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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