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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:6-8
“This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.”Mark 9:29 “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”Mark 14:38 “Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”Acts 6:3-4 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Christians in the Crossfire in Ethiopia 4/05/2021 – Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) – Over the past year, Ethiopia has seen a dramatic increase in violence driven by civil and military conflicts, the worst of which can be found in the Tigray region where Ben has lived… Additionally, civil war and ethnic targeting have resulted in more than 1.8 million people already displaced. Sadly, Ethiopia is no longer considered a safe haven for the oppressed. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/05/christians-crossfire-ethiopia/ Four UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali 4/04/2021 Mali (International Christian Concern) – Four peacekeepers were killed by suspected Jihadists on Friday in the Kidal region of northeast Mali, reports UN News. Nineteen additional peacekeepers were reportedly injured in the assault, while several insurgents lost their lives. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/04/four-un-peacekeepers-killed-mali/ Christians in Central India Forced to “Reconvert” to Tribal Religion 4/02/2021 India (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, 10 Christians in central India were beaten and forced to “reconvert” to a tribal religion after a controversy broke out over the burial of a deceased villager. According to Morning Star News, four families gave into local pressure and reconverted to the local tribal religion… but another four Christian families refused and fled the village. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/02/christians-central-india-forced-reconvert-tribal-religion/ Suspected ADF Rebels Massacre 23 in DRC 4/01/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) – The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is suspected to be behind the massacre of 23 people Tuesday night in eastern DRC’s Beni Region. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/01/suspected-adf-rebels-massacre-23-drc/ Suspected Fulani Militants Kill 18 in Ebonyi State 3/31/2021 Nigera (International Christian Concern) – Shocking images have been released showing the horrendous atrocities committed Monday night by Fulani Militants, who ambushed Ebonyi state, Nigeria, and killed at least 18 people. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/31/suspected-fulani-militants-kill-18-ebonyi-state/ Mozambique Army Taking Back City from ISIS 3/30/2021 Kenya-Somali border (International Christian Concern) – Mozambique military forces are working to regain control of the city of Palma, six days after ISIS affiliated insurgents ambushed the city, killing at least dozens and forcing thousands to flee. According to AP news, “More than 55 people, including Mozambican army troops, Christians and foreigners were killed,” adding that beheaded bodies were left “strewn in the streets”. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/30/mozambique-army-taking-back-city-isis/ Special Prayer Request • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16)
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And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS…John 19:19,20
"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.Mark 16:6 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.Acts 2:24 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.John 15:13 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. II Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Breaking News & Latest Headlines International Community Urges Protections for Refugees from Myanmar 3/30/2021 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Saturday was the deadliest day yet, with 114 people—including six children—killed by security forces associated with the Burmese military, or Tatmadaw. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/30/international-community-urges-protections-refugees-myanmar/ Eleven People Rescued from Boko Haram Captivity 3/29/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Nigerian Tribune reported that the Nigerian army killed at least 48 Boko Haram Terrorists and saved eleven of their captives during a military operation in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/29/eleven-people-rescued-boko-haram-captivity/ Eight Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria 3/27/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Daily Post Nigeria has reported that eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), were abducted on Friday while on their way to evangelize in Kafachan, southern Kaduna state. Gunmen intercepted the RCCG bus along the Kachia – Kafachan road, and took eight passengers, all missionaries, into the bush before placing a N50million ransom (roughly $122,000) for their release. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/27/eight-christians-kidnapped-nigeria/ Nun Falsely Accused of Forced Conversions in India Released on Bail 3/26/2021 India (International Christian Concern) – Sister Baghya, a principle at a Christian high school, was falsely accused of attempting to forcefully convert a Hindu teacher who was terminated due to poor performance. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/26/nun-falsely-accused-forced-conversions-india-released-bail/ 137 People Killed in Niger Massacre 3/25/2021 Niger (International Christian Concern) – The massacre, blamed on affiliates of the Islamic State, is the worst in recent memory and surpassed the January attack that killed 100, as well as an attack last week which left 58 civilians dead. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/25/137-people-killed-niger-massacre/ Mandera Bus Attack Leaves Five Dead and Scores Injured 3/24/2021 Kenya-Somali border (International Christian Concern) – ICC has learned that at least five passengers died and dozens severely injured…after a bus they were traveling in ran over a roadside improvised bomb on Lafey-Mandera road near the Kenya-Somali border in Mandera County. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/24/mandera-bus-attack-leaves-five-dead-scores-injured/ Special Prayer Request • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Psalm 18:31 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES European Union Announces Sanctions on Eritrea 3/23/2021 – Eritrea (International Christian Concern) – The recent sanctions target Eritrea’s National Security Office for its “serious human rights violations in Eritrea, in particular arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances of persons and torture committed by its agents.” Eritrea has a well-documented history of treating its prisoners inhumanely and of targeting religious minorities for particularly harsh treatment. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/23/european-union-announces-sanctions-eritrea/ Kaduna: Bandits kill four in Igabi, Jema’a LGAs, three others sustain injuries 3/23/2021 Nigeria (Daily Post) – The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of three people and one person in Igabi, and Jema’a Local Government Areas of the state. It said three hospital staff were injured. Click here for more information: https://dailypost.ng/2021/03/23/kaduna-bandits-kill-four-in-igabi-jemaa-lgas-three-others-sustain-injuries/ Suspected Ethiopian Migrants Victim of Houthi Rebel Violence 3/22/2021 Yemen (International Christian Concern) – Houthi rebels launched teargas and other projectiles into an immigrant detention center holding primarily Ethiopians on March 7. The death toll is unclear, though more than 350 migrants were held inside the attacked hangar. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/22/ethiopian-migrants-victim-houthi-rebel-violence/ China’s Xiamen Cracks Down on House Churches Through Community Committees 3/21/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – In order to crack down on “illegal religious activities,” China’s Xiamen city is soliciting local residential committees’ help in reporting any illegal religious activities in the vicinity. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/21/chinas-xiamen-cracks-house-churches-community-committees/ US Expanding Efforts to Combat Islamic State in Africa 3/19/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – The United States launched a small program this week to train Mozambican soldiers as they battle an extremist insurgency building momentum in the northeastern province of Cabo Delgado. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/18/us-expanding-efforts-combat-islamic-state-africa/ Children Beheaded in Mozambique as Terrorism Spreads 3/17/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – Children, as young as 11 years old, being beheaded by insurgents in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. “That night, our village was attacked, and houses were burned.” One mother told staff, “When it all started, I was at home with my four children. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/17/children-beheaded-mozambique-terrorism-spreads/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for the Lord to bring peace to Mozambique, to strengthen the government’s protection over its people, and to heal the trauma that thousands have endured. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning (NKJ).Psalm 30:5
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield (NKJ). Psalm 5:12 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him (NKJ). Isaiah 30:18 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Islamic Extremist Group Blamed for Latest DRC Attack, At Least 12 Dead 3/16/2021 – DRC (International Christian Concern) – The Islamist terrorist group ADF, an affiliate of ISIS, has the primary aim of creating an Islamic Caliphate in Central Africa…They often assault, kidnap and kill Christians. While a large majority (85-90%) of DRC’s population is Christian, violence rooted in Islamic extremism continues to worsen. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/16/islamic-extremist-group-blamed-latest-drc-attack-least-12-dead/ After coup, 4 million+ Christians in Myanmar brace for the worst 3/16/2021 – Myanmar (Open Doors) – Our partners in the country tell Open Doors that protests are increasing, and the military is brutally cracking down on the protestors using force, teargas, rubber bullets and live rounds. Many of the protestors are protesting out of a collective memory of the history of Myanmar—the country (No. 18 on the 2021 World Watch List). Click here for more: https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/stories/coup-4-million-christians-myanmar-brace-for-worst/ 39 Students Kidnapped in Nigeria 3/13/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Thirty-nine students were abducted on Thursday during an overnight raid at the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, in Afaka, the Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. “The number of missing students is now confirmed to be 39, comprising 23 females and 16 males,”… Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/13/39-students-kidnapped-nigeria/ Suspected Fulani Jihadists Kill Father of Four 3/11/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A father of four was hacked to death with machetes in Plateau state on Sunday by suspected Fulani militants, reports the Daily Sun. The Fulani Militia is the fourth deadliest terror group in the world and has surpassed Boko Haram as the greatest threat to Nigerian Christians. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/11/suspected-fulani-jihadists-kill-father-four/ Algerian Christians Receive Prison Sentences In Absentia 3/11/2021 Algeria (International Christian Concern) – Two Christians received two-year prison sentences and heavy fines for “proselytizing” in response to incidents that took place in 2008 and 2017. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/11/algerian-christians-receive-prison-sentences-absentia/ More Progress Needed for Religious Freedom Under Sudan’s Transitional Government 3/10/2021 – Sudan Though social and political freedom has sometimes come slowly, it has come and has led to included increased rights for the country’s religious minorities. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/10/progress-needed-religious-freedom-sudans-transitional-government/ Special Prayer Requests • Praise God for His provision of travel mercies for Getaneh, Wosene and Fikru! • Pray for Getaneh’s health for healing and strength • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16) I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass. Isaiah 51:12
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Persecution—and deep faith—in Nigeria’s violent COVID-19 crisis 3/08/2021 Nigeria The Open Doors team recently spoke with two widows in Nigeria about their experience with violence in the Middle Belt of the country. Their story is tragic—and shows how much Christians are suffering in the midst of both persecution and the COVID-19 crisis. Click here: https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/stories/episode-5-persecution-and-deep-faith-in-nigerias-violent-covid-19-crisis/ Kidnapped Pastor Set Free Hours Before Scheduled Execution 3/06/2021 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Boko Haram Terrorists released Pastor Bulus Yikura on Wednesday, March 3rd, the day of his scheduled execution. “The pastor was dropped off in the evening at the outskirts of Maiduguri, the birthplace and epicenter of Boko Haram.” Stated This Day news agency. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/06/kidnapped-pastor-set-free-hours-scheduled-execution/ Suspected Islamist Terrorists Kill Nine in Mali 3/05/2021 Mali (International Christian Concern) – On Sunday, suspected Islamist extremists killed nine people in three separate attacks in central Mali, reports Reuters. The insurgents, armed with machine guns and riding on 4x4s, “attacked, set fires and stole cattle,” deputy major Yacouba Kassogué told the news agency. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/05/suspected-islamist-terrorists-kill-nine-mali/ 21 Christians Released From Prison in Eritrea 3/04/2021 Eritrea (International Christian Concern) – 21 female Christian prisoners, all of whom are young mothers, were freed after spending four years in an Eritrean island prison, reports Christian Today. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/04/21-christians-released-prison-eritrea/ Kachin Christians Beaten by Police before Release 3/03/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – 11 Christians in Myanmar’s Shan state (previously reported as 14 Christians) who were taken away during a police raid at Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) in Lashio. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/03/kachin-christians-beaten-police-release/ Sudan: Three Churches Burned Down Twice Within One Month 3/03/2021 – Sudan Three churches in Sudan’s southern Blue Nile state, rebuilt after arson attacks in December, were burned down again in January, reports a Sudanese rights organization. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/coe/sudan-three-churches-burned-down-twice-within-one-month/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for Getaneh’s health for healing and strength • Pray for God’s favor with their visas and pray for travel mercies for Wosene and Fikru as they they continue to minister in Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti without Getaneh • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Matthew 5:11
Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies. Psalm 119:157 He said, “Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!” Daniel 3:25 So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:41 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Nigerian Schoolboys Released, 317 Schoolgirls Abducted 3/02/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) – The attacks are suspected to be perpetrated by the Islamist terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an affiliate of ISIS, has the primary aim of creating an Islamic Caliphate in Central Africa. In order to achieve this, they often assault, kidnap and kill Christians. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/03/02/suspected-adf-fighters-shoot-two-decapitate-eight-drc/ Nigerian Schoolboys Released, 317 Schoolgirls Abducted 2/28/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The 42 people kidnapped from the Government Science College in Niger State regained their freedom on Saturday, February 27th, one day after 317 schoolgirls were abducted by armed militants. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/28/nigerian-schoolboys-released-317-schoolgirls-abducted/ At Least 10 Killed In Suspected Boko Haram Attack 2/26/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – BBC News has reported that at least 10 people were killed by rocket-propelled grenades in Maiduguri, Borno state, during an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants. “The militants came through Boboshe village, a known Boko Haram enclave”, eyewitness Sama’ila Ibrahim told AFP news agency. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/26/least-10-killed-suspected-boko-haram-attack/ Ethnic Ta Oi Christian Women Persecuted in Vietnam 2/25/2021 – Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – a group of police officers came to stop a Bible study group in the house of sister Le thi Hoa in A Ngo commune, A Luoi district, Hue province and confiscated all their Christian materials accusing them of illegally conducting religious gathering. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/25/ethnic-ta-oi-christian-women-persecuted-vietnam/ Jihadist Fulani Kidnap Three Christians, Kill Church Elder 2/24/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fulani herdsmen shot and killed 65-year-old Mati Sani, a lay-leader of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and abducted three Christians while hospitalizing another. The attack occurred in Kankara County, Katsina state. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/24/jihadist-fulani-kidnap-three-christians-kill-church-elder/ Christian Leader Beaten and Detained in Sudan 2/23/2021 Sudan (International Christian Concern) – A Sudanese Christian leader was beaten…after protesting the burning of a church building. According to sources, Osama Saeed Kodi, was also handcuffed, blindfolded and detained by national security personnel. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/23/christian-leader-beaten-detained-sudan/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for Getaneh’s health for healing and strength • Pray for God’s favor with their visas and pray for travel mercies for Wosene and Fikru as they continue to continue to minister in Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti without Getaneh • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16) The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
Lamentations 3:22-23, 25 O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble. Isaiah 33:2 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 O LORD, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Police Drop Charges Against Muslim Man Who Kidnapped, Shackled Christian Girl in Cattle Pen 2/23/2021 Police in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province have withdrawn criminal charges against three Muslim men accused of abducting a 12-year-old Christian girl who was forced to marry one of the accused, tortured and chained up in a cattle pen for up to five months. Click here for more information: https://www.christianpost.com/news/pakistani-christian-girl-chained-charges-on-muslim-man-dropped.html?clickType=link-related-articles Church, Two Homes Set Ablaze in Nigeria 2/22/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to the report received, the locals fled the area on receiving information that some bandits were sighted outside the village,” Aruwan told Vanguard News. “On getting to the location, the armed bandits set ablaze the place of worship and the two houses.” Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/22/church-two-homes-set-ablaze-nigeria/ Couple Banished from Village in India After Refusing to Renounce Christian Faith 2/21/2021 – India (International Christian Concern) – At this village meeting, the chief of Kambawada village, Koya Samaj, demanded Padiami and his wife renounce their Christian faith. They both refused. After hearing his refusal, residents of Kambawada village began to harass Padiami and his wife. The village chief gave Padiami five days to renounce his Christian faith or else be banished from the village Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/21/couple-banished-village-india-refusing-renounce-christian-faith/ Four More Christians Killed by Fulani Jihadists 2/21/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – They were ambushed along Ri-Bakwa axis near Kpachudu, and three were killed instantly while one sustained gunshot injury. The other one from Zirshe (Ntireku) was ambushed and killed instantly.” Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/21/four-christians-killed-fulani-jihadists/ Church Burned Down in Sudan 2/19/2021 Sudan (International Christian Concern) – The Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) in Al Jazirah state was burned down last month, making it the ninth church since 2019 to be incinerated by Islamic extremists. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/19/church-burned-sudan/ Islamic Extremism in Mozambique Continues 2/17/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) reports that in the past three years there have been 776 “organized violence events”, 2,578 “fatalities from organized violence” and 1,305 “fatalities from civilian targeting” in the Cabo Delgado province alone. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/17/islamic-extremism-mozambique-continues/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for Getaneh’s health for healing and strength • Pray for God’’s favor with their visas and pray for travel mercies for Wosene and Fikru as they continue to minister in Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti without Getaneh • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help. 2He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the Lord. How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the Lord and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! 5Lord my God, you have done many things — your wondrous works and your plans for us; none can compare with you. If I were to report and speak of them, they are more than can be told. Psalm 40:1-5
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES 16 Killed, Church Destroyed in The Democratic Republic of Congo Attack 2/16/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) – 16 people were killed and a Catholic church was burned down on Sunday during an attack in the northeastern Ituri province of DRC, according to Reuters global news agency. A reported 13 civilians and three soldiers were fatally wounded during the attack, suspected to be perpetrated by the Islamist terrorist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/16/16-killed-church-destroyed-drc-attack/ Three People Killed in Nigeria As Religious Motives Continue to Be Ignored 2/15/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed three farmers Saturday night in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, according to Sahara Reporters. Now more than ever, Christians in Nigeria need to be enveloped with wholehearted prayer. Please pray for the world to recognize the scale of suffering believers are having to endure, as well as the true motive at the center of this crisis. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/16/three-people-killed-nigeria-religious-motives-continue-ignored/ Father and Son Murdered in Kaduna State 2/14/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A father and son were murdered in their home on Saturday, February 13th after resisting a kidnapping attempt by bandits… “upon resisting the bandits, they were both shot dead. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/14/father-son-murdered-kaduna-state/ Islamic Extremists Kill 10 in The Democratic Republic of the Congo 2/12/2021 – DRC (International Christian Concern) – Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group whose primary aim is to assault, kidnap, and murder Christians, killed at least 10 people during an overnight raid in Eastern DRC on Monday. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/12/islamic-extremists-kill-10-drc/ Jihadist Takeover in West Africa 2/10/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Beginning in early 2018, jihadist groups started attacking towns in northern Burkina Faso. The government has been unable to stop these attacks, resulting in thousands of deaths and the displacement of nearly one million people. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/10/jihadist-takeover-west-africa/ Gunmen Attack Church Service in Ghana 2/10/2021 Ghana (International Christian Concern) – Three members of the Action Prayer Ministry in Kumasi were injured this past weekend when armed robbers attacked an all-night prayer service, reports Daily Mail UG. According to police, gunmen fired into the congregation at 2am Saturday morning, wounding the victims ranging from age 2 to 22. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/10/gunmen-attack-church-service-ghana/ Special Prayer Request!!!! • Pray for Getaneh, Wosene, and Fikru as they , minister in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti to visit projects and visit with coordinators Feb 11 – Mar 12. • Pray for for Mohamed and his wife Hayat were arrested in Hargeysa and facing 3- 5 yrs prison. • Pray for a future Pastor training in Dire Dawa for the believers in Somali and for the believers in Somali. • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. I John 4:16 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES 70 Christians Released from Prison in Eritrea 2/08/2021 Eritrea (International Christian Concern)- There are an estimated 500 Christian prisoners of faith in Eritrea, a country ruled by a military dictatorship which outlawed every form of religion except Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism and the Lutheran Church. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/08/70-christians-released-prison-eritrea/ 6 Christian Soldiers Reportedly Executed by Nigerian Military 2/07/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Christian Post reported that on January 25th, 6 Christian Soldiers were framed, tried, and secretly executed by the Nigerian Government. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/07/6-christian-soldiers-reportedly-executed-nigerian-military/ Five Churches Burned Down in Kenya 2/06/2021 Kenya (International Christian Concern) – Apart from setting the churches ablaze, the arsonists also committed the heinous acts of scooping human feces onto the buildings to discourage the faithful from attending their ruined churches,” a source told the Morning Star News. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/06/five-churches-burned-kenya/ Nigeria Crisis Calls for Strong and Coordinated International Response 2/05/2021 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – In the years since Buhari promised to stamp out the violence in Nigeria, tens of thousands have died or been abducted and hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes. 1,900 civilians and government employees were killed by Boko Haram and Fulani militants in 2020. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/05/nigeria-crisis-calls-strong-coordinated-international-response/ Pastor Killed by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen 2/03/2021 Nigeria – Pastor Amos Arijesuyo was shot and killed when suspected Fulani Militants ambushed his vehicle while on route from Ibadan to Akure. Pray for the victims of these brutal attacks, especially the wife, children of Pastor Amos Arijesuyo. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/03/pastor-killed-suspected-fulani-herdsmen/ Sudan: Three Churches Burned Down Twice Within One Month 2/03/2021 Sudan (World Watch Monitor) – The Sudan Internal Church, Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church in Bout town, near the border with South Sudan, were set alight, said the Human Rights and Development Organization (HUDO). The incidents were reported to the police and did not investigate further. The three churches were restored with local materials, only to be set on fire again by unidentified arsonists. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/coe/sudan-three-churches-burned-down-twice-within-one-month/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for Getaneh, Wosene, and Fikru as they travel to Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and Djibouti to visit projects and visit with coordinators Feb 11 Kenya, and Djibouti to visit projects and visit with coordinators Feb 11 – Mar 12. • Pray for Mohamed and his wife Hayat were arrested in Hargeysa and facing 3--5 yrs prison. • Pray for a future Pastor training in Dire Dawa for the believers in Somaliland. • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 For which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 2 Timothy 2:9-10 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES 13 Christians killed every day in the world because of their faith 2/2/2021 – Open Doors 2021 Annual Report – Every day, 13 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith, 12 churches or Christian buildings are attacked, 12 Christians are unjustly arrested or imprisoned, while another five are abducted. Today, one in eight Christians worldwide are persecuted for their faith. Click here: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/13-christians-killed-every-day-in-the-world-because-of-their-faith.846771 Algerian Christian Sentenced to Five Years 2/2/2021 —Algeria (International Christian Concern) – Hamid, a 43-year-old Christian father of four, was arrested on January 20 for posting a cartoon of Muhammad on Facebook and received a sentencing of five years in prison. The cartoon in question was shared on his Facebook page three years ago, though authorities just charged him this year. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/02/algerian-christian-sentenced-five-years/ Pastor’s Family Attacked for the Second Time in One Month 2/2/2021 — Uganda (International Christian Concern) – Pastor Moses Nabwana was assaulted for a second time on Sunday just four weeks after he and his wife were beaten in an attack incited by mosque leaders. While the pastor remained hospitalized from his injuries, three area Muslims broke into his home, injuring his wife, Lovisa Naura, and two of their eight children. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/02/pastors-family-attacked-second-time-one-month/ Chibok Girl Escapes Boko Haram after Seven Years 2/1/2021 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Halima Ali Maiyanga, one of the many Chibok girls taken by Boko Haram in 2014, was able to escape the group just last week. She was able to call her family on Thursday Night while she was with the military. Go here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/02/01/chibok-girl-escapes-boko-haram-seven-years/ Authorities Demolish Rupantaran Khristiya Church in Nepal 1/29/2021 — Nepal (International Christian Concern) – The local authorities reportedly gave the pastor, deacons, and elders 5 minutes to empty the church building from any items, equipment, and valuables before they would demolish the building. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/29/authorities-demolish-rupantaran-khristiya-church-nepal/ Worship Service in India Brutally Attacked by Hindu Extremists 1/29/2021 – India – According to Morning Star News, a Christian worship service was brutally attacked by Hindu extremists earlier this month in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. As a result of the attack, several Christians were severely injured and others were falsely accused under the state’s new anti-conversion law. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/29/worship-service-india-brutally-attacked-hindu-extremists/ Special Prayer Request from Somalia! • Pray for Mohamed and his wife Hayat were arrested in Hargeysa and facing 3--5 yrs prison • Pray for a future Pastor training in Dire Dawa for the believers in Somalila • Pray for full peace and lasting peace in Somalia • Pray for strength, endurance, and encouragement for Somali believers in Somalia • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) |
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