Earlier today 6 red cross workers and 1 volunteer were abducted in Syria in the red crescent.
 There is no definite abductor yet, although the rumor is that they were taken by anti-governmet rebels. 22 red cross workers have died helping since the beginning of this war.

2 car bombs went off near the state TV building in Damascus.
There is currently no word on wether or not anyone died in these bombings.

It has been estimated that over 100,000 people have died since this war began in March 2011.
That's hundreds of thousands of people mourning the loss of people they loved.

A while back there was a bombing at a school in Syria, it was done by the Syrian government. It killed ten children, and left many with over 50% of their bodies covered in burns.
These children were in school when a fighter jet circled over head and dropped a bomb on the school. As of 2 weeks ago there was still many horrendously affected by this appalling act against humanity.


Prayer Requests:
-The red cross workers who are being held hostage

-The families of the red cross workers who have passed away

-The people who abducted them to come to salvation

-For those who may have been affected by the car bombing

-For the weary and war torn people of Syria

-For the refugees who have lost their homes

-For the families of the Syrians who have been killed in this war

For the children and adults who were hurt in this aerial bombing

-For the government to stop attacking it's people

-For this war to end

-For the people of Syria to find hope and solace in the cross

-For the government and the rebels to come to salvation

-For peace






Bibliography:
"Red Cross Workers Kidnapped in Syria." BBC News. BBC, 13 Oct. 2013. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.
Pannell, Ian. "Syria: Agony of Victims of 'napalm-like' School Bombing." BBC News. BBC, 30 Sept. 2013. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.

In August there was an attack by Syrian rebels that BBC news has been reporting about today in the Latakia country side.
These rebels killed 190 people, and took 200 captives. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), Jaysh al-Muhajirin wa al-Ansar are responsible for this attack and taking these hostages. They were savage in their treatment of people, some were beheaded, some burned, some bound at the feet, many were mutilated by bullets or knives. 
 The government did in fact regain control of this area later the same month, but that does not save the already deceased.
Although there is joyous news in the midst of this tragedy, Syria's chemical weapons have been taken and dismantled by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. 
Which means that if it was in fact the government, although they deny it, that attacked Damascus, it should not be happening again in the near future.


Prayer Requests:

-That both sides of this raging war would realize they are fighting a losing battle.

-That the people who were held hostage would have peace after this horrible tragedy.

-For the loved ones of those who died, as they mourn these loses.

-For those who have become refugees, that they would find somewhere safe to be.

-For those with evil hearts who don't seem to care what they are doing, that their eyes would be opened.

-That this war would in some way glorify God.

-That salvation would come to the nation of Syria.

-That missionaries would go there and minister to these lost and bedraggled people.





Bibliography:
Reynolds, James. "Syria Rebels Executed Civilians, Says Human Rights Watch." BBC News. BBC, 11 Oct. 2013. Web. 11 Oct. 2013.