A UK charity has launched a new service to British Forces personnel and their families serving in Germany which will enable them to receive spiritual support via a new telephone prayer service, reports Assist News.

|TOP|United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) launched the service called Prayerline yesterday, enabling the service men and women and their families in Germany to talk to and pray with someone over the telephone.

“All Prayerline staff are fully trained and although the new service will not be an advice or counselling line, it is intended to be a place where people can go when they need someone to pray with,” read a UCB press release.

Neil Winterton, manager of UCB Prayerline commented: “This service is one that has been needed for some time. With many servicemen and women serving in Iraq and many other countries, families are often left alone for long periods of time and in Germany the problem is increased as those left behind, often with young children, are in a foreign country themselves.”

Mr Winterton said that UCB Prayerline has been working closely with the chaplains on the bases in Germany.

He said: “We are pleased to be able to join with the British Armed Forces to supply this service. When families or individuals are struggling, the one thing that they often seek is spiritual support and we look forward to supporting the chaplains in Germany through this project.”

British Armed Forces Personnel and their families can call the UCB Prayerline on 0800 23 3333 23.