As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall tomorrow, let’s pray for the thousands who have lost much after flooding across the world the past few days: THAILAND: Floods have spread over 23 provinces, including the northern city of Chiangmai. At least three have died, and over 50 since August. BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA:Continue reading “The Headlines Are Flooded”
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Taiwan, Congo, Mexico, Lebanon Headlines
Let’s pray for families who are mourning and enduring much hardship, that they will encounter Christ in powerful ways and be saved: TAIWAN: Typhoon Krathon has killed two, injured nearly 500, and forced thousands to evacuate. Nearly 165,000 households have no electricity, and nearly 405,000 no water. About 2,000 harbor in temporary shelters. CONGO: AtContinue reading “Taiwan, Congo, Mexico, Lebanon Headlines”
Thai School Bus Fire, Haiti Famine, Hezbollah War
Let’s pray through the headlines for every heart to be touched by Christ: THAILAND: A school trip for elementary and junior high kids from Uthai Thani province turned to tragedy when their bus with 44 passengers caught fire yesterday. More than 20 students and teachers are feared dead. Thailand is 89% Buddhist and home toContinue reading “Thai School Bus Fire, Haiti Famine, Hezbollah War”
See You at the Pole
Christian students in the US and in many places across the world are gathering today at their school’s flagpole for a Global Student Day of Prayer to pray for their schools, friends, teachers, government, and nation. Let’s join them. Lord, we ask You for our schools today, that You will block every enemy plan and bringContinue reading “See You at the Pole”
Bombs and Floods Hit Karenni Christians
While the world fixes its attention on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the peoples of Myanmar have endured genocide, rape, and endless burnings of their villages, churches, schools and hospitals in a horrific civil war. (See our November 20 post and dedicated Pray for Myanmar page.) Various ethnic and other resistance forces have now banded together and actuallyContinue reading “Bombs and Floods Hit Karenni Christians”
Nearly 10,000 Churches Closed in Rwanda
In the last two months, Rwanda has shut down 9,800 locations where Christians gather to pray and worship, demanding safety standards, well-trained pastors and taxes on income. (August 29, Christianity Today) The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), which oversees the East African country’s places of worship, differentiates between officially registered churches and “prayer houses,” other locationsContinue reading “Nearly 10,000 Churches Closed in Rwanda”
Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by even more prayer warriors. Help us build the army! In LEBANON and SYRIA, around 4,000 were wounded and at least 11 died when pagers used by members of the Hezbollah terrorist group exploded Tuesday. ThenContinue reading “Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week”
American Pastor Released from Prison in China
A California pastor wrongfully imprisoned nearly 20 years in China, David Lin, 68, is at last free. Released this past Sunday, David went to China in 2006 to set up a training center for Christians in Beijing and was arrested on false charges of “fraud” that same year. In 2009, he received a life sentence.Continue reading “American Pastor Released from Prison in China”
Muslim Murderer of Christians Gives His Life to Christ
What does it take for a jihadist to turn to Jesus? A Muslim extremist in central Africa, Wesley Saliboko murdered people in his fight against Christians. But each time he participated in the violence jihad demanded of him, his heart filled with sorrow. “I did not want to live with this sorrow in my heart,”Continue reading “Muslim Murderer of Christians Gives His Life to Christ”
Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen
Heavy rain in the normally dry mountains and deserts of MOROCCO and ALGERIA caused the deaths of more than 20 people over the weekend, including visitors from CANADA and PERU. The storms hit some of the same areas affected by last year’s earthquake. More than 340 have died in CHAD over the past few weeksContinue reading “Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen”
Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Nearly 300 have died or are missing in VIETNAM, due to winds and flooding from Typhoon Yagi, which killed at least 20 in the PHILIPPINES and four in southern CHINA. Now, at least two have died in THAILAND, and hundreds are stranded. MYANMAR and LAOS have also been affected. KENYA: At least 21Continue reading “Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths”
Christians Detained in China
A house church elder in Guizhou Province, China, detained since 2021 without a proper trial or verdict, has now been sentenced to five years in prison. Zhang Chunlei suffers from cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation) and liver cirrhosis, but has been denied bail. His congregation in Guiyang was banned in 2018 from meeting together and hasContinue reading “Christians Detained in China”
Prayers for Eritrea, Ukraine, DRC, North Korea
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by all the more Christians who will pray. Help us build the army or prayer warriors! At least 12 died and 53 were rescued in the English Channel on Tuesday when a boat carrying migrants, mostlyContinue reading “Prayers for Eritrea, Ukraine, DRC, North Korea”
Yemeni, Egyptian in Prison for Their Faith
Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo, 54, a refugee from Yemen who converted from Islam to Christ, and an Egyptian Christian, Nour Fayez Ibrahim Girgis, were arrested in late 2021 for their connection with a private Facebook group for Christian converts from Islam. Abdulbaqi also spoke on a Christian TV program about his conversion and the persecution YemeniContinue reading “Yemeni, Egyptian in Prison for Their Faith”
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas
Israeli forces found the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel under Rafah Saturday. It appears Hamas murdered them shortly before the IDF arrived. Carmel Gat, 40, an occupational therapist from Tel Aviv, was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri, were she had visited her parents, both of whom died in the October 7Continue reading “Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas”
Pray through the Headlines
BURKINA FASO: More than 100 Muslim al-Qaeda-linked terrorists attacked and killed about 300 people, mostly civilians and many of them Christians, last Saturday in Barsalogho village near Kaya. One report said they pulled 26 men out of a church and shot them. Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal those who are wounded and traumatized,Continue reading “Pray through the Headlines”
The Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan
The Baloch number nearly 7 million in Pakistan, divided into about 53 different tribes speaking several languages. They are Sunni Muslims, about 5 million of whom live in the large, highly mountainous and sparsely populated province of Balochistan. They claim to descend from the prophet Muhammad’s uncle, Ameer Hamza, and are nearly 100% unreached withContinue reading “The Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan”
Terrorism in Nigeria Causes 70 Churches to Close
Terrorist attacks, especially the brutal Christmas attacks, have forced the Church of Christ in Nations denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria’s Plateau state. (July 8, CDI-MSN) “All our worship church buildings in these communities were burned down by the terrorists,” Rev. Amos Mohzo, president of COCIN, said. “Internally Displaced Christians from these communitiesContinue reading “Terrorism in Nigeria Causes 70 Churches to Close”
Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices
The Taliban issued new laws last week banning women’s voices and bare faces in public. (Fox News, August 22) Under the new vice and virtue laws, a woman’s body must be completely covered at all times in public, including her face. Her clothing must be loose, long and in thick. They must cover themselves inContinue reading “Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices”
Global Hunger Sunday
More than 800 million people in the world don’t have enough food to eat. According to Humanitarian Action’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2024, these nations rank the hungriest: Want to make a difference? Visit GlobalHungerRelief.org. Home Lord, please have mercy on the millions who are hungry. Most are in countries torn apart by violence and terror,Continue reading “Global Hunger Sunday”
Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia
BANGLADESH and northeast INDIA: At least 11 have died in India’s Tripura state, and two in Bangladesh, due to heavy flooding which has submerged hundreds of homes, affecting nearly 3 million people. More than 64,000 have been displaced in Tripura. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. INDIA: An explosion in a pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia”
Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria
Ada Anioma, Christian wife of the attorney general of Nigeria’s Delta state, Peter Mrakpor, was abducted from a Bible study in Asaba July 30. Gunmen killed her driver and a policeman in the attack. (August 1, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) Father God, please comfort the families of Ada’s driver and the policeman. Be aContinue reading “Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria”
Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Avraham Munder (m, 78), Yagev Buchshtab (m, 34), Alexander Dancyg (m, 75), Yoram Metzger (m, 80), Chaim Peri (m, 79) and British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell (m, 51) from a tunnel in Khan Younis Monday. They were captured from Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7 HamasContinue reading “Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal
After Wednesday’s beautiful report of God answering our prayers for Haiti, let’s pray all the more boldly for the lost throughout the world in need of a Savior: INDIA: Mobs of activists and doctors have taken to the streets in cities across the country to demand justice for a doctor trainee raped and killed inContinue reading “Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal”
A Heart for Russia
After yesterday’s beautiful report of God answering our prayers for Haiti, let’s pray all the more boldly for the lost in need of a Savior. Today’s focus is Russia. Pray these prisoners now released won’t just go back to life as it was, but will hunger and thirst for true meaning in life and findContinue reading “A Heart for Russia”
Hungry Hearts in Haiti
God is at work through your prayers for Haiti! Last month, here at the Prayer Wall, we prayed for survivors of a boat explosion to hunger for Jesus and hear the plan of salvation. The vessel carried an estimated 80 migrants headed to Turks and Caicos to escape gang violence that has overrun the tinyContinue reading “Hungry Hearts in Haiti”
Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer
GREECE: Thousands were forced to flee their homes near Athens this week due to wildfires. BRAZIL: A plane crash outside São Paolo killed all 61 passengers Friday. SUDAN: Last week, around 11,500 homes collapsed in floods that killed 17 and injured 170 in the north. USA: Pray for families in Alaska affected by floods fromContinue reading “Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer”
Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty, missed a gold medal in Paris by 0.02 seconds, but his tears were of victory, not defeat. Following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the 100-meter breaststroke world record holder fell into a dark struggle with depression and alcoholism for almost three years. But through the counsel of Pastor Ashley Mull, chaplainContinue reading “Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue”
Where There Is War
MYANMAR: In their attempt to overthrow the ruthless military that has ruled since a coup in 2021, anti-coup militia have closed in on key areas and now have captured the Northeast Command headquarters in Lashio City. A drone attack Monday on Rohingya fleeing the violence killed dozens, including families with children. An estimated more thanContinue reading “Where There Is War”
Pimenta and Giuffrida: More Than a Medal
This past week at the Prayer Wall, we joined together to pray for Christians competing in the 2024 Olympics as they live out their faith before the watching world. Today, we share with you this beautiful story of two judo athletes who faced off for bronze: Long before believer Larissa Pimenta of Brazil won theContinue reading “Pimenta and Giuffrida: More Than a Medal”
Children Killed, Violent Protests in UK
Three girls, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, died and eight other children were injured, five of them critically, in a knife attack at a dance school in Southport last week. Two adults also sustained injuries while protecting the children. Father God, please heal those who are wounded, andContinue reading “Children Killed, Violent Protests in UK”
Storms, Floods in US, North Korea, Sudan, India
Six people have died in Florida and Georgia as former hurricane Debby, now a tropical storm, makes its way up the southeastern US coast. On Monday, tornadoes hit South Carolina. More tornadoes and flooding are expected as the storm continues its path north. Heavy rainfall and flooding also hit NORTH KOREA last week, causing anContinue reading “Storms, Floods in US, North Korea, Sudan, India”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
It was 100 years ago at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, when Eric Liddell won a gold medal in the 400 metres. The very next year, he followed God’s call to China as a missionary. As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharingContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA
As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s also pray for people in need of Christ’s love in these nations: MIDDLE EAST: With ISRAEL‘s assassination of several Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in GAZA, IRAN and LEBANON, as well as strikes against Houthi targets in YEMEN, tension in the Middle East hasContinue reading “Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA”
Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking
Isaiah 51:9-23 Lord, today we pray for those across the world who are oppressed through human trafficking. Surround them with Your angels and Your protection. Invade their darkness with Your light. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against themContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2
As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Olympic games these two weeks, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV. A few days ago, we prayed for the top 10 mostContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2”
Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes
As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Olympic games these next two weeks, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV: In this list below of the top ten most dangerousContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes”
5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer
As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s pray also for those suffering and grieving in these countries: ISRAEL: In a tunnel in Khan Younis, GAZA, the IDF found the remains of five Israelis killed during the massacre by Hamas terrorists on October 7: Ravid Katz, 51, Oren Goldin, 33, MayaContinue reading “5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Summer Olympics
Teams of Christians from all over the world arrived in Paris early and have already shared the good news with hundreds of lost people there for the Olympics. Reports are coming in of dozens turning to Christ daily. As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray the good news will run fast, spreading from person toContinue reading “Summer Olympics”
Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA
ETHIOPIA: Two landslides in Gofa zone killed more than 229 people Monday, the second burying those who had gathered to rescue victims of the first. Pray for rescue and healing, but most of all, salvation. Pray those who have never heard about Jesus will now know the Truth. CROATIA: A gunman killed six people andContinue reading “Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA”
First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines
USA: A massive fire tore through First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas last Friday not long after 2,000 children had participated in their last day of Vacation Bible School there. Lord, we praise You that no one was harmed in this fire. Please use this terrible tragedy for Your glory, and draw all the moreContinue reading “First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines”
Praying Through This Week’s Headlines
HAITI: Another 200 police officers from Kenya have arrived in Port-au-Prince, joining 400 from last month, to help stop gang violence that has rocked the island for years. Another 2,500 police and soldiers from at least six other Caribbean and African nations are expected to join in the fight for Haiti’s freedom over the nextContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”
Christians in India Murdered for Their Faith
At the end of last month, as Bindu Sodhi and her family prepared their rice field for planting, a group of Hindu extremists, including extended family members, assaulted them and killed Bindu, 22. Rather than registering her case or taking action against the murderers, police detained those insisting on a burial for Bindu. (Anto AkkaraContinue reading “Christians in India Murdered for Their Faith”
Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal
A landslide last Friday near Simaltal swept two busses carrying 65 people into a swollen river. Several bodies have been found, but 55 are still missing. This year’s monsoon rains came late to Nepal, already killing more than 100 people since mid-June: at least 24 in other landslides, 19 by lightning strikes, and several moreContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal”
Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada
USA: One man died and three were injured, including Donald Trump, whose right ear was nicked in an assassination attempt on the former US president at a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. NIGERIA: At least 22 died when a school building collapsed as students took exams on Friday. The other 132 trapped in the buildingContinue reading “Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada”
Christian Teen Tortured, Martyred in Pakistan
On June 6, Haji Muhammad Saleem, the Muslim owner of a plastic bottle factory in Lahore, along with his son Umar and three Muslim factory workers, Shahzad, Bilal and Shani tortured and killed Waqas Salamat, an 18-year-old Catholic who worked at the factory, for leaving the job against Haji’s wishes. Police arrested one worker, butContinue reading “Christian Teen Tortured, Martyred in Pakistan”
Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles
USA: Hurricane Beryl left about two million without power in Texas during dangerously high temperatures, and killed one in Louisiana and six in Texas, adding to the death toll of at least 11 in the Caribbean. US states in its northeasterly pathway now face heavy rain and flooding. Meanwhile, heatwaves have caused at least fourContinue reading “Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles”
Christian Mother Arrested in Pakistan
A judge rejected bail last month for a 28-year-old Christian mother, Stella Khawar, arrested on false blasphemy charges that could mean up to 17 years in prison. “After the August 16, 2023 attacks on churches and homes of Christians in Jaranwala, there have been three or four incidents in our village in which blasphemous contentContinue reading “Christian Mother Arrested in Pakistan”
Death at the Feet of a Man-god
At least 121 people died and 35 others were injured Tuesday in a crowd crush in India, after self-proclaimed god-man Bhole Baba preached. An estimated 80,000 people were expected to attend the satsang, or Hindu prayer meeting, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. But perhaps 250,000 people showed, and when Baba completed his sermon, the crowd surgedContinue reading “Death at the Feet of a Man-god”
Barefoot Christian Assaulted, Arrested in Pakistan
Dennis Albert, a 35-year-old Catholic rickshaw driver in Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, was arrested April 27 on charges of stepping out of his rickshaw onto some papers said to be pages of the Quran. His accuser, Muslim passerby Mubeen Ilyas, assaulted him, even as Dennis explained he didn’t know what the papers were; he merelyContinue reading “Barefoot Christian Assaulted, Arrested in Pakistan”
Christian Mom Tortured for Her Faith in Pakistan
A 20-year-old Catholic mother of a two toddlers in Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan, was abducted at gunpoint from her father’s home April 17 by five Muslims, Ali Raza, Muhammad Irshaad, Riaz Ahmed, Muhammad Imran and one unidentified person. She was raped and tortured multiple times to force her into marrying Ali, renouncing her faith, andContinue reading “Christian Mom Tortured for Her Faith in Pakistan”
Pakistan: Murder of Christian by Muslim Mob Leads to Yet More Death
Just a month ago, Christian Nazeer Masih Gill‘s family was attacked by an angry mob of about 2,000 Muslims, who savagely beat him to death and burned down his home and factory. Most of the Christians in that community fled their homes in fear. Read the story here: Muslim Mob Kills Christian in Pakistan Shortly afterContinue reading “Pakistan: Murder of Christian by Muslim Mob Leads to Yet More Death”
Upcoming Elections
Perhaps the biggest election year in history, 2024 has been dubbed “Super Election Year,” with more than 60 nations holding national elections involving some 2 billion voters. Upcoming Election Events for June-July: FRANCE: Parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 will also determine the prime minister position. IRAN: After a helicopter crash killed PresidentContinue reading “Upcoming Elections”
Headline Prayers These Days
BANGLADESH: After weeks of heavy rains have flooded farmlands and homes in the northeast, nearly two million stranded people face the threat of food shortages and waterborne diseases. In the south, at least ten Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, including three children, died from mudslides and heavy rainfall in refugee camps. INDIA: Landslides, heavy rains andContinue reading “Headline Prayers These Days”
A Hot and Deadly Summer
Up to 448 people have died from intense heat in INDIA since March, and more than 40,000 cases of heatstroke have been reported in recent days, with temperatures over 100F on a constant basis. Most vulnerable to heat exhaustion (dizziness, headaches, shaking, thirst) are those without electricity, such as the homeless and poor. If temperaturesContinue reading “A Hot and Deadly Summer”
More Than 1,000 Die in Hajj Heatwave
More than 1,000 Muslims from around the world have died over the past few days in Saudi Arabia, as temperatures soared to 51.8C (125.24F) during the annual Islamic pilgrimage of hajj. Among the dead are more than 600 Egyptians, almost 100 Indians, 60 Jordanians, at least 11 Americans, five Iranians, and an unknown number ofContinue reading “More Than 1,000 Die in Hajj Heatwave”
China Floods, Heatwave, Persecution
After last month’s expressway collapse that killed 50 people in Guangdong, and violent rain and hailstorms that killed seven in Jiangxi province earlier this year, China now faces two extreme conditions in the north and south. Heavy rain, flooding and landslides in the south displaced some 36,000 people in Fujian and killed at least oneContinue reading “China Floods, Heatwave, Persecution”
Where Tensions Rise
NORTH KOREA: North Korea has sent yet more trash-laden balloons into South Korea, which has retaliated with anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts blasted on loudspeakers. Lord, please give every heart in North Korea a deep hunger for truth and freedom, and open the way for them to hear the good news about Christ and be saved. BeContinue reading “Where Tensions Rise”
Nigeria Persecution Headlines
Early Sunday morning, Muslim gunmen abducted a Catholic priest, Rev. Gabriel Ukeh, while he slept at his home in St. Thomas Catholic Parish, Zaman Dabo village, Kaduna State. On June 2, Fulani raiders attacked a mostly Christian village in Kwall District, Plateau State, and murdered Pastor Dauda Dalyop of the Assemblies of God Church, hisContinue reading “Nigeria Persecution Headlines”
Prayer for Muslim Pilgrims
More than 1.8 million Muslims from throughout the world have converged upon Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 14-19, for Hajj. Hundreds have died from extreme heat. Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimage to the “House of Allah” which must be carried out at least once in a lifetime, if they are physically and financially able, for theContinue reading “Prayer for Muslim Pilgrims”
Praying Through This Week’s Headlines
KUWAIT: A fire in a residential building housing foreign workers killed about 50 people Wednesday; 45 of them were Indian. INDIA: At least nine people died and 33 were injured in a terrorist attack on Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir’s Jammu Province Sunday. Two more attacks followed in the same area on Tuesday, killing one civilianContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”
Egyptian Christians Flee Persecution, Kidnapped Medical Student Still Missing
Irene Ibrahim Shehata, a 21-year-old Coptic Christian medical student at Asyut National University was abducted by Muslims on January 22 and is still missing. She managed to call her family on the phone of one of her kidnappers and told them she was in Sohaj, but when they traveled there to report the kidnapping, policeContinue reading “Egyptian Christians Flee Persecution, Kidnapped Medical Student Still Missing”
Muslim Mob Kills Christian in Pakistan
Christian businessman Nazeer Masih Gill died June 3 from injuries sustained when mosque loudspeakers incited a mob of about 2,000 Muslims to assault his family and burn down his shoe factory and home in Sargodha, Punjab Province, Pakistan, on May 25. Armed with gasoline bombs, bricks, stones and sticks, the angry crowd attacked the homeContinue reading “Muslim Mob Kills Christian in Pakistan”
Prayer for Sudan
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked a village in Gezira Province, central Sudan, killing at least 150 people, including 55 or more children, on Wednesday. Then on Friday, they rained artillery on Khartoum, killing more than 40. Last month’s clashes with the Sudanese Armed Forces in North Darfur left 134 dead, nearly 1,000 injured andContinue reading “Prayer for Sudan”
Every Tongue
Pray for those who are cut off from the Gospel because there is no Bible or Christian witness in their heart language.
Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama
INDIA: India’s record-breaking heat wave (as high as 52.9 Celsius or 126.1 Fahrenheit) has caused up to 87 deaths and nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases in recent weeks. Lord, please protect those in danger, provide relief in time of need, and give every heart a longing for You. Bring Christians to give them cool waterContinue reading “Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama”
Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday the deaths of four more hostages whose bodies are still held by Hamas: Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger, and Nadav Popplewell. An investigation is underway, but it appears they were killed together in Hamas custody in Khan Younis several months ago during an Israeli operation in the area. Chaim, Amiram and Yoram were allContinue reading “Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead”
Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting
ISRAEL: The body of Dolev Yahod (m, 35), a medic and married father of four previously believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was found and identified on June 2 at Nir Oz. He left his home to save lives during the October 7 massacre but was killed that day. Still believed to beContinue reading “Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting”
Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle
On Saturday, North Korea sent another 720 rubbish-laden balloons across the border to South Korea, bringing the grand total to about 3,500 balloons dumping 15 tons of refuse. Why all the mess? News reports tell of NK defectors and activists sending anti-Communist and K-pop propaganda by balloon to North Korea for years now and howContinue reading “Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle”
Lebanon: Christians Minister to Syrian Refugees
A Syrian refugee camp burned to the ground in Lebanon’s Bekaa region April 29. With class in session at a nearby school run by a Christian humanitarian aid organization, students and teachers were safe, but when they returned home, nothing remained of their tents. (R.B. Klama, May 23, Mission Network News) Triumphant Mercy Lebanon gatheredContinue reading “Lebanon: Christians Minister to Syrian Refugees”
Myanmar: 45,000 More Rohingya Flee
An estimated 45,000 of Myanmar’s Rohingya have fled Rakhine State since mid-May in clashes between the nation’s ruling junta and the rebel Arakan Army (AA). As the AA now presses into Maungdaw, bordering Bangladesh, yet more Rohingya are expected to be displaced. As a Muslim minority in a Buddhist-majority nation, the Rohingya have faced decadesContinue reading “Myanmar: 45,000 More Rohingya Flee”
Thousands Killed in PNG, Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, India
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A massive landslide buried between 600-2,000 people and displaced about 4,000 survivors in the remote village of Yambali in Enga Province on Friday. Only six bodies have been recovered so far. Tribal warfare complicates rescue, as aid convoys and international relief workers require military escorts. In addition, a wide section of theContinue reading “Thousands Killed in PNG, Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, India”
Missionaries Killed in Haiti
Gangs shot and killed three missionaries in Haiti Thursday night just as Haitians began to hope the reign of terror could soon come to an end. Jude Montis, 45, served with Missions in Haiti for two decades. The Haitian pastor and mission director leaves behind his wife Eunide and two children, ages 2 and 6.Continue reading “Missionaries Killed in Haiti”
Three More Hostages Found, Plus One
Thursday night, Israeli forces found in Jabaliya, northern Gaza the bodies of an additional three hostages: Orión Hernandez Radoux (m, 30), Hanan Yablonka (m, 42), and Michel Nissenbaum (m, 59). Until recently, no information had surfaced and these three were still believed alive. In addition, we have updated our May 20 post to include RonContinue reading “Three More Hostages Found, Plus One”
Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest
IRAN: President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other high-ranking officials died in a helicopter crash Sunday. By law, Iran must hold elections for a new president within the next 50 days. Lord, we ask You to please lay Your hand on Iran in this vulnerable time. Awaken every heart to Your truth andContinue reading “Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest”
Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
(Updated May 24) Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Ron Benjamin (m, 52), Shani Louk (f, 22), Amit Buskila (f, 28) and Itzhak Gelerenter (m, 53) from a tunnel under the carpet of a Palestinian family’s home in Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza Thursday night. All four escaped the Supernova rave near Re’im,Continue reading “Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the Good News? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed off to the Gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekersContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
Deadly Floods in Afghanistan, and the Persecuted Hazara
Flash floods and mudslides killed more than 300 people and destroyed thousands of houses, mostly in Baghlan, northern Afghanistan last weekend. Let’s pray those in need will find Jesus. Afghanistan is 99.8% Muslim with 68 distinct people groups cut off from the gospel message. Today, we will pray for one of those. The Shi’ite MuslimContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Afghanistan, and the Persecuted Hazara”
Christians Martyred by Fulani Muslims of Nigeria
Nigeria ranks the sixth most dangerous country in the world for Christians, largely due to terrorist activities by Fulani militia, who have martyred and abducted vast numbers of Christians in recent years. In fact, 80-90% of Christians killed for their faith worldwide are murdered in Nigeria by Fulanis. Just within the last three weeks, MorningContinue reading “Christians Martyred by Fulani Muslims of Nigeria”
Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War
GAZA: Authorities say nearly 35,000 Gazans have died since the war began on October 7, and around 300,000 have recently fled Rafah ahead of an Israeli offensive. In an effort to allay famine in the war-torn nation, the US built a floating pier and causeway for distribution of aid. The first shipment is on theContinue reading “Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War”
Join Us on May 19 as We Pray for the Unreached
During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 19 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on May 19 as We Pray for the Unreached”
Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines
BRAZIL: The death toll has now risen to 83 due to heavy flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, with 276 injured, at least 110 missing, and some 121,000 displaced. USA: A four-year-old boy died and more than 200 people were rescued over the past few days from floods in the Houston, Texas, area. A seriesContinue reading “Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines”
Sudanese Christians Detained, Tortured for Their Faith
Join us at PrayerWall.pw for the International Day for the Unreached May 19. More than a year of brutal war in 92% Muslim Sudan has left nearly 15,000 people dead and displaced about eight million people. Although both warring sides are Muslim, persecution of Christians has persisted in the nation ranked among the top ten most dangerousContinue reading “Sudanese Christians Detained, Tortured for Their Faith”
Mexico: Persecuted Christians Flee
Nearly 140 Christians from indigenous Nahuatl communities in Hidalgo, Mexico, fled their homes April 26, when village leaders vandalized their church and properties, cut off their electricity and posted guards to prevent them from re-entering. Among the displaced are 75 infants and children. (Diana Chandler, BP, April 30) Persecution is not new to Protestants inContinue reading “Mexico: Persecuted Christians Flee”
Headlines for Prayer
Join us at PrayerWall.pw for the International Day for the Unreached May 19. KENYA: More than 180 people have died and about 90 are still missing due to many days of heavy rain and flash floods. INDONESIA: After several volcanic eruptions in April, another burst from Mount Ruang Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to fleeContinue reading “Headlines for Prayer”
Hindis of North America
Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Prayers for the World This Week
ISRAEL-IRAN: Tensions have risen after Israel intercepted nearly 300 drone attacks by Iran this weekend. Lord, please draw every person in this Middle East conflict into Your purposes. Stop the violence, and meet every heart in their dreams and throughout the day, speaking Your truth in such a way that the veil is lifted fromContinue reading “Prayers for the World This Week”
May Your Kingdom Come
This past year has been one of persecution, wars, displaced families, as well as record-breaking heat, fires, floods, earthquakes…. We can all add to that list our own trials. But have they changed you? Have you allowed them to deepen your faith, strengthen your resolve and break free from the strongholds that block you fromContinue reading “May Your Kingdom Come”
Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update
Israeli forces found the body of hostage Elad Katzir, 47, in Gaza on Saturday. Elad was taken from his home in Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7, along with his mother, Hana, who was released alive on November 24 as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. Her husband, Elad’s father, was killed inContinue reading “Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. Nearly 160,000 people die daily without the hope of Christ. The news constantly blares headlines of such wars, earthquakes and evil as declared in biblical warnings of the last days before Jesus’ return. AndContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 29: Caribbean
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 13:45-46 The first explorers to Latin America landed on the shores of the Dominican Republic in 1492, and subsequent ships brought both Catholic clergy from Europe and slaves from Africa. In 1783, a manumitted slave from the US served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
Day 28: South America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”
Day 27: Central America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Habakkuk 2:4-14 Christianity arrived in Central America during the 16th century, along with explorers and colonialists who mistreated and enslaved the native people. Juan de Zumarraga, appointed Protector of Indians, is one of many brave missionaries who fought for their rights and eventually helped establishContinue reading “Day 27: Central America”
Day 26: North America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Galatians 5 Protestants seeking religious freedom settled in North America in the early 17th century. Since then, many notable movements of the Holy Spirit have arisen, including the recent Asbury Revival (one of many at Asbury over the years) and a Second Great Awakening inContinue reading “Day 26: North America”
Day 25: America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:10-35 Today, all of the countries in the Americas and Caribbean are considered majority Christian and enjoy greater religious freedom than many parts of the world. While the Catholic Church dominates Central and South America, evangelical churches have seen tremendous growth over the pastContinue reading “Day 25: America”
Day 24: Oceania
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 12 Explorers in the 16th century first introduced Christianity to Oceania, but few records mention missions until the 19th century. Papua New Guinea, with its 885 tribes and almost as many languages, has attracted missionaries focused on unreached peoples and Bible translation. Today, thatContinue reading “Day 24: Oceania”
Day 23: Southeast Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:25-28 Southeast Asia is home to nearly 700 unreached people groups. In addition, six of these countries (the most violent of which is Myanmar) are on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of nations persecuting Christians. Christians and seekers of Christ face extreme pressure to conformContinue reading “Day 23: Southeast Asia”
Day 22: South Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 44 Tradition says the Apostle Bartholomew took the Gospel to Pakistan, and Thomas to India, where he was martyred in AD 72. Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, who ministered to India’s lower classes in 1542, baptized 30,000 Paravar people. William Carey, instrumental in evangelical missionsContinue reading “Day 22: South Asia”
Day 21: East Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”
Day 20: Central Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 95 Acts 2 suggests the Parthians who heard the Gospel at Pentecost would have carried it back to Southern Turkmenistan, among other areas. As Christianity spread farther in the first centuries, several cities along the Silk Road became strong centers for Christian culture andContinue reading “Day 20: Central Asia”
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