21st February 2026

In Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa valley Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people and left 24 wounded – including three children.  Israel said it had hit Hezbollah “command centres”. On Wednesday, Nasrallah Abu Siyam was shot near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Nasrallah is at least the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the territory in the last two years. His family said he was among approximately 30 residents of the village of Mukhmas who were trying to stop armed settlers from stealing their goats. US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a limited military strike on Iran in an attempt to force Iran's leaders to agree curbing the country's nuclear programme.   On Thursday, Yemen security forces killed at least one person and wounded 11 others as a crowd linked to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) attempted to storm the gate of the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden.  Yesterday, the STC announced its refusal to recognise the legitimacy of the newly formed Yemeni government,  

Loving God, we continue to express our concerns for all living in the troubled land of the Middle East. Pour your Holy Spirit of peace upon all your children in the Middle East: Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis. Guide the leaders of nations to seek peace, justice and the common good. Remove and destroy all that causes hatred, remembrance of past violence and heal relationships between people, inspiring forgiveness and love for all.  Wrap into your care all who grieve the loss of those they loved, homes and land. Bring peace to minds tormented by violence and injustice.  Guide to safety all who are displaced. May your church in these lands be beacons of love, acceptable, welcome and hope.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Llanllwni Young Farmers Club in Carmarthenshire, Wales raised over £9,000 for Glangwili General Hospital. Through their annual agricultural show that brings the local community together £8,500 was raised for the Special Care Baby Unit at Glangwili Hospital, as a daughter of two of young farmers members spent her first month of her life at the unit after she was born over eight weeks early. Kelly Brown, Neonatal Outreach Leader for Special Care Baby Unit said: “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity in raising money for the Special Care Baby Unit at Glangwili General Hospital. Fundraising efforts like yours are vital to helping us improve the quality of care and the overall experience for those who need our support during such a critical time. Thanks to your donation, we are hoping to purchase a specialist piece of equipment that allows us to cool babies born with brain injuries – a life-saving intervention that can significantly improve outcomes and give these little ones the best possible start in life. Your support will have a lasting impact, and we are deeply thankful for your commitment to helping us provide the highest standard of care now and in the future.”   In December, the YFC held a carol singing event, where they raised over £900 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili General Hospital. Senior Sister for the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Jessica Michael, expressed her gratitude saying,"“We are always looking at ways to improve the environment and improve the way we care for patients within the Chemotherapy Day Unit. Please be assured that this money will go towards this improvement.” 

Almighty God and Father,

creator of all that is,

I give you thanks and praise for a brand new day.

My soul praises your Holy name.

You abound in love.

You are merciful and slow to anger

You are a great provider

and you have a compassionate heart.

For all Your goodness I will continue to praise you.

I give you thanks and praise.

for sending your son, Jesus Christ

to be our Saviour,

and the Holy Spirit to be our guide.

 My soul praises your Holy name.

Amen.