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Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25
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 and Latest Headlines Iranian Christian Converts Interrogated and Imprisoned 4/26/2022 — Iran (International Christian Concern) Several Iranian Christian converts face persecution at the hands of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence. Fariba Dalir, age 51, began her two-year prison sentence at Evin Prison on April 16. Rahmat Rostamipour, age 49, remains imprisoned after being interrogated. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/26/iranian-christian-converts-interrogated-imprisoned/ Church Attacked by Extremists in Sudan 4/26/2022 — Sudan (International Christian Concern) A group of Islamic extremists attacked Christians praying in a church in the village of Hajj Abdallah. The village is located in Gezira state, which is in Central Sudan. According to Middle East Concern, while the church was meeting for their Palm Sunday service, the extremists launched their violent attack. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/26/church-attacked-extremists-sudan/ Indian Pastor Tortured in Police Custody 4/25/2022 – India (International Christian Concern) – A Christian Pastor was tortured for nearly 24 hours in police custody. He was arrested on false charges of conversion activities in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place 30 miles away from the district headquarters of Azamgarh in the Bardah police station jurisdiction. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/25/indian-pastor-tortured-police-custody/ Missing Pastor and Wife Likely Victims of “Enforced Disappearance” 4/23/2022 – Malaysia (International Christian Concern) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) recently held that missing pastor Joshua Hilmy and his wife Ruth Sitepu were victims of enforced disappearance, although they did not find evidence that the couple was abducted by “agents of the state.” Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/23/missing-pastor-wife-likely-victims-enforced-disappearance/ Highest Number of Islamic State Attacks Take Place in Nigeria 4/22/2022 —Nigeria (International Christian Concern) According to a report published on Friday by a data processing agency on terrorism, Jihad Analytics, Nigeria is now the country with the highest number of attacks by the Islamic State (IS). This rise in IS attacks means that Nigeria has surpassed the likes of Iraq, Syria, and other war-torn Middle East countries. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/22/highest-number-islamic-state-attacks-take-place-nigeria/ Six Sentenced to Death After Blasphemy Murder 4/21/2022 – Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Six people were sentenced to death in Pakistan on Monday for lynching a Sri Lankan man for alleged blasphemy. https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/21/six-sentenced-death-blasphemy-murder/ Special Prayer Request! • Pray for our our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and pray for peace • Pray for peace in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • 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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He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ Luke 41:6-7
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 Fulani Militants Kill 14 Christians in Nigeria 4/12/2022 -- Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Fulani militants killed 14 Christians, including women and children, in Nigeria’s Benue State on Monday night. The attack happened around midnight in the Tarka Local Government Area, close to the state capital of Makurdi. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/12/fulani- militants-kill-14-christians-nigeria/ Catholic Church in Myanmar Raided by the Junta 4/12/2022 -- Myanmar (International Christian Concern) ICC has learned that on April 8, dozens of soldiers from the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) raided a Catholic compound in Myanmar’s Mandalay in search of “hidden weapons.” Approximately 40 soldiers forced their way into Sacred Heart Cathedral during Lent preparations in the afternoon, holding scores of worshippers for hours, including Archbishop Marco Tin Win. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/12/catholic-church-myanmar-raided-junta/ A Syrian Greek Orthodox Priest Found Dead in Cathedral 4/11/2022 – Syria (International Christian Concern) – George Rafiq Housh, a Syrian priest, was found dead at a Greek Orthodox cathedral in Latakia on April 6. Preliminary news suggested that Housh committed suicide, though the narrative is questioned. Syria’s Ministry of Interior released a statement saying that “Housh shot himself with his own pistol due to psychological and social pressures.”Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/11/syrian-greek-orthodox-priest-found-dead-cathedral/ Coptic Priest Fatally Stabbed on Egyptian Street 4/08/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Egyptian authorities arrested the 60-year-old assailant shortly after the incident. The man’s identity and motives are currently unclear, pending police investigation. Coptic Christians comprise approximately 10% of Egypt’s population, which is primarily Muslim. The nation’s Muslim population is currently celebrating Ramadan while the Christian minority is in the Lenten season preparing for Easter. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/08/coptic-priest-fatally-stabbed- egyptian-street/ Church Burned, Three Killed In Central Nigeria 4/07/2022 --Nigeria (International Christian Concern) According to ICC’s correspondent in Nigeria, the attack by Islamist extremists killed three people and injured one. Additionally, 25 homes and 40 barns were burned. The village community church, called the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), was burned to the ground. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/06/church-burned-three-killed-central-nigeria/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and pray for peace • Pray for peace in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • 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 crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Matthew 21:9
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 Nigeria a Burial Ground for Christians 4/5/2022 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Since January, militants from Fulani communities have been killing Christians in southern Kaduna. These attackers not only kill villagers but also burn villagers’ houses and destroy their farm crops. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/05/nigeria-burial-ground-christians/ Burmese Army Vandalizes a Church in Chin State After Using it as a Shelter 4/4/2022 — Myanmar (International Christian Concern) Chin Human Rights Association reports that junta troops from Hakha-based Light Infantry Battalion #266 vandalized and desecrated a Baptist Church in Tinam Village after they had used the building for overnight shelter last week. The same column of troops burned down nine houses in the village, causing the entire community to flee into the jungles. A pastor who fled the village told The Chin Journal (TCJ) that around 700 villagers took shelter in a remote forest. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/04/burmese-army-vandalizes-church-chin-state-using-shelter/ A Persecutor’s Bond – China Unequivocally Backs Myanmar Junta 4/04/2022 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The Government of China has announced its staunch support for the Myanmar Junta, the State Administration Council (SAC). The SAC currently claims control of the government after removing the democratically elected government in February 2021 and launching a brutal campaign to suppress its political opposition, currently underway. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/04/persecutors-bond-china-unequivocally-backs-myanmar-junta/ Women of Bangladesh Forced to Marry Their Rapists 4/01/2022 – Bangladesh (International Christian Concern) – Women in Bangladesh are facing the horrific trend of being raped and ultimately forced to marry their rapists. In Bangladesh society, women and minor girls that are victims of sexual assault are ostracized and often have their cases ignored. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/01/women-bangladesh-forced-marry-rapists/ Nigeria Priest Abducted, 15 Communities Attacked in Nigeria 4/01/2022 —Nigeria (International Christian Concern) From March 26-28, a band of over 300 unknown gunmen riding on motorcycles raided about 15 communities across several local government areas of Niger State, located in central Nigeria. The gunmen assembled on Saturday afternoon, March 26, in the locality of Shiroro and later moved to the locality of Munya, where they began their attack on the Chibani people and abducted 30 people, including women and children. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/01/priest-abducted-15-communities-attacked-nigeria/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and pray for peace • Pray for peace in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • 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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