The first three weeks of the Christmas season have seen an upscale in Islamic terrorism against both Christians and Jews. As you pray through these headlines, A train hit a missionary family serving with BIMI (Baptist International Missions, Inc.) in UGANDA Friday, killing Savanah Gardner and critically injuring her husband Matt. Their sons Jedidiah, 4,Continue reading “Missionary Dies in Uganda, Muslims Attack Christians Worldwide”
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Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran
In recent years, high numbers of Muslims have converted to Christianity, a “crime” punishable by death in 98% Muslim Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to follow Christ. Pray for courage, comfort, healing and the Spirit’s empowering for these and other persecuted Christians in Iran:Continue reading “Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran”
Miracles in an Indian Prison
After an Indian pastor was arrested for sharing Christ despite warnings, the prison warden ordered two guards to torture him. Day after day, they hung him upside down and beat him until they were too tired to continue. Miraculously, the Christian felt no pain. God moved the warden’s heart, and during Holy Week, he actually invitedContinue reading “Miracles in an Indian Prison”
Indian Pastor Who Refused to Preach Hinduism Arrested, Family Assaulted and Chased from Their Home
Pastor Wazir Singh and his wife Metu Devi left Hinduism to follow Christ a little over ten years ago, after a relative told them about Jesus. God miraculously healed Metu of a life-threatening disease and set Wazir free from substance abuse. As they grew in their faith, Wazir felt God calling him to be aContinue reading “Indian Pastor Who Refused to Preach Hinduism Arrested, Family Assaulted and Chased from Their Home”
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”
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”
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”
Persecution News from India
Several states in India have passed anti-conversion laws, and Christians are suffering greatly. Hindu extremists have busted down church doors and assaulted worshippers in the midst of services, and when the police show up, it is not the violent attackers who are arrested, but the pastors and Christians. In some parts of India, believers mustContinue reading “Persecution News from India”
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”
Day 4: Persecuted Church
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 10:16-42 2 Timothy 3:12 promises that all who seek to live a godly life will be persecuted. Above are just a few of this year’s headlines so far. In many countries, even those who have not yet chosen Christ suffer beatings and imprisonment justContinue reading “Day 4: Persecuted Church”
