In the two weeks following the June ceasefire with Israel, at least 21 Christians were arrested in several Iranian cities. Some relate to the alleged possession of Bibles, but other details are yet unknown, although evangelical Christians are often accused of being spies or “Zionists.” In addition, the well-being and whereabouts of some of theContinue reading “Christians Arrested Post-Ceasefire in Iran”
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Headlines to Pray Through
BANGLADESH: An Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 27 and injuring 164. SYRIA: The death toll from recent violent clashes between the Druze, Sunni Bedouins and government forces is now more than 1,260. The Syrian military is now evacuating Bedouin families trapped in Sweida. VIETNAM: A tourist boatContinue reading “Headlines to Pray Through”
Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods
PAKISTAN: Monsoon rains and flooding killed at least 65 in Punjab province and injured nearly 300 in one 24-hour window Wednesday-Thursday, bringing the total of deaths up to more than 180 in the past three weeks. INDIA: At least 33 died and dozens were injured by lightning strikes in Bihar this past week, bringing theContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods”
Three Killed at Gaza Church
An Israeli strike killed three people and damaged the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, one of two locations where most of the remaining 600 or so Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Protestants in the Gaza Strip harbor. About 50 Muslim families of children with disabilities also shelter at the Catholic Church. The deceased includeContinue reading “Three Killed at Gaza Church”
Stolen Children of Mozambique
Muslim terrorists have abducted more than 120 children since January, forcing them into labor, marriage or combat. Of those, only six have been released. Sadly, an estimated 53% of Mozambique’s girls are married by age 18, making the East African country one of the highest ranking in the world for child marriages. “Released hostages areContinue reading “Stolen Children of Mozambique”
Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: An electrical malfunction caused an explosion, which triggered a stampede at a high school in Bangui Wednesday, where about 5,000 were taking exams. At least 29 children died and more than 250 were injured. IRAN executed three Kurds shortly after last Monday’s ceasefire, claiming they spied for Mossad (Israeli intelligence). This bringsContinue reading “Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War”
Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested
Wearing a tactical vest and carrying both a long gun and handgun, 31-year-old Brian Browning fired his weapon as he approached CrossPointe Community Church last Sunday in the Detroit suburb of Wayne, Michigan. Staff members intervened, thwarting the would-be mass-shooting of those gathered for worship, and a security guard’s gunfire killed him. One of theContinue reading “Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested”
Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages
Every year in the 98% Islamic country of Pakistan, about 1,000 Christian and Hindu girls face abduction, abuse and forced marriage to Muslim men. Most of the victims fall between the ages of 14 and 18, but many are as young as 10. Praise God, and thanks to your prayers here at PrayerWall.pw, a newContinue reading “Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages”
Iranians Displaced by Conflict Turn to Jesus
Due to recent crossfire between Israel and Iran, many families have fled some of the large cities and are now internally displaced. One Christian family opened their home to those fleeing Tehran. On that first night, two families heard the good news about Jesus and chose to follow Him! “We thank you for standing withContinue reading “Iranians Displaced by Conflict Turn to Jesus”
Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike
(Updated June 29) On Monday, we shared with you prayer requests from Christians in Iran. That very day, Israel hit the gates of Evin prison, notorious for its torture and forced confessions. Iran says 71 people died, including employees and family members there to visit inmates. At least 11 persecuted Christians have now been transferredContinue reading “Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike”
