Yesterday, we prayed for North Korea, where between 300,000 and 500,000 Christians follow Jesus secretly. “Any North Korean caught following Jesus is at immediate risk of imprisonment, brutal torture, and/or death,” states Open Doors. An estimated 50,000 to 70,000 Christians are imprisoned in labor camps and prisons. In addition, North Koreans have been facing death byContinue reading “Letters Smuggled Out of North Korea”
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All the More Fighting in Tigray
Despite agreeing to peace talks (which have been delayed), neither side has relented in the Tigray conflict. In fact, the Ethiopian army has taken over three main Tigrayan cities — Shire, Alamata and Korem. The war which began two years ago has left about 5.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Ethiopia is listedContinue reading “All the More Fighting in Tigray”
China’s 20th Party Congress
Most of China’s 20th Communist Party Congress this week will be held behind closed doors, but Leader Xi JinPing’s opening speech has been summarized in a recent article by CNN. Let’s pray for this vast Asian nation of almost 1.5 billion people, suffering through severe zero-Covid restrictions, seeking reunification with Taiwan and influencing so manyContinue reading “China’s 20th Party Congress”
Nuns Abducted in Nigeria
Four Catholic nuns were abducted Sunday at gunpoint in Iwo State, Nigeria. Let’s pray for their safe release and for protection over other Christians in danger. Last year, an estimated nearly 6,000 Christians were martyred for their faith worldwide, almost 5,ooo of those in Nigeria. Lord, please be a Shield around these women. Don’t let anyContinue reading “Nuns Abducted in Nigeria”
Persecution and Unrest in the DRC
Due to uncounted deaths and injuries from current fighting against UN peacekeeping forces in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, let’s pray for this mostly Christian nation oppressed by Islamic extremists. Violent attacks from the Muslim group, Alliance for Democratic Forces, have wiped out many churches and placed the DRC onContinue reading “Persecution and Unrest in the DRC”
Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly
Muslim militia from the nomadic Fulani people group killed three worshippers at a Catholic mass on Sunday, June 19, in Nigeria’s Kaduna State; then abducted five men and 31 women and children from a Baptist church service. Two victims were later released to communicate ransom demands. On Sunday, June 5, (the same day about 70Continue reading “Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly”
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”
Flash Floods in Southern China
Heavy rain in southern China has resulted in landslides and flooding, devastating crops and homes, affecting millions of people, killing at least 32 in Hunan, Fujian, Yunnan and Guangxi, leaving others still missing, and displacing nearly 300,000 in Hunan alone. Flooding is normal this time of year, but the memory of last summer’s rains thatContinue reading “Flash Floods in Southern China”
Arrests in Hong Kong
After the arrest on Wednesday of several public figures, including Cardinal Zen, who has been fighting for the survival of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, to draw near to every Christian who has been arrested or imprisoned for their faith. Let them feel You close and hearContinue reading “Arrests in Hong Kong”
Prayers for Korea
As wildfires raged across 15,000 acres in South Korea yesterday, threatening a nuclear power plant in Uljin, and 6,200 people fled their homes, North Korea launched yet another missile into the East Sea (their 9th this year) just days before South Korea’s impending presidential election (March 9). South Korean churches sent out their first 24Continue reading “Prayers for Korea”
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