A Call to Prayer and Compassion for Our Brethren in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As followers of Jesus, we are called to stand with those who suffer, to intercede for the broken, and to seek the peace and justice of our God. Today, we lift up our brethren in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where so many lives have been afflicted by violence, injustice, and sorrow. We cry out to our heavenly Father to intervene, to bring healing, and to restore lasting peace to the land.

The Word of God assures us:

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

God sees every tear, hears every cry, and is near to all who call upon Him. We pray that His divine presence will comfort those who mourn, strengthen the weary, and renew the hope of our brethren in DRC. May the Lord demonstrate His unconditional love, embracing His people with peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

Let us also pray for those in positions of power—both in DRC and around the world—that God will open their eyes to the suffering of the innocent and turn their hearts toward righteousness and compassion. The Word of God reminds us:

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:3-4)

May the Lord bring justice where there is oppression, wisdom where there is confusion, and healing where there is devastation. We believe in the power of prayer and in the sovereign hand of God to bring transformation even in the darkest of times.

To our dear brothers and sisters in DRC: You matter to God. Every life is precious in His sight. Do not lose hope, for Christ is our anchor and our salvation. As it is written:

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19)

May the Lord’s mercy be upon us all. May He strengthen His people, guard them under His mighty wings (Psalm 91:4), and lead them into a future filled with peace and restoration. Let us not grow weary in praying and standing together in faith.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

May the Lord bless and keep our brethren in DRC. May His face shine upon them and give them peace.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Dear brothers and sisters of the CDNI community, We wish to express our deepest gratitude to each of you for the unwavering solidarity you have shown during this period of mourning. Your spiritual, emotional and financial support, as well as your consecrated time and devotion, have been a powerful witness to the love of Christ manifested among us. As we mourn the loss of our devoted friend and brother, who has gone to join our Lord Jesus Christ in eternal glory, we remember the words of the Apostle Paul: “We do not want you, brothers and sisters, to be ignorant about those who sleep, so that you may not grieve like others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and he has risen, believe that God will bring back those who have fallen asleep through Jesus and with him” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). We have the unshakable hope that one day we will find ourselves in this magnificent place where there is no death or sadness, and where Jesus Christ will wipe away all our tears (Revelation 21:4). Meanwhile, may we continue to remain strong in the Lord, united by his peace and grace. We would like to thank the leadership of the Congolese community for your hard work and dedication that brought us together in these difficult times. Your leadership is a blessing and inspiration for all of us. May God bind us together with bonds of love that cannot be broken, and may He continue to guide and strengthen us. Let us continue to walk in unity, faithful to the call of our Lord. With gratitude and blessings,

Chers frères et sœurs de la communauté CDNI,

Nous voulons exprimer notre plus profonde gratitude envers chacun d’entre vous pour la solidarité inébranlable dont vous avez fait preuve durant cette période de deuil. Votre soutien spirituel, émotionnel et financier, ainsi que le temps et la dévotion que vous avez consacrés, ont été un témoignage puissant de l’amour de Christ manifesté parmi nous.

Alors que nous pleurons la perte de notre ami et frère dévoué, qui est parti rejoindre notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ dans la gloire éternelle, nous nous rappelons les paroles de l’apôtre Paul : « Nous ne voulons pas, frères et sœurs, que vous soyez dans l’ignorance au sujet de ceux qui dorment, afin que vous ne vous affligiez pas comme les autres qui n’ont pas d’espérance. Car, si nous croyons que Jésus est mort et qu’il est ressuscité, croyons aussi que Dieu ramènera par Jésus et avec lui ceux qui se sont endormis » (1 Thessaloniciens 4:13-14).

Nous avons l’espérance inébranlable qu’un jour, nous nous retrouverons dans ce lieu magnifique où il n’y a ni mort, ni tristesse, et où Jésus-Christ essuiera toutes nos larmes (Apocalypse 21:4). Pendant ce temps, que nous puissions continuer à demeurer forts dans le Seigneur, unis par sa paix et sa grâce.

Nous tenons à remercier tout particulièrement la direction de la communauté congolaise pour votre travail acharné et votre dévouement qui ont permis de nous rassembler en ces moments difficiles. Votre leadership est une bénédiction et une source d’inspiration pour nous tous.

Que Dieu nous lie ensemble avec des liens d’amour qui ne peuvent être brisés, et qu’Il continue de nous guider et de nous fortifier. Continuons de marcher dans l’unité, fidèles à l’appel de notre Seigneur.

Avec reconnaissance et bénédictions,

Armour & Saneliso