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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
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 Pastor Arrested in India’s Chhattisgarh State Following False Forced Conversion Accusation 7/20/2021 India (International Christian Concern) According to Asia News, a small house church in India’s Chhattisgarh state was attacked and disrupted by a mob of radical Hindu nationalists. After disrupting the service, radicals used false allegations of forced conversions to have the house church’s pastor arrested. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/20/pastor-arrested-indias-chhattisgarh-state-following-false-forced-conversion-accusation/ Christian Farming Villages Continue to be Destroyed in Nigeria 7/19/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) More than 11,000 people were displaced from 16 different villages last week in the Miango community of Nigeria’s Plateau State. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/19/christian-farming-villages-continue-destroyed-nigeria/ Turkish Airstrikes Scorch Northern Iraq Christian Villages 7/18/2021 India (International Christian Concern) Turkish airstrikes in northern Iraq began a fire on July 6, with firefighters unable to adequately address the burning due to security concerns access the location. The area near the Christian village of Upper Hazanke was included in the blaze. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/18/turkish-airstrikes-scorch-northern-iraq-christian-villages/ Attackers Destroy 45 Farm Plots in Nigeria’s Plateau State 7/16/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Attackers reported to be Fulani militants attacked and destroyed 45 plots of land in the Miango district of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. The farmland belonged to about 25 families and was destroyed sometime in the late hours of July 9, 2021, or in the early hours of July 10. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/16/attackers-destroy-farm-plots-plateau/ Unrest in Mozambique Displaces Thousands 7/15/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – Human rights groups and relief organization are raising the alarm over an escalating security situation in east Africa’s Mozambique. The violence is driven by a terrorist group calling itself Al-Shabab. It seems to be loosely affiliated with Islamic State, though the connection is somewhat tenuous. Click here for more for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/15/unrest-mozambique-displaces-thousands/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for the last meeting in Ethiopia • Pray for Getaneh and Wosene as they travel to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16)
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. 4 to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. 5 who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-6
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 Persecuted Chinese Christians Arrive in the United States 7/06/2021 China (International Christian Concern) With the help of US-based nonprofit ChinaAid and the Taiwan Association for China Human Rights, the family was able to obtain political asylum in the United States. They left Taiwan on June 28. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/06/persecuted-chinese-christians-arrive-united-states/ Christian Pastor in Northern India Beaten to Death 7/06/2021 India (International Christian Concern) According to Morning Star News, a pastor in India’s Haryana state was murdered last week by a man sources say killed him for his faith. Currently, the suspected murderer remains in police custody. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/06/christian-pastor-northern-india-beaten-death/ 140 Students Kidnapped in Nigeria 7/05/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) 140 students were kidnapped from Bethel Secondary School in Kaduna state, Nigeria over the weekend. In addition, at least eight people, including a one-year-old child, were abducted early Sunday morning from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/07/05/140-students-kidnapped-nigeria/ Church Burned in West Sulawesi, Indonesia 6/30/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) A church in East Batang Uru Village, Sumarorong District, Mamasa, in West Sulawesi province of Indonesia was burned by an unknown person in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday, June 27. Before lighting the building on fire, the perpetrator vandalized the church facilities, including chairs and tables, and broke the church’s windows. Click here for more information https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/30/church-burned-west-sulawesi-indonesia/ Azerbaijan Doubles Down on Religious Freedom 6/29/2021 Azerbaijan (International Christian Concern) – his past month Azerbaijan’s President and National Assembly passed new Religion Law and Administrative Code regulations which placed tighter restrictions and oversight on the rights and affairs of religious communities. Click here for more for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/29/azerbaijan-doubles-religious-freedom/ Special Prayer Requests!! • Pray for Getaneh and Wosene as they travel to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16) But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:44-45
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 Church Bombed in the DR Congo 6/28/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) At least two people were injured on Sunday when a makeshift bomb exploded inside a Catholic church in Beni City of North Kibu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/28/church-bombed-dr-congo/ 10 Men Found Guilty in Attack on Elderly Coptic Woman 6/27/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) Ten Muslim men were found guilty of sectarian violence and sentenced to five years in prison in a Minya criminal court on June 15 for an attack on an elderly Christian woman. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/27/10-men-found-guilty-attack-elderly-coptic-woman/ 18 Christians Slaughtered in “Religiously Motivated Acts of Terror” 6/25/2021 Niger State (International Christian Concern) Morning Star reported that 17 additional Christians were killed this month in Plateau state. At least 14 were said to be killed in a June 13th attack in Jos South County, by men again suspected to be militant Fulani herdsmen. An additional seven were wounded and are receiving treatment at a hospital. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/25/18-christians-slaughtered-religiously-motivated-acts-terror/ “Grave Violations Against Children” in Mozambique 6/24/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – “Violent attacks by Islamic rebels in the Cabo Delgado province have led to the deaths of more than 2,838 people, including over 1,400 civilians…As a result of these attacks, many children have been left orphaned, malnourished, without education, and subject to grave human rights violations such as rape, maiming and abduction Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/24/grave-violations-children-mozambique/ Custody of 13-Year-Old Christian Girl Awarded to 30-Year-Old Muslim Man in Pakistan 6/23/2021 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, a 13-year-old Christian girl was abducted, forcefully married, and forcefully converted to Islam last month in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Click here for more for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/23/custody-13-year-old-christian-girl-awarded-30-year-old-muslim-man-pakistan/ Special Prayer Requests!! • Pray for Getaneh and Wosene as they travel to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.1 Timothy 1:5 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. James 3:17 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following!
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 12 Killed in Yet Another Attack by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen 6/14/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) According to eyewitnesses, gunmen raided the community at 9pm on Sunday and began shooting sporadically. In addition to the 12 deceased, at least 5 residents were wounded and brought to a local hospital. The attack is the latest of many perpetrated by Fulani Militia, the fourth deadliest terror group in the world. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/14/12-killed-yet-another-attack-suspected-fulani-herdsmen/ Homes of Nine Christian Families in India Ransacked and Destroyed 6/14/2021 India (International Christian Concern) According to local sources, almost 40 Christians in India were displaced from their village after their homes were destroyed by local Hindu radicals. The Christians are now forced to live in temporary shelters built in the jungle. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/14/homes-nine-christian-families-india-ransacked-destroyed/ 22 Killed in DR Congo 6/13/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is said to be behind the murder of 9 farmers and 13 civilians in eastern DRC last week on the border between North Kivu and Ituri provinces. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/13/22-killed-dr-congo/ 7,000 Myanmar Refugees Seek Safety in India 6/10/2021 India (International Christian Concern) The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNRA) released a statement saying there are more than 60,700 displaced people, including women and children. The U.N. has additionally stated that there is an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 refugees from Myanmar who have fled for safety in India. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/10/7000-myanmar-refugees-seek-safety-india/Kenya’s Resilient Church: Surviving the Flames of Hatred 6/09/2021 Kenya (International Christian Concern) Five churches were burned down, and three Christian homes set ablaze during a shocking act of terrorism in western Kenya. Eight young men, brainwashed by extreme Islamic ideology, attacked the Christian-majority area with intentionality, hoping to break believers’ spirits and stifle the worship of Jesus. Click here for more for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/09/kenyas-resilient-church-surviving-flames-hatred/ Special Prayer Request!!
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Burmese Army Attacks Another Church in Kayah State 6/08/2021 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The Burmese Army unleashed artillery fire on Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, located near the town of Demoso in Kayah State. The church is at a Catholic stronghold in eastern Myanmar, and now has extensive damage from the attack. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/08/burmese-army-attacks-another-church-kayah-state/ At least 130 Killed by Jihadists in Northern Burkina Faso 6/07/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – According to government officials, suspected Islamic extremists killed more than 130 civilians during an overnight raid on Friday, June 4th, in northern Burkina Faso. “During the three-hour onslaught on Yagha village, the militants shot indiscriminately, torching homes and a market before lobbing explosives at civilians seeking refuge in gold-mining holes…” wrote The Wall Street Journal. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/07/least-130-killed-jihadists-northern-burkina-faso/ 939 Students Kidnapped From Schools In Nigeria 6/06/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) The Washington-based human rights organization Global Rights released a study to THIS DAY detailing the rising incidents of student abductions in Nigeria. According to its findings, an estimated 939 students were kidnapped from educational institutions across Nigeria between December 2020 and May 2021. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/06/939-students-kidnapped-schools-nigeria/ Nigeria: ‘One of the Most Terrorized Nations on Earth’ 6/04/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Nigerian women anguished at the ongoing violence in their country released a statement on Thursday, calling for citizens to band together in the fight against terrorism. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/04/nigeria-one-terrorized-nations-earth/ Church Demolished by Hindu Nationalists with No Consequences 6/04/2021 India (International Christian Concern) The families of Bodaguda village, Koraput, experienced yet another traumatic and discriminative showdown with Hindu nationalists. Last July, Hindu nationalists broke into their homes and destroyed property to warn them to leave or be killed. Click here for more information:https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/04/church-demolished-hindu-nationalists-no-consequences/ 70 People Killed This Week in Eastern DRC 6/04/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a foreign terrorist organization and affiliate of ISIS, is suspected to be behind the massacre of 70 civilians in eastern DRC this week. Click here for more for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/06/03/70-people-killed-week-eastern-drc/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for Fikru and his wife, Sara, as they minister in as they minister in Ethiopia! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest. Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”Matthew 19:26
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.Psalm 135:3,8,13 Jesus said “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”John 8:12 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?... No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our LORD.Romans 8:35,37-39 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Mission Aviators Evacuate Refugees Fleeing Mozambique Insurgency State 5/25/2021 – Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – According to the report, there are now over 700,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) In Mozambique, and almost 3,000 people have been killed due to increasing insecurity by jihadist groups. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/25/mission-aviators-evacuate-refugees-fleeing-mozambique-insurgency/ Four Killed in a Military Attack on a Myanmar Church 5/24/2021 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The church compound was sheltering more than 300 people who were displaced due to intensified fighting between the military and an anti-coup resistance group called the People’s Defense Fource (PDF) over the weekend… Thousands of people fleeing the fighting have sought refuge in churches, monasteries, and convents, since they are considered safe. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/24/four-killed-military-attack-myanmar-church/ Gunmen Burn Down Church, Kill Eight Christians in Kaduna State 5/23/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the “bandits” also burned down several homes during the attack, which consisted of unknown gunmen shooting sporadically at civilians. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/23/gunmen-burn-church-kill-eight-christians-kaduna-state/ Suspected Fulani Militants Ambush Christian Home, Kill Two 5/22/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) The Fulani Militia is the fourth deadliest terror group in the world and has surpassed Boko Haram as the greatest threat to Nigerian Christians, demonstrating “a clear intent to target Christians and potent symbols of Christian identity,” according to the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/22/suspected-fulani-militants-ambush-christian-home-kill-two/ Attack on Baptism Party Kills 15 in Burkina Faso 5/21/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) Suspected jihadists ambushed a baptism in Burkina Faso and opened fire, killing a total of 15 Christians. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/21/attack-baptism-party-kills-15-burkina-faso/ South Sudanese Archbishop Calls for Prayer After “Barbaric Attack” 5/20/2021 South Sudan (International Christian Concern) – Archbishop Justin Badi-Arama, has called for prayers in the aftermath of a weekend attack which killed 13 and injured 8 in the northern village of Dungob Alei. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/20/south-sudanese-archbishop-calls-prayer-barbaric-attack/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for Fikruray for Fikru’’s wife, Sara, and her health. Praise God for answered prayers! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest. Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16) “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does. Psalm 135:3,8,13 Jesus said “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?... No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our LORD. Romans 8:35,37-39 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Mission Aviators Evacuate Refugees Fleeing Mozambique Insurgency State 5/25/2021 – Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – According to the report, there are now over 700,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) In Mozambique, and almost 3,000 people have been killed due to increasing insecurity by jihadist groups. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/25/mission-aviators-evacuate-refugees-fleeing-mozambique-insurgency/ Four Killed in a Military Attack on a Myanmar Church 5/24/2021 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The church compound was sheltering more than 300 people who were displaced due to intensified fighting between the military and an anti-coup resistance group called the People’s Defense Fource (PDF) over the weekend… Thousands of people fleeing the fighting have sought refuge in churches, monasteries, and convents, since they are considered safe. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/24/four-killed-military-attack-myanmar-church/ Gunmen Burn Down Church, Kill Eight Christians in Kaduna State 5/23/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the “bandits” also burned down several homes during the attack, which consisted of unknown gunmen shooting sporadically at civilians. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/23/gunmen-burn-church-kill-eight-christians-kaduna-state/ Suspected Fulani Militants Ambush Christian Home, Kill Two 5/22/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) The Fulani Militia is the fourth deadliest terror group in the world and has surpassed Boko Haram as the greatest threat to Nigerian Christians, demonstrating “a clear intent to target Christians and potent symbols of Christian identity,” according to the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/22/suspected-fulani-militants-ambush-christian-home-kill-two/ Attack on Baptism Party Kills 15 in Burkina Faso 5/21/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) Suspected jihadists ambushed a baptism in Burkina Faso and opened fire, killing a total of 15 Christians. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/21/attack-baptism-party-kills-15-burkina-faso/ South Sudanese Archbishop Calls for Prayer After “Barbaric Attack” 5/20/2021 South Sudan (International Christian Concern) – Archbishop Justin Badi-Arama, has called for prayers in the aftermath of a weekend attack which killed 13 and injured 8 in the northern village of Dungob Alei. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/20/south-sudanese-archbishop-calls-prayer-barbaric-attack/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for Fikruray for Fikru’’s wife, Sara, and her health. Praise God for answered prayers!! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest, Pray for frontline workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned dand even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7:8
You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Christians Kidnapped in Kaduna State 5/11/2021 - Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, suspected Fulani herdsmen recently kidnapped a pastor’s wife from her home in Chikun County, as well as two nurses from a public hospital in Kajuru County, Kaduna state. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/11/christians-kidnapped-kaduna-state/ Soldiers in Burkina Faso Seek Spiritual Help Amidst Jihadist Uprising 5/02/2021 –Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – While the Chaplains resources are limited, fighters report that the spiritual guidance they’ve received has been a source of comfort during battle. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/09/soldiers-burkina-faso-seek-spiritual-help-amidst-jihadist-uprising/ “State of Siege” Declared as Violence Surges in the DRC 5/7/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) – According to a UNICEF report, more than 1.6 million people have been displaced due to attacks perpetrated by militia groups. “There have been nearly 175 grave violations since January 2021, including cases of recruitment of children into armed groups, killings and maiming of children, sexual violence and attacks on schools and hospitals,” stated UNICEF in a press release. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/07/state-siege-declared-violence-surges-drc/ Egypt’s 4 Year State of Emergency Continues 5/7/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) What began as protection from a serious religious freedom incident has devolved into an excuse for authorities to make arrests and search homes without warrants. Human rights and religious freedoms are being suppressed under the guise of protection. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/07/egypts-4-year-state-emergency-continues/ Suspected Jihadists Kill 30 Civilians in Burkina Faso 5/6/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) According to a BBC news report, at least 30 people were murdered on Monday when suspected Islamic Extremists attacked the village of Kodyel in eastern Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is among the many countries in West Africa facing an increasing security threat due to Jihadist expansion. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/06/suspected-jihadists-kill-30-civilians-burkina-faso/ Azerbaijan Commits War Crimes Against Armenians 5/6/2021 Azerbaijan (International Christian Concern) – According to lawyers at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), 19 Armenian prisoners of war were tortured and killed by Azerbaijani servicemen. Artak Zeynalyan and Siranush Sahakyan, who are representing all Armenian captives, accused Azerbaijan of war crimes and appealed to the ECHR. The list of 19 killed includes 12 civilians and seven servicemen. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/06/azerbaijan-commits-war-crimes-armenians/ Special Prayer Request !! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) 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) Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7:8
You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Christians Kidnapped in Kaduna State 5/11/2021 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, suspected Fulani herdsmen recently kidnapped a pastor’s wife from her home in Chikun County, as well as two nurses from a public hospital in Kajuru County, Kaduna state. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/11/christians-kidnapped-kaduna-state/ Soldiers in Burkina Faso Seek Spiritual Help Amidst Jihadist Uprising 5/02/2021 –Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – While the Chaplains resources are limited, fighters report that the spiritual guidance they’ve received has been a source of comfort during battle. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/09/soldiers-burkina-faso-seek-spiritual-help-amidst-jihadist-uprising/ “State of Siege” Declared as Violence Surges in the DRC 5/7/2021 DRC (International Christian Concern) – According to a UNICEF report, more than 1.6 million people have been displaced due to attacks perpetrated by militia groups. “There have been nearly 175 grave violations since January 2021, including cases of recruitment of children into armed groups, killings and maiming of children, sexual violence and attacks on schools and hospitals,” stated UNICEF in a press release. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/07/state-siege-declared-violence-surges-drc/ Egypt’s 4 Year State of Emergency Continues 5/7/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) What began as protection from a serious religious freedom incident has devolved into an excuse for authorities to make arrests and search homes without warrants. Human rights and religious freedoms are being suppressed under the guise of protection. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/07/egypts-4-year-state-emergency-continues/ Suspected Jihadists Kill 30 Civilians in Burkina Faso 5/6/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) According to a BBC news report, at least 30 people were murdered on Monday when suspected Islamic Extremists attacked the village of Kodyel in eastern Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is among the many countries in West Africa facing an increasing security threat due to Jihadist expansion. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/06/suspected-jihadists-kill-30-civilians-burkina-faso/ Azerbaijan Commits War Crimes Against Armenians 5/6/2021 Azerbaijan (International Christian Concern) – According to lawyers at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), 19 Armenian prisoners of war were tortured and killed by Azerbaijani servicemen. Artak Zeynalyan and Siranush Sahakyan, who are representing all Armenian captives, accused Azerbaijan of war crimes and appealed to the ECHR. The list of 19 killed includes 12 civilians and seven servicemen. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/06/azerbaijan-commits-war-crimes-armenians/ Special Prayer Requests • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16) There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 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 Suspected Fulani Militants Attack Christian Mission School 5/04/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – four students were abducted from The King’s School on Thursday, April 29, when suspected Fulani Jihadists attacked the Christian school in Nigeria’s Plateau State. While three of the students escaped the day of their kidnapping, a lone Christian student remained in captivity and was thankfully released on May 1st Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/04/suspected-fulani-militants-attack-christian-mission-school/ New Information Emerges From 2 Christian Murders 5/02/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – In the execution video, ISIS made it clear that they were associating the Christian population (in particular, the Orthodox Church) with being supporters of the Egyptian Army... There is a level where Egypt’s Christian population is forced into a choice between either ISIS or living with the government. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/02/new-information-emerges-2-christian-murders/ Assyrian Christians Seek Unity in Syria 5/01/2021 Syria (International Christian Concern) Three Syriac Christian groups launched an initiative seeking to unify the Syriac and Assyrian national ideology and discourse to present a unified Christian vision for Syria. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/05/01/assyrian-christians-seek-unity-syria/ Pakistani Christian Accused of Blasphemy Tortured into False Confession 4/30/2021 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) According to Morning Star News, a Christian accused of blasphemy in Pakistan was tortured into making a false confession while spending more than two months in police custody. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/30/pakistani-christian-accused-blasphemy-tortured-false-confession/ Seven Killed by Suspected Fulani Militants in Attack on IDP Camp 4/29/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) At least seven civilians were killed, and many others seriously injured earlier this week when suspected Fulani Herdsmen attacked the Abagena community housing IDP camp in Benue State. David Avese, a father of seven, and a victim of the attack receiving medical treatment in a hospital, told Naija news that one of his children was killed and three others shot during the assault. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/29/seven-killed-suspected-fulani-militants-attack-idp-camp/ Boko Haram Terrorists Take Town in Niger State 4/28/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Boko Haram terrorists have increased their territory by raising their flags in Kaure, a town in Nigeria’s northern Niger State. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/04/28/boko-haram-terrorists-take-town-niger-state/ Special Prayer Request! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed for their faith • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them(Ephesians 3:16) |
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