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Summary: Country of the Week: Turkmenistan
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for wisdom for lawmakers determining what policies to add, remove, or change.
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the schoolchildren impacted by racial inequality
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: LA reassigned 7 officers to non-field duties while investigating claims of excessive force
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in praying for racial unrest and virus victims
Source: Link
Summary: The Customs and Border Patrol took some of its emergency funds allocated for food & medicine for migrants and instead spent it on vehicles
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Louisville bans no-knock warrents and requires body cams to be on while they are being served in the wake of Breonna Taylor's death
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for countries to seriously investigate allegations of war crimes and hold those responsible accountable for their actions
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for healing in Norway as it continues to heal from an attack on a mosque last year
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Lebanon as there have been protests over the country's collapsing currency
Source: Link
Summary: 8 homeless people were tricked into eating food laced with a substance twice as strong as pepper spray. Their attacker filmed their responses. His trial is coming up
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: 500,000+ cases in Russia (3rd highest in world). 7.3 million cases worldwide including 416,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 1.5 million cases including 70,000+ deaths in Latin America. Over 7.5 million cases including 420,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Brazil has second highest death rate from virus with 41,000+ deaths
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for ICE detainees without proper protective equipment
Source: Link
Summary: Africa has 200,000+ cases including 5,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: The US has over 2 million cases including 112,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for workers who don't feel safe returning to work
Source: Link
Summary: The number of cases are increasing as states open up
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for nursing home staff facing shortages of PPE
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in praying for racial unrest and virus victims
Source: Link
Summary: 114,600+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for farm workers exposed to the virus
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: there was a successful double lung transplant of a virus survivor
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Vietnam
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for just trials and accountability for actions. 2 cops charged with 2nd-degree assault for shoving and injuring a 75-year old protester have plead not guilty
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for systemic racism and inequality to be ended
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to watch and read about the protests. Pray for Christians to stand as witnesses and to get involved in working towards true peace
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for actions to be taken to end racism in our country and world
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those injured in the protests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those exposed to attacks and assaults while protesting and canvassing
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom for those looking to reform or reforge the police system on local, state, & national levels
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the US Supreme Court as they make decisions about the future of "qualified immunity" for the police. Pray for wisdom, justice, and mercy in their decision
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for protesters injured by people in cars or firing guns into the crowds. Pray for repentance and a change of heart of those attacking the protesters.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just reform laws to be prayerfully considered
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for hard conversations and self-reflection on racism to take place
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Louisiana and Mississippi are being hit by a tropical storm
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for workers navigating a recession during a pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace and healing between North and South Korea
Source: Link
Summary: At least 59 people were killed by gunmen and a village was razed in a suspected jihadist attack in Nigeria
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: An Australian boy, who was lost on a mountain for 2 near-freezing nights, is FOUND! He has non-verbal autism and the police included locals in their search for the boy as they put out foods he liked and played a song he liked
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom in a court case looking at whether unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the US can be deported without a hearing during a pandemic
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: 6.9 million cases including 400,000 deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 100,000+ new cases were reported globally 9 of the past 10 days
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 7 million cases including 400,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 411,000+ deaths
PRAISE: 3.37 million recoveries from the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for governments to keep sharing data about the virus with their citizens
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: New Zealand has no active virus cases and no new cases for 2 weeks
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for New York as they begin reopening
Source: Link
Summary: US passes 110,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: 250,000+ cases including 7,200 deaths in India
Source: Link
Summary: 6.9 million cases including 400,000+ deaths globally. 1.9 million cases in the US.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for all at-risk populations as they navigate the states reopening
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Chicago is recognizing and tackling racial disparities in the virus cases
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people, cities, counties, and states falling through funding gaps
Source: Link
Summary: 75,000+ cases including 1,800+ deaths in Texas
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Vietnam
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: A diplomat's son was shot and killed by police. The nation of Gambia is demanding an independent probe into this tragedy
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The protests were largely peaceful on 6/3
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for justice in these investigations
Source: Link
Summary: Live updates of the protests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice to be done in the case of Ahmaud Arbery's murder
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those protesting peacefully and those policing these events to stay calm and listen
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for reform to occur in the police and justice systems so disproportionate force will not be common. Pray for de-escalation tactics to be used. Pray that both people of color and police can feel safe as they move forward
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those in power to listen to people of color and make reforms in our broken system
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Breonna Taylor's family as they grieve her death. Pray for reforms to be implemented to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: many protests have stayed peaceful
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the family of Manuel Ellis, who died in police custody, unable to breathe as well
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those injured at protests
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE:cities are listening to the protesters and making necessary changes
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just policies with accountability for people's actions
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for lasting change to come about from these recent tragedies
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Christians to work towards ending racism and making the world a better place now
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: a judge is Colorado banned the Denver police force from using chemical weapons or projectiles on peaceful protesters
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE:Reforms are taking place in Minneapolis. Chokeholds and neck restraints are being banned
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: People are participating in caravan protests to continue to social distance
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: 3 police injured in stabbing/shooting incident in Brooklyn
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the torture of prisoners to end
Source: Link
Summary: An Israeli policeman shot an unarmed Palestinian man. There are protests over this
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: 6.4 million cases including 383,000 deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 6.6 million cases including 388,000 deaths globally. The UK passes 40,000 deaths with the 2nd highest death toll worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 6.7 million cases including 395,000 deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: 236,00+ cases including 6,600 deaths in India
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Laos
Source: Link

Racial Injustice in the US

Summary: Pray for peaceful protests to prevail. Pray for justice and reform to occur
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for police and protesters to work together to change our broken system
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for repentance for racism to open the way for restoration and reconciliation
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the police to have the wisdom to distinguish between the peaceful protesters/journalists and the rioters. Pray that the police respond appropriately to each.
Source: Link
Summary: Here are live updates of the violence and protests, of actions and reactions.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for these injustices to be ended and reconciliation to be made
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for discernment and wisdom in separating fact from fiction and information from misinformation
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a de-escalation of violence from all parties so that true justice and reform can be achieved
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to listen to those peacefully protesting and engage in discussions with them. Pray that tear gas & pepper spray is used as a last resort
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the protesters who nearly got run over by a truck. Pray for truth to prevail in this investigation
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to be more concerned over unjust deaths than businesses and things
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the family & friends of David McAtee as they grieve his death. He was shot by police whose body cams weren't activated when someone shot at them and they returned fire, hitting and killing McAfee.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice in the investigation of McAtee's death
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for all who have been wounded at protests.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice to be done in the investigation into the Minneapolis police department
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for excessive force to no longer be utilized
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: even in the midst of the violence, there are good deeds being done.

Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: 30 dead in a gunman attack in a cattle market in Burkina Faso
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for human rights violations to end and those responsible to face justice. Pray for the victims to experience healing and restoration
Source: Link
Summary: A student was attacked and murdered in a church in Nigeria
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: 6 million cases worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 6.1 million cases and 371,000 cases globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 30,000+ deaths in Brazil.
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the Navajo nation as they have been severely impacted by the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Brazil is ranked 4th in virus deaths with 28,800+ deaths. It comes after the US, UK, and Italy. Brazil is ranked 2nd in virus cases with 498,400+ cases. The US has 1.77 million cases
Source: Link
Summary: 239,400+ cases in Spain, including 27,100+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those making contingency plans for hurricanes in the middle of a pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Over 60,000 nursing home residents have the virus, including nearly 26,000 who have died
Source: Link
Summary: 35,800+ cases including 750+ deaths in South Africa
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those hurting financially during this pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Mumbai, India is facing a cyclone in addition to the virus
Source: Link

Prayer Prompts in a Time of Protests and Riots

The protests and riots after the death of George Floyd are all over the news and social media feeds right now.

What should we as the Church be praying in such a time as this? I humbly suggest we pray the following prompts, and however else the Spirit leads you.

1. Pray for the end of injustice. These protests and riots started over the unjust death of a man under arrest. This is one death that highlights acts of racism and injustice that were not eliminated with the Emancipation Proclamation, Brown vs Board of Education, or the Civil Rights era. For peace to truly occur, we need justice. Justice isn't making sure wrong-doers are punished. Justice is relieving oppression.

2. Pray for peace. Pray for calm, self-control, and wisdom to prevail on all sides. Pray that neither the police or the protesters escalate the situation through their actions.

3. Pray for the voices of the oppressed to be heard. People are trying to share their stories of racism, fear, and hate they have received. They are sharing what normal things they were doing when someone called the cops on them.

4. Pray for people to think twice before calling the police on people of a different ethnicity than them.

5. Pray for people to reach out across racial divides and form friendships where we learn from each other.

6. Pray for those planning to loot or riot to be foiled quickly and calmly.

7. Pray for those who haven't experienced racial injustice to listen to, learn from, and support those who have.

8. Pray for this to be last unjust death that occurs.

9. Pray for true peace to be achieved. Not from silencing or stifling those who have been oppressed, but by repairing the brokenness in our country that allows such injustice to exist.

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Summary: Country of the Week: Laos
Source: Link

Racism

Summary:  Pray for the Church to take steps toward racial justice, like this article below suggests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for true peace in Minneapolis. Pray for the riots to calm down, but pray just as hard for the injustice that spawned the riots to end.
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those who are hurting and grieving over George Floyd's death
Source: Link

Summary: 7 people were shot while protesting the death of Breonna Taylor (women shot & killed by police trying to serve a warrant while she was sleeping in her apartment)
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace and the end of racial injustice
Source: Link and Link

Summary: 2 more dead in protests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those who have lost friends and family members through racial inequality
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for families separated by thr virus and by policy changes
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for these requests of the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
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: Over 5.8 million cases including 361,200+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for every person, family, & country facing the virus. This has a chart with cases & deaths by country.
Source: Link
Summary: The US passes 1.69 million cases including 100,000 deaths. 5.6 million cases including 354,900+ deaths worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: 387,600+ cases including 4,300+ deaths in Russia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those missing meals due to the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace as places reopen and some businesses require masks
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those unemployed due to the virus. 40.8 million Americans or 26% of the workforce
Source: Link
Summary: Yemen is suffering from the virus in the middle of a humanitarian crisis
Source: Link
Summary: 102,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for workers as hazard pay ends and they face push-back and threats from customers over new rules.
Source: Link
Summary: India has 174,000+ cases including 4,000+ deaths
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: the high risk population in the UK is beginning to be allowed out after 10 weeks inside
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Myanmar
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: The FBI is investigating the death of a black man after a police officer knelt on his neck to pin him down.
Source: Link
Summary: There has been violent clashes between protesters and police over the death of George Floyd
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Hong Kong
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: 69,000+ cases in Chile
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 5.5 million cases including 346,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 5.6 million cases and 350,000+ deaths globally. Pandemic center shifting to Latin America
Source: Link

Summary: 97,700+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: 347,000+ cases including 22,000+ deaths in Brazil.
Source: Link
Summary: 1.6 million cases in the US
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52795447
Summary: Pray for prisoners exposed to the virus and unable to socially distance
Source: Link
Summary: In Texas, a study shows that black and Hispanic citizens have less access to virus testing sites.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people struggling to get by during this pandemic as they live hand-to-mouth
Source: Link