Plane Crash 138 deaths

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a total of 138 passengers aboard the plane that crashed outside Tehran were connecting to Canada.

The Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800, bound for Kyiv, crashed shortly after taking off from the Iranian capital, killing all 176 people on board.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said the plane was carrying 63 Canadians, 82 Iranians, 11 Ukrainian passengers and crew, 10 Swedes, four Afghans, three Germans and three Britons.

Australia Fire Update

AUSTRALIA’S BUSHFIRE CRISIS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Evacuations are underway and emergency alerts are in place in NSW, Victoria and South Australia as authorities predict the devastating bushfires will continue burning until at least March.

At least 25 people have been killed in blazes across the country since the bushfire season began in October

NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT

At least 130 bushfires were burning in NSW on Tuesday

20 people dead

3.6 million hectares burned, greater than the size of Belgium

At least 1,588 homes confirmed destroyed

VICTORIA

Two people dead

About 31 active bushfires burning

More than 784,000 hectares burned

330 structures confirmed destroyed but significantly more expected

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Three people, including two from Kangaroo Island, are dead

17 bushfires burning, four of significance

More than 100,000 hectares burned

88 homes confirmed destroyed

About 600 properties on Kangaroo Island remain without power with SA Power Networks warning it may be some time before crews can access the fire ground to assess damage

QUEENSLAND

33 bushfires burning

250,000 hectares burned

45 homes confirmed destroyed

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

More than 35 bushfires burning, two of significance

1.5 million hectares burned

One home confirmed destroyed

TASMANIA

23 bushfires burning, two of significance

30,000 hectares burned

Two homes confirmed destroyed

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Five bushfires burning

Five homes confirmed destroyed

Harry B. - Wife Barbara's Health

"The official story is that Barbara  fell the Monday  before  Christmas while she and Tom Selleck were trying out for the Dancing With the Star show (or while taking the recycling out) and broke  the  large  bone  in  her  ankle. Today's second appointment with the orthopedic  surgeon results  in  3 to 6 more weeks  in a non weight  bearing  boot then  another visit. It does  not  appear, at this  time,  surgery  is  necessary.  She  is  mostly  free  of pain.  

We are so thankful she did not hit her head, break her shoulder or hip.

Blessings"

Continue to pray for Australia (Fire)

Rachel J. - Brother Injuries Recovery

"Uzi Update:

Look who is off the ventilator!! He had surgery on his wrist and hand. Still need his left arm surgery. Keep them prayers coming!!!"

Debrah M. - Corps Family

This is from my friend Margie:My dear wonderful son Eli (Elisha) was born during the Christmas season. He is in the military & was coming home a few days before his birthday! We were all so excited! But an accident happened & we now are looking at the real possibility of him not surviving! Our only son, our only child! I ask that during this time you might remember our son Eli. He has served our country a long time. He loves the Lord our country & his family & friends. Please remember him in your prayers & ask the Lord for a miracle to heal him. I hope you all have a beautiful & Happy New Year!

Debrah M. - Corps Family

"Please pray for Heather, getting ready to go to surgery. Please pray for Angela for healing."