29th May 2026

Yesterday, in the eastern town of Galați, near Romania's border with Ukraine, a Russian drone hit a block of flats causing a fire and injuring two people. The incident was condemned by Romania, NATO, and the EU. Drones fired by Russia have strayed into Romania a number of times during the four-year war with Ukraine, but it is the first time Romanians have been injured. The drone cause a fire in the apartment block which was later extinguished.  Around 70 people were evacuated. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the drone was likely hit by Ukrainian air defences over Kyiv's territory, altering its trajectory. NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has said the alliance is “ready to defend every inch” of its territory. Romanian officials said what appeared to be a reconnaissance drone also crashed in the north of the country. And the country says it has endured at least 28 drone incursions into its airspace over the last year.

Loving God, we bring to you our concerns for our neighbours in Romania.  We asj your protection and safety for them and your healing for the two people injured in this attack.  Guide the Romanian and NATO authorities to determine whether or not this was a deliberate or unintentional strike. May the relationships between Romania and Russia not become inflamed, but may contructive dialongue avoid an escalation of the conflict between russia and Ukraine. Grant cool heads and wisdom to all who make decisions. In Jesus name we pray.  Amen. 

A group of men had been hunting for gold in a cave in Laos when they were cut off and isolated inside the cavern after flash floods hit on 20 May.  Five were discovered alive on Wednesday. Two other men are still missing.  Yesterday, the five were successfully rescued.  Footage of the five men released on Wednesday showed them miserable and overed in mud, telling rescuers they were suffering chest pains and hungry. Specialist divers from Thailand, Indonesia, France and Australia have provided extra expertise. 

Creator God, we thank you for each new day.

We thank you for the opportunities

each day provides for us to wonder at your magnificence.

We thank you for the opportunities

each new day gives us to demonstrate your love

to those we meet

and to proclaim your Gospel of Salvation. 

We thank you for each new day

and the opportunities it provides

to make Christ known in the world.

We thank you for the changing seasons.

For the warm of the sun, the chill of the morning,

for bird song and the sound of the breeze throug the trees.

We thank you for all that gives us a glimpse

of the wonder and magnificence of your love

through the support and companionships of others.

We thank you that when our earthly life is over,

 death is not the end

but that through faith in your Son Jesus Christ the Lord

we continue to live in that place he has gone to prepare for us.

All praise and glory be to you

wonderful, powerful, almighty and eternal God.  Amen.