Prayer for those affected by cyclonic destruction in parts of Asia

Separate Cyclonic systems have caused flooding, mudslides and devastation across Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. As part of the response the Methodist Church is in touch with its partners to prepare Solidarity Grant funding from the World Mission Fund.

We hold the situation in our prayers:

Loving Creator God,

We pray for the people of Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
May those who have lost love ones and homes know your comfort.
May those working in essential aid know your strength and support.
May those managing operations know your guidance.
We pray in particular for churches in the region as part of their community, caring and responding first to people in need.
Help us to work and pray in solidarity with them.
We hold in prayer all those in Britain worried about family and loved one, that they know your steadfast love.

In the name of Christ we pray,

Amen.