Europe - a hope and refuge
07 Jan 2017
Millions are fleeing from the tyranny of war, famine, and heartache in the largest movement of people since WWII. For most, Europe offers the only hope of safety, and many risk the very real threat of…
Portions of a letter from Germany
07 Jan 2017
‘The terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin has been reported in detail in the media. As well as praying for the bereaved and injured, please pray for the security forces, police, politicians and the…
European Election Guide – 2017
30 Dec 2016
Canopy of Prayer over Europe recently wrote, ‘When we look back on this year 2016, the most outstanding events for Europe were the Brexit vote of Great Britain, the victory of Donald Trump, the breakdown of…
Security in Europe threatened
22 Dec 2016
In the week before Christmas a truck was used as a weapon of terror in Berlin. The Russian ambassador to Turkey was murdered (see separate article), and in Switzerland a gunman shot three people at a…
Change driving political upheavals
09 Dec 2016
Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. In Germany a wave of violence is increasing, with over fifty attacks every day on…
Latvia: freedom and soft hearts
09 Dec 2016
Every week, Greater Europe Mission (GEMISSION) lifts a country in prayer. This week, we join in prayer for Latvia, with thick forests, cool beaches and a history of being bullied. Political power and cultural influence have…