Weekly Prayer Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 17, 2025

 

Flooding in Mexico

Beginning in early October, days of relentless rain swept across central and eastern Mexico, fueled by the remnants of tropical systems Priscilla and Raymond. By October 13, the flooding and landslides had left at least 64 people dead and 65 missing. The hardest-hit areas include the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla, where rivers overflowed, roads and bridges collapsed, and hundreds of communities were cut off from aid. In Veracruz alone, more than 300 towns have been isolated by floodwaters, while in Hidalgo, damage has reached more than 100,000 homes along with dozens of schools and health clinics. The storms have also caused widespread infrastructure losses, disrupting power, transportation, and communication networks across the region.

The humanitarian needs are immense. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, many losing their homes and access to clean water, food, and medical care. Shelters are overcrowded, and rescue teams are struggling to reach remote mountain areas still cut off by mudslides and washed-out roads.

Nazarene churches in Mexico are responding by raising funds and sending out volunteer teams to help with cleanup and offer spiritual and emotional support.

Lord, we pray for every person who is impacted by these rains and floods. Many families are in mourning, and hundreds of thousands can’t return to their homes. Be their strength and help in this time of trouble. Speed the delivery of aid and assistance. Lord, hear our prayers.

Praising God for Child-Centered Care

We give thanks for how God is bringing comfort and hope to the community of Calambua, Philippines, following the earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30.

To support families in the area, volunteers from the Inayawan Church of the Nazarene, in partnership with the Central Visayas District and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM), recently hosted an event for children, providing a safe space to process their experiences. Around 120 children and youth participated in this trauma debriefing activity, which included play, art, and group interaction.

We praise God for this compassionate response, which provided focused time for children and teens to begin to heal after their frightening experience.

Lord, thank you for these volunteers who gave of their time to focus on the needs of children in this community. Continue to fill those who are in fear with peace. Comfort all who are facing a long period of rebuilding homes and businesses that were damaged. Lord, hear our prayers.

Clean Water (WASH) Ministries

More than two billion people around the world do not have access to clean and safe water at home. As a result, one of the leading causes of death in low-income communities are illnesses caused by waterborne disease, lack of sanitation, and poor hygiene practices. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries partners with local churches to help people live healthier lives through the implementation of a comprehensive WASH program addressing water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

We pray for people who do not live near clean water sources or who struggle with waterborne diseases. Through church-led WASH projects, may they experience the relief of good health and wellness, a basic human right. Lord, hear our prayers.