CRISIS RESPONSE

We are deeply grieved by the devastating escalation in the conflict in Israel and Gaza and how it is impacting the most vulnerable. Right now, the situation is extremely volatile and the ability to send humanitarian aid is very limited. We are vigilantly monitoring the situation and working with our partners at the Foodgrains Bank and Tearfund Family to determine if and how we can respond.

While we wait for more clarity on the situation we must fall to our knees in prayer. We know that nothing is too big or too impossible for our God to change; His righteous purposes will be accomplished. Join us in praying for the conflict in Israel and Gaza. You can use the prayer points below.

We Pray:

• For all those grieving and devasted by the violence, including children, older people and people with disabilities.
• For a breakthrough to bring an end to this recent escalation and ask God to bring peace to the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• For churches, Christian communities and faith leaders across the region to help others and bridge divides.
• For an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities, and for urgent humanitarian access.
• For all those who are terrified, in mourning, and suffering, and for the protection of innocent civilians.
• For us and our partners, that God would grand us wisdom and discernment to help navigate this incredibly complex situation and how best to respond.

Morocco and Libya have been struck by devastating natural disasters. The unprecedented floods in Libya follow a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco. Please join us in prayer for the people of Morocco and Libya.

WE PRAY FOR LIBYA

We lift up our brothers and sisters in Libya as massive flooding in the city of Derna has killed over 6,000 with over 20,000 still missing. Over 30,000 have been displaced from their homes.

The believers in Libya are strong, but not able to gather regularly, so responding communally at times like this is challenging. We stand with the believers who are seeking to help and support their neighbours in whatever way they are able.

We Pray:

• That people who have been driven from their homes will find safe places to go and that they will be received in other parts of their country.
• For the divided government in this country to find unity to work together to help their people during this time of tragedy.
• That those who are missing will be found by their loved ones.
• Against the spread of water-borne disease that often comes with flooding.
• That believers will be strengthened to help their neighbours.

WE PRAY FOR MOROCCO

We pray for the people of Morocco who lost their homes and communities when an earthquake hit the mountainous region of the county.

Most of those affected lived in small rural villages with traditional mud brick houses which could not withstand the tremors. Entire villages have been devastated and the residents are isolated and trapped due to their locations.

There are no Christian organizations that are operating in Morocco and the government of Morocco has been very selective about the aid it is willing to accept. We continue to support through earnest prayer.

We Pray:

• That villagers affected by this disaster will use their strong communal practices to help one another during this tragedy.
• That rescuers will be able to access the affected villages with aid as travel is difficult and treacherous.
• That the government will have wisdom to best know how to support their people at this time.

We join our prayers with the believers in Afghanistan and stand with them at this time as they pray for salvation and peace to come to their country.

We join our prayers with the believers in Afghanistan and stand with them at this time as they pray for salvation and peace to come to their country.

For more information about how to pray with believers in Afghanistan click here.

Click here to watch a video from Open Doors about the importance and power of praying with our brothers and sisters.