2nd July 2026

At least 59 people have been killed in flooding in Ivory Coast.  As in neighbouring Ghana, flooding and landslides have followed several days of torrential rainfall which started on Saturday. Buildings and roads were submerged in ​Accra. on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the city, and in the neighbouring city of Tema. Videos on social media show residents swimming through water to rescue trapped neighbours, while vehicles were abandoned on flooded roads. 

Loving God, we lift to you all in the Ivory Coast who are struggling as a consequence if heacvey rains in the region. Wrap them in your love, guide them to places of safety and shelter.  May the authorities show compassion and care in practical ways to support people injured, homelss or distressed. Bless and protect all who are engaged in search and rescue activities. May these tragic and dangerous circumstances draw people together in unity.  Bless you church in the Ivory Coast, may it be a place of peace and support to all in need. In  the name of Jesus we pray,  Amen.  

Haiti is experiencing severe gang violence and political instability and gang violence, However, a Haitian energy company, Alina Enèji, is deploying innovative "mesh grids"—decentralized solar power systems to provide small clusters of homes with electricity. This technology is 40% cheaper than conventional grids, and is providing power to over 5,000 households and 21,000 people. Philanthropic seed money, has unlocked substantial investment from the World Bank and IDB Lab. The initiative is making significant strides in electrifying Haiti's rural communities and should double the country's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments. Importantly, the success in Haiti is now influencing similar projects in other developing nations. 

Amazing and wonderful Father,

you know each of us intimately.

You know when a sparrow falls to the ground

and you have numbered the hairs on our heads.

We thank you for your love towards us.

We thank you for the wonder of nature

and that it provides for all we need

to sustain our earthly bodies.

We thank you for human emotion,

for love and kindness,

for human companionship.

We thank you that you walk life's journey with us

our ever constant companion.

We thank you for Jesus

and that through his death and resurrection

the gates of heaven are open to all believers.

Praise and glory be to you

enteral, amazing, wonderful and loving God.

Amen.