Ways to Pray After the Earthquake

I received this report today through Global Partners concerning how people can be praying for Christchurch.

On February 22 at 12:51 p.m. in New Zealand, Christchurch, the country’s second largest city, was struck by an earthquake that caused extensive damage. At the time of this report, 65 deaths are confirmed with approximately 100 people missing. The Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Zealand has no churches in Christchurch, but plans for a church plant in 2012 will continue. National Superintendent Rev. Dr. Richard Waugh states:
"The city has been hit very hard, and Prime Minister John Key has suggested this might be one of New Zealand’s darkest days. Many of our Wesleyan family have relatives in Christchurch. . . .
Pray that those who are trapped will be rescued alive, and pray that rescue workers will be safe.
Pray for people who have lost family members, friends, homes, and places of employment.
Pray that the people of God will be able to bring the love and peace of Jesus to a community in shock.
Pray for pastors and church leaders as they work to help those in their community."

–reported by National Secretary Rev. Peter Benzie,
Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Zealand