Pray for safety as Christian leaders ride motorbikes on treacherous roads #365prayer
28 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
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27 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray motorbikes will enable pastors and evangelists to reach more people #365prayer
The Song of a Martyr
In Nigeria, Pastor Selchun’s right hand was brutally cut off by Muslim extremists. Lying dead around him were other pastors and friends: 300 in total. When Pastor Selchun’s hand fell to the ground he lifted the other and sang boldly: “He is Lord, He is
26 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray safe house leaders will wisely encourage and counsel frightened believers #365prayer
25 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray the training provided at safe houses will equip Christians effectively #365prayer
24 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Ask God to direct fleeing Christians to safe houses for refuge #365prayer
23 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray the location of safe houses will not be discovered #365prayer
SUDAN: Church School Seized
Authorities in south-eastern Sudan arrested the headmaster of a Christian school last week and took over its property, sources said. Armed police and officials from the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) on 5 September arrested the Reverend Samuel Suliman and 12 teachers at the
PAKISTAN: Massacre of Christians Averted
Christians in northwest Pakistan narrowly escaped with their lives after security forces foiled a suicide bomb plot against them. Security guard Samuel Masih opened his community’s main gate to four Taliban bombers — and died in a hail of bullets. Two other guards were injured,
LAOS: New Believers Pressured to Reconvert
Nine Christian families, a total of 38 people, have been fined 800,000 kip ($130) by village authorities – the apparent value of the village’s spirits. Authorities are also pressuring the families to sacrifice a pig to the spirits. If they do not pay the fine,
22 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray for strength and safety for evangelists travelling extensively #365prayer
21 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray evangelists will not give up when they are rejected or harassed #365prayer
20 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Ask for opportunities for teachers to witness to students in oppressive countries #365prayer
If You Aren’t Ready, Then Run
Poor Elijah. We’re always kind of down on Elijah, aren’t we? After his stunning victory on Mount Carmel, he flees Jezebel when she threatens to kill him after he put to death her 300 prophets of Baal. Jonah also finds his way into the ‘Hall
19 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray for Christians explaining the one true God to Hindus #365prayer
18 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray churches in hostile areas will be effective with outreach #365prayer
17 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray evangelists and leaders will not be intimidated by threats #365prayer
16 September 2016 | 365 Days of Prayer
Pray evangelists will not give up their ministry when they face persecution #365prayer
PHILIPPINES: Church Elder Brutally Murdered
Fifty-two-year-old Perfecto Padilla, a dedicated church elder from Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, was brutally murdered by two Muslim men on 11 September at 6pm local time. Brother Perfecto was resting outside his house in a hammock when two Muslim men came by on motorbikes and began
UZBEKISTAN: Prisoner Granted Asylum
Three years ago, Pastor Dmitry Shestakov and his family fled Uzbekistan after he had spent four years in a labour camp and subsequently received numerous death threats. The family’s journey of freedom officially ended on 30 August as they arrived in the United States, where