With the ongoing war in Ukraine, Anabaptist-Mennonite churches are discerning in practical ways what it means to be a peace church. Pray for creativity and inspiration to live out the gospel of peace with wise words and effective actions.
Photo: Preshit Rao

In Burkina Faso, the security situation continues to deteriorate and the number of people killed and displaced is increasing. In this context, the government is asking the entire nation to contribute to the war effort through individual, collective, civil and religious mobilization. The Federation of Evangelical Churches and Missions (FEME) has asked its members (including the Evangelical Mennonite Church of Burkina Faso, EEMBF) to contribute to the war effort by setting an amount for each church. 

EEMBF president Calixte Bananzaro and Pastor Siaka Traoré (also of the EEMBF, and at the same time MWC's representative for Central/West Africa) are planning a meeting with the president of the FEME to explain the non-violent position of Mennonites which conflicts with this request. They ask for the prayerful support of the global church in these steps. May God prepare this meeting, and give wisdom and discernment to all in the discussion. 
— submitted by Anicka Fast, Secretary of MWC Faith and Life Commission, in consultation with Calixte Bananzaro and Siaka Traoré
Photo: Siaka Traoré and Calixte Bananzaro will represent the peace stance of Burkina Faso’s Mennonites in response to new military taxation. Photos provided.

God of mercy, Jesus our brother, Spirit our comforter, 

Grant to these brothers and sisters faith through daily hardships,  
hope amid challenges and dangers, peace despite violence,  
and encouragement to persist in faithfulness from the solidarity of the global family. 

We pray for all people of faith in this region who are persecuted for their beliefs. 
We thank you, God, for the servants you have and are equipping as ministers of the gospel.  
May you multiply the seeds for sowing and increase the harvest (2 Corinthians 9:10). 

Kyrie eleison, Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
In the name of Jesus, our peace, 

Pray for the newly formed coalition government and for political stability in Nepal. Pray for the protection of children, old and weak people from climatic.
—submitted by Ganesh Kumar Shah, Nepal
Photo: Wilhelm Unger

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