The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has had a  recent outbreak of a rare strain of the Ebola virus. The World  Health Organization has declared this a public health emergency of  international concern with more than 1000 cases and near  250 suspected deaths. There have been additional cases in Uganda.

The situation is dire, and the Church in the affected  communities is in urgent need of our prayers and support.

Pentecost is the birth of the Church and a powerful declaration that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for every people, every tribe, every nation and every tongue on earth. After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, the disciples gathered together in Jerusalem waiting for the promised Holy Spirit. Then came the moment that changed history forever.

Pentecost was the beginning of that great gathering. May we be a Spirit-filled Church with hearts for the nations, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel until every people group has heard the name of Jesus.