Beirut explosion

At the time this article was written, authorities [had] reported almost 160 dead and dozens remain missing as search and rescue continue. Additionally, more than 6,000 are injured. And thousands of families displaced from their homes.

Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, shared his sentiment on Facebook [last week]. "Yesterday's massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was heard and felt nearly 150 miles away in Cyprus," he said.

"The explosion was just a few hundred yards from the Karantina Alliance Church," he continued. Graham noted that his dear friend Sami Dagher founded and pastored the church for decades. "I talked with Sami, and the church, its Bible school, and its offices have a lot of damage." (Screengrab image: via Samaritanspurse.org)

He added, "The country and the people are devastated. Samaritan's Purse will be helping the Church and as many as we can in the community. Would you join me in praying for Sami and the Karantina Alliance Church today? Please also pray for the families who lost loved ones and those who have been most impacted by this horrible incident."

Samaritan's Purse airlifted the relief supplies. They landed safely on August 8. Together with the 26 tons of cargo was their 15-member response team. The organization is working with its longtime local church partner for the distribution of relief goods. They are still evaluating how they can best serve the hurting.

"It's just devastating. It's completely unfathomable. We've never had anything like this before even in the civil war [1975-1990] in Lebanon," said their Beirut church partner.

Moreover, they asked for prayers as they work to serve the people of Lebanon. "He asked that we pray for the Light of Christ to shine through his church members as they assist, and for wisdom for those who are leading the effort on the ground." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

'Young Washington' Delivers Record Opening Weekend for Angel Studios

After an Emotional Loss to Belgium, the US Men's Team Continued to Give God the Glory

A 'Miracle': CCP Releases Pastor Ezra Jin

House Speaker Johnson Braces for a High-Stakes July with Everything on the Line

Why the NATO Summit in Ankara Matters to the US

New Report Details Secret Service Failures in Butler Assassination Attempt

Charlie Kirk's Family Faces Accused Killer Tyler Robinson for the First Time as Murder Case Moves Forward

'The Passion of the Christ' Getting Theatrical Re-Release Ahead of Highly Anticipated Sequel

A Sweet Update on That Oregon Couple Who Stepped Up at the Great American State Fair

The World Lights Up for America's 250th, While the American Left Opts to Whine About It

The America 250 Celebration in DC Was One for the History Books (Videos)

Must Watch: Katharine Birbalsingh's Fiery ARC Speech-How Schools Are Destroying the Moral Core of the West (Video)

DHS Condemns Minnesota Pardon of Convicted Child Rapist

The President Rings NYSE Opening Bell from the Oval Office, While Officially Launching the Trump Accounts for Children

Venezuelan Earthquake Death Toll Soars as Country's Independence Day Arrives

July 4th Fireworks Will Be Great on America's 250th Birthday, But Your Dog Will Hate Them!

Our Favorite Patriotic Tunes, Part 2: 3 Songs Swiped from the Brits (Videos)

World Cup: Team USA Wins, Goes to the Sweet 16 Round against Belgium on Monday

3,000 Walk Boston's Freedom Trail: 'We Have A Lot to Thank God For'

Except for Democrats, a New Survey Shows Americans Still DO Have Pride in Their Country (And We Don't Mean the LGBT Kind)