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Summary: Country of the Week: Mauritania
Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for justice to be done in the trial of the 3 men indicted for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Source: Link 
Summary: PRAISE: An indigenous man in Canada had the charges (of assaulting police and resisting arrest) dropped. A video of the incident shows him being repeatedly punched by the police
Source: Link 
Summary: A 16 year old boy at a staff home died last month after 3 staff members sat on his chest, abdomen, and legs in an effort to restrain him. His death was ruled a homicide
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for justice in the review of Elijah McClain's death last year after being put in a chokehold by police.
Source: Link and Link 

Summary: Pray for repentance in the lives of 3 cops who were fired for making racist remarks
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for those injured or maimed by those in law enforcement
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for there to be discussions on which statues to remove and with what to replace them
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for Minneapolis as they propose a transition to a holistic public safety force to replace the police force
Source: Link 

Summary: PRAISE: Georgia passed a law about hate crimes
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for minorities disproportionately impacted by the virus. Pray for reforms to fix these issues. 
Source: Link 

Other Requests

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in praying for earthquake survivors in Mexico and for children involved in their programs in the Dominican Republic and the Philippines
Source: Link 
Summary: Two store owners in India died after being in police custody
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: Over 1.1 million cases including 53,000+ deaths
Source: Link 
Summary: Live Updates: Over 9.6 million cases including 490,000+ deaths globally

Source: Link 
Summary: Live Updates: 9.8 million cases including 494,000+ deaths globally

Source: Link  

Summary: Pray for people who are homeless as they face added difficulties due to the virus
Source: Link 
Summary: Over 2.4 millions cases including 122,300+ deaths in the US

Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for people who are feeling isolated due to the virus
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for those with underlying chronic diseases more at risk for the virus & death
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for people to follow state guidelines regarding reopening and social distancing
Source: Link 
Summary: Over 2.4 million cases including 125,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link 
Summary: PRAISE: A judge has ordered children in ICE custody be released due to virus concerns
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for prisoners at prisons experiencing virus outbreaks
Source: Link and Link 
Summary: Pray for those in ICE custody during the pandemic
Source: Link 

Summary: 2.5 million cases in the US. Pray for states experiencing spikes in cases
Source: Link 
Summary: 500,000+ cases in India
Source: Link 

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Summary: Country of the Week: China
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: There have been at least 50 vehicle ramming instances since protests started in late May. Pray for a de-escalation of violence and justice in the cases where people intentionally drove into crowds
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for real change to come from the protests over recent killings
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to work toward racial and economic justice
Source: Link

Summary: Bail fees set by judges are often too expensive for poor or minority individuals to pay. The alternative is to stay in jail until their trial 
Source: Link
Summary: A cop in New York is under investigation for using a chokehold on a suspect. Chokehold were illegal since 1993 & now a felony as of this year. 

Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: 3 killed and 3 injured in a terror attack in the UK
Source: Link
Summary: Several bombings kill 7 in Somalia
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by the continuing and expanding visas freezes in the US
Source: Link
Summary: A man is killed in Canada by police conducting a mental health check
Source: Link
Summary: Australian police are reviewing police conduct in the arrest of an Aboriginal man
Source: Link
Summary: The plane crash in Pakistan last month was due to human error. It killed 97 people
Source: Link
Summary: Mexico had an earthquake that killed at least 5 and has had over 140 aftershocks
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 9 million cases including 469,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 9 million cases and 471,000+ deaths globally 
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 9.2 million cases globally. Latin America passes 100,000 deaths

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by the virus in Yemen
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for India as it prepares for monsoon season in the midst of a pandemic
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for businesses that are struggling to get enough workers to function as some people in high risk, low paying jobs get more from unemployment than from working 
Source: Link 

Summary: Brazil has passed 1 million cases including 50,000+ deaths
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for families grieving the death of a loved one due to the virus
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for workers at meat-processing plants exposed to the virus
Source: Link 

Summary: Virus outbreaks in Germany lead to new lockdowns
Source: Link 

Summary: A set of newborn triplets have the virus in Mexico. Mexico has over 185,000 cases including 22,500+ deaths
Source: Link 

Summary: 161,000+ cases including 1,300+ deaths in Saudi Arabia
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for economic and racial inequality in virus statistics to be reversed

Source: Link 

Summary: 2.3 million cases in the US including 120,000+ deaths
Source: Link 

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Summary: Country of the Week: China
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for justice in the murder trial of the cop who shot & killed Rayshard Brooks
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice to occur in the investigations of two black men who were found hanging from trees in California parks
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Eric Simmons and Kenneth "JR" McPherson as they adjust to life after prison. They were in prison 24 years for a murder they did not commit. They were awarded 1.9 million each in compensation

Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for a just and merciful law to create a path for citizenship for DACA recipients
Source: Link
Summary: Join with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in praying for refugees on World Refugee Day
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: Over 8.3 million cases including 448,000+ deaths globally. Peru overtakes Italy with 240,000+ cases
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 8.4 million cases including 453,000+ deaths worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates
Source: Link


Summary: Over 8.66 million cases including 459,000+ deaths globally. Over 2.22 million cases including 119,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for cities as they try to adapt plans to help people facing high heat due to summer temperatures to a pandemic environment
Source: Link

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Summary: Country of the Week: Turkmenistan
Source: Link

US Racial Injustice

Summary: Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by a cop in Georgia
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Rayshard Brooks' death was ruled as a homicide
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just laws and policies to be made
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for global protests to lead to reform
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for racism to be rooted out of our hearts and cities
Source: Link
Summary: There are two investigations in California about the events surrounding two black men found dead hanging from trees in two cities within 2 weeks of each other
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: an executive order was signed to encourage reforms in the police departments.
Pray for reforms to continue to happen until all people are equally protected
Source: Link
Summary: A protester was shot at a rally to remove a statue. The shooter appears to be in an unsanctioned militia/vigilante group
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: A tanker truck explosion in China killed 19 and injured 170+
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those in East Africa facing locust swarms
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decrease of rising tensions between Palestine and Israel
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a de-escalation of tensions between North and South Korea
Source: Link
Summary: 3 Indian soldiers have died in a clash with Chinese forces
Source: Link
Summary: An additional 17 Indian soldiers died from injuries sustained in the clash with Chinese forces
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a restorative/rehabilitative/reconcilatory criminal justice system to be developed instead of a punitive one
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for gender-based violence in South Africa to end
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: Over 7.7 million cases including 430,000+ deaths worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 7.9 million cases including 433,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 8 million cases worldwide
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 8.1 million cases including 441,000+ deaths globally
Source: Link

Summary: 320,000+ cases including 9,100+ deaths in India
Source: Link
Summary: China is seeing a rise of cases in Beijing
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for more testing sites to be set up in under-served areas
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the workers at the meat-packing plants exposed to the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Over 2 million cases including 115,000+ deaths in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for nursing home residents and staff as they face higher rates of the virus
Source: Link
Summary: New Zealand has its first new virus cases in 24 days (they had 24 days with no new virus cases)
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for prisoners put under lockdown or in solitary confinement due to virus concerns
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to wear masks to protect the vulnerable in our communities-especially the elderly and communities of color
Source: Link

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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