#prayeralert: Rebels Storm Church in CAR — 30 Killed Laura Gish - 12 Jun 2014

On May 30th, armed rebels stormed a Catholic church in CAR (Central African Republic) and opened fire. 

Lives were lost, including the priests, as people fled in fear of more attacks. Catholic churches throughout CAR had served as safe houses since December for civilians seeking shelter from violence and bloodshed that erupted in their nation. 
 
The church now stands empty. One witness said that many took off with nothing in hand: no money, no food, not even a mat for sleeping. Others left with injuries that needed urgent medical care.  

So far nearly 1 million people have been displaced from their homes. Places of shelter and refuge are being compromised by the violence and dissension overwhelming the nation. 

Let’s pray for our brothers and sisters in CAR.

• Religious tension is high in this politically divided nation. Pray that peace would reign in hearts and for truth and honor to be released in this country.  
• Pray that places of shelter would be guarded by the Lord. Pray that He would send His angels to surround the innocent ones and protect them from violence. 
• Pray that the hospitals and medical clinics would be well supplied to treat the injured and sick. Ask God to set a guard that nothing and no one would be able to reach the premises. 
• Pray that the Word of God would be available in every hospital, building, and place of shelter. Pray that those who hear His Word grow hungry and find refuge and comfort in the Most High. 

All images are used by permission in accordance with commons copyright license terms: Feature image is a derivative of the images 'Central African Republic: Population Density, 2000' by SEDACMaps, 'CAR from the sky' by hdptcar