#prayeralert: Thousands Flee as Dangerous Storms Threaten the PhilippinesLaura Gish - 16 Jul 2014

Urgent prayers are needed for the Philippines.

Tropical storm Glenda is threatening lives and property as violent winds and turbulent rains race toward the islands. On Sunday night, warnings sent thousands packing for evacuation. 

Predictions that the storm would intensify as it crossed over warm waters heading toward the Philippines proved out. The typhoon hit the region of Bicol Monday night pounding the area with winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 185
 
Although approximately 145,000 people have already evacuated the islands to avoid the storm, many are still in danger. Glenda is expected to reach the metropolitan area of Manila by Wednesday and will remain until at least Thursday.

Please pray

•    Pray for the protection of those who did not evacuate the islands. Pray they would find shelter from the storm. 

•    Pray the storm would weaken as it passes through other parts of the Philippines. 

•    Pray for rescue teams and search committees to be adequately prepared for the aftermath.

•    Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who are doing the Lord’s work. Pray that the storm would not be a hindrance to the work being accomplished. 

All images are used by permission in accordance with commons copyright license terms: Feature image is a derivative of the images 'Storm Over Makati', by Benson Kua and 'Philippines: Urban Extents' by SEDACMaps