30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 8:31-32 Many of the first missionaries to the animistic people groups of Central Africa in the 19th century died of illnesses endemic to that area. Others suffered so many hardships they gave up after a brief amount of time. But some endured, and todayContinue reading “Day 14: Central Africa”
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Day 13: West Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:1-9 Of the 4,998 Christians worldwide who died last year for their faith, 82 percent were martyred in Nigeria. That is an average of 14 believers murdered per day in that one country alone! Attacks on churches during worship have become tragically commonplace, alongContinue reading “Day 13: West Africa”
Day 12: North Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 42 The Bible records several prophecies regarding North Africa, and in Matthew 2:13-20, Jesus’ family fled to Egypt to avoid persecution after His birth. (See Matthew 2:15 and Hosea 11:1). Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own language at PentecostContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”
Day 11: Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:37-40 Africa plays a large part in biblical history, including the 430 years God’s people spent as slaves in Egypt (See Exodus 12:40-41). And in Acts 8, we see the Gospel of Jesus shared with an Ethiopian. Today, brutal attacks by Muslim extremists threatenContinue reading “Day 11: Africa”
Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared story after story of persecuted and martyred Christians, usually at the hands of Muslim extremists. Converts from Islam and those who help them to faith are in the greatest danger, especially in Africa, where more than 90% of the world’s Christian martyrs last year took their last earthlyContinue reading “Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision”
Christians in Uganda Poisoned by Muslims
A pastor in Uganda remains in intensive care, fighting for his life, after Muslim extremists poisoned him and a couple newly converted from Islam. Pastor Francis Kutekereza led the couple to Christ in October. Soon after, he began receiving threats from Muslim extremists: “We have known that your mission … is to deceive (the formerlyContinue reading “Christians in Uganda Poisoned by Muslims”
Muslims Assault Ugandan Pastor with Acid
More than 80 percent of Ugandans are Christian. The constitution and other laws provide for religious freedom, including the right to evangelize. And yet, Islamic terrorists regularly attack Christians, especially those involved in leading Muslims to Christ. Pastor Frank Mutabaazi received several threats from Muslim extremists on his phone demanding that he stop evangelistic events.Continue reading “Muslims Assault Ugandan Pastor with Acid”
Christians Under Attack in India
Let’s continue praying for Christians under attack by Hindu extremists in India. Click here for a recent report: Church in Central India attacked by extremist mob Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who live by faith, trusting in God to provide for their needs as they pray for and share Christ with the nations.Continue reading “Christians Under Attack in India”
Nigeria: December Wave of Terror
In Kaduna State, Nigeria, Fulani herdsmen and other Muslim terrorists killed 40 Christians and burned 102 homes in Mallagum on December 18. A funeral was held December 22 (see photo in this post), and the very next day, three more Christians were murdered in Kagoro. Then on December 25, as Christians gathered to celebrate Christmas,Continue reading “Nigeria: December Wave of Terror”
Hong Kong Pastor Released from China Prison
At the Prayer Wall, we’ve been praying for pastors in China and Hong Kong who have been imprisoned for their faith. This week, we praise the Lord for the release of Rev. Garry Pang Moon-yuen, a Hong Kong pastor who was imprisoned in China for seven months on a false conviction of sedition. He isContinue reading “Hong Kong Pastor Released from China Prison”
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