Dec 15, 2019Advent Week 3
But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness. (Isaiah 65:18, ESV)
Dec 15, 2019
Dec 13, 2019Congratulations Prime Minister Boris Johnson!
Congratulations Boris Johnson on being re-elected Prime Minister of England! Pray for Prime Minister Johnson as he begins a new term. Pray for unity.
Dec 05, 2019Execution Stayed for Federal Inmate Wesley Purkey
Wesley Ira Purkey was scheduled to be executed on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. His execution has been stayed. Sixty-seven-year-old Wesley has been sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of 16-year-old Jennifer Long in January 22, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dec 10, 20194 Killed in Jersey City, New Jersey
Four individuals, including a police officer, were killed, and several others injured, in a shooting at a cemetery and Kosher convenience store in Jersey City, New Jersey. The shootings, which occurred near a school, caused all schools in the city to go into lockdown. Also killed were two of the suspects. The cause of the shooting is unknown, although police have said they were “targeted.” Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for safety and peace.
Dec 09, 201943 Dead in India
At least 43 individuals died in a fire at a bag factory in Delhi, the capital of India. Over 100 individuals were sleeping in the factory when the fire broke out. The building was allegedly operating as a factory illegal, without the proper fire licenses. The fires is currently under investigation. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for safety.
Dec 11, 2019Volcano Erupts in New Zealand
On White Island, New Zealand, a volcano erupted, killing at least six individuals. The island, which is uninhabited and home to the active volcano, is a tourist spot, with around 50 tourists on the island at the time of the eruption. Many suffered injuries, while eight remain missing, but are presumed dead. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for the missing and their families.
Dec 09, 201920 Killed in Baghdad, Iraq
At least 20 individuals have been killed during anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq. The protesters are upset about corruption in the government, high unemployment, poor public services, and Iranian influence. Unidentified armed in pick-up trucks drove through areas where protesters had gathered and opened fired. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for peace.
Dec 09, 2019Six Months of Protests in Hong Kong
For the last six months, protests have rocked the streets of Hong Kong, with tensions rising between the protesters and police. The protests began against a possible extradition bill, which would allow people to be extradited to China for trial. Many in Hong Kong saw the bill as an erosion of the freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong. For the first time in months, a rally was permitted by the police. Pray for peace.
Dec 09, 2019Fires in Australia
A massive fire is north-west of Sydney and fire fighters have warned that it cannot currently be put out. People are being warned to evacuate. Fires have also raged across Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Pray for the safety of those in the paths of the fires. Pray for the safety of the fire fighters. Pray for all affected.
Dec 09, 20193 Killed on Naval Base in Pensacola, Florida
A shooting at the Naval Base in Pensacola, Florida is presumed to be a terrorist attack. Three people were killed in the shooting, in addition to the gunman who was killed by police. Eight others were injured in the shooting. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for peace.
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