USA: One person died and more than 20 others, including children, were injured in a mass shooting Wednesday at a Kansas City Super Bowl victory rally attended by about 1 million people. Lord, thank You for sparing so many lives, and for the brave people who tackled a gunman. But we pray now for LisaContinue reading “Kansas Shooting, Miracle Rescue and Other Headlines for Prayer”
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Lakewood, Punjab and Other Persecution Headlines
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024, as we pray for persecuted Christians, their persecutors and the nations to awaken to Christ’s love. PAKISTAN: Last week, Christian teen Sunil Masih (age 14) died for his faith when six armed Muslim extremists shouted threats against Christians and open-fired on a groupContinue reading “Lakewood, Punjab and Other Persecution Headlines”
Headline Prayers This Week
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. HAITI: Violence has increased all the more in Port-au-Prince with thousands protesting the cancellation of the February 7 elections. Hundreds have been wounded and at least five died from gunfire. Out-of-control gang violence has left Haiti without a functioning government forContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Headlines & Prayers for the Middle East
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. TURKEY: Islamic State extremists attacked a Catholic Church in Istanbul during Sunday mass, killing a 52-year-old Alevi man attending services. One of Turkey‘s largest religious minorities, Alevis practice a variant of Islam which is neither Sunni nor Shiite. JORDAN: A droneContinue reading “Headlines & Prayers for the Middle East”
Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and their allies at this time. Hamas is an acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement, “Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya,” a Sunni Muslim terrorist group of about 20-25,000 extremists created in 1987 for the purpose of armed resistance against Israel and establishingContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”
Praying Through the Headlines This Week
BANGLADESH: Fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, burning more than 1,000 shelters last Saturday and leaving about 7,000 Rohingya people homeless. We ask You, Lord, to please provide for their needs, especially their need for You. Meet them in their dreams, bring Christians to them to shine Your love, and openContinue reading “Praying Through the Headlines This Week”
Christian Village Targeted by Hezbollah Missiles
The day after Christmas, Hezbollah targeted an ancient Christian village in northern Israel. Muslim terrorist missiles from Lebanon hit Saint Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Iqrit, wounding an 80-year-old man and nine Israeli soldiers who rushed to help. Already more than 80,000 people have been displaced in that region. (CBN, Jan 2) Israeli air strikesContinue reading “Christian Village Targeted by Hezbollah Missiles”
Christians Jailed for Their Faith
UGANDA: On the third day of an evangelistic campaign in Soroti, a crowd of Muslims beat the Christian preachers for quoting the Quran. Police then arrested two of the evangelists, Joseph Omadi and Isaac Napakol, for “wounding the religious feelings” of the Muslim community. Their physical condition has worsened considerably in prison this past month.Continue reading “Christians Jailed for Their Faith”
Christians Killed in Gaza
Since the war with Israel began, most of the 800 or so Palestinian Christians in Gaza have sheltered in two churches in the north — about 300 in the Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church and about 500 in the Holy Family Catholic Church. Both are in Gaza City, where much of the fighting has occurred.Continue reading “Christians Killed in Gaza”
Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams
Since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, we have been praying here at the Prayer Wall for God to open the way for Christians to bring aid to Gazans and share the good news with them. We have also asked Jesus to show up in Muslims’ dreams and lead them toContinue reading “Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams”
Praying for God’s Mercy on Gaza
It has now been several weeks since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on October 7, beginning a war which has cost thousands of lives and sparked anti-Palestinian and antisemitic protests and violence throughout the world, including hundreds of thousands of people protesting against such prejudice. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened dramatically, as drinkingContinue reading “Praying for God’s Mercy on Gaza”
Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months
As you read this devastating report from Nigeria in September and October, BENUE STATE: Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed three Christians and kidnapped another, Iorhon Dam, early Sunday morning, October 29, in Tse Gamber village, Gwer West County. At the same time, three more Christians were murdered in Ngai village. On October 23, terroristsContinue reading “Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months”
Pastor in Pakistan Forgives Muslim Assailant
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Jesus, Matthew 24:6 NIV This is the verse that gave a Pastor Zayn courage to face persecution, when a Muslim brutally assaulted him and incited otherContinue reading “Pastor in Pakistan Forgives Muslim Assailant”
Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love
With both Muslims and Christians attending the funeral in Mayuge, Uganda, of a convert from Islam to Christianity, Vanisha Namukasa’s pastor Davidson Okirori saw a unique opportunity to share God’s love. He felt the Lord leading him to speak from not only the Bible, but also the Koran and Hadith of Bukhara to show “theContinue reading “Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love”
43 More Martyrs in Nigeria
Armed Muslim extremists and Fulani tribesmen attacked two Christian villages in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 11, killing a pastor, his wife and 41 other people as they slept. They also burned down the church and several homes. Officials buried the 43 who were slain in a mass grave without consent from their families. Most ofContinue reading “43 More Martyrs in Nigeria”
A Deadly March-April in Nigeria
Hundreds of martyrs have fallen over the past two months in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani herdsmen and other Muslim extremists. As you read these horrific accounts of killings in various states, please KADUNA: Terrorists slayed 27 Christians in attacks on March 10 and 14 in two separate villages. Around the same time, extremistsContinue reading “A Deadly March-April in Nigeria”
Urgent Prayer Request for a Brother in Africa
We just received word yesterday from brothers and sisters in East Africa that a Christian convert from another religion was beaten by extremists and has sustained head injuries. A warrior from another tribe who works as a security guard rescued him and is now hiding him. Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening MarchContinue reading “Urgent Prayer Request for a Brother in Africa”
Burmese Christians Ask for Prayer
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”
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”
Bar Deaths in South Africa
At least 19 have died and numerous others are injured after two mass shootings Saturday night in South Africa. The first occurred in a tavern in a semi-rural area of Pietermaritzburg, where four died. Then four hours later, in a bar about 500 km north in Soweto, 15 were fatally shot. All this occurred justContinue reading “Bar Deaths in South Africa”
Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down
Around 300 Amharas died in a mass shooting by Oromo terrorists near the town of Gimbi in the Oromia region of western Ethiopia on Saturday. The Oromo people are mainly Muslim, and the Amhara mainly Ethiopian Orthodox. Due to Islamic extremists, political violence, and denominational protectionism, Ethiopia is listed among the most dangerous countries forContinue reading “Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down”
Abductions in Nigeria
Just two days before the Pentecost Sunday massacre and abduction of Catholic worshippers in southwest Nigeria, armed kidnappers attacked a Baptist pastor’s residence in Kachia, taking captive his five children and demanding a ransom of $96,000 for their release, along with another elderly man. Last month, a Methodist prelate was abducted in Abia State, butContinue reading “Abductions in Nigeria”
Hungry Hearts
Last month, Islamic State militants clashed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces over a prison in northeast Syria holding more than 3,000 suspected IS militants. Now today, US special forces raided a village in northwest Syria in a counter-terrorism mission. Syria is #15 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. The ChristianContinue reading “Hungry Hearts”
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