The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
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 New Report Shows Iraqi Christians Are Suffering 6/28/2022 -- Iraq (International Christian Concern) he 2020/21 Impact Report focuses mostly on Christian Iraqis who fled their communities from ISIS in 2014. Those who choose to return to Iraq encounter a discouragingly harsh political and social environment. The Executive Director at American FRRME said, “Iraq remains plagued by conflict and sectarian violence as many Christians are seriously affected by intolerance and persecution in the Middle East.” Over the last two decades, most Iraqi Christians have simply chosen not to return. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/28/new-report-shows-iraqi-christians-suffering/ Church and Homes Destroyed in Military Junta Attack 6/28/2022 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Ever since the military deposed Myanmar’s democratically elected government in the February 2021 coup, the country has been in a state of civil war. The military has committed many acts of violence against civilians who resist its rule, in addition to unprovoked attacks against innocent citizens. Many churches have been burned and towns torched in the military’s ruthless campaign of violence. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/28/church-homes- destroyed-military-junta-attack/ Egyptian Christian Faces 5 Years in Prison 6/27/2022 -- Egypt (International Christian Concern The Christian’s lawyers also argued against the legitimacy of his sentence considering the illegal procedures used by authorities in during his arrest, searches, investigations, and interrogation. Further flaws in the prosecution’s case include reliance on unverified evidence material. The court’s decision on September 12 will come with heavy personal and public ramifications Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/27/egyptian-christian-faces-5-years-prison/ Hmong Christian Family Loses Citizenship Rights due to Faith 6/24/2022 – Vietnam (International Christian Concern) Mr. Thong and his family’s resiliency has led officials to confiscate their plow donated by the state for farming purposes and cut off their electricity for more than a week. According to the news service Radio Free Asia (RFA), the local government held a vote to expel Xong Ba Thong’s family from the locality. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/24/hmong-christian-family-loses-citizenship-rights-due-faith/ Over 100 Killed in Attack in Burkina Faso 6/22/2022 -- Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) This past Saturday, more than 100 people were killed in an attack by extremists in northern Burkina Faso. The violence took place in the Seytanga district, near the border with Niger. The exact death toll is still disputed, with some sources saying it could be as high as 165. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/23/100-killed-attack-burkina-faso/ Special Prayer Request! • 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) • It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, and 1 Corinthians 8:8)
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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
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 mportant 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 Mass Burial in Ondo State, Nigeria After Terrorist Attack on Catholic Church 6/21/2022 -- Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Mourners gathered at the mortuary on a hot summer morning last Friday, June 17. They met to commemorate family and friends lost in the June 5 attack on St. Francis Catholic Chuch, which killed over fifty and injured many more. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/21/mass-burial-ondo-state-nigeria-terrorist-attack-catholic-church/ Death Sentences Upheld for Two Christians in Pakistan 6/21/2022 -- Pakistan (International Christian Concern) The unjust persecution of Christians via Pakistan’s blasphemy laws is a worsening phenomenon. The accused face imprisonment, and as in this case, death, with little to no evidence or due process. The legal battle is not over for these two Christian brothers, though. The ECLJ is preparing to appeal the case to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. We pray for their success and the vindication of these Christians before the law. We also pray that they would be at peace through this tribulation. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/21/death-sentences-upheld-two-christians-pakistan/ Myanmar’s Military Targeting Children 6/19/2022 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – It said that over the past 16 months the military has killed at least 142 children. Around 250,000 children have been displaced by the military’s attacks and over 1,400 have been detained without reason. At least 61 children, including several under three years of age, are reportedly being held as hostages. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/19/myanmars-military-targeting children/ Islamic State Claims Attacks on Christian Village 6/18/2022 – Mozambique (International Christian Concern) ISIS has claimed responsibility for attacks on several Christian villages in Caba Delgado, Mozambique. Six villages were attacked, leaving 8 people dead. Four of those who were murdered were Christians. Following the attacks, ISIS released photographs of six decapitated bodies, as well as images of the burned villages. Mozambique is no stranger to Islamic State (IS) attacks. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/18/islamic-state-claims-attacks-christian-village/ Seven Iranian Christians Receive Combined 32 Years in Prison 6/16/2022 – Iran (International Christian Concern) Last week, an Iranian-Armenian pastor was sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison. After he is released, the court ordered that he be subject to a two-year term of exile in a remote southeast Iranian province and to a two-year ban from international travel and from political and social organizations. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/16/seven-iranian- christians-receive-combined-32-years-prison/ Special Prayer Request!! • Ethiopia had great baptismal occasion at the Awash River in which they baptized 157 adults gathered from seven local Vineyard churches supported by Watch and Pray • 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) • It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, and 1 Corinthians 8:8) Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
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 Latest News & Breaking Headlines Fulani Militants Attack Nigeria’s Benue State 6/14/2022 — Nigeria (International Christian ConcernFulani herdsmen launched an attack on Igama village. This small community is in Benue State, located in northern Nigeria. According to one of ICC’s representatives, the armed militants arrived around 5:30am and began shooting randomly into the air. When the villagers scattered at the sound of the gunfire, they ran into the attackers, who killed at least eleven people. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/14/fulani-militants-attack-nigerias-benue-state/ Coptic Christian Brutally Murdered by Known Extremist 6/14/2022 — Egypt (International Christian Concern) Muslim man randomly attacked a Coptic Christian in a village in Egypt. The Christian man, Abdullah Hosni, was visiting family when his attacker, who had a long history of harassing Christians, knocked him from his motorbike and began hacking at him with a meat cleaver. The Christian was immediately rushed to a hospital…spent three days in intensive care but eventually passed away as a result of his injuries…He leaves behind two children. Click here for more information:https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/14/coptic-christian-brutally-murdered-known-extremist/ Catholic School Bombed in India 6/12/2022 – India (International Christian Concern) – Police acted quickly after receiving a tip on June 6, arresting the man likely responsible for the school bombing. The man was found with 58 PEK explosive sticks, 397 detonators, and two batteries, along with other materials. When questioned, the suspect claimed that he had been paid 30,000 rupees for the bombing and was a member of the National Revolutionary Front of Manipur, a socialist separatist organization with the goal of establishing a socialist state in Manipur. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/12/catholic-school-bombed-india/ 18 Killed in Eastern Congo by Suspected Islamic Terrorists 6/10/2022 – Congo (International Christian Concern) A raid by militants on June 5 in Otomabere village in eastern Congo left eighteen people dead and many homes destroyed. The attackers were suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic extremist group that started operating in the DRC during the 1990s Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/10/18-killed-eastern-congo-suspected-islamic-terrorists/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for Bishop Jeremiah Kibobi and his family as his son Fadhili who is the hospital. Pray for healing and full recovery! • Ethiopia had great baptismal occasion at the Awash River in which they baptized 157 adults gathered from seven local Vineyard churches supported by Watch and Pray • 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 brothe rs 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: It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, and 1 Corinthians 8:8) My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2
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 Head of Nigerian Methodist Church Freed After Abduction 5/31/2022 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Samuel Kanu Uche, the prelate of the Nigerian Methodist Church, was abducted by armed militants while traveling on a highway on Sunday, May 29. The attack took place in the southeastern state of Abia. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/01/head-nigerian-methodist-church-freed-abduction/ Tiananmen Square Memorial Mass Cancelled for the First Time Ever 5/31/2022 — China (International Christian Concern) The Diocese of Hong Kong has canceled its Tiananmen Square Massacre memorial for the first time ever. The brutal massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, when the People’s Liberation Army cracked down on student protesters advocating for democracy in Beijing. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people died. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/06/01/tiananmen-square-memorial-mass-cancelled-first-time-ever/ Turkish Occupation of Cyprus Destroys Christian Culture 5/28/2022 – Turkey (International Christian Concern) – The Turkish invasion of the island of Cyprus has led to the destruction of the ancient Christian and Cypriot culture. The NATO country has occupied the EU member island nation since 1974. Some 40,000 Turkish soldiers remain in the northern part of the country after Turkey established the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/28/turkish-occupation-cyprus-destroys-christian-culture/ Christian Homes and Stores Burned in Northeast Nigeria 5/25/2022 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Six Christian-owned homes and seven stores were burned by a mob of Islamic youths in Nigeria’s northern Bauchi state, injuring approximately 20 people. The youth were looking for Rhoda Jatau, a 40-year-old Christian woman who works as a medical staff member. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/25/christian-homes-stores-burned-northeast-nigeria/ Little Justice in Violent Incidents Against Egypt’s Christians 5/24/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Egypt’s Christians faced increased levels of persecution during the religious seasons of Easter and Ramadan. The man who killed Coptic Priest Arsanious Wadid was sentenced to death on May 18. Just a few days prior, the man who shot and killed Rani Raafat recently took to social media to brag about his actions. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/24/little-justice-violent-incidents-egypts-christians/ Special Prayer Request • Ethiopia had great baptismal occasion at the Awash River in which they baptized 157 adults gathered from seven local Vineyard churches supported by Watch and Pray • 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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