As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”
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Day 18: Middle East
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 61:1-4 More than 3,000 years ago, the Hebrews settled in the area of today’s Israel, where King David ruled from Jerusalem, and where Jesus died and rose again. Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own languages at Pentecost would haveContinue reading “Day 18: Middle East”
Bondi Mass Shooting and Other Headlines for Prayer
At least 15 have died, including children and rabbis, and about 40 are injured after Sajid Akram, 50, originally from INDIA, and his son Naveed, 24, open-fired on Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, AUSTRALIA on Sunday. Bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, from SYRIA was shot 4-5 times in the shoulder asContinue reading “Bondi Mass Shooting and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes
ETHIOPIA: A boat carrying 157 Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of YEMEN this weekend, killing at least 76. Some 32 were rescued, but dozens are still missing. SYRIA: Druze militia killed four on Sunday, when clashes once again broke out in Sweida. Before last month’s ceasefire, more than 1,400 died. TAIWAN: Five have diedContinue reading “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes”
Headlines to Pray Through
BANGLADESH: An Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 27 and injuring 164. SYRIA: The death toll from recent violent clashes between the Druze, Sunni Bedouins and government forces is now more than 1,260. The Syrian military is now evacuating Bedouin families trapped in Sweida. VIETNAM: A tourist boatContinue reading “Headlines to Pray Through”
Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods
PAKISTAN: Monsoon rains and flooding killed at least 65 in Punjab province and injured nearly 300 in one 24-hour window Wednesday-Thursday, bringing the total of deaths up to more than 180 in the past three weeks. INDIA: At least 33 died and dozens were injured by lightning strikes in Bihar this past week, bringing theContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods”
Headline News: Clashes, Floods, Fire and Refugees
In southwestern CHINA, more than 25 rivers have overflowed and about 10,000 people have been evacuated from cities in Sichuan and Yunnan. Heavy rains have also pelted Beijing. About 37 people have died and over 100 have been injured in clashes between the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans in Sweida province, SYRIA, followingContinue reading “Headline News: Clashes, Floods, Fire and Refugees”
Fires in the USA, Greece, Turkey, Syria
A man died and at least five others were injured, one critically, after Independence Day fireworks exploded, catching a string of homes on fire in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles, California Thursday night. On Tuesday, seven went missing, at least one is dead and two are injured, after a fireworks explosion at a warehouseContinue reading “Fires in the USA, Greece, Turkey, Syria”
Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25
At least 25 Christians died and about 63 were wounded when a suicide bomber opened fire on worshippers at a church in Damascus Sunday, and then detonated himself. About 350-400 Christians were in attendance at Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelia neighborhood at the time, and several children were among the victims. The terroristContinue reading “Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25”
Day 18: Middle East
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Today, Israel killed more than 400 Palestinians, including women and children. The surprise airstrikes on Gaza came in response to Hamas‘ refusal to amend January’s ceasefire. In return, Hamas threatened to kill all remaining Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023, the day Muslim extremists massacred 1,200 IsraelisContinue reading “Day 18: Middle East”
Syria Bomb, DRC Ceasefire, Australia Floods
Join us March 1-30 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or sign up below to receive the daily posts in your inbox. SYRIA: A car bomb killed 19 women and one man, and injured another 15 women on Monday, when it exploded nextContinue reading “Syria Bomb, DRC Ceasefire, Australia Floods”
How the World Spent Christmas
Thousands of people died this Christmas without knowing the Savior of the world. Today we pray for grieving families who also do not know Him. As you make New Year’s resolutions, will you consider joining the Prayer Wall and praying daily together with us to push back the enemy’s purposes and pray forth God’s inContinue reading “How the World Spent Christmas”
How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas
ISRAEL gave special permission for the head of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, to visit GAZA for a pre-Christmas Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where Christians have been harboring in the midst of this war not their own. As Israeli drones sounded overhead, he encouraged believers toContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”
Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer
Christianity in Syria dates back to the Apostle Paul in the first century, and holds some of the world’s most ancient churches and monasteries. But in recent years, Islamic terrorists martyred vast numbers of Christians, dropping their population from around 10% in 2011 to less than 2% today in what some countries have termed aContinue reading “Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer”
Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime
With Russia, Iran and Hezbollah distracted by their own devastating wars with tremendous losses, the brutal Bashar Assad regime they had backed in Syria easily fell to rebel forces in just a few days, ending 50 years of rule by the Assad family and freeing prisoners from jail. But Syria could be trading one terroristContinue reading “Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2
As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Olympic games these two weeks, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV. A few days ago, we prayed for the top 10 mostContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2”
Syrians Find Hope in Christ
The Christian population of Syria has diminished dramatically and many church buildings lie in ruins after more than a decade of civil war and last year’s earthquakes. But these factors have also brought about a hunger for Truth among Muslims, and more and more are now converting to Christianity. Nearly 90% Muslim, Syria is #12Continue reading “Syrians Find Hope in Christ”
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”
Lebanon: Christians Minister to Syrian Refugees
A Syrian refugee camp burned to the ground in Lebanon’s Bekaa region April 29. With class in session at a nearby school run by a Christian humanitarian aid organization, students and teachers were safe, but when they returned home, nothing remained of their tents. (R.B. Klama, May 23, Mission Network News) Triumphant Mercy Lebanon gatheredContinue reading “Lebanon: Christians Minister to Syrian Refugees”
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”
Day 18: Middle East
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 61:1-4 More than 3,000 years ago, the Hebrews settled in the area of today’s Israel, where King David ruled from Jerusalem, and where Jesus died and rose again. Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own languages at Pentecost would haveContinue reading “Day 18: Middle East”
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”
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””
Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100
At least 100 people died and perhaps 240 others were wounded in a drone attack at a military college graduation ceremony in Homs Province, Syria, on Thursday. Moments later, Syrian planes targeted 20 villages and towns in opposition-controlled areas of Idlib Province, killing at least six, and wounding about 40 others, including women and children.Continue reading “Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100”
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”
This Week’s Earthquake in Turkey
At least one person died and more than 60 were injured in yet another earthquake in Southeastern Turkey this Monday. The 5.6 magnitude temblor, which toppled buildings in Malatya Province, came a week after last Monday’s 6.3 quake in Antakya, and three weeks after the first Monday earthquake with a death toll that has nowContinue reading “This Week’s Earthquake in Turkey”
Pray for Refugees in Danger
At least 63 migrants seeking to reach Europe from Afghanistan, Iran and other countries in distress died in a shipwreck near the coast of southern Italy Sunday. About 81 survived, 20 of whom are hospitalized, but dozens may still be missing. Accidents like this have become all too common as those fleeing war, violence, humanContinue reading “Pray for Refugees in Danger”
Antioch Aftershock
Just two weeks after Turkey’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 48,000, another 6.3 magnitude quake, followed by 90 aftershocks, hit Antakya (the ancient biblical city of Antioch) on Monday. At least six people died, with nearly 300 injured, and 130 injured in northwest Syria. Let’s continue to pray for these and all those sufferingContinue reading “Antioch Aftershock”
Miracles in the Earthquake
The death toll in southern Turkey and northern Syria from the February 6 earthquake is now upwards of 44,000. On Tuesday, rescuers freed nine more survivors from their rubble prisons. But now that it’s been well over a week, finding anyone alive is a miracle. Today, I feel the Lord leading us to focus ourContinue reading “Miracles in the Earthquake”
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”
Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia, killing 4 yesterday, the latest in a string of hundreds of strong quakes recorded in that province since the beginning of January. This comes after November’s 5.6 quake in Java Province that killed more than 331. Meanwhile, Turkey and Syria continue to reel with hundreds of aftershocks, someContinue reading “Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia”
Christians Trapped Under Rubble
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Monday has risen to nearly 8,000 now. In Turkey, about 6,000 deaths have been reported and around 35,000 injured. In Syria, close to 2,000 have been reported dead and nearly 4,000 injured. Over 16,000 search and rescue teams and additional international teams haveContinue reading “Christians Trapped Under Rubble”
Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria
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”
Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus
Here at the Prayer Wall, as we pray for the Middle East, we often pray for Jesus to meet Muslims in their dreams, because that is one of the main ways they are coming to faith without access to the Gospel. This week, a missionary friend shared with me this story about a Syrian womanContinue reading “Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus”
Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus
Altair (not his real name) endured excruciating torture at the hands of Syrian forces for many months as they sought information on his brother fighting in the resistance army — information Altair did not have. At some point in his life, he had seen the Jesus Film, and as they stretched his arms out likeContinue reading “Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus”
Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life”
This update on Syria is from Open Doors’ 2022 World Watchlist: “Violence against Christians decreased in Syria, which is news worth celebrating. And yet … even though the public threat of ISIS has largely subsided, Christians in Syria still grapple with daily persecution that may become violent. … Where extremists control territory, any public expressionContinue reading “Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life””
Stranded with Scorpions
A group of 39 refugees and migrants has been stranded on a Greek inlet of the Evros River for several days without food or water, among them a five-year-old Syrian girl who is now dead and another girl, age nine, who is gravely ill, both due to scorpion stings. Lord, please make a way forContinue reading “Stranded with Scorpions”
Hungry Hearts
Last month, Islamic State militants clashed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces over a prison in northeast Syria holding more than 3,000 suspected IS militants. Now today, US special forces raided a village in northwest Syria in a counter-terrorism mission. Syria is #15 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. The ChristianContinue reading “Hungry Hearts”
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