14 Christians Beheaded in DRC

Six Christians were executed by Islamic State terrorists in Democratic Republic of the Congo June 3, and eight more on June 24. A local field contact said that locals have observed the terrorist group moving their activities to other areas in order to avoid being infected by the Ebola virus, which has been spreading inContinue reading “14 Christians Beheaded in DRC”

Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia

SOMALIA: Sofia Ahmed, a former Muslim, chose to follow Jesus in March, but when she recently shared the gospel with her uncle, Sharif Hussein, he rallied other Muslim relatives to beat her with sharp objects. When concerned neighbors came to the rescue and called the police, officers arrested four of Sofia’s assailants, but her parentsContinue reading “Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia”

Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China

Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”

The God Who Made a Hijacker Cry

A Samaritan’s Purse plane carrying medical supplies from Juba, South Sudan to a mobile medical unit in the northeast was hijacked last week. Yasir Mohammed Yusuf snuck on board and hid behind the cargo barrier until after takeoff. With gun in hand, he threatened to kill the pilot and another Samaritan’s Purse staff member, demandingContinue reading “The God Who Made a Hijacker Cry”

Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025

As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Sudan, ranked #5 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyedContinue reading “Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”

Miracle: Sophia Turns 13, Home from the Hospital

Praise God! He has answered our prayers here at PrayerWall.pw with a miracle for Sophia Forchas, who is celebrating her 13th birthday today with family and friends, after she was shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27. See the video here: Letter from Sophia’sContinue reading “Miracle: Sophia Turns 13, Home from the Hospital”

Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia

INDONESIA: About 300 rescuers continue their search for students, mostly boys aged 12-18, buried beneath the rubble of a Muslim boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, which was under construction for expansion and collapsed on them during afternoon prayers Monday. Female students praying in another section of the building were able to escape. A 6.5Continue reading “Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia”

“A Miracle”: Annunciation Gunshot Victim Shows Signs of Recovery

We have been praying here at PrayerWall.pw for 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the mass shooting at her school last month. After weeks in a coma, she now shows signs of steady progress toward recovery. Letter from Sophia’s parents: “On behalf of our entire family, we want to extend ourContinue reading ““A Miracle”: Annunciation Gunshot Victim Shows Signs of Recovery”

9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers

On Friday, September 19, MEXICO commemorated 40 years since the devastating 8.1 earthquake in 1985 that killed somewhere between 12,000 and 35,000 in Mexico City. On the same day in 2017, just two hours after an annual earthquake drill, a 7.1 quake hit, killing close to 400. Once again, on the very same day inContinue reading “9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers”

Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back”

More than 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted since Russia’s invasion 3.5 years ago, with only 1,605 returned, 101 of those last month. “The Russians said that my mother did not need me,” one child said in a quote on Ukraine’s state-run “Bring Kids Back” page. Dasha Kherson, 13, added, “They said we would beContinue reading “Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back””

Update on Children Injured in Minnesota School Shooting

Sophia Forchas, 12, who was shot in the head during the attack on Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27 has been in a coma. She is still in critical condition but showing some signs of improvement after surgeons removed half of her skull to give her brain the room needed to swell fromContinue reading “Update on Children Injured in Minnesota School Shooting”

War Updates

UKRAINE and RUSSIA exchanged 146 prisoners of war each on Sunday. GAZA: At least 22 died in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza City. Perhaps more than 62,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in 2023. About 50 hostages from ISRAEL remain in Gaza, less than 20 of which may still beContinue reading “War Updates”

Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA

VIETNAM and THAILAND: After lashing CHINA‘s Hainan Island and Guangdong province, Typhoon Kajiki brought heavy rain, flooding and landslides to northern and central Vietnam, injuring more than 34 and killing at least seven. One person also died in a landslide in Chiangmai, Thailand. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated. Lord, please rescue those who areContinue reading “Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA”

Minnesota School Shooting

Two children, ages 8 and 10, died and 14 others were wounded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a 23-year-old former student armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol fired shots through the church windows at children gathered for Mass on August 27. (See September 8 update.) Annunciation Catholic School teaches several hundredContinue reading “Minnesota School Shooting”

Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan

At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan since the start of the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in 2023. Such violent assaults on Christians by both warring sides, as well as other Islamic extremists, ranks the 92% Muslim nation in North Africa among the top five mostContinue reading “Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan”

Hope for the Fulani

The Fulani are a nomadic Muslim people known for martyring and abducting thousands of Christians every year in Nigeria and other countries. In fact, last month, here at the Prayer Wall, we prayed for families mourning the murder of more than 286 Christians by Fulani herdsmen in Yelwata village, Benue state. But, praise God, multitudesContinue reading “Hope for the Fulani”

Mass Murder in Catholic Church, Congo

Armed with guns and machetes, Muslim terrorists attacked worshippers at a vigil in a Catholic Church around 1 a.m. Sunday in Komanda, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, martyring at least 34, but one source says 43. The Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Forces also abducted several young people and set homes and businesses on fire. PriorContinue reading “Mass Murder in Catholic Church, Congo”

Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose

Join us May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. With all that’s going on these days, has the enemy been sidetracking you from God’s purposes? Are your thoughts, words and posts laced with bitterness, judgment and slander, rather than the love, joy and peace that belong to those who walk in the Spirit? (GalatiansContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose”

Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines

ISRAEL: Three male hostages are set to be released by Hamas from GAZA tomorrow. Lord, please watch over negotiations and proceedings. Protect all hostages who are still alive and make the way for their safe return home. End the terrorism and violence. Watch over the innocent in both Israel and Gaza. Protect them from harmContinue reading “Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines”

Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose

Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Sharing with you this sweet word from the Lord’s heart for His bride…. I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose”

Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead

At least 18 people died and 13 were injured Wednesday in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine — one at a restaurant and another at a bowling alley, where families had gathered to play games. This is the deadliest of at least 566 mass shootings in the US reported by the Gun Violence Archive inContinue reading “Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead”