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”
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Pakistan: 3 Christians Freed from Forced Conversion and Marriage
Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Police freed a 12-year-old Christian girl, Saba Shafique, two months after she was abducted by a 35-year-old neighbor, Muhammad Ali, who forced her to convert to Islam and marry him. As of early March, she is now home with herContinue reading “Pakistan: 3 Christians Freed from Forced Conversion and Marriage”
Pakistan Persecution: Jaranwala Riots Update
Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Pakistan is home to more than 782 unreached people groups, and ranks eighth among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians, according to Open Doors’ World Watchlist. Among the more than 244,100,000 people who live in this countryContinue reading “Pakistan Persecution: Jaranwala Riots Update”
Pakistani Christian Girl Kidnapped. Again.
Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Muskan Salman, the 15-year-old Christian girl we prayed for last year, who managed to escape from the Muslim man that abducted her, has once again been kidnapped by the same man. (March 3, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) A ChristianContinue reading “Pakistani Christian Girl Kidnapped. Again.”
Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer
ISRAEL: Edan Alexander, 21, American-Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was released yesterday. Pray for his salvation and healing from trauma. Pray God will meet every terrorist in their dreams, grip them with fear of the Lord, and bring them to repentance and salvation. Pray all remaining hostages willContinue reading “Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer”
Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred
Last week, we shared with you how God had answered our prayers during Ramadan, and many Muslims came to faith in Uganda, but several Christians were also murdered. Following are more reports of persecution in Uganda. Let’s continue to pray for these situations. Pray for protection and healing for Christians and seekers who survived, comfortContinue reading “Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred”
Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life
During our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 1-30, while Muslims were fasting and seeking God for Ramadan, we prayed for them to find the Truth who sets them free. John 8:31-32. These are the stories of those in Uganda who came to Christ because you prayed, but also the Christians who diedContinue reading “Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life”
Nigeria: 190 Christians Martyred
As we remember Christ’s death on the cross for our sins this Good Friday, let’s pray for the families of the more than 190 Christians in Nigeria martyred in recent days for their faith in Him. On Monday morning this Holy Week, Muslim Fulani herdsmen murdered 54 Christians in Zikke Village, Plateau State, just daysContinue reading “Nigeria: 190 Christians Martyred”
Prayer for Sudan
More than 28,000 people have died since the war began two years ago between Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Over 12.3 million are homeless and most of the country is on the brink of famine. To make matters worse, Christians are a main target for Islamic extremists on all sides. WhenContinue reading “Prayer for Sudan”
Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice
Let’s continue to pray for the many displaced people in Myanmar and surrounding areas, after the earthquake and as military strikes continue. Lord, please hold back the enemy. Block the violence. Stop the war. Rescue those who are trapped. Comfort those who mourn. Get help to those in need. Make the way for Christians toContinue reading “Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice”
