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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
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 Burmese Military Repeatedly Targeting Catholic Village 5/10/2022 — Myanmar (International Christian Concern) The attack on the Catholic village came amid an escalation in fighting between the military and people’ defense forces (PDFs) in nearby areas. The village had already been raided at least three times by the military. Two people, including one who was mentally disabled, were shot dead and three people were severely beaten in a raid Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/10/burmese-military-repeatedly-targeting-catholic-village/ Militants Kill Eight in Attack on a Christian Village 5/10/2022 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) In the latest of several attacks by the Islamic extremists on Christian communities in Chibok County, Borno state, ISWAP militants stormed the predominately Christian Kautikari town around 6pm. The militants not only shot and killed the villagers, but also looted properties and destroyed many homes, according to area residents. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/10/militants-kill-eight-attack-christian-village/ Algerian Christians Receive Reduced Fine for “Unauthorized Worship” 5/09/2022 – Algeria (International Christian Concern) – The police raided the gathering and arrested everyone for unauthorized non-Muslim worship, including the Christian who owned the space that was rented out. A judge sentenced the group to six months suspended sentence and a fine of 200,000 dinars (about $1440 USD). Algerian authorities severely restrict the ability of Christians to worship in the country, including the closure of churches and the arrest of Christians living out their faith. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/09/algerian-christians-receive-reduced-fine-unauthorized-worship/ Egypt’s Christians Face Increased Persecution During Easter and Ramadan 5/06/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – In a one-month time span, at least four violent incidents and two kidnappings occurred against Egypt’s Christian population. The recent escalation began just days before the start of the Easter season and have continued through Islam’s holy month of Ramadan. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/06/egypts-christians-face-increased-persecution-easter-ramadan/ Ten “Unofficial” Chinese Priests Disappear in Hebei Province 5/04/2022 – China (International Christian Concern) – Local authorities have detained at least 10 priests from the underground Catholic community of Baoding in Hebei province since January 2022. Other priests and Catholics in Baoding are searching for the missing priests and asking for prayers, according to Asia News. Many family members of the missing priests have turned to their village policemen for information in vain. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/04/ten-chinese-priests-disappear/ Special Prayer Requests • 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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So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:7
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 and Latest Headlines Ten “Unofficial” Chinese Priests Disappear in Hebei Province 5/04/2022 — China (International Christian Concern) Other priests and Catholics in Baoding are searching for the missing priests and asking for prayers, according to Asia News. Many family members of the missing priests have turned to their village policemen for information in vain. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/04/ten-chinese-priests-disappear/ Nigerian Militants Displace, Kill Christian Villagers and Soldier in Brazen Attack 5/03/2022 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Fulani militants with sophisticated weapons attacked a Christian community and killed four Christians, locals told an ICC staffer. The militants also killed a Nigerian soldier and took his AK-47 rifle in Rikwechongu Village, located in the northwest of Plateau State’s capital area. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/03/nigerian-militants-displace-kill-christian-villagers-soldier-brazen-attack/ Fourteen Men Raid Christian School in Pakistan 5/02/2022 – Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Last Friday, fourteen armed assailants attacked the Christian school, damaged the vehicles, and tortured the students and teachers. The attackers intended to extort the school for money, which would have occurred every month. The school officials were given two days to collect the money, or else the men would return and kill them. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/05/02/fourteen-men-raid-christian-school-pakistan/ Sudanese Pastor Sentenced to a Month in Jail 4/29/2022 – Sudan (International Christian Concern) – Earlier this week ICC reported that Islamic extremists attacked a church in Central Sudan. The militants injured the pastor, Pastor Estefanos, and beat three other women in the congregation while the church was gathering for a Palm Sunday service. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/29/sudanese-pastor-sentenced-month-jail/ Fulani Militants Kill 142 People In Deadly Attacks Across Central Nigeria 4/28/2022 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – armed groups of radicalized Muslim Fulani herdsmen simultaneously attacked an estimated ten villages in Nigeria’s central Plateau state. One hundred forty-two people were killed in the attacks, with an estimated 3,000 now displaced from their homes due to the violence. Of the nearly 70 people abducted, most were women and girls... In addition to killing and abducting villagers, they burned down at least 100 homes, destroyed farmlands, looted barns, and stole livestock. https://www.persecution.org/2022/04/29/fulani-militants-kill-142-people-deadly-attacks-across-central-nigeria/ Special Prayer Requests • The last 7 days, 5 churches have burned down by Muslim Fundamentalists in Ethiopia, one church is church is Getaneh’ s church home. Twenty--two people lost their lives so far • Pray for 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) 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) 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) I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
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 Headlines & Breaking News Church Leaders Arrested in South Sudan 3/08/2022 (International Christian Concern) – Two church leaders from the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) were arrested, a week after Muslim extremists demanded the church’s closure. One of the arrested leaders, Dalman Hassan, told Morning Star News that the Christians were blamed for “hostility towards Islam,” because they held services on the Muslim day of mosque prayer. https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/08/church-leaders-arrested-south-sudan/ Iran Seeks Regional “Eliminationism” of Christians 3/07/2022 —Iran (International Christian Concern) – Iran is an overlooked source of Christian persecution in the Middle East, according to a senior fellow with The Philos Project. In a recent presentation, Farhad Rezaei discussed the West’s view of Christian persecution that often silos the issue to jihadists, failing to account for Iran’s “strategy of eliminationism” in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/iran-seeks-regional-eliminationism-christians/ Kazakhstan Christians Call for Prayers of Peace in Ukraine 3/07/2022 —Kazakhstan (International Christian Concern) – Christians in Kazakhstan continue to suffer from the archaic censorship laws and administrative prosecutions, but are looking past their problems to address and encourage their fellow Christians abroad. The Diocese of Karaganda, Kazakhstan responded to the war in Ukraine by offering a perspective that is not political, but religious. Click here for more information:https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/kazakhstan-christians-call-prayers-peace-ukraine/ Boko Haram Still Using Children as Soldiers and Suicide Bombers in Nigeria 3/06/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fourteen-year-old Halima Audo was captured by Boko Haram and imprisoned in a camp run by the Nigerian terror group. She described to Radio France International (RFI) the horror of witnessing several young girls being sent on suicide missions to detonate explosives in crowded markets during her time in the camp. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/06/boko-haram-still-using-children-soldiers-suicide-bombers-nigeria/ Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church 3/04/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Nine Coptic Christians were arrested in Ezbet Faragallah village after a peaceful demonstration requesting permission to rebuild their destroyed church. St. Joseph and Abu Sefein Church was destroyed in July 2016 after a fire broke out. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/02/nine-copts-arrested-protesting-permission-rebuild-church/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, pray for peace, and for the protection and safety of the many innocent people caught in the crosshairs of Vladimir Putin • 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) I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
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 Church Leaders Arrested in South Sudan 3/08/2022 (International Christian Concern) – Two church leaders from the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) were arrested, a week after Muslim extremists demanded the church’s closure. One of the arrested leaders, Dalman Hassan, told Morning Star News that the Christians were blamed for “hostility towards Islam,” because they held services on the Muslim day of mosque prayer. https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/08/church-leaders-arrested-south-sudan/ Iran Seeks Regional “Eliminationism” of Christians 3/07/2022 —Iran (International Christian Concern) – Iran is an overlooked source of Christian persecution in the Middle East, according to a senior fellow with The Philos Project. In a recent presentation, Farhad Rezaei discussed the West’s view of Christian persecution that often silos the issue to jihadists, failing to account for Iran’s “strategy of eliminationism” in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/iran-seeks-regional-eliminationism-christians/ Kazakhstan Christians Call for Prayers of Peace in Ukraine 3/07/2022 —Kazakhstan (International Christian Concern) – Christians in Kazakhstan continue to suffer from the archaic censorship laws and administrative prosecutions, but are looking past their problems to address and encourage their fellow Christians abroad. The Diocese of Karaganda, Kazakhstan responded to the war in Ukraine by offering a perspective that is not political, but religious. Click here for more information:https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/kazakhstan-christians-call-prayers-peace-ukraine/ Boko Haram Still Using Children as Soldiers and Suicide Bombers in Nigeria 3/06/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fourteen-year-old Halima Audo was captured by Boko Haram and imprisoned in a camp run by the Nigerian terror group. She described to Radio France International (RFI) the horror of witnessing several young girls being sent on suicide missions to detonate explosives in crowded markets during her time in the camp. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/06/boko-haram-still-using-children-soldiers-suicide-bombers-nigeria/ Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church 3/04/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Nine Coptic Christians were arrested in Ezbet Faragallah village after a peaceful demonstration requesting permission to rebuild their destroyed church. St. Joseph and Abu Sefein Church was destroyed in July 2016 after a fire broke out. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/02/nine-copts-arrested-protesting-permission-rebuild-church/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, pray for peace, and for the protection and safety of the many innocent people caught in the crosshairs of Vladimir Putin • Pray for for peace peace in 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) I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
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 Recent Headlines Church Leaders Arrested in South Sudan 3/08/2022 (International Christian Concern) – Two church leaders from the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) were arrested, a week after Muslim extremists demanded the church’s closure. One of the arrested leaders, Dalman Hassan, told Morning Star News that the Christians were blamed for “hostility towards Islam,” because they held services on the Muslim day of mosque prayer. https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/08/church-leaders-arrested-south-sudan/ Iran Seeks Regional “Eliminationism” of Christians 3/07/2022 —Iran (International Christian Concern) – Iran is an overlooked source of Christian persecution in the Middle East, according to a senior fellow with The Philos Project. In a recent presentation, Farhad Rezaei discussed the West’s view of Christian persecution that often silos the issue to jihadists, failing to account for Iran’s “strategy of eliminationism” in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/iran-seeks-regional-eliminationism-christians/ Kazakhstan Christians Call for Prayers of Peace in Ukraine 3/07/2022 —Kazakhstan (International Christian Concern) – Christians in Kazakhstan continue to suffer from the archaic censorship laws and administrative prosecutions, but are looking past their problems to address and encourage their fellow Christians abroad. The Diocese of Karaganda, Kazakhstan responded to the war in Ukraine by offering a perspective that is not political, but religious. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/07/kazakhstan-christians-call-prayers-peace-ukraine/ Boko Haram Still Using Children as Soldiers and Suicide Bombers in Nigeria 3/06/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fourteen-year-old Halima Audo was captured by Boko Haram and imprisoned in a camp run by the Nigerian terror group. She described to Radio France International (RFI) the horror of witnessing several young girls being sent on suicide missions to detonate explosives in crowded markets during her time in the camp. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/06/boko-haram-still-using-children-soldiers-suicide-bombers-nigeria/ Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church 3/04/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Nine Coptic Christians were arrested in Ezbet Faragallah village after a peaceful demonstration requesting permission to rebuild their destroyed church. St. Joseph and Abu Sefein Church was destroyed in July 2016 after a fire broke out. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/02/nine-copts-arrested-protesting-permission-rebuild-church/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, pray for peace, and for the protection and safety of the many innocent people caught in the crosshairs of Vladimir Putin • 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) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1Timothy 2:1-4
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 20 Civilians Killed Congo Rebel Attack 3/02/2022 Congo (International Christian Concern) – On Sunday evening, twenty people were killed in an attack suspected to have been perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group. The attack took place in Kikura village, which is located on the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/03/01/20-civilians-killed-congo-rebel-attack/ Four Christians Jailed Under False Charges 2/28/2022 —India (International Christian Concern) – Four Christians, including two pastors, were jailed on false charges of conversion activities in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district on 19 February. The police ambushed Christians gathered at a family celebration in Udhama village and took seven people into custody, after which four were officially booked and sent to the district jail in Betul, Madhya Pradesh. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/28/four-christians-jailed-false-charges/ Algerian Authorities Arrest Another Christian as Churches Remain Closed 2/28/2022 —Algeria (International Christian Concern) – Algerian authorities arrested another Christian man after preaching outside of a church and distributing bibles. The man, Mohammed Derrab, remains in detention for anti-conversion charges brought against him. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/28/algerian-authorities-arrest-another-christian-churches-remain-closed/ Egypt’s Christians Left Out of Nation’s Favorite Pastime 2/24/2022 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Although Coptic Christians constitute around 10% of Egypt’s population, there are few to no Copts represented at the top level or national teams for soccer. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/24/egypts-christians-left-nations-favorite-pastime/ Nigerian Soldiers Beat Christian Boy Requesting Protection from Militants 2/24/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Unarmed Christian farmers in a village in Bassa County of Plateau State, Nigeria were threatened this week by armed Fulani militants who previously killed 18 Christians in the village. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/24/nigerian-soldiers-beat-christian-boy-requesting-protection-militants/ House Church Preacher in Ningxia Arrested for Illegal Gathering 2/24/2022 China – According to China Aid, after the church in Huinong District, Shizuishan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was raided during its Sunday service on December 5, 2021, Preacher Geng Zejun was administratively detained for 15 days. Five other Christians were also administratively detained for 10 days and released on bail. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/24/house-church-preacher-ningxia-arrested-illegal-gathering/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, pray for peace, and for the protection and safety of the many innocent people caught in the crosshairs of Vladimir Putin • Pray for peace 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 hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10
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 Latest Headlines and Breaking News! Lendu Militants Target Hema Refugees in the DRC 2/15/2022 Democratic Republic of the Congo (International Christian Concern) – Fifty individuals were killed and thirty-six injured from a terrorist attack in Savo, Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The attack took place at a location where DRC refugees were displaced due to continued violence in the country. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/15/lendu-militants-target-hema-refugees-drc/ Bible Sellers in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 2/15/2022 —Mongolia (International Christian Concern) – Four Christians in China’s Inner Mongolia were arrested for selling Bibles. They were accused of “illegal business operations,” a charge that could result in several years of incarceration. Wang Honglan, 66, her husband, her second son, and daughter-in-law of her eldest son were arrested in April 2021 for selling Bibles. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/15/bible-sellers/ Forty Christians Forcibly Re-Converted in India 2/14/2022 —India (International Christian Concern) – 40 Christians were forcibly re-converted into Hinduism in a central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The members of Shalom Kalashya Church in Phuldavidi village located in Jhabua district were threatened by the radical Hindu nationalists with dire consequences if they refused to re-convert into Hinduism. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/14/forty-christians-forcibly-re-converted-india/ Nigerian Pastor Hacked to Death While Rescuing School children 2/12/2022 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The uprising that ensued from the Muslim community forced Reverend Yohanna to flee the area. He came back, however, when he felt the need to protect the students at the Christian school he had founded. While on his way to evacuate the school, a mob of Islamic radicals attacked the Reverend, and macheted him to death. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/12/nigerian-pastor-hacked-death-rescuing-schoolchildren/ Afghan Christians Remain Underground 2/11/2022 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – The unfortunate Christians who did not manage to evacuate Afghanistan are facing even more danger. Most of the Christians living in Afghanistan are apostates. Conversion from Islam to Christianity is a sin punishable by death in the eyes of the Taliban. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/11/afghan-christians-remain-underground/ Christian Activist Zhang Zhan 2/10/2022 China – In search of truth, a Christian lawyer-turned-activist went to the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic, China’s Wuhan, in 2020. Little did she know that this would cost her freedom—perhaps even her life. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2022/02/10/zhang-zhan/ Special Prayer Request • 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 a strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) |
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