Since a military coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar two years ago, security forces have slaughtered an estimated 3,000 people. Fighting in the mostly Christian Chin State has left countless families homeless and hiding in the jungles, their villages burned, and dozens of churches ransacked, shelled and occupied. The minority peoples ofContinue reading “Burmese Christians Ask for Prayer”
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Missionary Pilot Still in Prison
Let’s continue praying for a speedy release for Ryan Koher, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, who has been in a Mozambique prison for nearly three months without formal charges. He is now suffering from a health issue related to bug bites while in solitary confinement. Lord, we ask You for a miracle for RyanContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Still in Prison”
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”
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”
Prayer Warriors Attacked in Uganda
Open Doors reported yesterday on their prayer app that a father and son, former Muslims in Uganda who converted to Christianity, were attacked by Islamic extremists after leaving an all-night prayer meeting December 10. Uganda has no laws against conversions. In fact, it is a mostly Christian nation. Persecution comes from Muslim communities who seekContinue reading “Prayer Warriors Attacked in Uganda”
Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Danger
Here at the Prayer Wall, we’ve shared several stories about Muslims in closed countries who have found Jesus. Let’s continue praying for their protection, as they face persecution and even death for their faith. O Lord, thank You for those in Muslim countries who have chosen to follow You. Be a Shield around them andContinue reading “Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Danger”
Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique
As Ryan Koher of Mission Aviation Fellowship readied his plane to take vitamins to needy orphans in tumultuous northern Mozambique at the beginning of November, he and two elderly South African volunteers, W. J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, were detained. Even after a month of emprisonment, charges against them remain unclear but may involveContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique”
Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased
In June, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) agreed to a ceasefire with the government. But on Monday, the TTP ended that ceasefire and ordered terrorist attacks throughout the country. Even with the ceasefire, a reported 65 or more such attacks had already taken place in the northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, killing nearly 100 people and woundingContinue reading “Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased”
Explosion in Afghanistan
An estimated 19 are dead and at least 24 injured, after a blast ripped through the Al Jihad madrasa (religious school) in Aybak, northern Afghanistan, Wednesday. Among the victims were children and other innocents. Ruled by an oppressive regime, the 99.8% Muslim country is home to 68 people groups still unreached with the gospel, andContinue reading “Explosion in Afghanistan”
