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”

80th School Shooting of 2023

Three people were shot dead and one was wounded Wednesday at the University of Nevada Las Vegas by a man who applied for a professorship there but was denied. This marks the 80th school shooting so far this year, including 51 K-12 schools and 29 university or college campuses. Lord, we ask You, please, toContinue reading “80th School Shooting of 2023”

16 Hostages Released, and a Jerusalem Attack

Despite a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, two Hamas gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance of Jerusalem on Wednesday, critically wounding several people and murdering three (rabbinical judge Elimelech Wasserman, 73; Liviya Dickman, 24; and Hannah Ifergan, 60+). The same day, Hamas released two Israeli hostages with Russian citizenship; and thenContinue reading “16 Hostages Released, and a Jerusalem Attack”

Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead

At least 18 people died and 13 were injured Wednesday in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine — one at a restaurant and another at a bowling alley, where families had gathered to play games. This is the deadliest of at least 566 mass shootings in the US reported by the Gun Violence Archive inContinue reading “Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead”

More than 200 Dead in Mass Shootings This Year

At least 27 have died this past week and more than 200 so far this year in mass shootings across the United States. Let’s pray for the families of those who have died, and for healing for those who survived. Pray also for God’s miraculous intervention to block those in harm’s way from being injured.Continue reading “More than 200 Dead in Mass Shootings This Year”

Pray for Serbia

Two mass shootings in two days have left Serbia in shock. The nation had just begun three days of mourning after a 13-year-old shot nine people and injured seven at a school in Belgrade on Wednesday, when yet another mass shooting occurred Thursday in Dubona, just 26 miles south, killing eight and wounding 14. Lord,Continue reading “Pray for Serbia”

Mass Shooting at Thai Daycare

A former policeman opened fire while children were sleeping at a daycare in northeastern Thailand yesterday, killing 34 people, at least 22 of those children. He also killed his wife and stepson before taking his own life. Thailand is 89% Buddhist and home to 77 people groups still unreached with the gospel. Lord, please healContinue reading “Mass Shooting at Thai Daycare”

Survivors of Highland Park

Let’s lift up those who were present and those who are mourning the July 4 mass shooting at Highland Park, Illinois, where seven died and close to 40 were injured. Lord, please comfort the families and other loved ones mourning the deaths of Irina (35) and Kevin (37) McCarthy, Katherine Goldstein (64), Jacquelyn Sundheim (63),Continue reading “Survivors of Highland Park”

Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down

Around 300 Amharas died in a mass shooting by Oromo terrorists near the town of Gimbi in the Oromia region of western Ethiopia on Saturday. The Oromo people are mainly Muslim, and the Amhara mainly Ethiopian Orthodox. Due to Islamic extremists, political violence, and denominational protectionism, Ethiopia is listed among the most dangerous countries forContinue reading “Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down”

Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers died in a brutal attack Sunday at a Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria. Gunmen rode up on motorcycles and then open-fired, detonating explosives, killing about 70, including children, and abducting others. The church, which seats as many as 1,200, was full for the celebration of Pentecost. Thousands of Christians are martyred everyContinue reading “Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria”