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Summary: Country of the Week: Indonesia

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for people to repent of racism and anti-Semitism. Pray for Christians to mourn with those who mourn after last year's synagogue shooting in Germany
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Virginia removes its statue of Lee from the US capitol and will replace it with a statue of a civil rights activist. 

Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: The KC Star newspaper apologized for its past racist coverage
Source: Link

Summary: A police officer in Ohio shot & killed a black man. Pray for reforms to happen to prevent shootings like this from occurring. The shooting occurred within 10 seconds of the officers arrival
Source: Link and Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for peace between Rwanda and the Central African Republic
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: 84 more schoolchildren were rescued from their captors in Nigeria
Source: Link

Summary: A volcano erupts in Hawaii
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for hospitals facing a nursing shortage
Source: Link

Summary: The US Embassy in Baghdad was attacked. No US personnel was injured. Pray for the US to return good for evil

Source: Link

Summary: 3 police officers in France were shot & killed by a gunman as they responded to a domestic violence incident
Source: Link

Summary: Over 30 women in ICE custody are alleging receiving unwanted surgeries and medical procedure, such as hysterectomies without their consent. Pray for a just investigation to uncover the truth
Source: Link

Summary: 3 skiers die in avalanches in Colorado
Source: Link
Summary: A migrant camp in Bosnia closed which leaves 1,400 people homeless in winter
Source: Link

Summary: Over 100 people were killed in an attack on an Ethiopian village
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those suffering from negative health conditions due to being overweight
Source: Link

Summary: A boating accident on a lake bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo left 26 people dead
Source: Link
Summary: At least 11 people were killed in a Christmas Eve attack by Boko Haram in Nigeria
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 21 million people are affected by the virus lockdown in the UK
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: More nations issue travel bans against the UK. Pray for people to have access to the necessities as shipments are delayed in reaching the UK

Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: More news from around the world, specifically on the virus varient
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 1.7 million deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the UK as they face a varient of the virus. The variant is also present in the Netherlands, Australia, and Denmark, as well as France. Cases of the varient have been found in Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for places with new virus restrictions and lockdowns
Source: Sydney, Australia and the UK

Summary: Pray for those facing eviction and homelessness in the midst of a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: 17 million cases including 317,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for overwhelmed hospitals as cases surge
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: Hawaii uses pandemic funds to reboot a variation of the Civilian Conservation Corp to help those unemployed
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those struggling financially due to the pandemic and those facing evictions
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those with disabilities or those who are elderly to receive proper medical treatment 

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to follow state & local guidelines for holiday events. May we not seek to do the maximum allowed, but the minimum we can handle
Source: Link
Summary: The virus has been reported on every continent now
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: France rewards its frontline workers who are immigrants with a fast track to citizenship
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for stranded truck drivers as travel to & from the UK is impacted due to the virus variant
Source: Link

Summary: A hospitalized virus patient in California beat a fellow virus patient to death with an oxygen tank
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those receiving the vaccine as well as those who are uncertain about the vaccine
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Mexico, Chile, and Costa Rica begin their vaccinations
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for black people to receive quality care, especially in regards to the virus. Pray for physicans to take their health complaints seriously
Source: Link

Summary: California passes 2 million virus cases. It took over 9 months to reach 1 million cases and 6 weeks to reach 2 million. Pray for hospitals with no empty ICU beds
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for prisons and prisoners to get prioritized for vaccines since they are virus hotspots
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Food banks are teaming up with fishermen to A) provide fresh food to the hungry and B) provide income & a market for the fishermen
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Cameroon

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Two historic black churches in DC had their Black Lives Matters signs and banners burned by white supremacists. Until black lives matter, all lives do not matter regardless of how much we say that all lives matter. 
Source: Link
Summary: A black man has his prison sentence commuted due to a shady investigation that led to the teen being sentenced to life in prison
Source: Link

Summary: Major League Baseball recognizes the Negreo League (ran from 1920-1948) as Major League caliber and will include their stats and records in the Major League
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Schoolchildren are missing after a raid by gunmen in Nigeria
Source: Link and Update
Summary: Pray for a peaceful transition of power in the US. Pray for the 4 people who were stabbed at a protest and the 33 people arrested. Pray for Christians to be faithful in praying both for the outgoing president and the incoming president. 
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the Ethiopian refugees fleeing the violence in Ethiopia
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace and reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Pray for those involved to see the humanity of their enemies
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by floods in Australia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Afghanistan
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the 2.3 million children cut off from aid in Ethiopia
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those in the path of a snowstorm in the northeastern US
Source: Link

Summary: 1,000 drivers are stuck in a traffic jam in Japan due to a snowstorm. 10,000 homes are without power
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: 344 schoolboys who were kidnapped last week have been released in Nigeria
Source: Link and Link

Summary: An explosion in Afghanistan killed 15 children and wounded 20 people
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.

Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: About the UK and the rest of the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 73 million cases including 1.6 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 74 million cases globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 75 million cases including 1.66 million deaths globally
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for states and countries under new restrictions and lockdowns
Source: Germany (2nd Link) and European Countries and California and Italy
Summary: Pray for people receiving the vaccine, as well as those administering it
Source: US and Canada and US again

Summary: Pray for those who are hungry due to pandemic related financial strain. Pray for those who have enough to share with those in need

Source: Link and Link

Summary: The US passes 300,000 virus deaths. Mourn with those who mourn. Pray for systemic changes to happen so minority populations aren't more severely impacted by the virus
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: An at-home virus test that can be bought without a prescription has been approved by the FDA
Source: Link

Summary: France's president tests positive for the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for medical staff swamped by virus caseloads
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for students studying during the pandemic and those who can't go to college due to factors related to the pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: The US is experiencing record hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: New Zealand plans to vaccinate its population and citizens of surrounding nations for free
Source: Link
Summary: Tyson fired 7 managers for betting which employees would get the virus
Source: Link

Summary: India prepares to start vaccinations in January as they pass 10 million cases including 145,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to wear masks and follow safety guidelines to slow down this wave of new cases
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Some of the indigenous populations in the US are receiving virus vaccines
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: A second vaccine is approved in the US
Source: Link

Summary: A hospital oxygen ventilator exploded, killinh 9 virus patients in a Turkish hospital
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Maryland and Virginia are giving more vaccine doses to DC since many healthworkers live in those states but work in DC
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: United Arab Emirates

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: A black man was shot 3 times in the back by police in Ohio and died from his injuries. Pray for a just investigation into his death. 
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the 76,000 children who are prosecuted, sentenced, and incarcerated as adults each year in the US. Children of color were twice as likely to be arrested as white children.
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Minneapolis is shifting over $7 million from their $179 million police fund to teams focused on violence prevention and working with those in a mental health crisis
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for places with racially charged names to be renamed
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the creation of museums, educational resources, and other resources that focus on the (both positive and negative) history, culture, and contributions of minority groups and marginalized groups. True unity is not forcing all cultures in the US to conform to the dominant white culture, but is treating each culture fairly as we learn about, learn from, and celebrate each culture.
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for refugees

Source: Link
Summary: 23 people die in a carbon monoxide leak in a mine in China
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those without power after a "nor'easter" hits the New England area
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for families grieving due to federal executions. As Christians, we are to mourn with all those who mourn. Pray for an end of the death penalty around the world
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link about an execution in Iran

Summary: Pray for an end to extremism whether on the far right or the far left
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for prisoners to be kept in safe and sanitary conditions
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those who commit hate crimes to get just punishments and to repent of their sins
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for repentance in the hearts of neo-Nazis. Pray for people to stand against hate and hate crimes.
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 67 million cases including 1.5 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Updates from around the world on the 273rd day since the WHO declared a global pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 68.9 million cases including 1.56 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Updates from around the world
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people in places with new restrictions due to rising case numbers
Source: South Korea (and 2nd Link) and California and Navajo Nation and Massachusetts and Native Americans
Summary: Pray for the service workers being paid below minimum wage, getting fewer and smaller tips, and facing more harassment, especially if they enforce their restaurant's safety guidelines
Source: Link

Summary: There are 281,000+ virus deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: A hospital in Pakistan ran low on oxygen supplies and 6 virus patients died
Source: Link

Summary: 14.7 million cases including 282,500 deaths in the US. Pray for people to follow medical guidelines
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for hospitals that are strained due to rising cases
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: 15 million cases including 285,000 deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for poor countries to have proper access to virus vaccines
Source: Link

Summary: Florida becomes the 3rd US state (after Texas and California) to pass 1 million cases
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people receiving the vaccine in Russia and around the world. Pray for those distributing the vaccine
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: A vaccine from China being tested in the UAE is 86% effective
Source: Link

Summary: The US has a new highest 1-day death toll at 3,054 deaths. In comparison, 2,996 people died in the 9/11 attacks. Pray for people to take the safety precautions seriously.
Source: Link

Summary: 290,000+ people have died due to the virus in the US. Each person is valuable in God's sight, whether an elected official or a day laboror
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to "not get weary of doing good" so they will continue to follow virus safety guidelines
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Russian Federation

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for the 4 French policemen facing charges for beating a black man to repent and for reforms to happen in policing around the world
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for police reforms to take place to protect the vulnerable among us
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for a just trial of the teenager who shot & killed two people and shot & injured another person in Kenosha. Pray for God's will be to done in the trial, instead of praying for the outcome you are hoping for.
Source: Link

Summary: A black teenager was shot and killed by a white man in a town in Oregon on November 23rd. They argued over the teenager's loud music and the man got a gun and killed him. 
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for peace and justice in Ethiopia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the families of the 43 farm workers killed in an attack in Nigeria
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those displaced due to a volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: The Afghan government and Taliban are moving forward with peace talks
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: DACA is receiving support from the courts
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 62.7 million cases including 1.46 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: world updates
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: PRAISE: the UK approves a vaccine
Source: Link and non-live update link and non-live update link

Summary: Praying for cities, states, and countries under new restrictions and lockdowns
Source: Los Angeles County and Italy and California 
Summary: Germany passes 1 million cases
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for children (and adults) suffering from mental health problems as a result of pandemic stressors
Source: Link

Summary: 8 people were killed and 50+ injured in a prison riot over virus concerns in prison in Sri Lanka. 
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for New York City schoolteachers, students, and staff as schools reopen with new pandemic protocols
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for hospitals, doctors, and other staff as they handle increasing hospitalizations due to the virus surge, specifically in California. 
Source: Link and California 

Summary: 13 million cases including 266,000+ deaths in the US

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those suffering from long-term effects of the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: The US has 100,000+ virus hospitalizations
Source: Link and Link

Summary: 273,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for Russians as their vaccine is being widely distributed. Russia has 2.3 million cases
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those with long-term health problems from the virus, especially those looking for health insurance
Source: Link

Summary: 14.1 million cases including 276,000 deaths in the U.S.
Source: Link

Summary: Displaced Iraqi Yazidis return to their homes destroyed by ISIS due in part to virus safety concerns/lockdowns in the displacement camps

Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just global disbursement of vaccines. There are concerns that high risk individuals in poor countries will have trouble getting the vaccine while low risk individuals in wealthier countries get vaccinated first
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for states and countries as they develop vaccine tracking plans
Source: Link

Summary: 14.3 million cases including 278,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for medical workers in areas where people are antagonistic over mask and virus safety measures. Many are leaving these areas, such as Kansas
Source: Link

Summary: A prisoner deported from the UK to Jamaica has tested positive for the virus. Pray for an end of deportation flights during the pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people suffering from the virus and hospitals under strain
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Bhutan
Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: 8 UK police officers are being investigated after holding down and punching a black woman during her arrest
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to learn about racism against Native Americans as we remember the history of Thanksgiving. Pray that people will listen to and learn from Native Americans as the linked article below suggests. Mourn with those who mourn, as many Native Americans have a day of mourning on Thanksgiving
Source: Link and Day of Mourning

Summary: 3 French police officers are being investigated for beating a black man
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for the prosecutors working on changing the legal system from the inside into a more just system
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for minority communities to have access to fresh and healthy foods. Pray for those who run community gardens
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for peace & justice in Ethiopia
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Somalia is facing a tropical cyclone that could drop 2 years worth of rain in 2 days
Source: Link

Summary: 26,000+ Afghan children have been killed or maimed due to the war in Afghanistan. That's an average of 5 children killed or wounded every day for 14 years
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for homeless migrants in Paris to get the help they need
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: The Us has paused deportations of women who have alleged they were abused in an ICE facility. Many of these women underwent hysterectomies that were either unnecessary or without their consent
Source: Link
Summary: 2 people were injured in a suspected terror attack in Switzerland
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: A federal appeals court ruled that death threats (including written ones) are valid grounds for appealing for asylum. 
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: PRAISE: A vaccine developed at Oxford is looking promising
Source: Link (more details on vaccine here)
Summary: Live Updates: Global requests
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Pray for those unemployed due to the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for states and countries under new virus restrictions as cases continue to rise
Source: California and Germany
Summary: The US passes 12 million virus cases
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for poorer nations to have proper access to virus vaccines as they come out
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to follow the mask and other safety guidelines to lessen the strain on hospitals
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for retail workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Pray for shoppers to follow safety guidelines

Source: Link
Summary: Pray for children suffering from the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to follow the most up-to-date advice from health experts
Source: Link

Summary: 12.7 million cased including 262,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for doctors and other medical workers as they are swamped by rising virus cases. Some are being threatened by their community members (2nd Link)
Source: Link and 2nd Link
Summary: An official in North Korea has been executed for breaking anti-virus rules
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Kenya
Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for those living in neighborhoods that were subjected to discriminatory practices in the past. They have higher rates of illness and poverty, as well as lower life expectancy to this very day
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse's Kenosha shootings and repentance by Kyle. 
Source: Link and Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for the people in the path of Hurricane Iota, in countries such as Nicaragua, 2 weeks after Hurricane Eta
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for peace and justice in Peru as the interim president resigns after protests
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for peace and justice in Nigeria as protesters want the heavy-handed elite police force disbanded

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace in DC after protestors and counter-protestors clash
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those in the path of Storm Vamco as it falls on Vietnam
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace and justice in Ethiopia as fighting continues
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those addicted to drugs to get the support and help they need to overcome their addictions
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those guilty of war crimes to be held accountable for their actions
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for countries to accept refugees
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace and reconciliation between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Russia passes 2 million cases. Samoa has its first case
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the 1 million+ children in the US who have had the virus. That's 1 in 11 cases
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to follow government guidelines and restrictions in US states (and the Navajo Nation) and in countries around the world.
Source: California/2nd Link and Navajo Nation and Michigan/2nd Link and Philadelphia and Austria and Australia/2nd Link and US States and Ohio and Canada's indigenous people

Summary: Pray for doctors and nursing home staff swamped by the virus
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Over 11 million cases including 246,000+ deaths in the US. 6 days after the US passed 10 million cases, the US passed 11 million cases

Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for prisoners in the midst of a pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to adapt their Thanksgiving celebrations to account for the pandemic. Pray for people to find ways to be connected without meeting in person
Source: Link and Link

Summary: PRAISE: Another couple vaccines are doing well in their trials
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for people to resist pandemic fatigue to follow safety measures even when it's hard
Source: Link

Summary: The US has passed 250,000 deaths from the virus
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: A judge blocks a government policy that has been turning unaccompanied minors seeking asylum away from the border before they can apply for asylum due to the pandemic
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Mexico passes 100,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for workers in meat-packing plants who have been exposed to the virus
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for churches to follow medical guidelines to prevent spreading the virus
Source: Link and Link

Summary: The continent of Africa passes 2 million cases including 48,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: India passes 9 million cases
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Kuwait

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for people to listen to those who experienced racism and to learn from their stories
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Indianapolis after a grand jury declines to indict a police officer who shot and killed a black man in May. Pray for reforms to happen so all suspects can be detained instead of killed
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for justice in the case of Ahmaud Arbery's murder
Source: Link and Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for migrants making dangerous sea voyages to reach other countries
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in the country Georgia as they experience protests after their elections
Source: Link

Summary: Tropical Storm Eta hits Cuba after going through Central America. It also hits Florida
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by Hurricane Eta
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for peace in Ethiopia as fighting continues
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those who experienced an earthquake in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island
Source: Link
Summary: An attack on a Russian military base leaves 3 soldiers dead
Source: Link

Summary: Russia, Armenia, & Azerbaijan sign a peace deal that will hopefully end 6 weeks of fighting
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for a peaceful transfer of power in Peru
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those in the path of sub-tropical storm Theta
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 660+ children who have been separated from their families since 2018 due to the US' border policies. Pray for the government workers to be able to find and reunite families. Pray for the parents who haven't seen or hugged their children since 2018
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: President-Elect Biden is raising the cap on refugees (people fleeing persecution)
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for allegations of war crimes to be seriously investigated by all countries
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those in the path of Tropical Storm Iota as it approaches Honduras and Nicaragua
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link

Summary: Over 50 million cases including 1.25 million deaths globally
Source: Link 
Summary: PRAISE: A vaccine is testing well & showing itself to be effective
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people under new virus restrictions around the world
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for minority communities disportionately impacted by the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those developing and testing vaccines
Source: Link
Summary: The US passes 10 million cases including 237,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those suffering human rights violations at the hands of their governments during pandemic restrictions. (To be clear this is not "the government has a mask mandate or requires a temporary lockdown", but "the government is beating and arresting those caught violating the restrictions, specifically opposition or minorities")
Source: Link

Summary: The UK becomes the first European country to pass 50,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the organizations that are trying to increase access to healthcare to black and other minority populations as they are hit harder by the virus. Also pray for Latino and Navajo populations
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the meat-packing workers at risk for the virus. The US had 1 million new cases in 10 days
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to follow government restrictions to slow the spread of the virus
Source: Link and Link

Summary: 18% of people who were diagnosed with the virus in the US are also diagnosed with a mental disorder (such as insomnia, anxiety, or depression) within 3 months
Source: Link

Summary: Texas reports over 1 million cases. California passes 1 million cases too
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for world leaders, such as the president of Ukraine, who are hospitalized due to the virus. Pray for local leaders, such as Nevada's governor, who tested positive
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for couples under stress due to the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for prisoners and workers in jails & prisons during the pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for places experiencing virus surges and new restrictions. 1 in every 378 people tested positive for the virus in the US last week. 
Source: Link and Link

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 Summary: Country of the Week: Oman

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for the Kenosha shooter to receive a just trial and face just consequences for his actions (shooting & killing 2 people and injuring a third)
Source: Link
Summary: A white man has been jailed for 25 years for burning 3 black churches
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for true peace, justice, and reform to come from Walter Wallace Jr's death
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for those affected by Typhoon Goni, specifically in the Philippines. At least 10 people are dead and 3 people are missing
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: A judge struck down a rule that would have denied green cards to those getting temporary assistance.
Source: Link

Summary: 4 killed and 14 injured by a gunman in Austria
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those in the path of Hurricane Eta, specifically those in Nicaragua. Central America has a risk of flooding.

Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for wisdom for the US Supreme Court in weighing when an adolescent can be sentenced to life in prison without parole
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Ethiopia
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: A landslide due to Storm Eta killed 50 in Guatemala. Another 100 are missing
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for the Palestinians whose homes were torn down by the Israeli government
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a fair election in Myanmar
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link

Summary: Pray for the people under new lockdowns and restrictions. Pray for government and other support systems to form safety nets for those struggling with the added restrictions.  (England, Austria, Portugal, and others)

Source: Link and Link
Summary: 230,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Australia recorded 0 new cases for the first time in 5 months
Source: Link

Summary: Slovakia undergoes a mass testing and quarantining of its population
Source: Link

Summary: 233,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Over 9.7 million cases including 236,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Columbia

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: The police officer who shot and killed a black male passenger & wounded a female driver has been fired. Pray for God's justice to prevail. Pray for those mourning to be comforted
Source: Link
Summary: Protests in Philadelphia after a black man dies after being shot by police
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for real changes to take place in the police, from different equipment to training in how to respond to mental health crises, so these shootings stop happening
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for police and citizens to tell and share truthful accounts of events and may we all work toward de-escalation. May violence not be our first solution
Source: Link and Link

Other Requests

Summary: A gunman attacked a school in Cameroon. Pray for the families grieving the death of their child. Pray for those injured from the attack
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a positive peace in Nigeria (not just the absence of violence, but the presence of justice)
Source: Link

Summary: At least 24 dead and 57 wounded in the suicide attack outside of an education center in Afghanistan. Some of those killed were children
Source: Link

Summary: Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue as a third ceasefire is broken
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those in the path of Tropical Storm (now a Hurricane) Zeta
Source: Link and Link
Summary: 360,000+ had their power shut off in a fire safety shutoffs in California. Pray for those affected by the outages and the wildfires in California and Colorado. Pray for those fighting the fires
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Over 50 people were killed in a Russian air strike in Syria
Source: Link

Summary: A boat carrying migrants sank near France. 2 adults & 2 children died
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for a health and emergency system better able to deal with people in a mental health crisis. 
Source: Link
Summary: 300,000+ people are without power after an ice storm in Oklahoma
Source: Link

Summary: Three are dead after a terrorist attack in France
Source: Link

Summary: 2 million people have power outages due to Hurricane Zeta
Source: Link

Summary: 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Aegean Sea area. At least 14 dead in Turkey and Greece (now 27 dead and 800 injured). Pray for those searching for survivors.
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Due to no new cases, Melbourne, Australia is ending its 112-day lockdown
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to do their part to slow the spread as Europe reimposes restrictions due to rising cases
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: A Belgian city is swamped by the virus. One in three are testing positive. Asymptomatic doctors are being asked to keep working so the hospital system won't collapse
Source: Link

Summary: Cases are rising in the US. Pray for people to care about others' safety

Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for hospitals that are being overwhelmed with cases
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for business owners and workers struggling through this pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: The Marshall Islands have their first virus cases due to travellers from the US
Source: Link

Summary: US and India have over 8 million cases each. 
Source: Link

Summary: The US has record numbers of new cases as it passes 9 million cases
Source: Link

Praying the News Summary 64

 Summary: Country of the Week: Malaysia

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: PRAISE: The man sentenced to life in prison in 1997 for stealing hedge clippers has been granted parole after serving over 2 decades for the theft
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The NASCAR driver who used a racial slur & was suspended as a result, has completed the steps necessary to be reinstated and has shared what he learned about racism.
Source: Link

Summary: More protests in Illinois after a black man was shot & killed by police. The female driver of the car was shot & injured. 
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for true peace (not just the absence of violence, but reconciliation, healing, and wholeness) between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for prisoners on death row to experience the forgiveness, grace, and mercy from Jesus. 
Source: Link

Summary: San Francisco is planning to send professionals from the fire and health departnents to calls related to psychiatric, behavioral or substance abuse crises instead of the police.
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for Christians to abstain from and call out dehumanizing language in all aspects of life
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: There won't be a drastic change to food stamps in the middle of a pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Afghanistan as the Taliban gains strength once more
Source: Link

Summary: Protestors in Nigeria have been shot by police
Source: Link

Summary: Of all the children separated from their parents at the border in 2018, 545 children still haven't been reunited with their parents
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace in Nigeria as unrest, shootings, and jailbreaks occur, as the protests continue. 69 people have been killed in the protests

Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: At least 12 individuals have been killed due to an airstrike on a religious school in Afghanistan. This is a dispute if it was children & their prayer leader killed or Taliban fighters
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those fighting the Colorado wildfire
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for displaced people, like thr 120,000+ people who have been displaced from their homes in the Philippines since fighting destroyed their homes in 2017
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link

Summary: Pray for those under new restictions/lockdowns due to rising cases
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Over 40 million cases globally and over 219,000 deaths in the US
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: South Korea can relax its restrictions as the virus spread has been slowed
Source: Link

Summary: Over 1.1 million deaths globally. Site has list of number of infections in the ten most affected countries
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: As doctors learn how to better fight the virus, the death rates are going down
Source: Link
Summary: Rigid enforcement of masks on planes appears to lower the transmission of the virus, even when some passengers have the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those with job insecurity as lockdowns are reimposed
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those who face racism, discrimination, & doubt when seeking virus treatment
Source: Link

Summary: Spain & France become the 6th & 7th countries to pass 1 million cases
Source: Link
Summary: Polish president is positive for the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Over 8.4 million cases including 223,000+ deaths in the US. India has 7.7 million cases and Brazil has 5.3 million cases. We are seeing record numbers of positive cases
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Over 42 million cases including 1.1 million deaths globally
Source: Link