Prayers for Turkey and Syria

IMAGE: GOPA-DERD team continues to intensify efforts in the areas most affected by the earthquake.

On Monday, February 6, a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned for all those affected, particularly the thousands who have lost their homes and their lives. 

The United Church is in contact with partners in the region to learn more about the impact and understand how best to offer our support. Please include the people of Turkey, Syria, and other countries affected in your prayers, and consider making a donation to the emergency relief fund. CLICK HERE to donate.

God,
In the face of destruction
that tears down homes and threatens life,
we pray that your deep abiding love
be felt by:
those who are grieving,
those who fear for themselves and their communities,
those who are struggling; and,
those who are offering aid.
May they continue to be strengthened by your Spirit.
May we extend our hearts in prayer.

Amen

[Image credit: GOPA-DERD in Aleppo, Latakia, Hama (Syria)]