The cause of the collision between two high-speed trains near Adamuz (Córdoba) is not clear. Evangelicals in the region express their ‘deepest sorrow’ and offer their help ‘for whatever is necessary.’ Christians across the country unite in prayer as the search for survivors continues.

Two of the victims came from a free evangelical church background. Churches open their doors for prayer and support on 9 January: “A place to express personal grief but also powerlessness before God”, says the Evangelical Alliance.

Many homes, businesses, and church buildings are under water. Local congregations are helping where possible, but the scale of the damage exceeds their limited resources.

The evangelical community of a village in Cuenca (Spain) was comforted by many. Prayers are requested for the parents, who were seriously injured and lost their children aged 8 months, 2 and 4 years.

“We want to thank our brothers and sisters for their prayers and concern. We feel comforted and not isolated”, say local Christians. An article by Open Doors UK & Ireland.

Christian psychologist, Abigail Castellanos, shares her experience serving in the distribution of aid among flood victims, and in coordinating the reception of volunteers.

My description of our “new normal”, which will remain abnormal for weeks to come, could be read as complaining, but in my mind it is exactly the opposite, I feel grateful.

Three Christian managers from Valencia share how they are turning the nightmare into opportunities to serve others in the aftermath of the floods.

In addition to urgent aid for the flood victims in Valencia, other initiatives emerge, such as a project to furnish affected homes. “The Gospel provides a refuge”, says its coordinator.

Today's mud is a lesson for tomorrow, hard and difficult to take, but it must do more than that, it cannot be in vain.

At least 213 people have died and dozens have disappeared in various towns in the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia.

“In this sad time, it gives me great joy that the church is showing how God's love tastes”, says a pastor in Jeseník, one of the towns most affected in the Czech Republic.

Keily Murillo tells the testimony of how a raging fire changed her business vision and brought her closer to God.

Muriel Furrer, a young cyclist in Switzerland, died while competing in the World Championships. She was 18 years old and had a deep faith in Christ, which she often expressed on social media.

Youth With A Mission shares specific prayer requests in the aftermath of the tragic crash. “Pray for the children and spouses of those who passed away. Pray for the cooperation with the police, government, and different embassies”.

Christians in Morocco have formed a group to coordinate their response. In the area around Marrakesh, they focus on assisting looking for survivors under the rubble and help “families who have suffered losses”.

An uncontrolled forest fire has already devastated 15,000 hectares on the island of Tenerife, which has been declared a disaster area. Christians are among the 7,000 evacuated or confined. No church buildings have been affected.

The leader of the Evangelical Alliance in Greece asks to “pray for our government to take the needed steps and pass the right laws in order to protect both the beautiful environment of our country, and the people and their property”.

It is estimated that around 3,500 hectares were affected by the fire. “Part of our task is to bring consolation, truth and hope to the people”, the local evangelical pastor says.

Evangelicals in the region mobilise on the ground. “We desire to help our brothers in Christ and be useful for the community”.

Three months after the earthquakes in Turkey, local Protestants continue to work among those affected: “Tens of thousands who survived are still homeless”.

As the leader of the self-proclaimed Good News International Church movement goes on trial, the national Evangelical Alliance condemns the tragedy and calls for legal action.

An evangelical pastor in Aleppo analyses the “very critical” situation in Syria. “Pray for us, our sufferings became so great”. The UN says at least 5,800 people died due to the earthquake.

It is not the first time that such sudden floods kill people taking part in baptism ceremonies.

The victims were bathing in a river during a spiritual retreat when the water level rose abruptly.