Tornadoes and storms killed at least 27 people in the Midwest and South this weekend. One tornado ripped through Kentucky, killing 18 and critically injuring another ten. The same storm system killed seven in Missouri and two in northern Virginia on Friday. It also tossed tornadoes across Wisconsin, brought scorching heat to Texas, and filledContinue reading “Dozens Killed in US Tornadoes, Storms”
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Headline Prayers This Week
The death toll from Cyclone Chido, which tore through MAYOTTE over a week ago, has risen to 35 there, but could potentially be more than 1,000, with more than 1.500 injured, and tens of thousands without water, electricity or phone service. In MOZAMBIQUE, the death toll is at least 94 (most in Cabo Delgado), withContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
36 Killed in US Tornadoes, Storms
At least 23 people were killed by tornadoes and storms in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Missouri over Memorial Day weekend. Many more were injured, and about 500,000 people lost power. On Tuesday last week, tornadoes ripped through several states, leaving at least five dead in Iowa, injuring dozens more and destroying tens of millionsContinue reading “36 Killed in US Tornadoes, Storms”
Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados
At least 22 are dead after tornadoes ripped through seven states in the US this weekend. Let’s pray! Lord, please protect those in need. Provide for their needs, give them shelter and keep them warm and safe. Comfort those who mourn. Heal those who are wounded. Be near to those whose homes and livelihoods have beenContinue reading “Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados”
Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi
On February 6, the same day of the Turkey earthquakes that would claim now more than 52,000 lives, a devastating storm formed in the waters north of Australia. Cyclone Freddy traveled some 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean to hit Madagascar and Mozambique, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. Then it twisted around to strikeContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi”
Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique
After traveling 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean and slamming Madagascar and Mozambique a couple of weeks ago, Cyclone Freddy twisted around to plow into Mozambique a second time this weekend, killing at least 20 (as of 3/16) people before moving on to Malawi, where around 200 (3/16) have died, and the numbers continue toContinue reading “Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique”
More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California
More than a month after our post asking for prayer for Californians, storms, floods, snow and power outages continue to plague that state. Several people have died, about 9,000 are under evacuation orders, tens of thousands are without power, and 34 of California’s 58 counties are under a state of emergency. An “atmospheric river,” whichContinue reading “More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California”
Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique
On February 6, the same day as the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Cyclone Freddy formed in the waters between Indonesia and Australia. Now on track to becoming the longest-lasting storm ever recorded, Freddy traveled 8,000 km (5,000 miles) across the entire southern Indian Ocean, affecting Mauritius and La Réunion along the way, andContinue reading “Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique”
Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer
Today marks the one-month anniversary of the tragic quake that has cost nearly 52,000 lives in Turkey and Syria. More than 45,000 of those fatalities happened in Turkey, making February 6 the deadliest earthquake that nation has experienced in possibly 1,500 years. Everyone lost someone, say Christians who survived and are now helping provide shelter,Continue reading “Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer”
Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days
Vanuatu is reeling after two massive Category 4 cyclones and two earthquakes (magnitudes 6.5 and 5.4) hit within just a couple of days. Cyclone Judy smashed the chain of Pacific islands midweek, followed by twin earthquakes early Friday and Cyclone Kevin soon after. Let’s pray for those in need: Lord, we thank You for YourContinue reading “Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days”
Thousands Still Missing in New Zealand
The death toll is now up to eight after Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand’s North Island this week, and is expected to rise, as about 4,500 people have yet to be located. As of yesterday, some 62,000 homes were still without power, and many also have no drinking water. Keep praying here: More Devastation forContinue reading “Thousands Still Missing in New Zealand”
More Devastation for New Zealand
A mere two weeks after storms and flash floods killed four people on New Zealand’s North Island, four more have joined them in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The storm has moved on, but not before slamming areas like Hawke’s Bay with devastating floods and landslides. Rescue helicopters lifted hundreds of people from rooftops, butContinue reading “More Devastation for New Zealand”
Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake
Christians in Syria and Turkey are asking for prayer for God’s empowering and wisdom, as they work together around the clock to help those in desperate need in the aftermath of this week’s vicious series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Believers throughout both countries have sent medical units, food, blankets, baby formula and otherContinue reading “Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake”
Floods in New Zealand
At least four people are dead and hundreds displaced after heavy rains and flooding in Auckland and other areas of New Zealand over the past few days. Let’s pray. Lord, please have mercy on those who have lost much. Speak tenderly to them and comfort them. Remind them of Your saving power, and urge themContinue reading “Floods in New Zealand”
Storms, Floods, Power Outages in California
Let’s pray for those in California who have lost homes, businesses, property, and especially loved ones in storms this week. Lord, please have mercy on those who have lost much. Speak tenderly to them and comfort them. Remind them of Your saving power, and urge them to cry out to You in their need. ThenContinue reading “Storms, Floods, Power Outages in California”
Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers
A landslide pushed mounds of mud and uprooted trees atop the tents of sleeping primary school teachers and their families camping in the forest of Batang Kali, Selangor State, Malaysia on Friday. At least 19 people have died, including four children, and 14 are still missing. Because of Islamic oppression, Malaysia is included among theContinue reading “Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers”
Love through the Fire
As wildfires raged through New Mexico, devastating more than 300,000 acres and displacing thousands of people, God has been answering our prayers here at the Prayer Wall. When the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak Fire ripped through the evacuated town of Rociada, many people lost their homes, including several members of Rociada Baptist Church. Twice the flamesContinue reading “Love through the Fire”
Angel Fire
“I don’t know what God you pray to, but keep going. He’s listening,” said a firefighter in New Mexico whose fire chief is a Christian. Chief Mickey Richardson’s wife, along with other members of Angel Fire Baptist church had been holding special prayer services for firefighters, asking God for their protection, wisdom, strength and endurance.Continue reading “Angel Fire”
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