18th May 2026

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's southwest region ​of Guangxi early this morning killed two and forced more than 7,000 in the city of ​Liuzhou to evacuate as ​search and rescue operations continue.  The ⁠authorities have warned of thirteen buildings collapsed and transport ​disruptions. Search and rescue operations involving 51 fire and rescue vehicles and over 300 personnel have been launched in the city of Liuzhou.

Loving God, we pray for our neighbours in Liuzhou. May those now grievig the deaths of those they loved find comfort and consolation in the love shown to them by neighbours and friends. We ask that you will be close to them.  We ask you healing for all who are injured and thank you for those in the medical teams caring for their wellbeing.  Was ask your protection and guidance for all engaged in search and rescue.  May they be able to local anyone trapped and bring them alive from the rubble. MAy all in the region be mindful of aftershocks. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Michelle Davies, was the deputy headteacher at Builth Wells Primary School, in Wales, UK.  Sadly she died in March 2025 from a brain tumour. Pupils at the school took part in a mini marathon in Builth on 1st May, running laps around The Groe in the centre of town raised an incredible £7,775 for the Brain Tumour Charity.  The children's mini marathon echoed Michelle’s husband and two daughters efforts in this years London Marathon.  Their efforts together with several other fund raising events including an auction. In all a total of £112,000 has been raised for the Brain Tumour Charity.

Donations can be made via this JustGiving page visit https://shorturl.at/uqlA3. 

You can find out more about the Brain Tumour Charity here.

Loving God,

thank you.

Thank you for the wonder of creation.

Thank you for life.

Thank you for human life.

Thank you for all that sustains human life.

Thank you for your Word, who is the bread of life.

We praise you that although we are weak

and wander from your ways

you seek us out.

You meet us in your Son,

who died and rose again for us.

Through faith in him

you recreate us.

Thank you that you count us worthy

to be called your children.

Thank you for your inheritance of eternal life.

Thank you for our rebirth

by the power of your Holy Spirit.

All praise and honour and glory be yours

almighty, eternal, wonderful God.

Amen.