Pray for Christians in Iraq

I think these words from the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, sum it all up wonderfully.

Please pray for all caught up in the situation in Iraq and pray for those who are, through faith, members of the one universal Christian family:

(HINT: the image above makes a useful poster to pin on our prayer boards and near to votive stands)

Help Christians forced to flee their homes

Open Doors partners in Iraq have responded rapidly as Christians flee intense persecution in Mosul from militant Islamic group, ISIS. They need your support and prayers to continue to provide emergency relief for 2,000 of the families most in need.

One of our local workers said:

"When people are arriving without any food or water, on foot, having walked for half a day or longer, with only a plastic bag containing their belongings, you just want to provide help. What else can you do?"

Will you please support our Iraq emergency appeal today?

A gift of £18 can provide an emergency family relief pack for a family of four, to last a week. Each pack contains essential items like food, medicine, pillows, blankets, cooking and eating utensils, air cooler and hygiene kits

Each pack contains essential items like food, water, medicine, pillows, blankets, air coolers, cooking and eating utensils, and hygiene kits.

And please pray for safety, guidance and strength for local Open Doors partners as they bring God’s hope to these broken Christian families and many others who have fled their homes.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

You can call the Inspire Team on 01993 777 300 to make a donation during office hours or use the form below. To give from the Republic of Ireland please download this PDF  and include the words 'Current Appeal' under 'Additional Instructions'.

Any excess funds will be used to support persecuted Christians where the need is greatest.