Disaster
Response

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Disaster

Response
When disasters strike, our response is to pray and give directly to relief organizations that are tangibly responding and meeting the most urgent needs. Below are some general prayer points that you can adapt to cover any disaster in prayer, as well as organizations that and are the most direct ways of getting the funds to where they are most needed if you have a heart for disaster response. In addition, you can find specific prayer points and giving opportunities for some world crises below.

Pray

    • For a restoration of order and security
    • For healing for those who have been wounded and traumatized
    • For comfort for all who have lost loved ones
    • For those who feel that violence is their only option
    • For those who feel powerless
    • For emergency first responders providing care and relief
    • For God’s wisdom for local and world leaders
    • For God’s love to be a source of strength
    • For God’s protection, safety, and spiritual protection for all people
    • For the strengthening and witness of the Church in the local area

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Hurricane Milton & Helene

Hurricane Milton brought damaging winds, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and flooding to Florida communities on Oct 9-10. Rescue efforts have started as responders and communities begin to assess the damage left by Milton.

Hurricane Helene brought intense winds, damaging debris, heavy rainfall, and flooding to several Southern states on September 26-27. Over 200 people have died across six states and many people are still missing. Rescue and relief efforts have been underway as communities begin to pick up the pieces of Helene’s destruction.

Pray

  • For all who have lost loved ones and for those still missing
  • For search and rescue efforts and first responders providing care
  • For all who are dealing with destruction and damage from the hurricanes and tornadoes
  • For the restoration of communities as they seek to rebuild
  • For God’s love to be a source of strength

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Crisis in Sudan
On April 15, 2023, a civil war broke out in Sudan between two military forces, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan. While the fighting started in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital city, it has spread throughout the country causing food, fuel, and water shortages in some areas.

At least 13,000 people have been killed, around 8 million have been displaced, and severe famine is now threatening the country with 7 million people expected to face famine in the coming months as the war aggravates an existing food crisis. Humanitarian aid is occurring but under challenging conditions of ongoing insecurity.

Pray

  • For the more than 8.6 million who’ve had to flee their homes, 40% of which are children
  • For the end of violence and the restoration of conditions in Sudan
  • For the restoration of conditions in both Israel and Palestine in which the longer-term issues of sustainable peace and justice for all can be addressed

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Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets towards Israeli towns, sent militants deep into Israeli territory, killed more than 1,400 people, and took more than 200 hostages. Israel responded with military strikes killing more than 5,000 people. Those not able to flee in Gaza are in desperate need of food and aid. There continues to be concern that the crisis could escalate further in the region.

Pray

  • For protection and safe return of all who are being held hostage
  • For guidance for all who are involved in diplomacy to end the immediate conflict and prevent any external efforts to provoke continued violence
  • For the restoration of conditions in both Israel and Palestine in which the longer-term issues of sustainable peace and justice for all can be addressed

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Crisis in Ukraine
In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and began occupying more of the country. The situation in Ukraine rapidly deteriorated as fighting, heavy shelling, missile, and rocket attacks occurred throughout the country. The devastation, death, and destruction inside Ukraine have been staggering and has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee. At least 2.9 million people living in the conflict-affected regions of eastern Ukraine were already in need of humanitarian assistance before the war began. The ongoing war has only deepened humanitarian needs in the frontline regions of the country.

Ukraine has a total population of 41.4 million people and more than one-third of the entire population was forced to flee their homes to safer areas in Ukraine, neighboring countries in Europe, or abroad. Humanitarian needs are multiplying by the day and in 2024, an estimated 14.6 million people in Ukraine will need assistance. particularly vulnerable groups that include older people and people with disabilities. Women and children are at risk of gender-based violence and make up around 90 percent of people fleeing the war.

Pray

  • For Ukrainians in distress who are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in neighboring countries
  • For people in bordering towns assisting Ukrainians – for perseverance, supplies and support
  • For the Church in Ukraine and neighboring countries – that they would bring spiritual hope and for hearts to be open to the gospel

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