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pray for Ukraine


My heart is heavy for the Ukraine and our world.  That is why I shared yesterday that we need to pray.  As we move in to the weekend I challenge us to spend time thinking and praying for world events as well as worshipping God who remains in control.


The following is a prayer guides from Send Relief.  Here is great insight:


After eight years of ongoing conflict, tension continues to mount on the border between Ukraine and Russia. Imminent conflict between the two countries could spark a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, causing millions to be displaced from their homes.


Send Relief, a cooperative ministry between the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board, is working with local Baptist partners in Ukraine to care for displaced families in desperate need of help and hope.


You can help! There is extraordinary power in prayer. Here are ten ways you can pray for the Ukraine crisis:


PRAY FOR:


1. The people of Ukraine as tension builds on the Ukraine-Russia border. Pray for strength, courage and perseverance as their home is threatened by imminent conflict.


2. Safe passages out of conflict zones for displaced populations.


3. Government officials to lead with wisdom in this tense time.


4. The estimated 4 million displaced people who will be forcibly removed from their homes. Pray that in the face of conflict, they will find psychological, emotional and spiritual healing from this trauma.


5. Soldiers on both sides of this conflict to be safe from harm.


6. Local churches, relief workers and humanitarian aid organizations to care for what could be a massive wave of displaced peoples in Ukraine.


7. Disciples Church in L’viv, Ukraine, and its church plant in Bryukhovychi. Many of the people there are displaced from the East. Pray for peace for these believers as they had hoped this conflict from eight years ago was over and now, they are facing it again.


8. The Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary as it wrestles with how to assist its students in this time of crisis.


9. Ukrainian believers as they seek to be a light in the darkness.


10. Ukrainians who have never heard the gospel to have an opportunity to experience the hope of Jesus.


James 5:16  NLT

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.


Join me this Saturday at 6pm for our addiction ministry service and Sunday at 10:10 for our weekend worship.  At both we will have a time of prayer for Ukraine.  Also Sunday evening at 5:30 we will have a celebration of life reception for Susanna Dunham.  Community family, please bring snack foods or finger foods to share in this celebration of her life. 

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