This week I received some distressing photos from our partners in DRC. We had asked what their situation is, what they are seeing there. And what they showed us was truly horrifying. Mass graves. Men and women with terrible wounds, lying on stretchers. A baby still clinging to it’s mother, who had been slain in the streets. 

I am grieved to the core.

 

Anglican Aid has trusted long-term partners in Goma, many of whom I visited and prayed with when I travelled there in 2023. We have sponsored dozens of Bible college students there, and helped others provide for their families through our micro-finance project. 

Pray that our Lord will bring comfort and strength to our Christian brothers and sisters. Pray that they may spread the hope of justice and peace that the Lord will bring at his coming. 

Tim Swan – CEO Anglican Aid

Please pray

• Pray for peace in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
• Give thanks for the love being shown to displaced people by Christians through Anglican Aid’s partner, Life in Abundance. Pray for them as they provide essential aid including food, medicine, shelter, and clothing to people displaced by violence.
• Pray that the governments of DRC and neighbouring countries will act wisely and justly to bring peace.
• Pray for God’s comfort for those who have lost loved ones or experienced trauma.
• Pray that Bible College students in DRC supported by Anglican Aid, would be able to return to their colleges despite transport disruptions, and that they would be able to study in peace.
• Pray that God will strengthen his church in DRC to proclaim the gospel and bring lasting peace to this troubled country.

A prayer for Democratic Republic of Congo:

Mighty God, our Lord and King, while the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain, we know that you have authority over all things. All who take refuge in you are blessed.

We pray for our brothers and sisters in Goma and Bukavu in Democratic Republic of Congo, where violence has again flared. Please bring comfort, healing, and restoration to the people of these cities, now under the control of a rebel group. Would you restore order and install leaders who will govern wisely, and for the good of the people.

Thank you for our brothers and sisters from Anglican Aid’s partner, Life in Abundance who are caring for people who have been displaced in the conflict. As Life in Abundance workers show your love by providing food and other essentials, help them to share the hope they have in you.

We pray that the gospel will go out in DRC, and many will find new life in Christ. Would you enable Bible college students who are supported by Anglican Aid to learn how to correctly handle the word of truth. Prepare them to build up the body of Christ, so your people are united in the faith and in the knowledge of your Son. Please change hearts to bring lasting peace to this troubled country. Our Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, we pray in your name and for your glory.

Amen.