Latest prayer points
Latest prayer points
Nigeria: Pray for persecuted Christians following deadly attacks at Christmas
Christmas has often been a particularly dangerous time for Christians in Nigeria. Sadly, Anglican Aid has recently received news that at least 295 Christians were killed during the 2023 Christmas period in coordinated attacks on Christian villages in Plateau State in Northern Nigeria. Over 200 homes have also been destroyed, along with villagers’ possessions, and more than 300 wounded are in hospital.
While government agencies and security forces were unable to protect Christian villagers, one pastor from Bokkos Local Government Area said, “We do not and will not go for any reprisals or attacks. The Lord is our help and refuge.”
We give thanks for this pastor’s example, mirroring that of the Lord Jesus himself in the face of deadly hostility.
Please pray:
- For comfort for the bereaved, and healing for those injured and traumatised. May they experience our Heavenly Father’s care in the midst of their grief.
- For justice to prevail. Pray for Nigerian Government leaders to act to bring peace, safety and effective protection against violence for all people in Nigeria.
- For God’s blessing on the projects in the Diocese of Jos, supported by Anglican Aid in partnership with the Dioceses of Canberra-Goulburn. These projects include emergency relief for thousands of displaced and traumatised Christian villagers; the care and education of at-risk orphans and disadvantaged children who are victims of these attacks; and the training of Christian community leaders who can provide gospel-driven leadership and hope.
Find out more about supporting persecuted Christians in Nigeria .
The Diocese of Jos is providing emergency relief to Christians suffering persecution.
DR Congo: Pray for peace and for the church to be strengthened
The Diocese of Beni has been plagued by violent attacks from rebel groups for more than 20 years. In October 2023, rebels attacked a village in Oicha, killing more than 26 people, including 12 children. Fearing for their safety, people are unable to access their fields which means they aren’t able to harvest crops, generate income and afford to send their children to school.
Bishop Cyrille Kambale said: “We ask for solidarity in prayer for an end to this situation because it has gone on for too long with incalculable consequences. It should be noted that this situation affects almost the entire extent of the Diocese of Beni and no longer allows us to carry out our pastoral mission well. This situation is also a hindrance to the development of the Diocese. May God hide the suffering we have endured and put an end to this unjust war to which we are victims.”
- Pray for an end to the war in eastern DR Congo.
- Pray for the Diocese of Kindu in DR Congo as it plants churches in Kindu and the villages surrounding the town. Pray for the training of men and women to serve in these churches.
- Pray for Kindu Diocese’s building projects including the Berea Guest House for income generation and for the building of new schools. Pray that parents will participate in brick-making for the schools and local churches will also be able to contribute to the projects.
Find out more about the school rejuvenation project in the Diocese of Kindu.
The Diocese of Kindu is renovating its schools with support from Anglican Aid.
Pakistan: Victoria Memorial Medical Centre
The Victoria Memorial Medical Centre in Multan, Pakistan provides high quality, affordable healthcare to poor and marginalised families.
- Praise God that Victoria Memorial Medical Centre (VMMC) had its best year yet in 2023. They delivered their first baby and restored sight to over 100 patients through cataract surgery.
- Pray that God will continue to use the centre to serve many more people in the coming year.
- Pray for the management team at VMMC, for wisdom and direction. Pray that God will enable the staff at VMMC to proclaim the gospel through their interactions with patients.
Victoria Memorial Medical Centre delivered its first baby in 2023.
Anglican Aid prayer
Heavenly Father,
Whose will it is that all people will be saved, and come to a knowledge of the truth, and whose will it is that we care for the poor, needy, widows, orphans and refugees.
We pray for the work of the Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid.
We pray for your grace to fulfil every good work that you have prepared for us in advance to do as we anticipate the triumphant return of our King and Saviour, in whose name we pray.
Amen.
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