3rd June 2026

According to The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) a new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks boosting global temperatures already under strain from climate change. Greenhouse gas emissions have increased the planet's average temperature by around 1.3C since pre-industrial times. That higher baseline supercharges the impact ​of El Nino enabling higher peak temperature, more intense droughts, heatwaves, rains, and the resulting disasters, including bushfires, floods and crop failures. The combination of climate change and El Nino has led the WMO to warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record. Gareth Redmond-King, from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, a British think-tank, said the findings were bad news for food supplies as they were already under strain from climate breakdown and the restriction of fertiliser flows from the Iran war. 

Loving God, we thank you for this warning from the climate scientists.  We are sad that our unwillingness to address the climate crisis will make the impact of el ninio signifcantly worse. May the leaders of nations heed this warning and seek to make preparations that will reduce the impact on the most vulnerable people. Help us Lord, to treasure the earth, not abuse it. In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a $3.1 million agreement to strengthen protection and healthcare services for forcibly displaced people in Yemen.  The agreement will provide nearly 45,000 people with access to essential services, including civil documentation, legal aid, voluntary refugee return support, and primary healthcare, helping vulnerable families maintain stability and dignity amid Yemen’s deepening humanitarian crisis.  Under the agreement, thousands of internally displaced people and refugees will be supported in obtaining identity and civil registration documents, enabling them to regain access to basic rights, protection mechanisms, and public services. Legal assistance to address displacement-related challenges, including eviction threats, housing and property disputes, will also be provided. In addition, funding will further support services at three healthcare centres in Sana’a, Aden, and Kharaz Refugee Camp in the Lahij governorate. 

Heavenly Father, you are an awesome God.

You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

You are the source of all life,

Everything that is alive relies on you.

 You love us and care for us,

We thank you that the fire of your love

burns within our hearts

You want us to walk with you every day.

Thank you for listening to us and hearing our prayers.

We praise you for Jesus our Lord,

who gave his life that we may have life.

We thank you for the Holy Spirit

who lives within all your faithful people.

We celebrate your glory.

We worship you in spirit and in truth.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.