Weekly Prayer Update
Friday, July 31, 2026
Families Continue to Face Displacement in Ethiopia
Communities in Ethiopia's Tigray region continue to recover from the effects of conflict as thousands of families remain displaced from their homes. Recent humanitarian assessments of 78 displacement sites found that 84 percent are community facilities, primarily schools and other public buildings being used as temporary shelters. While some people have begun returning to their communities, many continue to rely on humanitarian assistance as they wait for a safe and lasting return home.
The Church of the Nazarene continues serving children, families, and communities throughout Ethiopia through local churches and compassionate ministries. Recently, Nazarene pastors gathered in the city of Gambella for training and encouragement as they prepared to continue serving their congregations and surrounding communities. As local churches faithfully share the hope of Christ, they also provide spiritual encouragement and walk alongside families facing ongoing hardship, reminding them that they are not alone.
Lord, we pray for the families in Ethiopia who remain displaced and long to return home. Bring comfort to those who are weary, healing to those who carry the wounds of conflict, and hope to children whose lives have been disrupted. We also pray for the pastors and churches faithfully serving their communities. Strengthen them as they share your love, encourage the hurting, and point people to the hope that is found in you. May your peace and provision be with every family still waiting for a safe place to call home. Lord, hear our prayers.
Children Share Their Faith at Home
A Nazarene child development center in the Dominican Republic is serving children and families in its community. In a safe and caring environment, children receive nutritious meals, educational support, and opportunities to grow in their relationship with Christ through Bible lessons and daily encouragement.
Recently, staff shared that many children have been telling their parents about what they are learning in their Bible classes. Some families have even sent videos of their children praying and worshipping at home. These moments have been a great encouragement to the staff as they see God's Word taking root in young hearts and reaching entire families through these children's lives.
Lord, thank you for the work you are doing through this child development center in the Dominican Republic. Thank you for the children who are growing in their faith and sharing your love with their families. We also pray for every Nazarene child development center wherever they serve. Strengthen the staff, teachers, and volunteers as they faithfully care for children each day, and continue using these centers to nurture young hearts, strengthen families, and reflect the hope of Christ in their communities. Lord, hear our prayers.