PAKISTAN: A truck rammed into a crowd of 200 at high speed, injuring at least 60 members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Klasske, Gujranwala, during an Easter sunrise procession on April 5. (Ayyaz Gulzar, Radio Veritas Asia, April 6) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Due to the threat of ongoing missile and drone attacks duringContinue reading “World News Holy Week and Beyond”
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Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria
Just a week after 27 Christians were killed on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau state, suspected Fulani militants attacked the Christian communities of Mbalom and Mbasombo, Benue state, killing 26 and transforming joyful Resurrection Day festivities into mourning and displacement. (Tim, Open Doors, April 7) The same day, two churches in Ariko village, Kaduna stateContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria”
Resurrection Day
God has proven His love for us this way: That even as we committed sins left and right, sentencing ourselves to death, Christ took our place and died for us on the cross, so we can have LIFE. When He rose again, death was defeated, and all that the enemy planned for us was swallowed upContinue reading “Resurrection Day”
Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village
As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”
Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience
Today, as we think on Christ’s obedience to Father, even unto death, take a moment to ask the Lord, “What have You asked me to do that I haven’t done yet? What have You asked me to stop doing that I have continued in? What has kept me from obedience?” Lord Jesus, what You askContinue reading “Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience”
Passover Begins
Today at sundown, Passover begins. In Israel and throughout the world, Jewish families will gather for a special Seder feast to commemorate their nation’s miraculous Exodus from Egypt. (Exodus 6-15) As they break unleavened bread, drink wine and speak of salvation, let’s pray they will know the Bread of Life, the perfect Lamb of GodContinue reading “Passover Begins”
Passover Prayers for the Persecuted
As we near Passover this Holy Week, remembering our King’s triumphal entry, and then how He was tortured and killed by those He came to save, let’s remember our sisters and brothers throughout the world who are facing persecution and death for their faith in Christ…. Persecution this Holy Week: NIGERIA: Armed Muslim terrorists open-firedContinue reading “Passover Prayers for the Persecuted”
Prayer for Worldwide Revival
As Holy Week approaches and we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, let’s pray now for every heart to awaken to Christ’s love. Father God, throughout our nation and the world, so many have yet to hear the good news that You loved us so much You gave Your only Son to die on the crossContinue reading “Prayer for Worldwide Revival”
Nigeria: Resurrection Celebration Turned to Tragedy
Muslim Usman Muhammed purposefully drove an 18-wheel trailer truck filled with grain over a crowd of Christians during a Resurrection Sunday (Easter) procession in Billiri, Gombe state, on April 21. Six died and more than 30 were injured, many of them permanently maimed. (April 30, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) According to community leaders, UsmanContinue reading “Nigeria: Resurrection Celebration Turned to Tragedy”
Happy Resurrection Day!
Join us tomorrow through May 1 for the National Day of Prayer God has proven His love for us this way: That even as we committed sins left and right, sentencing ourselves to death, Christ took our place and died for us on the cross, so we can have LIFE. When He rose again, death wasContinue reading “Happy Resurrection Day!”
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