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8th March 2026
This morning, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has spoken on BBC TV in the UK saying that the world faces "a moment of grave, grave peril", warning the conflict in the Middle East is having a "massive impact" on civilians. He also warned of "secondary impacts" further afield, voicing concerns about increasing extremism and polarisation in the region and beyond. "We've got to step back from the brink right now", he told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. In Lebanon there were multiple strikes overnight, including an Israeli airstrike on a hotel killing four people. Around half a million people in Lebanon have already been displaced by the fighting. The Kuwait army says it has been dealing "with a wave of hostile drones", including an attack on fuel tankers at the Kuwait International Airport. Elsewhere, in Kuwait City a huge fire has engulfed a tower block. Last night there were a number of missile strikes on Iran's oil depots in both Tehran and Alborz provinces.
Loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we bring to you a fractured and vulnerable world. Where there is war between nations or within nations we pray for peace. Where tensions are building we pray for calm. Where there is judgement and prejudice we pray for dignity and respect. Where human hearts are breaking we pray for care and compassion. Where there is sorrow and loss we pray for comfort and healing. We pry for an end to violence, killing and destruction. We pray that those who wage war will understand that their action only entrench resistance and retaliation. We pray that the message of love that Jesus brought will be lived out on people's lives so that all may live together in unity, providing one another with mutual support. Open the eyes of the world's leaders to what is happening and raise up voices of peace, reconciliation and healing. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Just a few days ago, more than 60 staff from the UK media group Newsquest slept out overnight in support of homeless charity Centrepoint. Centrepoint is Newsquest’s 2026 Charity of the Year. Teams took part in organised Sleep Out events across Oxford, Swindon, Worcester, Carlisle, Norwich and London, giving up the comfort of their beds to experience, in a small way, the realities faced by thousands of people across the UK every night. Together they raised nearly £20,000, as fundraising continues. Funds will go directly towards Centrepoint’s work supporting homeless young people with safe accommodation, education, employment and life skills. Despite cold temperatures and challenging conditions, spirits remained high throughout the night, with teams supporting one another and showing real pride in what they were achieving. Seyi Obakin, CEO of Centrepoint, added: “We are hugely grateful to everyone at Newsquest who chose to take part in the Sleep Outs. The dedication and compassion shown by staff across the country, is truly inspiring. The funds raised will help us continue to support young people facing homelessness with accommodation, advice and opportunities to build a more secure future.”
Amazing God, you are powerful and mighty.
You command the sun to give light each day,
the moon and stars to shine at night,
and ocean waves to roar.
God of love, you are the shepherd of your sheep,
searching for the lost, bringing back strays,
binding up the injured and strengthening the weak.
You lead us to lush pastures and clear water.
We thank you for you loving kindness.
We thank you for your protection and care.
We thank you for the New Covenant
you have made with us in Jesus Christ.
We thank you that you have put your law in our minds
and written it on our hearts.
We thank you that you forgive our sin
and never remember our wrong doing.
Amazing God, you are powerful and mighty.
We bow in praise and worship, giving you glory and honour. Amen.
7th March 2026
The UNHCR has said that before the current conflict sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran last weekend, nearly 25 million people in the affected countries were refugees, internally displaced, or refugees who recently returned home to very difficult conditions. This week's hostilities across the Middle East together with clashes along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan have forcibly displaced a further 330,000 people. UNHCR have commented that it remains deeply worried for the safety of civilians and refugees in Iran as n ire than 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days of the crisis. In Lebanon, over 84,000 people are now sheltering in nearly 400 collective sites, the government reports. Each person is at risk, each has lost their income stream, access to known medical facilities, and education. Across the world 1 in every 70 people has been forcibly displaced from their home.
Loving God forgive us that we so readily go to war and create such pain and hurt in peoples lives. We bring to you the children traumatised by the constant sound of drones, missiles and explosions. We pray for people ill with mental health concerns, cancer, or needing dialysis now denied their treatment. We pray for those for whom running for their lives has meant leaving employment and businesses and all that provided them with an income, and fearful their livelihoods will be destroyed. We pray for those abused and exploited, neglected and rejected because they find they are not welcome in the places they have sought safety and compassion. Loving Father, be with all displaced from their homes. May they know that you love then and are with them, just as you were with your people in the desert. Guide them to places where they will be welcomed and accepted and embraced in compassionate kindness. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Ryan Hulance is from in Solihull in England’s West Midlands - he has a 'can do' attitude. At just 13 years old, in 2023, Ryan came up with the idea to make money for foodbanks while also caring for the environment. He began by collecting a few hundred used drinks cans every week to store at his home, crushing the cans to save space. He then bagged them up and sold the aluminium cans to recycling firms. Last year Ryan collected eight tons of cans which raised around £7,000 for a women’s charity. Since he began his project, Ryan has recycled an estimated 1.5 million cans raising round £20,000, which he has donated to charity.
Loving God we thank you
that Christ came into the world for all people.
He met the needs of people who were rich and poor,
Jews and Gentiles.
We thank you for his Great Commission
sending us into the world and make disciples of all peoples.
We exalt his name, the Christ, Saviour of the World.
We thank you for his life on earth.
We praise you that by his death and resurrection,
Christ open the gates of heaven that all may go in.
We thank you that you crowned him with glory and honour
and that he sits at your right hand
to plead for us and will come again in glory
to make all things new.
We praise you, loving God
for sending your Holy Spirit to teach, guide, admonish
and equip us for service in your Kingdom.
Praise, honour, glory and power,
be to you one eternal God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.
6th March 2026
As the world's eyes focus on Iran and the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "still catastrophic" and has seen only a "marginal" improvement since the ceasefire, with worse to come due to the Middle East war, senior World Health Organization officials told reporters yesterday. Due to supply disruptions in the Middle East $6 million worth of medicines is unable to reach desperately needy people in Gaza. After its military strikes on Iran at the weekend Israel closed its borders with Gaza. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said "We need 600 trucks to cross into Gaza every single day but currently it’s not more than between 100 and 150," adding that the border closures had interrupted "good progress" on the number of medical evacuations. "I would like to use this opportunity actually to ask Israel to allow us to take patients [from Gaza] to east Jerusalem and [the] West Bank," Tedros said. Some of the trucks entering Gaza were "commercial" and didn't really help people who couldn't afford the supplies, he said. UN data shows that only 5,200 of the United Nations' aid trucks have been offloaded at the border so far this year.
Loving God forgive us when we forget about people in need because the news cycle has moved on. Forgive that we ignore the impact on war on people and rain down terror on others creating similar horrors and needs. Forgive that women, men and children at grave risk of malnutrition and death continue to suffer in Gaza and that there are restriction on getting supplies through to desperate people. Bless the work of the UN, and all the humanitarian agencies working across Gaza. Wrap their people in your protection. Move among those with power to open borders and ensure that the necessary supplies get to those in need. Loving God, may we not walk by on the other side but care for one another, bind up wounds, and be neighbourly towards others. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
The Ecuadorean military has seized a 35m-long (115ft) "narco submarine" hidden in a nature reserve near the country's border with Colombia. The vessel was carrying 6,000 gallons (22,700 litres) of fuel and was ready to embark on "a long drug-smuggling voyage", according to the Ecuador's ministry of defence. The Ecuadorean military came under fire from "armed individuals" during the operation, but managed to seized not only the semi-submersible but also six speedboats, seven outboard motors and dozens of barrels of fuel. The Cayapas–Mataje mangrove forest is located near Ecuador's border with Colombia, on the Pacific Coast. The reserve is dense and difficult to navigate, and contains some of the tallest mangroves in the world. Ecuador has become a key country through which illicit drugs transit from South America through the Pacific islands to deliver cocaine to the lucrative Australian market, as well as to to the US, Europe.
Loving God, all praise glory, power and majesty
be to you our Heavenly Father.
We praise you that you have given us
the wonderful image of life
with you and the golden city of the new Jerusalem:
"the river of the water of life,
bright as crystal,
flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
through the middle of the street of the city;
also, on either side of the river,
the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit,
yielding its fruit each month.
The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”*
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Amen.
*Revelation 22:1-3
5th March 2026
Yesterday, a US torpedo, fired from a submarine, sank an Iranian ship, the Iris Dena, carrying around 130 personnel. The vessel was destroyed without warning in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lankan authorities say 32 people have been rescued and 80 bodies have been found so far leaving around 18 people unaccounted for. This morning, Iran hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”. Iran understands that the US is seeking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran. A US oil tanker in the north of the Persian Gulf was also hit by an Iranian missile. Israel has continued to strike targets in Lebanon and Tehran. The reasons for the US engagement in the Middle East remains unclear with gaols ranging from regime change in Iran to initiating Armageddon.
Most Holy Spirit, breathe your peace to our troubled world, comfort the parents of the girls killed at the primary school in Minab, the relatives of those killed in Beit Shemesh, and all who mourn in these days filled with war. Forgive that so many find it acceptable to kill main and destroy. Raise up the voices of peace that they triumph over war and violence. Inspire, all working for peace, justice, security and the chance to finally turn swords into ploughshares and spears into pruning hooks. Eternal Trinity of Love, Source, Guide, and Goal, help us to work for peace even in a world at war. Amen
Prayer based on a prayer from the United Reformed Church in England and Wales
A giant cheque for $426,000 was presented by Woolworths New Zealand to Major Christina Tyson, head of The Salvation Army’s Community Ministries, at its Manukau Community Ministries. Woolworths New Zealand’s customers gave an extraordinary $326,000 during the Woolworths Salvation Army Christmas Appeal in December, boosted by a further $100,000 donation from the supermarket company. So far during the current financial year around $700,000 has been donated by Woolworths and its customers to The Salvation Army. “Our customers’ generosity is just absolutely amazing - even when we aren’t running our two annual appeals they continue to give. We partner with The Salvation Army because of their national scale, with about 60 foodbanks across the country. We know there are plenty of people doing it tough out there and we also know that we can rely on the Sallies to get help to where it’s needed,” said Kate Eastoe, General Manager Public Affairs and Sustainability for Woolworths New Zealand.
All glory, honour and praise be to you.
You are the King of glory,
the Prince of Peace,
creator of all there is,
the source of life and love.
The glorious splendour of your majesty
is reflected in the wonder of your creation.
I praise you for demonstrating your love for us
through Jesus Christ.
He is the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world.
Glory be to you O Lord,
for you set him free from death
and raised him to life.
Death could not hold him in its power.
Thank you Lord, for your are always near me,
I will not be afraid with you at my side.
My heart is glad,
and my words, joyful,
for I live in hope
because you will not abandon me to the grave.
You have shown me the path to life,
and fill me with joy by your eternal presence.
Blessing and honour and glory and power
be to you almighty God of life and love.
Amen.
4th March 2026
On Sunday, at least 178 people were killed in the north of South Sudan. 90 children, women and elderly people are understood to be among the dead. Independent observers have warned that escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups risks returning South Sudan to a full-blown civil war. The UN mission in South Sudan said it was sheltering more than 1,000 civilians in its base in the area and providing medical care to those injured. On Monday, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said 26 of its staff were unaccounted for after recent violence in parts of Jonglei state, which has witnessed intense fighting between government and opposition forces since December. It's health facilities have been hot by airstrikes and looted by armed militia.
Loving God, we pray to you for all people affected by the conflict in South Sudan. Bring your comfort and loving care to all who mourn and your healing touch to all who are injured. Console with your presence all who are fearful, exhausted, and grieving. Be alongside those who have been displaced from their homes . We ask your protection for those escaping war in Sudan who have crossed into South Sudan only to experience more violence. You challenge us to love our neighbour, to do good, and to seek justice. By the power of your Holy Spirit guide and strengthen all who have the power and resources to act for peace and turn their attention to this crisis. Replace violence with understanding, and fear with safety. Let Your peace settle where conflict has long lived. in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace we pray. Amen.
UNICEF and the Government of Haiti have formed a partnership to strengthen prevention and response to child recruitment by armed groups, and help victims rebuild their lives. The initiative is known as the Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Against Children and Youth Recruitment (PREJEUNES). It aims to protect children from recruitment, exploitation and violence, while also offering them sustainable reintegration solutions and comprehensive support. Since 2024 has provided specialized protection and reintegration support to more than 570 children formerly associated with armed groups. Gianluca Flamigni, Chief of the Health and Nutrition at UNICEF Haiti, called PREJEUNES "a powerful signal, an act of hope and a collective promise to never again look away from the suffering of children and young people trapped in violence.”
Almighty God, You are author of life.
When I lift my eyes to you I am filled with adoration
and want to sing of your glory.
All your works praise you, Lord;
they tell of the glory of your kingdom
You alone do things human beings,
with all our learning,
cannot comprehend.
Praise to Your glorious name forever!
I thank you for Jesus.
I thank you for his love.
I thank you for his work upon the cross,
and for his glorious resurrection,
and for his promise of eternal life.
I thank you that you love me.
I lift my eyes to you and I am filled with adoration.
Amen.
3rd March 2026
Clergy from a conservative grouping of the Anglican Church are meeting this week in Nigeria's capital Abuja to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) a conservative Anglican movement that claims to represent the majority of Anglicans worldwide, particularly in the Global South, is moving toward a formal reordering of global Anglican leadership following its October renunciation of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s authority. The group has voiced growing concern about what it sees as the mainstream Communion’s departure from biblical teaching, citing recent controversies including the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, a practicing lesbian, as Archbishop of Wales. The Most Revd Dr. Laurent Mbanda, chairman of the Gafcon Primates Council said, “Now that the future has arrived, we must come together to discern the path ahead.”
Loving God, we pray for our brothers and sisters across the globe. Forgive all that causes division and tears us apart. Give us the courage to overcome our fears and to seek that unity which is your gift and your will. You bring us together in all our diversity, as family and church. Renew our strength and unify us for the sake of your Kingdom and the glory of your name. Guide the bishops in Abuja that they will discern your will, putting aside their own desire and prejudices. Build your church, and make us one body in Christ Jesus our Lord. In his name we pray. Amen.
Red Cross and Red Crescent teams are working cooperatively and collaboratively together, responding across the Middle East as humanitarian needs expand.
In Iran, 200 Iranian Red Crescent Society response teams have been deployed, providing search and rescue operations, emergency medical assistance, casualty evacuation and immediate relief support to affected communities. Teams were deployed to Hormozgan province following an attack on a school, and are providing emergency medical care, search and rescue, and relief support.
In Israel, Magen David Adom paramedics and volunteers have been working across the region to evacuate injured people. They have deployed ambulances, mobile intensive care units (MICUs), emergency medicycles, and rapid response vehicles.
In Lebanon, the Lebanese Red Cross has been working in Beirut since 2am local time on 2 March 2026, with ambulances deployed and response planning ongoing.
In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Palestine Red Crescent Society is on high alert and prepared to respond to any escalation of humanitarian need in the West Bank and Gaza.
Across the wider region, teams in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria are on immediate standby to respond where needed, with planning also taking place to assist neighbouring countries.
If you would like to support the work of the Red Cross click here.
My soul praises you, the Lord my God.
All that is in me praises your Holy name.
My spirit rejoices in you my God and Saviour.
All glory and honour and majesty be to you O God.
Your wisdom is beyond all knowledge,
your love beyond all telling,
and your might beyond measure.
You created the universe and everything in it
and because of your love for the world
you sent your Son to redeem it.
I join all the hosts of heaven,
and all your people on earth, to praise you.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might
heaven and earth are full of your glory,
hosanna in the highest. Amen.
2nd March 2026
Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut this morning, after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli strikes across the country, including in Beirut’s southern suburbs where Hezbollah have a strong presence. Over 30 people have been killed and a further 150 injured. Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, called today’s rocket fire “irresponsible”. Such action he said, “endangers Lebanon’s security and safety, and gives Israel pretexts to continue its attacks on it”. Since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Lebanese authorities have repeatedly said they do not wish to involve their country in the outbreak of conflict across the region.
God, hear our prayers for peace in the Middle East. May all people in the region be protected, safe from harm. We pray that this crisis will end now, with no further loss of life. God, may the injured and distressed know your healing presence. May the powerful and the decision-makers follow the paths of justice, mercy and peace. We pray for recognition of the dignity and value of every life. May the clamour of violence cease, Replaced by the beating of swords into ploughshares. God, in your name, Amen.
Prayer from Christian Aid, published in August 2025.
Emma Dilley was driving her car in Highland Park, Texas, when she noticed a man lying in the middle of a crossroads with a couple of people standing around him. Emma is a a pre-med freshman at Dallas Baptist University. Emma got out of the car to see what was happening, and realised she needed to perform CPR to sav the man's life. Later, a bystander told her he was flagged down by the man, who said he was having an asthma attack before he collapsed. Emma said, that she was able to revive the man after administering two rounds of chest compressions for around four minutes. "I just kept doing CPR until the EMTs arrived.
In Halesowen, UK, another Emma, Emma Small, was recently at home with her partner Clark, who has Type-2 Diabetes, when he began to feel unwell. While Emma was on the phone to the emergency services, Clark stopped breathing. "In that moment, fear took over — but I knew I had to act fast, Emma said. "I began CPR straight away and continued until the ambulance arrived. Those minutes felt like a lifetime, but they saved his life." Emma added: "Now, I want to turn this frightening experience into something positive. With the support of West Midlands Ambulance Service, I am hoping to organise a community CPR awareness and training session so more people can learn how to respond in an emergency.
Prayer based on Philippians 2:6-11 (NLT)
One eternal God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
we thank you for Jesus coming into the world
to be our Saviour.
We thank you that although he is one person of the
Trinity he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
he took the humble position of a slave
and was born as a human being.
We give you praise for when he appeared in human form,
Jesus humbled himself in obedience to God
and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
We thank you that you raised him
to the place of highest honour
and gave him the name above all other names,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue declare
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
1st March 2026
Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei has been killed by Israeli and US attacks on Iran, Iranian state media confirmed early this morning. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the objective of the military campaign is regime change. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the heads of UN agencies have condemned Saturday’s joint Israeli and US attacks on Iran and the Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and the Gulf Regions. He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation, and warned that a failure to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability. Marko Milanovic, a professor of public international law at the University of Reading School of Law, who has written extensively on the legal issues has said, “The strikes are clearly illegal, in that they are a breach of the UN Charter, which prohibits unilateral resort to force between states. Self-defence is the only possible exception to that prohibition that Israel and the US could rely on, but the requirements for lawful self-defence are not met.”
Loving God God of mercy, look with compassion upon all your children in the Middle East - all e affected by the present conflict. Forgive that we turn to killing and destruction to get our way, and that we turn to oppression to secure our power. Lord God, we turn to you in these hours and days when conflict is a constant reality for our neighbours across the Middle East. Grant insight to hardened hearts, comfort to the fearful, protection to all in danger, and hope to those who are despairing. Teach us to be peacemakers. Guide us to purse justice and the common good. Inspire us to welcome all, forgive all, and love all. Help us to see the world through your eyes. Help us to make our prayer, that your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, a reality. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
Meals4Minnesota is a Salvation Army initiative to help feed hungry families in need throughout March. The Rochester Salvation Army said a local family foundation is offering $25,000 to match monetary donations, meaning whatever is donated online will count for double until that amount is reached. This is The Salvation Army’s sixth annual food drive to help families struggling against rising food costs. One in five Minnesotan households struggles with food insecurity and visits food shelves for support, and two-thirds of U.S. households report living paycheck-to-paycheck. Many parents are forced to choose between paying rent or buying food for their family. Food from a Salvation Army food pantry can help make ends meet.
You can support this initiative by Donate today by giving online.
Loving God, we give you thanks with our whole hearts,
for the Christian family across the world
and for your love for every person.
You provide for us and keep your promises.
Your words are great,
full of honour and majesty,
and we study them carefully,
delighting in every detail.
Lord, you are known by your wonderful deeds.
We sing and shout your praise
for all the things you have done for us.
You are gracious and merciful.
and your righteousness endures forever.
Blessing and glory be to you
almighty and eternal God
Amen.
Prayer inspired by Psalm 115 1-5
28th February 2026
US President Donald Trump's attempt at a deal with Iran descended into death and destruction this morning as the US, in conjunction with Israel, attacked Iran. At the time of writing little is known. However, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US has launched "major combat operations" in Iran after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel had launched a "pre-emptive" attack on Iran. News agencies have confirmed that there have been attacks on Tehran and across the country. Trump told reporters yesterday that “We’re not exactly happy with the way they [Iran] negotiated. They cannot have nuclear weapons, and we’re not thrilled with the way they’re negotiating.” There is concern for the whole region as these strikes follow Israeli air strikes on Lebanon on Thursday night, in the Bekaa area, which the Israeli military believes is the operational base of Hezbollah.
Loving God we come before you this morning concerned for our neighbours in Iran and across the Middle East. We pray for restraint. We pray for the welfare of all who mourn and all who are injured as a consequence of the US and Israeli actions. Move among the leaders of nations that they will be able to persuade President Trump to cease the violence and return to the negotiating table. We ask you forgiveness when we resort to violence when our deal making breaks down. Across the region, may hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation, that violence. death and destruction may be replaced by love, peace and justice. Father God we look to that day when swords will be turned into ploughshares and spears into pruning hooks. We long for that day when our resources, time and energies do not result in sadness and mourning, grief and fear, but bring delight and hope as we use them to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and heal the sick. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
16 year old George Carrick found a lump in September last year and was too afraid to tell anybody. However it was eventually diagnosed as testicular cancer just a few weeks ago. The tumour has now been removed. George works as a groundsman at Haven's Craig Tara near Ayr, Scotland. George's colleague have been hugely supportive and took on a cold water dip challenge to raise money for Cancer Research. Through an online fundraiser and donations through the holiday park, £3,224.55 was raised for the charity. Eileen Potter, people administrator for the park, said: "Last year was our first year raising money for Cancer Research. I thought it was the perfect tie. The company as a whole raised over a quarter of a million pounds for Cancer Research, but the charity is now incredibly important for the Craig Tara team. George is waiting to hear if he will need any further treatment. Nevertheless he wants to start visiting schools around Ayrshire to encourage young men to get themselves checked. George said: “It seems like a no brainer for people to be having these conversations with young men given girls are shown how to check their breasts for lumps. I think people will be able to relate to me and listen to me because I am still around their age. They're more inclined to take on board what I'm saying than someone in a random video."
Lord, you are a mighty and powerful God.
You set the earth within the universe.
The sun rises in the morning
and sinks to its setting in the evening.
You light the night with moon and stars.
Yet, because your are love,
you know and care for each and every one of us.
From deep within our souls
we glorify you with songs of praise.
We are blessed to be filled by your presence.
The blind are filled with your vision.
The dumb are filled with your word.
The weak are filled with your strength.
The oppressed are unchained by your freedom.
People abused and exploited are cherished by you.
You treasure each and every one of us.
We praise, glorify and lift high your Holy name,
Almighty Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
one eternal God. Amen.
27th February 2026
Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly airstrikes. Pakistan then bombed Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul and two other provinces early this morning. The two countries had reached a Qatar mediated ceasefire agreement in October but more recently cross border attacks have resumed. According to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, urged both sides to protect civilians as required under international law and “to continue to seek to resolve any differences through diplomacy.”
Loving God we pray for peace between these neighbours. Move among their leaders so that they seek reconciliation and a lasting solution to their differences. May disagreements not result in death and destruction but conversations that share concerns and find ways in which people can live together in peace. We ask your protection for all who are in danger, your healing for all who are injured and your loving care for all who mourn. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
CooperVision, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses. It is based in Southampton, UK and has raised more than £27,000 for Abby’s Heroes through a variety of staff-led fundraising activities. Abby's Heroes supports children with cancer and their families across the south coast of England, and was chosen as CooperVision’s charity partner in 2022. Over the past three years through a number of varied fund raising activies £27,000 was raised for Abby's Heroes. David Fawcett, community fundraiser at Abby’s Heroes, said: "We have loved working with the whole team at CooperVision. Their staff are so enthusiastic and really love engaging with us on events and activities. To have fundraised such an amazing sum of money is incredible." Keith Butler of CooperVision said: "We have really enjoyed supporting Abby’s Heroes over the last three years."
You can find out more about Abby's Heroes here.
Loving and generous God,
we are bursting with gratitude
for all that you give.
You have lavished us with gifts
of your grace and forgiveness,
friendship and comfort.
You provide for us in times of need
and grant us peace when our world is in turmoil.
We thank you.
We exalt You, Lord God
who has made all things.
Every atom of the universe is the work of your hand.
You know each of us
with our worries, fears and concerns.
You know our sinfulness,
our failings and weakness,
yet you love us.
You seek us out and draw us close
and you want a personal relationship with each of us.
We thank You, Lord,
for you lift us from the depths of our despair
and free us from the oppression of sin.
You heal, restore and remake us,
new creations,
by the power of your Holy Spirit.
We sing your praises.
Blessing and glory and honour be yours for ever.
Amen.
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