Japan: worst wildfire in fifty years
Japan is battling its worst wildfire in fifty years, with over four thousand residents evacuated and one confirmed dead. The blaze, which started near the northern town of Ofunato, has consumed around 2,600 hectares. It follows Japan’s hottest recorded summer, exacerbated by climate change and low rainfall. Firefighters and military helicopters are struggling to contain the flames, with no sign of control. Nearly two thousand firefighters, many from Tokyo, are on the scene. The Iwate region, previously devastated by the 2011 tsunami, now faces further hardship. Authorities continue to assess the damage, which includes at least eighty buildings. While wildfires in Japan have declined since the 1970s, the country still saw 1,300 in 2023, mostly during the months of February to April when the air dries and winds pick up.
Indonesia: severe flooding in and around Jakarta
Severe flooding in Jakarta and surrounding areas has displaced thousands and caused significant property damage. Torrential rains since 3 March have raised water levels by up to three metres, submerging over a thousand homes and vehicles. The capital’s governor has declared a heightened alert, ordering water pumps and cloud seeding operations to reduce rainfall. Bekasi has been hit hardest, with floodwaters inundating a hospital, forcing patient evacuations and causing power cuts. Rescue teams are using boats to assist trapped residents. This is Jakarta’s worst flooding since 2020, when record rains claimed sixty lives. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating relief efforts, including evacuations, food distribution, and emergency services. The weather agency has warned that heavy rains may persist until 11 March, potentially worsening conditions. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to guidance from local authorities.
ASIA PRAYER SUMMIT - 22-24 April 2025
Venue: Batam, Indonesia
Our Theme: CALL to the WALL (Isaiah 62:6-7)
Our Vision: Asian cities transformed through continuous 24-7 prayer...
The Purpose of this Summit: To encourage, equip and establish night-and-day prayer in every nation across Asia by 2033.
We are trusting the Lord for at least two delegates from each country across Asia/Oceania to attend this timely, strategic event.
Who should attend:
- All believers who desire a deeper walk with God.
- Leaders of existing 24-7 Prayer Ministries & Networks.
- Leaders with a vision to establish a 24-7 Prayer Watch in their church or city
Please share this invitation with your networks as you prayerfully consider inviting leaders who would be able to assist in expanding 24-7 Prayer in your city/nation.
More information and registration: https://www.asiaprayersummit.id
Presented by: Jericho Walls International Prayer Network | International Prayer Connect (IPC)
Thank you so much for being with us on this worship and prayer journey - Exalting Jesus, catalyzing united prayer for Kingdom transformation of peoples, cities and nations!
All Glory to the Lamb!
Jason Hubbard - Director
International Prayer Connect
Join Us for 24 Hours of Non-Stop Prayer for Africa
March 7, 2025
Starts 0:00 HRS (WAT)
Join us Online HERE (Code 32223)
This event is being convened at very short notice, in response to a burden being shared with IPC’s regional leaders a few days ago. If you share our sense of urgency, DO PRAY! – as and when you are able, or join us online.
We invite you to be part of this global prayer movement for Africa on March 7-8, 2025, as we stand in the gap for the continent's troubled nations, especially Congo and Sudan.
This 24-hour prayer event will unite churches, prayer networks, and intercessors worldwide, seeking God’s intervention for Africa’s ongoing crises.
Starts: March 7 at 00:00 WAT
March 6: 3PM Seattle | 6PM New York | 11PM London
March 7: 1AM Jerusalem | 4:30AM New Delhi | 6AM Singapore |
7AM Tokyo | 9AM Sydney
Pray from home, church, school, work – wherever you are.
Download Prayer Guide | Read the Full Invitation | 24HR Schedule & More Info
Join us Online HERE (Code 32223)
24 Hour Zoom Call starts at 0:00HRS (WAT) - Friday 7th March 2025
With wars, poverty, displacement, and instability affecting millions, now is the time to pray! Let it not be said that we stood idle when Africa needed intercessors. Will you stand in the gap?
I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30
Prayer and mission leaders from across the world will be hosting and leading our worship and prayers each hour during this 24-hour relay.
Join us and spread the word!
