Christians around the world pray for hurricane survivors.

Expressions of care and concern are being received from Christians around the world, who join Christians across the US in prayer for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

The World Council of Churches expressed its compassion and solidarity in a press release on Sept. 1. "The whole fellowship of the World Council of Churches unites in prayer for the people, leaders, and churches of the United States as you come to grips with the tragedy," read the release, which quoted Hebrews 13:20-21. "We pray for those who mourn, who suffer, who search for meaning. We pray the time will come when even those who are now most troubled in spirit will rediscover the hope of resurrection. We pray for those who have perished and are already safe within God's eternal keeping. And we pledge our solidarity with those who have begun the task of rebuilding broken walls and restoring stricken lives. In particular, we hold in our prayers all the church relief agencies, workers, and volunteers who are struggling to assist those in need."

In just one sample of such letters being received by the National Council of Churches, Christian leaders in China wrote: "At this time, please be assured of Chinese brothers and sisters' concerns and prayers for those who lost their family members, friends, and valuable possessions, our hearts are with them." The letter from the National Council of TSPM and the China Christian Council continued, "We also pray for those who are managing to survive, those who are participating in hard succoring work, and those who are committed themselves to rebuild homes and communities."

Source: 09/08/2005 Newsline
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