Pastors and Christian ministries have launched relief efforts for those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Pastor Chad Veach of the Zoe Church, which is about five miles from the blaze, shared that he is grieving with his community and is providing spiritual guidance.

"It's knowing that God is still in control," Veach said. "I don't want to just bypass that moment and throw a Scripture on it. We're ambassadors of hope, navigating this as sensitively and appropriately as possible for those who are fearful and have lost their homes."

Zoe Church is currently partnering with organizations, including the Los Angeles Dream Center, led by Pastor Matthew Barnett, to collect and distribute emergency supplies to victims.

Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Church in Riverside, California, is urging Christians to pray for rain and that the fires would be contained.

"At this point, there's zero containment. We need some divine intervention," Laurie said. He has also set up a donation fund through his church to support relief efforts. "Lord, we need the winds to stop. It would even be a little better if the rain came too," he prayed.

During an interview with CBN News, Laurie shared that Harvest Church has established a relief fund at harvest.org to provide practical and spiritual help to those in need.

"It's so devastating, and I know houses can be rebuilt, but when you've built your own home, or you've lived there for years or maybe generations, and to lose your home and your possessions, he said.

The Harvest Crusades founder added, "This is really traumatizing for people so it's an opportunity for us to step into a place of pain and suffering and difficulty and minister."

Additionally present on the ground is CBN's Operation Blessing, which is coordinating relief operations for the victims in collaboration with local ministries.

According to Cal Fire, the fires have burned 35,999 acres and destroyed over 10,000 structures. About 10 people have been killed, Los Angeles County's Medical Examiner said.

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