Prayers for West Java
November 22, 2022
Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake which struck the town of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia on Monday. We hold in our prayers our church partners in this region in the days to come.
President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis has offered this prayer, translated into Indonesian by Assembly National Consultant Rev Dr Apwee Ting.
God of mercy,
We pray for the people of Indonesia
and particularly the people of West Java
following the recent earthquake.
and particularly the people of West Java
following the recent earthquake.
Be with them as they search for survivors
and recover the bodies of those who have died.
God of love we pray
For comfort for those grieving
For healing for those who are injured
For strength for first responders and medical staff
For wisdom for those who will plan the recovery.
Grant the people of West Java courage and strength
as they rebuild homes and businesses.
Grant them hope and resilience
as they rebuild lives and communities.
Stir up a spirit of generosity in us
that we may respond to the needs of our neighbours
with abundance and open heartedness. Amen.
Tuhan yang berbelas kasihan,
Kami berdoa untuk masyarakat Indonesia
dan khususnya masyarakat Jawa Barat
yang tertimpa gempa bumi baru baru ini.
Bersamalah dengan mereka ya Tuhan
saat mereka mencari korban yang selamat
dan juga yang telah meninggal.
Tuhan yang penuh kasih,
Kami berdoa
Untuk mereka yang berduka supaya mendapatkan penghiburan,
Untuk mereka yang terluka supaya mendapatkan kesembuhan
Untuk mereka yang pertama merespon dan staf medis supaya mendapatkan kekuatan
Untuk mereka yang akan merencanakan pemulihan supaya mendapatkan kebijaksanaan.
Berilah masyarakat Jawa Barat ketabahan dan kekuatan
saat mereka membangun kembali rumah dan bisnis mereka.
Berilah mereka harapan dan keuletan
saat mereka membangun kembali kehidupan dan komunitas mereka.
Kobarkanlah hati kami dengan kemurahan ya Tuhan
supaya kami dapat ikut merasakan dan menanggapi
kebutuhan sesama kami dengan kelimpahan dan ketulusan hati.
Amin.