World Evangelical Alliance - Urgent Call to Prayer for the Middle East

Today, the headlines are no longer hypothetical. On February 28, a military offensive involving coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran began; since then, sustained attacks with missile and drone launches have continued across the broader Middle East, bringing fear and instability to the region. What began as a targeted action has now spread into a wider regional crisis, bringing fear, instability, and deep uncertainty to millions. It has now been one week since the conflict began, with no end in sight. Salim J. Munayer, Regional Coordinator of the Peace & Reconciliation Network (MENA), reminds us: “War affects real people made in the image of God. Christians must not let fear, nationalism, or politics shape their faith. Above all, we must not lose compassion and must pursue peace even in times of conflict.” Join us in Prayer Topic: Urgent Prayer Meeting For The MENA Region. Time: Mar 7, 2026 03:30 PM Asia/Hebron Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84079432420 Meeting ID: 840 79432420 The World Evangelical Alliance calls our global constituency to urgent prayer. This is not only a political or military moment—it is a deeply spiritual one. We grieve the lives that will be lost, the families that will suffer, and the communities that will be shaken. We ask God to be near to the brokenhearted and to uphold those living under the shadow of conflict. We also want to reassure you that the WEA has church leaders actively serving on the ground in these regions. Praise God, our team has checked in with our church leader from this area, and they are safe, continuing important relief efforts. A Word from Jack Sara, Middle East and North Africa Alliance: "We ask you to pray—not only for the Holy Land, but for the entire region. Pray for restraint. Pray for wisdom among leaders. Pray for protection over civilians. Pray for the Church to be a faithful witness of Christ’s peace in the midst of turmoil. As Psalm 46:1 reminds us, ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’" We invite you to stand with the Church in the Middle East and pray specifically for: Peace in the region and restraint that would preserve life and protect the innocent Comfort for families affected by violence and for all who are living in fear Wisdom for leaders and decision-makers in every nation involved Protection over civilians, aid workers, and local churches Strength and courage for believers, that they would remain steadfast and reflect Christ’s hope An open door for the Gospel, trusting that only the Good News of Jesus Christ can truly transform hearts and bring lasting change We recognize that political solutions alone cannot heal the deep wounds of conflict. As Botrus Mansour—Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance and a Palestinian, Nazareth‑born Arab Christian who has worked for decades to bring Christians together across the Middle East—reminds us, “You might know how you start a war but never know how it ends… Any linkage of this war to eschatology is highly problematic and makes evangelicals look detached.” It is only the Gospel that changes hearts and produces long‑term peace. Even as nations shake, God remains sovereign and attentive to prayer. As Scripture encourages us: "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." – 2 Thessalonians 3:16 With gratitude, World Evangelical Alliance P.S. As the situation unfolds, humanitarian and relief needs are expected to increase across the region. The WEA is already in close contact with several of our local partners who are preparing to respond on the ground. If you feel led to give, your support will help bring practical aid, comfort, and hope to those affected. Thank you for standing with us in both prayer and action. Thank you for your support The World Evangelical Alliance retains discretion over how donations are allocated to ensure they are used where they can have the greatest impact. Over two billion Christians in the world today are represented by three world church bodies. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is one of those, serving more than 650 million evangelicals belonging to churches that are part of 163 national Evangelical Alliances in 9 regions. Launched in London in 1846, the WEA unites evangelicals across denominations for prayer, evangelism, mission, theological education, religious freedom, human rights advocacy, relief, and engagement in a wide range of social issues. 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