Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS (2026)

09/04/2026

Weekly Prayer Update
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➡️Severe Flooding Impacts Communities in Texas

Heavy rainfall from former Tropical Storm Edouard has caused severe flooding across parts of Texas after the storm made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on September 1. Some communities received nearly two feet of rain, flooding roads and homes, bringing down trees and power lines, and leaving thousands without electricity. Emergency responders have rescued people from stranded vehicles and flooded homes, while residents in some of the hardest-hit areas have been urged to stay off the roads as hazardous conditions continue.

As communities begin to assess the damage, emergency personnel, local organizations, churches, and volunteers are working to support people affected by the flooding. Families facing damaged homes, power outages, and disrupted daily life may need continued assistance as recovery efforts move forward. Please pray for all those navigating the immediate impact of the flooding and for those serving communities during the response and recovery.

🙏 Lord, we pray for all those affected by the severe flooding in Texas. Protect families and communities facing dangerous conditions, and provide shelter, safety, and the resources they need. Give strength and wisdom to emergency responders, volunteers, churches, and organizations serving those affected. Comfort those who have experienced loss and bring hope to communities as they begin to recover. Lord, hear our prayers.

➡️ Bringing Clean Water Closer in Rwanda

In Rwanda, a Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project is bringing hope to communities where families have long faced challenges accessing safe water. Hosted by a local Nazarene church, the project is developing a community water system while also equipping local leaders and residents to help manage and sustain it. A local WASH committee has been trained, and the church and community have worked together throughout the planning and implementation of the project.

One community member in Nyagatare shared that accessing water once meant traveling long distances and sometimes arriving to find many others waiting. She expressed gratitude for a project that is bringing clean water closer to families like hers. As the project has moved toward completion, community members have participated in planning and implementation, while the local church has helped mobilize volunteers, coordinate with local leaders, and support the work.

🙏 Lord, we thank you for the progress of this project and for the hope it is bringing to families in Rwanda. We praise you for the local church, community leaders, and residents working together to make safe water more accessible. Continue to guide the remaining work and strengthen those who will care for and sustain the water system in the years ahead. May this project continue to reflect your love through practical care for the community. Lord, hear our prayers.

09/02/2026

🌱 A PLACE TO GROW

🇨🇱 In Chile, what began as a step of faith has grown into a place of hope and support for children and families.

At Abrazos de Mamá Child Development Center, around 30 children are finding a safe space where they can grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Many of the children who attend need additional educational support, and the center walks alongside them and their families through those challenges. 💛

“When we started this ministry, we never imagined how much it would grow. Behind each child are stories, families, challenges, sacrifices, and countless hours of service.”

For the team, Abrazos de Mamá has become much more than a place for academic support. It is a place where hope, love, and restoration are being planted in the lives of children and their families. 🌱

As the ministry continues to welcome children and serve families, the team remains grateful for what God has done and hopeful for what is still to come. 🙏✨

09/01/2026

Across Venezuela, Colombia, and Nepal, communities continue to navigate the impact of recent disasters. In each place, local churches and partners are responding to immediate needs and walking alongside families as recovery begins.

🇻🇪 VENEZUELA

Communities are recovering from devastating earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks. Local churches continue to support affected families through food, medical care, relief supplies, and other practical assistance.

Support the response: www.ncm.org/Venezuela

🇨🇴 COLOMBIA

Communities affected by the recent earthquake are beginning the difficult process of recovery. Nazarene churches are responding with food, hygiene supplies, temporary shelter, cleanup efforts, and spiritual and emotional support for families impacted by the disaster.

Support the response: www.ncm.org/Colombia

🇳🇵 NEPAL

Communities are responding to the destruction caused by landslides and flooding. Local churches and partners are providing food, essential supplies, and shelter while continuing to assess needs and support affected families.

Support the response: www.ncm.org/Nepal

Across all three countries, local churches are serving as a compassionate presence in the midst of crisis. Please continue to pray for affected families, church leaders, volunteers, and all those working toward recovery.

🙏 Together, through prayer, generosity, and compassionate action, we can stand alongside communities in times of crisis.

08/31/2026

For many children around the world, a child development center is more than a program. It is a place of encouragement, friendship, learning, and hope.

Through Nazarene child sponsorship, local churches are helping children discover the love of God and build a brighter future. 💙

Learn more at ncm.org/sponsor

08/28/2026

Please join us in prayer for the people of Nepal as communities face severe flooding and widespread damage.

Pray for families who have been displaced, for those who have lost homes and belongings, and for local churches and response teams as they assess needs and support affected communities.

May God bring comfort, strength, protection, and hope in the days ahead.

To support the response in Nepal, give at www.ncm.org/Nepal.

🙏 Pray for Nepal.

08/28/2026

Weekly Prayer Update
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➡️Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal

Catastrophic flash floods swept through communities in Nepal on August 26 after a massive collapse of glacial ice, rock, and debris in the Himalayas sent a powerful surge of water and mud downstream. Hundreds of people have died, many more remain missing, and thousands have been affected or displaced. Homes, roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure have been destroyed or damaged, leaving some communities difficult to reach. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities work to locate missing people, provide emergency assistance, and assess the full extent of the devastation.

Nazarene churches and families are among those affected by the flooding, with some church leaders and members experiencing significant loss. As the extent of the damage continues to become clearer, efforts are underway to assess needs and mobilize support for affected communities. Local churches are coming alongside people facing loss and uncertainty, seeking to provide care and practical assistance during this difficult time.

🙏 Lord, we pray for all those affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Comfort families who are grieving and those still waiting for news of missing loved ones. Provide shelter and essential resources for people who have been displaced and give strength and protection to rescue workers and all who are responding. We also pray for Nazarene churches, leaders, and families who have been affected. Strengthen them as they care for their neighbors and communities, and provide the resources and wisdom needed to serve in the days ahead. Bring comfort, hope, and peace to all who are facing loss and uncertainty. Lord, hear our prayers.

➡️ Growing in Faith Together in Nicaragua

El Timal, a Nazarene child development center in Nicaragua, serves children and families through a holistic approach that supports their physical, educational, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Through nutritious meals, educational support, health and hygiene education, vocational training, and opportunities for spiritual formation, the center seeks to help children and their families build a stronger future.

Recently, the center partnered with the local children's ministry to hold a Vacation Bible School, where children learned about creation and the stories of Noah, Abraham, and Joseph. Throughout the program, they worshiped together, played games, created crafts, shared snacks, and built new friendships. Most importantly, the team shared that the children were growing in their love for God. Although it was a difficult month as the community faced illness from the chikungunya virus, the team expressed gratitude for God's strength as they continued serving children and families.

🙏 Lord, we thank you for the children and families being served through El Timal and for the people who faithfully care for them. We praise you for opportunities that help children learn more about you, grow in their faith, and experience the joy of community. Thank you for strengthening the team through a difficult month and enabling them to continue serving. We pray for the children, families, and staff affected by illness, and ask for healing and renewed strength. Continue to guide this ministry as it cares for children in every area of their lives and shares your love with the community. Lord, hear our prayers.

08/27/2026

Please join us in prayer for the people of Nepal following the catastrophic landslide and flooding that struck along the border of Tibet and Nepal on August 26, 2026. A powerful flow of water, mud, and rock swept through riverside communities, destroying homes, roads, bridges, and livelihoods. Hundreds of people have died, and many others remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue.

Local churches and partners are beginning to respond by providing food, essential supplies, and shelter to approximately 600 people directly affected, with additional assistance expected as needs become clearer.

Pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones, for families who have been displaced, and for those still awaiting news of missing family members. Pray also for local churches, emergency personnel, and response teams as they reach isolated communities and walk alongside families beginning the long process of recovery.

May God bring comfort to those who mourn, strength to those responding, protection to those still at risk, and hope in the difficult days ahead.

To support the response in Nepal, give at www.ncm.org/Nepal.

🙏 Pray for Nepal.

📷 (1/2) the photos show the place where a pastor's house and several other families' homes once stood, (3) shows some of our church members providing aid today - shared by District Superintendent Ganga Mukhiya

08/26/2026

At a Nazarene child development center in the Dominican Republic, children and their families celebrated their nation's heritage during the months of January and February, leading up to the country's Independence Day on February 27. Cultural celebrations like this are an important part of the church-led holistic child development program, which helps children grow spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Through music, dance, and lessons about the national flag—which bears the Bible verse John 8:32—children were reminded that true freedom is found in Christ while celebrating the rich cultural traditions of their country. 🇩🇴

08/25/2026

As a new school year begins, many children around the world lack even the most basic supplies.

School Pal-Paks include notebooks, pencils, pens, rulers, scissors, and other essentials that help students participate fully in their education. Churches, families, and small groups can assemble Pal-Paks together and help students start school with confidence. 🎒

Learn more at: ncm.org/kitsandpaks

08/24/2026

When you sponsor a child or teenager, you're doing more than providing support. You're building a connection.

As you pray, write letters, and follow a student's journey, you'll gain a deeper understanding of God's work around the world and the impact of the global church. What begins as an opportunity for you to encourage a young person may also become a source of encouragement and inspiration in your own faith journey.

Find a child or teen waiting for a sponsor at ncm.org/sponsor

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