmlands and homes in the northeast, nearly two million stranded people face the threat of food shortages and waterborne diseases. In the south, at least ten Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, including three children, died from mudslides and heavy rainfall in refugee camps. INDIA: Landslides, heavy rains andContinue reading “Headline Prayers These Days”
Churches, Synagogues Attacked in Russia
At least 25 people died and 24 were wounded Sunday in mass shootings at synagogues, churches and police posts in the predominantly Muslim province of Dagestan, Russia. The count includes 15 police officers, a security guard, a priest, several civilians and at least five terrorists. In the city of Derbent, militants killed Father Nikolai KotelnikovContinue reading “Churches, Synagogues Attacked in Russia”
A Hot and Deadly Summer
Up to 448 people have died from intense heat in INDIA since March, and more than 40,000 cases of heatstroke have been reported in recent days, with temperatures over 100F on a constant basis. Most vulnerable to heat exhaustion (dizziness, headaches, shaking, thirst) are those without electricity, such as the homeless and poor. If temperaturesContinue reading “A Hot and Deadly Summer”
More Than 1,000 Die in Hajj Heatwave
More than 1,000 Muslims from around the world have died over the past few days in Saudi Arabia, as temperatures soared to 51.8C (125.24F) during the annual Islamic pilgrimage of hajj. Among the dead are more than 600 Egyptians, almost 100 Indians, 60 Jordanians, at least 11 Americans, five Iranians, and an unknown number ofContinue reading “More Than 1,000 Die in Hajj Heatwave”
Where Tensions Rise
NORTH KOREA: North Korea has sent yet more trash-laden balloons into South Korea, which has retaliated with anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts blasted on loudspeakers. Lord, please give every heart in North Korea a deep hunger for truth and freedom, and open the way for them to hear the good news about Christ and be saved. BeContinue reading “Where Tensions Rise”
Praying Through This Week’s Headlines
KUWAIT: A fire in a residential building housing foreign workers killed about 50 people Wednesday; 45 of them were Indian. INDIA: At least nine people died and 33 were injured in a terrorist attack on Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir’s Jammu Province Sunday. Two more attacks followed in the same area on Tuesday, killing one civilianContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”
Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama
INDIA: India’s record-breaking heat wave (as high as 52.9 Celsius or 126.1 Fahrenheit) has caused up to 87 deaths and nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases in recent weeks. Lord, please protect those in danger, provide relief in time of need, and give every heart a longing for You. Bring Christians to give them cool waterContinue reading “Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama”
Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday the deaths of four more hostages whose bodies are still held by Hamas: Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger, and Nadav Popplewell. An investigation is underway, but it appears they were killed together in Hamas custody in Khan Younis several months ago during an Israeli operation in the area. Chaim, Amiram and Yoram were allContinue reading “Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead”
Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting
ISRAEL: The body of Dolev Yahod (m, 35), a medic and married father of four previously believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was found and identified on June 2 at Nir Oz. He left his home to save lives during the October 7 massacre but was killed that day. Still believed to beContinue reading “Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting”
Deadly Cyclone in India, Bangladesh
Since Cyclone Remal blew through eastern India and Bangladesh on Sunday, at least 23 people have died and millions are without power. At least 13 died in Bangladesh and 13 million lost electricity. The storm also hit India’s West Bengal, damaging homes and causing power outages. Then on Tuesday, a stone quarry collapsed in India’sContinue reading “Deadly Cyclone in India, Bangladesh”
Thousands Killed in PNG, Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, India
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A massive landslide buried between 600-2,000 people and displaced about 4,000 survivors in the remote village of Yambali in Enga Province on Friday. Only six bodies have been recovered so far. Tribal warfare complicates rescue, as aid convoys and international relief workers require military escorts. In addition, a wide section of theContinue reading “Thousands Killed in PNG, Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, India”
Three More Hostages Found, Plus One
Thursday night, Israeli forces found in Jabaliya, northern Gaza the bodies of an additional three hostages: Orión Hernandez Radoux (m, 30), Hanan Yablonka (m, 42), and Michel Nissenbaum (m, 59). Until recently, no information had surfaced and these three were still believed alive. In addition, we have updated our May 20 post to include RonContinue reading “Three More Hostages Found, Plus One”
Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest
IRAN: President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other high-ranking officials died in a helicopter crash Sunday. By law, Iran must hold elections for a new president within the next 50 days. Lord, we ask You to please lay Your hand on Iran in this vulnerable time. Awaken every heart to Your truth andContinue reading “Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest”
Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
(Updated May 24) Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Ron Benjamin (m, 52), Shani Louk (f, 22), Amit Buskila (f, 28) and Itzhak Gelerenter (m, 53) from a tunnel under the carpet of a Palestinian family’s home in Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza Thursday night. All four escaped the Supernova rave near Re’im,Continue reading “Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War
GAZA: Authorities say nearly 35,000 Gazans have died since the war began on October 7, and around 300,000 have recently fled Rafah ahead of an Israeli offensive. In an effort to allay famine in the war-torn nation, the US built a floating pier and causeway for distribution of aid. The first shipment is on theContinue reading “Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War”
Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines
BRAZIL: The death toll has now risen to 83 due to heavy flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, with 276 injured, at least 110 missing, and some 121,000 displaced. USA: A four-year-old boy died and more than 200 people were rescued over the past few days from floods in the Houston, Texas, area. A seriesContinue reading “Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines”
Headlines for Prayer
Join us at PrayerWall.pw for the International Day for the Unreached May 19. KENYA: More than 180 people have died and about 90 are still missing due to many days of heavy rain and flash floods. INDONESIA: After several volcanic eruptions in April, another burst from Mount Ruang Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to fleeContinue reading “Headlines for Prayer”
May Your Kingdom Come
This past year has been one of persecution, wars, displaced families, as well as record-breaking heat, fires, floods, earthquakes…. We can all add to that list our own trials. But have they changed you? Have you allowed them to deepen your faith, strengthen your resolve and break free from the strongholds that block you fromContinue reading “May Your Kingdom Come”
Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update
Israeli forces found the body of hostage Elad Katzir, 47, in Gaza on Saturday. Elad was taken from his home in Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7, along with his mother, Hana, who was released alive on November 24 as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. Her husband, Elad’s father, was killed inContinue reading “Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update”
Headline Prayers: Haiti, Sudan, Gaza, USA
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. HAITI: Gangs now have taken over about 80% of the capital. Violence is at horrific levels, after attacks on prisons freed thousands of inmates in recent days. SUDAN: About 9 out of 10 people face emergency levels of hunger, as ongoing violence andContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Haiti, Sudan, Gaza, USA”
Food for the Hungry in Gaza
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Praise God both Jordan and the US airdropped food bundles with tens of thousands of meals over areas of southwest and northern Gaza this weekend. Christians in Gaza City had asked us to pray for the Lord’s provision, as food deliveries had notContinue reading “Food for the Hungry in Gaza”
Deadly Fires in China, Spain
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9. CHINA: More than 148 forest and other wildfires burned through much of Guizhou Province this month, as well as some areas of Guangxi and Yunnan. At least 15 people died and dozens were injured Friday in an apartment block fire in Nanjing.Continue reading “Deadly Fires in China, Spain”
Headlines for Prayer
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024, and invite your church or Life Group, as we pray together with believers all across the world for every nation to awaken to Christ’s love. UKRAINE: RUSSIA has taken the town of Avdiivka, which Ukraine defended for some ten years. InContinue reading “Headlines for Prayer”
Kansas Shooting, Miracle Rescue and Other Headlines for Prayer
USA: One person died and more than 20 others, including children, were injured in a mass shooting Wednesday at a Kansas City Super Bowl victory rally attended by about 1 million people. Lord, thank You for sparing so many lives, and for the brave people who tackled a gunman. But we pray now for LisaContinue reading “Kansas Shooting, Miracle Rescue and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Israel-Gaza Hostage Update
When the IDF received intel that Hamas had planned an attack on their troops from a certain location in central Gaza, the resulting air strike caused the collapse of an adjacent building where three hostages, Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itai Svirsky were unknowingly held. Terrorists used Noa to announce in a video that YossiContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Hostage Update”
Headline Prayers This Week
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. HAITI: Violence has increased all the more in Port-au-Prince with thousands protesting the cancellation of the February 7 elections. Hundreds have been wounded and at least five died from gunfire. Out-of-control gang violence has left Haiti without a functioning government forContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Israel-Gaza Update
Pray for Israel and Hamas as they discuss a possible ceasefire and hostage release this week. Of the 132 hostages still held by Hamas, Israel has confirmed at least 31 are dead and possibly another 20. The count includes the bodies of two soldiers killed and abducted in 2014, Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin. InContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Update”
Fires in Chile and Other Headline Prayers
CHILE: As of yesterday, 123 people have died in Valparaiso with nearly 100 fires burning more than a thousand homes in the last few days. PAKISTAN: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants killed at least ten policemen and injured several others in a heavily armed attack on a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday, as Thursday’s national electionsContinue reading “Fires in Chile and Other Headline Prayers”
Headlines & Prayers for the Middle East
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. TURKEY: Islamic State extremists attacked a Catholic Church in Istanbul during Sunday mass, killing a 52-year-old Alevi man attending services. One of Turkey‘s largest religious minorities, Alevis practice a variant of Islam which is neither Sunni nor Shiite. JORDAN: A droneContinue reading “Headlines & Prayers for the Middle East”
2024: “Super Election Year”
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. This year is perhaps the biggest election year in history, as more than 60 nations expect to hold national elections involving some 2 billion voters. With a population of 1.44 billion, India‘s Lok Sabha (House of the People) election in April/MayContinue reading “2024: “Super Election Year””
Praying Through the Headlines This Week
BANGLADESH: Fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, burning more than 1,000 shelters last Saturday and leaving about 7,000 Rohingya people homeless. We ask You, Lord, to please provide for their needs, especially their need for You. Meet them in their dreams, bring Christians to them to shine Your love, and openContinue reading “Praying Through the Headlines This Week”
Ecuador: Internal Armed Conflict
President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency as the military deals with armed confrontations erupting across the country following the escape of gang leader Adolfo Macias from prison this week. Explosions, police kidnappings, prison upheaval, more escapes and even attempts to take over a TV studio and hospital are just some examples ofContinue reading “Ecuador: Internal Armed Conflict”
When Prayer Is the Work, Missions Happens
The blank stares you see on the faces of those trapped by drugs and trafficking, or under oppressive regimes like North Korea and Afghanistan, and in war-torn countries like Syria and Myanmar are real. Our family has lived many years in one of the dark countries on the World Watchlist where Christians are persecuted. InContinue reading “When Prayer Is the Work, Missions Happens”
Pray Through the Headlines This Week
RUSSIA swapped 230 prisoners from UKRAINE for the return of 248 of its soldiers this week in the biggest prisoner exchange since the war began. Two ISIS suicide bombers killed at least 84 and wounded close to 234 more people gathered near Qasem Soleimani’s gravesite in Kerman, IRAN, this week on the fourth anniversary ofContinue reading “Pray Through the Headlines This Week”
Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash
Rescuers race the clock, freezing rain and possible landslides to find survivors beneath the rubble of several powerful earthquakes that hit the Noto Peninsula since Monday, including a magnitude 7.6. At least 82 people have died and more than 30,000 are displaced, with food running out in the displacement centers and power and water shortagesContinue reading “Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash”
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Christians Killed in Gaza and Other Headlines
GAZA: IDF sniper fire killed Nahida Anton and her daughter Samar inside the Holy Family Parish on Saturday as they walked to the Sisters Convent. Seven more were wounded as they tried to protect others. The night before, heavy bombing resulted in three wounded inside the church. The compound is home to Missionaries of Charity,Continue reading “Christians Killed in Gaza and Other Headlines”
Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel
Yesterday, during combat in Shejaiya, Gaza, Israeli Defense Forces mistakenly killed three hostages who had managed to escape from Hamas: Yotam Haim (m, 28, abducted from Kfar Azza); Samer Talalka (m, 22, abducted from Nir Am kibbutz); and Alon Shamriz (m, 26, abducted from Kfar Azza). Just before that tragic event, the bodies of threeContinue reading “Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel”
2 Hostages Found, 2 Soldiers Die Retrieving Them
Two Israeli soldiers, Master Sergeants Eyal Meir Berkowitz and Gal Meir Eisenkot, lost their lives Tuesday and several others sustained injuries retrieving the bodies of deceased hostages Eden Zacharia (f, 27) and IDF Warrant Officer Ziv Dado, (m, 36). Eden was shot and then abducted while fleeing the October 7 massacre at an outdoor musicContinue reading “2 Hostages Found, 2 Soldiers Die Retrieving Them”
Caught in a Battle Not Their Own, Lebanese Christians Choose Love
The day after Hamas invaded Israel, Hezbollah shot rockets from Lebanon, and Israel returned fire. The shelling that Sunday morning hit near churches gathered for worship in about a dozen Christian villages in southern Lebanon. Since then, many believers’ homes have been destroyed and their farmlands and surrounding forests set ablaze by hits from bothContinue reading “Caught in a Battle Not Their Own, Lebanese Christians Choose Love”
A Hostage Dead, A Rescue Foiled
Hostage Sahar Baruch, 25, whose brother was killed in the October 7 massacre in Be’eri, has been murdered. His and possibly another 18 bodies of hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. Numerous terrorists died and two Israeli soldiers were seriously wounded in a failed attempt this past week to free some of theContinue reading “A Hostage Dead, A Rescue Foiled”
Headline Prayers This Week
USA: At least six people died yesterday in tornadoes and thunderstorms across Tennessee. MEXICO: Armed with scythes and hunting rifles, farmers in Texcaltitlan fought back drug cartel gunmen on Friday, killing eight members of the Familia Michoacana Cartel, which last year massacred 20 citizens of a town in a neighboring state. Three Texcaltitlan villagers diedContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Twists in Myanmar’s Battle
While news has focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict, Myanmar’s horrific civil war has taken a turn. Various ethnic and other resistance forces have banded together and are actually gaining ground in their fight against the nation’s brutal military regime which has attacked, burned and murdered thousands of civilians since overthrowing the elected government in 2021.Continue reading “Twists in Myanmar’s Battle”
Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines a week ago resulted in at least nine deaths and more than 800 houses and other facilities destroyed or severely damaged. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenousContinue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Refugees in the News This Week
Pakistan is forcing 1.5 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants out of their country. So far, more than 250,000 have returned homeless to impoverished Afghanistan just as winter comes. Refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan have reported mass killings of perhaps 800 people, most from the Masalit ethnic group in a camp for internally displaced people.Continue reading “Refugees in the News This Week”
Families Torn Apart
Lord, today, we pray for families that have been torn apart by Please have mercy. Make a way for them to know You, to feel Your love, to hear Your voice, to experience Your healing. For so many of these, this is a hopeless time. But in You, O God, there is hope. Bring theContinue reading “Families Torn Apart”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ WorldContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Headline Prayers This Week
At least 27 have died and several are still missing in Acapulco, MEXICO, after Category 5 Hurricane Otis. Both tourists and locals are now dealing with flash floods, mudslides and lack of adequate food and aid. Smoke from marsh fires combined with dense fog to create a “superfog” on Monday, resulting in a series ofContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
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