More than 100 people are missing and at least 50 have died due to the bursting of a glacial lake, which sent flash floods through several towns in northeastern India’s Sikkim State Wednesday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and HinduContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE”
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Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus
Right now, September 19-28, Hindus around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birthday of Ganesh, an idol with an elephant’s head revered for removing obstacles. Ceremonies involve a 16-step ritual of offerings, culminating in immersing the idol in water. A curse is believed to fall on anyone who happens to catch aContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”
10,000 Missing in Libya Floods
Mediterranean storm Daniel has killed more than 5,300 people in Libya’s eastern city of Derna and surrounding areas, as a bulging river busted through dams Sunday night on its way from the mountains through the city to the sea, carrying cars, buildings and people with it. Some 10,000 people are still missing, more than 40,000Continue reading “10,000 Missing in Libya Floods”
More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued
At least 79 refugees died and 104 have been rescued from a fishing boat that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece Wednesday. Perhaps another more than 450-550 people remain missing, including about 100 children. On Monday, about 1,200 people were rescued from two different boats in distress, one with 400 andContinue reading “More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued”
Pray for the Lost and Grieving
One passenger train hit another, killing nearly 300 people and injuring over 800 in India’s Odisha State on Friday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and Hindu violence against Christians, the South Asian nation of more than 1.4 billion people ranksContinue reading “Pray for the Lost and Grieving”
Prayer Army Needed
The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. Nearly 160,000 people die daily without the hope of Christ. The news constantly blares headlines of such wars, earthquakes and evil as declared in biblical warnings of the last days before Jesus’ return. And yet, the greater the darkness, the more starkly Light shines. We mustContinue reading “Prayer Army Needed”
Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan
Since war broke out on April 15, more than 850 people have died in Sudan, including nearly 200 children. An estimated 1.6 million people have fled their homes; others remain trapped without any way to get food, water and other supplies. At least 60 children have died from fever and lack of food in oneContinue reading “Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
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’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Ongoing conflict between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and theContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Memorial Day Prayer for Israel
Since early this year, growing crowds of now tens of thousands have taken to the streets almost daily in Israel, protesting against judiciary reform. From sundown today to sundown tomorrow, the nation will celebrate its annual Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, commemorating those who died for freedom. Pray God will open their eyes toContinue reading “Memorial Day Prayer for Israel”
War in Sudan
Hundreds are dead and thousands injured in a battle raging on the streets of Khartoum between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces. The conflict, which began a week ago, has hindered life-saving humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of severely malnourished children and has the potential of forcing millions more into acute hunger. InContinue reading “War in Sudan”
