Fourteen Christians kidnapped when armed men stormed an open-air Christ Apostolic Church crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ekiti state, are now freed, after their ransoms were paid. Another abducted worshipper, an 84-year-old woman, died while in captivity. (Truth Nigeria, July 7) Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) burned villages in Karim Lamido County, Taraba state, killing at leastContinue reading “Nigeria Persecution Update”
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Christians Abducted, Released, Killed in Nigeria
Terrorists attacked a church prayer vigil in Ori-Oke Ajaiye, Kwara state on May 23, killing three and kidnapping 15. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, May 25) Gunmen abducted Uwem Cosmos, general director of Scripture Union Nigeria, on June 14, along with seven other Christians, including Ven. Onyenagbagha, Pastor Gbenga and his two daughters, the driver,Continue reading “Christians Abducted, Released, Killed in Nigeria”
Looking For Jesus Online
A man from an Islamic nation in North Africa reached out on social media to find Christians who could tell him about Jesus, but no one answered his questions. Suspicious of his desire to convert, his Muslim neighbors seized his phone and when they saw the messages, they beat him, leaving him in a comaContinue reading “Looking For Jesus Online”
Brazil’s Hidden Tribes
Although Brazil is considered 90% Christian, nearly 50 people groups are still unreached with the gospel, many of those numbering less than 500 in isolated jungle regions protected against outside influences, including missionaries and medical care. With no Bible in their languages and no outside contact with Christians who can share the good news, mostContinue reading “Brazil’s Hidden Tribes”
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the gospel? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing about Jesus. Most of these live in nations closed to the gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekers risk theirContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
China and the Uyghurs
Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places in three years on Open Doors’ list of most dangerous countries for Christians to live. Their highly sophisticated surveillance system is both invasive and oppressive, with Christians as a main target. Churches have been invaded, threatened and forced to disband in recent years, with believers suffering a span ofContinue reading “China and the Uyghurs”
Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached
During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 24 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 Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached”
Day 5: Unreached Peoples
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 10:9-15 A “people group” is an ethnic population bound together by common language, culture, religion and/or other features which set them apart from the peoples around them. An unreached people group (UPG) has little or no way to hear the good news about Christ.Continue reading “Day 5: Unreached Peoples”
Chinese New Year: 1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
Join us tomorrow for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening By Mikaela Vincent Your very own war room awaits. 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, Volume 2 For discounts on multiple copies, contact Mikaela As Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Lunar New Year today, let’s pray for this vast country ofContinue reading “Chinese New Year: 1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update
Two parents have died while awaiting the rescue of their children, held captive with hundreds abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state. Father of three of the victims Anthony Musa suffered a heart attack due to anxiety and hypertension. Details on the woman have not yet been released. An abducted pastor we prayedContinue reading “Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update”
Hope for the Fulani
The Fulani are a nomadic Muslim people known for martyring and abducting thousands of Christians every year in Nigeria and other countries. In fact, last month, here at the Prayer Wall, we prayed for families mourning the murder of more than 286 Christians by Fulani herdsmen in Yelwata village, Benue state. But, praise God, multitudesContinue reading “Hope for the Fulani”
Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues
“As horrific attacks and killings continue across the nation, we must rise and stand in the gap,” said Christian leaders in Nigeria, who called for a day of prayer July 9. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, July 11) As you read through these reports below of the latest Fulani attacks, pray for healing, courage, loveContinue reading “Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues”
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the gospel? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed to the gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekers risk theirContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
Join us tomorrow for the International Day for the Unreached. China has been in the news quite a bit lately because of their political maneuvers and spies. Let’s pray for this vast country of nearly 1.5 billion people, with 441 unreached people groups cut off from the Gospel by linguistic, cultural, geographic, political and otherContinue reading “1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat
Leading up to Pentecost Sunday’s International Day for the Unreached on June 8 here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. The ancient Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribe also spelled Huwaitat number about 40,000 in Saudi Arabia, where they have lived for hundredsContinue reading “Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat”
Join Us on June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached
During Pentecost (which we will celebrate June 8 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 June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached”
Fulanis Murder More than 42 Christians
In the early hours of Saturday, May 24, Fulani terrorists raided three communities in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing dozens of Christians, burning homes and causing hundreds more to flee. (May 26, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) This is just the latest of countless terrorist attacks by Fulani militia, who martyr and abduct thousands of ChristiansContinue reading “Fulanis Murder More than 42 Christians”
Day 5: Unreached Peoples
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 10:9-15 A “people group” is an ethnic population bound together by common language, culture, religion and/or other features which set them apart from the peoples around them. An unreached people group (UPG) has little or no way to hear the good news about Christ.Continue reading “Day 5: Unreached Peoples”
How the World Spent Christmas
Thousands of people died this Christmas without knowing the Savior of the world. Today we pray for grieving families who also do not know Him. As you make New Year’s resolutions, will you consider joining the Prayer Wall and praying daily together with us to push back the enemy’s purposes and pray forth God’s inContinue reading “How the World Spent Christmas”
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”
Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat
Leading up to tomorrow’s International Day for the Unreached here at the Prayer Wall, we have been praying daily for unreached people groups in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. A Howeitat tribesman was killed and 47 others imprisoned, some of those with death sentences, for resisting displacement in order toContinue reading “Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat”
China and the Uyghurs
Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on May 19 here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups and closed nations in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places in three years on Open Doors’ list of mostContinue reading “China and the Uyghurs”
Floods, Christians, and Hidden Tribes of Brazil
Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on May 19 here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for nations in the news and their unreached people groups. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. This past week, we’ve been praying for hearts to turn to Jesus in south Brazil inContinue reading “Floods, Christians, and Hidden Tribes of Brazil”
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”
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”
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