A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco shortly after 11pm Friday local time. More than 2,000 have already been confirmed dead, and another 1,400 others in critical condition. As the news continues to unfold about the devastating impact of the disaster, we ask you to join us in prayer for those affected.
Chris Beddoes, Operations Director for SAT-7 UK and currently on holiday with his wife in Marrakesh, described what happened when the quake hit.
“At just after 11pm, my wife and I felt a jolt and noise and thought someone was trying to break into our hotel room. We then felt a huge rumble and the hotel started violently shaking from side to side, accompanied by the crashing of glass and tiles with clouds of dust. We managed to get to a stairwell, avoiding the debris before exiting the hotel. No-one around us was badly injured, but it’s terrible to see the death toll rising. Please keep praying into this situation and for SAT-7 viewers to know the comfort of Jesus at this time.”
Please pray for:
- the rescue services, as they seek to reach all those trapped and in need as quickly as possible
- the quick provision of emergency, food, water and sanitation for all those affected.
- SAT-7’s ARABIC team as they seek to bring the Lord’s comfort to viewers through TV programs and digital media, across the affected region.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
More detailed updates to come.
