Terrorist attacks, especially the brutal Christmas attacks, have forced the Church of Christ in Nations denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria’s Plateau state. (July 8, CDI-MSN) “All our worship church buildings in these communities were burned down by the terrorists,” Rev. Amos Mohzo, president of COCIN, said. “Internally Displaced Christians from these communitiesContinue reading “Terrorism in Nigeria Causes 70 Churches to Close”
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Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria
Ada Anioma, Christian wife of the attorney general of Nigeria’s Delta state, Peter Mrakpor, was abducted from a Bible study in Asaba July 30. Gunmen killed her driver and a policeman in the attack. (August 1, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) Father God, please comfort the families of Ada’s driver and the policeman. Be aContinue reading “Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria”
Pray by Name for the Remaining Hostages in Gaza
Let’s pray today by name for the remaining hostages who were abducted from Israel on October 7 and are still held by Hamas in Gaza, hopefully alive. Women are at the top of the list because of the added trauma they are likely experiencing. Please pray for God’s protection, provision (as food, water and medicalContinue reading “Pray by Name for the Remaining Hostages in Gaza”
Nigeria Persecution Headlines
Early Sunday morning, Muslim gunmen abducted a Catholic priest, Rev. Gabriel Ukeh, while he slept at his home in St. Thomas Catholic Parish, Zaman Dabo village, Kaduna State. On June 2, Fulani raiders attacked a mostly Christian village in Kwall District, Plateau State, and murdered Pastor Dauda Dalyop of the Assemblies of God Church, hisContinue reading “Nigeria Persecution Headlines”
350 Hostages Freed in Nigeria
In a days-long military operation, the Nigerian army freed 350 hostages from Boko Haram last month. Most of those were children (209) and women (135) held captive in the Sambisa Forest, which runs along the border of Cameroon and Niger. Some of the girls clutched babies from rapes or forced marriages to their Muslim abusers.Continue reading “350 Hostages Freed in Nigeria”
Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram
Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria and millions have been displaced. In fact, even though the West African nation is over 50% Christian, 80-90% of believers martyred for their faith are killed there, mostly by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, which loosely translates, “Western education isContinue reading “Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram”
Abducted Christian Rescued in Egypt
Throughout the Muslim world, Christian women and girls are abducted at an alarming rate of at least two per day for the purpose of forcing them to convert to Islam. But in Egypt last month, a forced conversion failed when the Christian mother tortured for her faith held fast to Christ, and then was rescuedContinue reading “Abducted Christian Rescued in Egypt”
Missionary and Her Daughter Kidnapped in Haiti
Missionary Alix Dorsainvil was abducted along with her daughter last Thursday, July 27, from the campus where she serves as a community health nurse for El Roi Outreach International in Haiti. Originally from New Hampshire, she is also the wife of Haitian director Sandro Dorsainvil. Gang violence and kidnappings are a constant threat in Haiti.Continue reading “Missionary and Her Daughter Kidnapped in Haiti”
Kidnapped for Conversion
Christian girls as young as age 13 have been disappearing at an alarming rate of at least two a day, abducted by well-funded networks of Muslim extremists who force them to convert to Islam through trafficking and marriage in an effort to cripple Christian communities and decrease their numbers, according to an Open Doors report.Continue reading “Kidnapped for Conversion”
Continued Prayers for Haiti
Kidnappers are now threatening to kill the missionaries held hostage for $17 million. Let’s continue praying for their safe release, and for the salvation and repentance of those holding them hostage. Let’s also not forget the earthquake victims ministered to by the missionaries. Share this with others who will also pray. Let’s join with other believers throughoutContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Haiti”
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