Please join us in praying for those who have lost family and friends, who are now homeless, and for the rescue workers as they battle the cold in a race against time to locate and save more survivors. Millions of people are in need of aid after being left homeless in near-freezing winter temperatures.

Almighty God, by your Word you laid the foundations of the earth, set the bounds of the sea, and still the wind and waves. Surround those in Turkey and Syria with your grace and peace, and preserve those through the aftermath of the earthquakes. By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, strengthen those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from In Times of Natural Disaster, Book of Common Prayer, 2019.

My Medic Charities is providing pre-hospital first aid gear to first responders and providing training to those involved in the first aid response in the quake zone in Eastern Turkey. 
 

A Turkish NGO, formed after the 1999 Turkish earthquake, is now strategically responding to this current disaster in the name of Christ. They have mobilized quickly with relief supplies into the quake zone in Eastern Turkey including search and rescue trucks, mobile hygiene units, and even a mobile oven.
 

The Presbyterian church has had an ongoing presence in cities in the region throughout years of turmoil. Despite damage to their own facilities, they are providing relief supplies including food, medicine, diapers, and shelter to survivors in their communities. 

*To protect the ongoing work of our partners, we limit publicizing details of their organizations. Please reach out to us if you would like more information.

In Christ,

Emily Misner,
Director of Communications