Our Past Secretary, Shunila Ruth, has been attacked by 4 men. She fell down stairs and required hospitalisation. Her car keys and laptop were stolen.
Give thanks that Shunila was not more seriously hurt.
Pray for Shunila’s restoration to full physical health and that she will not be too traumatised to continue her outreach work.
Our President Emerita, Chita Millan, recently lost her brother.
Give thanks for the Christian hope of eternal life.
Pray for Chita and the extended family as they grieve for their loved one.
Just 12 months after devastating floods in Australia, again flood waters after incessant rain have inundated the states of Queensland and New South Wales.
Pray for those who have lost homes, farmlands and businesses and those who have had to be evacuated.
Give thanks for the emergency services bringing help to those stranded by the water.
A ferry carrying 350 -mostly students and teachers to start the new school year – from the island of New Britain to Lae on the mainland, floundered 100kms off land.
Give thanks that 250 have been rescued with no serious injuries.
Pray for those still missing, their families as they anxiously await news, and those who are searching by boat and plane.
The World Methodist Council Executive, under its reorganised form, meets for the first time since the World Conference in Duban in 2011, at the headquarters in Lake Junalaska, North Carolina, USA, from February 21st -24th.
Prayer for safe travels for the Executive members including our own President, Ann, and for productive discussions.
Give thanks for Bishop Ivan Abrahams who has taken up the role as General Secretary.