A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Gaziantep in southeast Turkey near the border of Syria yesterday, causing the deaths of more than 4,000 people in both countries. Thousands are injured and many are still missing. Let’s pray. Lord, please protect and rescue those who are trapped. Keep them safe and warm. Guide rescuers to findContinue reading “Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria”
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Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ
Because of Islamic oppression, Indonesia is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. But when an earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java Province earlier this week, killing at least 310 people, injuring more than 2,000 and displacing more than 82,000, Indonesian Christians rushed to the scene to help. Victims would normally needContinue reading “Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ”
Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge
Yesterday, a deadly aftershock of 6.8 magnitude shook Michoacan State, west of Mexico City, just three days after Monday’s 7.6 earthquake, which killed two and fell on the anniversary of two other Mexico earthquakes. In fact, both the 2022 and 2017 earthquakes happened not long after an alarm sounded as part of a ceremony heldContinue reading “Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge”
Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China
More than 70 have died, several hundred were injured, and more than two dozen are still missing after Monday’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Luding, Sichuan Province, China. Heavy rain and landslides are also expected this week in that region. As the Chinese battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, let’s prayContinue reading “Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China”
Earthquake in the Philippines
At least five have died and 130 others were injured Wednesday in an earthquake near the town of Dolores, on Philippines’ most populous island of Luzon. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenous tribes that live in fear of evil spirits;Continue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 1,000 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after a devastating earthquake in Paktika Province, eastern Afghanistan, near the border of Pakistan. The 5.9 magnitude quake occurred at night about 27 miles from Khost. Recent monsoon rains made villagers’ mud homes particularly susceptible to damage. Lord, please have mercy on theContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
