Weekly Prayer Update
Friday, September 25, 2026
Typhoon Dujuan Brings Flooding and Landslides to Japan
Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Pacific coast this week, triggering severe flooding and landslides in parts of the country. Communities in Kanagawa and Chiba were among those affected, with homes flooded, widespread power outages, and emergency crews searching for people reported missing. The storm has resulted in loss of life and significant damage as communities begin to assess its impact.
The Church of the Nazarene has an established presence in Japan, including congregations in areas such as Chiba and Kanagawa. As recovery efforts continue, please pray for all those affected, especially families grieving loved ones, those whose homes and livelihoods have been disrupted, and communities facing the difficult work of recovery. Pray also for emergency personnel and for churches throughout the affected areas as they care for their congregations and neighbors in the days ahead.
Lord, we pray for the people of Japan as they recover from Typhoon Dujuan. Comfort those mourning the loss of loved ones and bring hope to families waiting for news of those still missing. Provide shelter and resources for those whose homes and livelihoods have been affected, and protect communities still facing dangerous conditions. Give strength and wisdom to emergency responders and all those involved in search and recovery efforts. We also pray for your church in Japan as congregations walk alongside their neighbors in the days ahead. Lord, hear our prayers.
Walking Alongside Children and Families in Peru
At Mincodis Child Development Center in Peru, children with disabilities and their families receive holistic care that supports their physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual well-being. Located in a low-income urban community, the center walks alongside families through physical therapy, nutritious meals, educational support, health care, and spiritual nurture, helping children receive care that responds to their individual needs.
Throughout August, children continued participating in physical therapy, educational support, hygiene education, and medical checkups. Physical therapy included exercises to support mobility and address stiffness, while educational activities reinforced learning in areas such as communication and mathematics. Staff also work closely with parents and families, helping children communicate their needs and encouraging families as they care for their children at home.
Lord, we thank you for the care children and families receive through Mincodis CDC in Peru. We praise you for the opportunities children have to learn, receive therapy, and grow in an environment that cares for their physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual well-being. Strengthen each child according to their individual needs and encourage parents and families as they care for them at home. Give wisdom, patience, and compassion to the staff who walk alongside them each day. May the center continue to be a place where children and families experience hope, belonging, and your love. Lord, hear our prayers.