Weekly Prayer Update

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

NCM Christmas Project – Students in the Middle East

From December 1 through 25, we are praying for students at Nazarene Schools in the Middle East. Here are the prayers from this past week. Please join us in supporting these vital ministries, which provide quality education and spiritual guidance in a safe and nurturing environment.

  • Prayer for Healing in the Region — Lord, we pray for the healing of the Middle East. Bring peace to the hearts of those who are suffering and bring reconciliation to the broken parts of the region. Amen.
  • Prayer for Hope — Father, we pray for hope to rise in the hearts of the children and their families. May they see beyond their current circumstances and know that you have a bright future planned for them. Amen.
  • Prayer for Strength in Adversity — Lord, we pray for the strength to endure in times of difficulty. Help the children to press on in their education, despite the challenges they face in their lives. Amen.
  • Prayer for Compassionate Teachers — Father, we thank you for the teachers who model your love and grace in their classrooms. May they continue to teach with empathy, patience, and a deep sense of purpose. Amen.
  • Prayer for Safe Spaces — Lord, we ask that the schools remain a safe haven for the children. May they feel secure and supported as they grow in knowledge and faith. Amen.
  • Prayer for the Church’s Role — Father, we pray for the church in the Middle East, that it may continue to be a light in the darkness. May it be a source of comfort, strength, and hope for those in need. Amen.
  • Prayer for Healing from Trauma — Lord, we lift up the children and families who have experienced trauma. May your healing touch bring peace to their hearts and help them to trust in your love. Amen.

Lord, hear our prayers.

Ongoing Disaster Relief in Jamaica

Nazarenes continue to serve in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, devastating the western side of the Island. Homes, schools, businesses, farmland, and roads experienced severe damage. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with more than 279,000 people unable to return to their homes. An outbreak of Leptospirosis, a disease transmitted through contaminated water or soil, has killed at least 12 people, at a time when 124 health facilities are damaged.

Through the ministry of Mission of Sight, a Nazarene health facility in western Jamaica, and visiting medical teams from partner organizations, residents with medical needs are receiving help.

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries has supported food and supply distributions for approximately 1,500 families across 15 churches, as well as the purchase of tarps and construction materials to shore up churches and homes. Funds raised through NCM have also supported the purchase of a generator for the Nazarene district center. Through a partnership with Convoy of Hope, 13 pallets of Crisis Care Kits have been distributed.

This week, an exploratory visit by a Nazarene Disaster Relief team is laying the groundwork for other relief teams to visit and work on rebuilding projects.

God, we pray for the people in Jamaica and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts there. Bless all who remain displaced from their homes. As many crowd into unstable dwellings or stay with friends and family, protect the health of all who are vulnerable. Send your encouragement into the hearts of all who are struggling with trauma after this storm. Lord, hear our prayers.

Giving Thanks for Holistic Child Development in Zimbabwe

A Child Development Center in Zimbabwe provides care for 17 children ages five through 14. At the center, these students receive spiritual, intellectual, physical, educational, and social support provided by two caring teachers. Thanks to the Nazarene child sponsorship program, which provides a way to match sponsors with students in need of financial and prayer support, each child participates without any cost to their families. From Bible studies to reading classes to psychological care, the activities at the center are designed to help children and their families learn about the love of Jesus, break cycles of poverty, and achieve their full potential. This year, the center staff report growth in the students’ reading abilities, math skills, emotional regulation, teamwork capacity, and compassion for one another.

You can sponsor a child in Zimbabwe! Visit ncm.org/sponsor to search available profiles.

Lord, thank you for these 17 students in Zimbabwe who are part of this development center. We are grateful for their families and the staff who surround them with care each day. We give praise for the caring adults who sponsor each student. Encourage these teachers so they may coach and guide with your love and grace. Help the families of each student access all the necessary support through this vital ministry. Provide the children with everything they need to continue in the program and reach their full potential. Lord, hear our prayers.