Registered Charity No: 1133814
The Darlington District’s vision
The Darlington District’s vision is to support and encourage Christian communities to develop in ways that attract people to Jesus Christ, reflect God’s presence in the world, explore and demonstrate ways to follow Christ, and promote God’s rule in contemporary society by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lord of all creation,
We pray for the people of Chile, rocked by an earthquake.
We pray for those who have lost loved ones,
and for those who have been injured.
We pray for those who have lost property,
and for those seeking to bring order to the chaos.
We pray for those who are scared,
and for those who wait in fear to see if more damage will be done.
We pray for the Church in Chile,
that it will be a beacon of hope and security for those in need.
We pray for peace and stability in the midst of confusion.
Amen
Meditate on Psalm 104
"Given the few facts we have, it seems probable that there has been extensive damage and loss of life. In spite of all our sorrow, this evening we heard a group from the nearby ravine singing songs of thanksgiving. We recognise our need to turn to God. He is powerful, and the only sure One we can turn to. He is our rock." (Testimony from David Carnwell, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Haiti)
Powerful God who causes the power of the universe to create and destroy.
We thank you for lives spared and miracles that have taken place in the devastated country of Haiti.
Give us grace to live with the mystery of your power that at times like this leaves us confused, broken and shaken.
We pray for the people of Haiti and ask that you will comfort the grieving and the injured.
We are humbled by their confidence in you in times of trouble.
May the embrace of compassion and humanity be a shelter and refuge.
May your word feed and nourish as the world brings relief and rebuilding.
We pray for the Rev Gesner Paul and the people of the Methodist Church in Haiti.
We ask that you will strengthen them as they work to bring relief and comfort to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
This day and every day, give us the will to listen to your voice and work together to heal broken lives, build destroyed homes and establish justice for all your people. Amen.