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”
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Eritrea: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
As we prepare for this 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 Eritrea, ranked #6 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. A few months ago, Eritrean police raided aContinue reading “Eritrea: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Prayers for the Persecuted, Countdown to IDOP
US citizen Kevin Rideout, 50, an SIM (Serving in Mission) missionary pilot working in NIGER, was kidnapped Monday near the airport in Niamey by three suspected Islamic militants, who fled with him toward the MALI border. Lord, please protect Kevin and his family from harm, use him to share the good news with his captors, andContinue reading “Prayers for the Persecuted, Countdown to IDOP”
Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned
“Anti-Christian persecution in India has intensified significantly over the past few weeks. Churches are being closed. Believers are being harassed, interrogated, and even arrested,” writes a faithful Christian serving the Lord in India. “Some are losing their government ration cards—their main access to staple goods. For day laborers and farmers who live one day atContinue reading “Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned”
Christians Martyred by Islamic Militants in Mozambique
Islamic extremists in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique launched several attacks this month against the Christian village of Napala, where they destroyed two churches and 1,300 homes, displaced 2,000 believers and killed at least 20. Among those who died were four elderly Christian women who were tied up and burned inside a house. OpenContinue reading “Christians Martyred by Islamic Militants in Mozambique”
More Martyrs in Yelwata
On August 11, Fulani once again attacked Yelwata Village, Nigeria, where more than 200 Christians were slaughtered in June. In a shootout at Udei town in the same county, police had just repelled Fulani militants, when shots were reported near Yelwata. Security agents fired on the invaders, who then fled with bullet injuries, but threeContinue reading “More Martyrs in Yelwata”
Pray for Nigeria’s Children
Last month, in Kaduna state, Fulani tribesmen attacked a Christian village in Kauru county, killing five children, including a one-year-old, and two adults. Eight other children were also wounded — Mathew Sunday, 14; Jethro Istafanus, 7; Jackson Istafanus, 5; Emmanuel Morris, 14; Agatha Sylvester, 9; Joy Markus, 9; Devine Paul, 6 months; and Mary Ishaya,Continue reading “Pray for Nigeria’s Children”
Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released
Pastor James Audu Issa was kidnapped from his pastorium at the Evangelical Church Winning All in Ekati, Kwara state, Nigeria, on August 28. Let’s join in prayer for his release, and for the salvation of his captors. This prayer comes from Gana Sunday Kajita, a member of Pastor Issa’s church: “Lord, You are the Keeper ofContinue reading “Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released”
India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail
As Pastor Vinod Pal Singh led services for about 80 people on July 27, Hindu extremists invaded the church, forcing everyone to leave but the pastor, his wife Jyoti Devi, and three members of the family that owns the property, Anantram Maurya and his sons Ramit and Shubhkaran. (Morning Star News, September 9) From theContinue reading “India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail”
Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland
When five Christians went to check on their farmland in Gumel village, Bauchi state on August 27, they found Fulani herdsmen grazing cattle there. The trespassers attacked the Christians, killing one and wounding two others. The wounded were later taken to a hospital for treatment. On the same day, Fulani attacked Pyekman community, just twoContinue reading “Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland”
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