Let pray for the peace and unity in our nation, also let's pray for the older people and orphans, that God would provide their basic needs at this moment of economic hardship. We pray that God can provide with our finances for church projects. We pray for the faith development of children and young adults.
—submitted by Meshack Mutua, Kenya
Photo: Kristina Toews

We ask for prayers for our nation, Cuba. The people are suffering due to extreme scarcity of food, medicines, medical supplies, hygiene items, etc. Prices have soared as much as 150 percent. Many people are trying to emigrate. Only God can perform a miracle.
—submitted by Beatriz Mendez, Cuba
Photo: Alexandro Marthin

Gereja-gereja di sekitar Vancouver/Abbotsford British Columbia, Kanada akan menjadi tuan rumah acara Renewal (Pembaruan) MWC pada 25 Maret, dan banyak jemaat lokal yang akan menyambut tamu MWC dari berbagai negara dalam kebaktian mereka pada 26 Maret. Komisi Eksekutif MWC, para pimpinan Komisi, Perwakilan Regional dan staf akan rapat setelah Minggu tersebut dalam rangka  pertemuan tahunan mereka, pada 27-29 Maret.  Mohon doanya dalam hal-hal:Please pray:

• bahwa visa bagi peserta dari berbagai negara akan dapat  diproses dan dapat hadir pada waktu yang ditentukan, dan untuk perjalanan yang aman bagi mereka
• untuk acara Renewal, sebuah acara yang akan mempertemukan banyak orang dari berbagai gereja;
• untuk gereja tuan rumah dan pemimpinnya;
• untuk Komisi Ekesekutif, pimpinan Komisi, Perwakilan Regional dan staf saat mereka akan rapat bersama.

Mari kita berdoa untuk perdamaian dan persatuan. Marilah kita membuka mata kita kepada orang-orang yang membutuhkan di sekitar mereka, dan mendengarkan panggilan Tuhan kepada kita untuk membantu memenuhi kebutuhan mereka. Marilah kita berdoa untuk kesembuhan mereka yang sakit baik di rumah atau di rumah sakit, dan mendengarkan panggilan Tuhan untuk mengunjungi dan memberi semangat kepada mereka dengan kasih. Mari kita berdoa untuk ekonomi negara kita masing-masing: kiranya para pemimpin kita dapat membuat keputusan yang bijak untuk kebaikan bersama.

Lord, have mercy! Two earthquakes in a border region have resulted in more than 40,000 deaths in Türkiye and Syria. In a season of rain, snow and cold temperatures, many people lack shelter; buildings and roads were destroyed or damaged, delaying aid. Pray for people who have lost loved ones and are affected by fear and trauma from the quakes and their aftermath. Global Mission Fellowship (GMF) member Multiply has relationships with churches in the region. Pray for discernment in responding. Pray that the hope and peace of Christ would permeate all their efforts.  
Photo: Collapsed buildings following the Feb. 6 earthquakes in Aleppo, Syria. — Franciscan Church in Aleppo/MCC

Pray for the internally displaced in Burkina Faso: we estimate that there are almost two million internally displaced persons. The majority of displaced persons are Muslims. After some social assistance, the Mennonite Church has organized training for soap-making to benefit internally displaced women and is sharing the good news of reconciliation between God and people. Pray especially for these women and the thousands of children that need to be fed. 
—submitted by Siaka Traoré, MWC regional representative for Central West Africa
Photo: Tiz Brotosudarmo

Prayer for Anabaptist-Mennonites around the world
Creator God,
Forgive us our sins, for you are the one who gives. You have never committed injustice. We want peace in the name of Jesus Christ, the Savior. You know all of the problems that cross our borders, families, country and congregation. Strengthen us with your liberating blood. It is not through our own strength that we can do everything, but it is through your will that we will vanquish evil with good. In Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors.
—submitted by Jean Mukula Kasenu, Communtaute des Eglises Frères Mennonites au Congo
Photo: Christen Kong

Berdoalah untuk Malawi di mana saat ini wabah kolera telah menyebar ke seluruh negeri, dan menyebabkan lebih dari 500 kematian sejak bulan Maret. Diprediksi keadaan akan semakin parah dengan datangnya musim hujan. Orang-orang yang masih berada di pengungsian  akibat badai tropis di bulan Januari 2022 dan angin topan  di bulan Maret 2022, mereka kekurangan akses ke air bersih, alat-alat sanitasi, dan kebersihan untuk mencegah terjadinya infeksi. Berdoa untuk gereja anggota nasional MWC Brethren in Christ Church dan Mennonite Brethren Church di Malawi dimana saat ini mereka bekerja untuk melakukan pengobatan dan upaya mencegah terjangkitnya  penyakit. 
Photo: Henk Stenvers

Lord, be with us in the seasons of the new year: 

As there are births and deaths; 

As we plant and harvest, 

As there is breaking down and building up; 

As we weep, laugh, mourn and dance, 

As there is gathering and releasing, tearing and mending, 

As there is peace and war; 

Lord, teach our hearts through repentance and love; 

Lord, guide our actions in courage, faith and grace; 

Lord, walk with us through your Holy Spirit and through the prayers and presence of each other. 

(Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)