Weekly Prayer Update
Friday, October 10, 2025
Violence in Northern Mozambique
Several weeks ago, a sharp escalation of violence in northern Mozambique forced nearly 22,000 people to flee their homes—joining more than 100,000 other displaced people so far this year. Since this conflict began in 2017, more than 1.3 million people have been uprooted. Women, girls, the elderly, and those with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to the violence and often unable to escape safely, many enduring repeated traumas.
The humanitarian needs are abundant. Basic services and infrastructure are badly disrupted. Around 60 percent of health care facilities in the worst-affected areas are non-functional due to insecurity, looting, and displacement of staff. Communities already weakened by years of conflict are also suffering from climate crises like cyclones, floods, drought, and rising food prices. Aid agencies are stretched thin as they struggle to meet growing needs amid ongoing violence and instability.
The Church of the Nazarene has a long history in Mozambique, stretching back more than 100 years. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries supports ten child development centers in Mozambique, and a program for children of pastors.
God, we pray for the people of Northern Mozambique who are experiencing this uptick in violence. So many have been forced to flee their homes. We know trauma like this will require years of healing. Bring your protection and support into the lives and hearts of all who are in fear. We pray for peace in Mozambique. Lord, hear our prayers.
Giving Praise for Flood Relief in India
In September, heavy rains caused rivers in Punjab to overflow, displacing thousands of families. Amid this crisis, the Church of the Nazarene in Punjab stepped forward in tangible ways to provide care. The congregation mobilized relief efforts, distributing food, clean water, and essential supplies, providing shelter for those whose homes were destroyed, and ensuring care reached villages cut off by floodwaters. Their presence in the hardest-hit areas offered both physical help and spiritual encouragement to people in despair.
The youth of this church and others on the district supported relief efforts by raising funds and joining the volunteers to visit impacted areas.
Lord, we praise you for how, in the midst of great difficulty, the Church of the Nazarene in Punjab sprang to action to serve their neighbors. Their response reminds us all of the call to serve others in your name. Through this ministry, may many people be reminded of your everlasting love and comfort. Lord, hear our prayers.
Refugee and Immigrant Support Ministries
Around the world, 123.2 million individuals are living forcibly displaced due to violence, persecution, and human rights violations. These are seeking safety, opportunity, and a chance to live with dignity. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries partners with local churches to support refugees and immigrants through education for children, assistance for persecuted Christians, emergency relief for families in crisis, and support for families who have been resettled.
We pray for those living as refugees and immigrants. Protect them from dangers, including illness, human trafficking, and conflict. May they find hospitality and welcome wherever they settle, and may they find strength and hope in You. Lord, hear our prayers.