Middle East | Baptist World Alliance

Faithful Witness in a Time of Conflict

Responding to Needs in the Middle East

Standing with Our Sisters and Brothers in the Middle East

Once again, we are called to stand with our brothers and sisters who find themselves inthe midst of difficult circumstances. The man-made crisis in the Middle East has brought loss of life, displacement, fear, confusion, and deep pain to countless families. In such moments, prayer is essential. On Thursday, March 12, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (Washington, DC time), we will host a virtual Prayer & Reflection Gathering. During this time, we will hear from partners serving on the ground and join together in prayer for all who are suffering and for the pursuit of peace.

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Meeting Urgent Needs Now

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2 Corinthians 4:8-10 says, “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that  the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our bodies.”

Even in the midst of challenging circumstances, our member partners in the region are already responding to the urgent needs of those who have been internally displaced as well as refugees from neighboring countries. The first phase is in action through providing essential support and resources, such as blankets and mattresses, to conflict-affected households. The target is to reach at least 10,000 families (40,000 individuals).

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Standing Together in Prayer

  • Pray for peace, justice, and reconciliation: As the war escalates rapidly, many are worried about what this war could turn into. We pray for restraint and for wisdom among decision makers and global leaders, for mercy upon this land, and for long-lasting peace, as well as healing and reconciliation between nations and groups.

 

  • Pray for the countries impacted and their people: Pray for protection over civilians, for safe shelter and provision for the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, for the mental health of people who have been worn out for so long now, for the mothers and fathers as they explain what’s happening to their children. Pray for the next generation as they absorb the effects of this war.

 

  • Pray for renewed strength and discernment: As God’s people, we are called once again to be light in the midst of darkness. This is the early phase – our ministries are reflecting on how best we can be serving in this time. Pray for wisdom as we navigate our response in this war and reflect Jesus’ image and love to all the people we work with and serve. Pray for renewed strength and wisdom as we persevere together with our local church partners responding to one crisis after another.