Urgent prayers are requested for Nepal
This URGENT PRAYER REQUEST comes from Wendy Birtcham who runs the Morning Star Children's Home in Nepal. She is concerned for the people of Nepal and also for the children and their houseparents and staff at the children's home.
Please urgently pray for Nepal. For the past four days, the country has been brought to a standstill by Maoist protests which were initially peaceful but are getting more violent.
The Maoists are demanding that the government steps down or they will continue this protest indefinitely. Schools are closed; shops are closed except for between 6 - 8pm, and all vehicles off the roads. The  Maoists have taken over people’s homes, schools and churches to house people they have brought in to protest from the villages. Daily talks between political parties are at stalemate and the Nepali people are suffering.
We have heard stories of Maoists extorting money from local businesses and families with threats of violence. Today they have forced the INF office here in Nepalgunj to close down indefinitely and young boys armed with sticks tried to stop Esther cycling around today.
This could escalate into another violent conflict. Please pray for the situation here, that a way forward for peace would be found, and for justice for the Nepali people who are suffering so much.
Thank you! | 