Voodooists destroyed this church building on National Voodoo Day in 2023. It has now been rebuilt with help from the global body of Christ.
Voodooists destroyed this church building on National Voodoo Day in 2023. It has now been rebuilt with help from the global body of Christ.
Feb. 15, 2024 | Benin

Destroyed Church Rebuilt, Reopened

[163] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Benin Christians.

On January 10, 2023, in a small town in central Benin, a group of voodooists burned down a church when Christians refused to honor local idols. Benin is considered the birthplace of voodoo, and the country celebrates National Voodoo Day on January 10 each year. Occult practices, which include worshiping idols, sacrificing animals and wearing special talismans to ward off evil, are widespread. With VOM’s help, the church has been rebuilt and reopened. The church’s pastor is thankful that the house of worship is open and that his congregation has a place to meet. He asks that Christians pray for more people in the village to be set free from the bondage of voodoo and that the congregation will be strengthened regardless of persecution.

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  • Dear Father, thank You for the rebuilding of this church. Please protect, guide and strengthen these believers as they continue to follow You. May Your Holy Spirit speak through them and bring Your freedom to those in the bondage of voodoo. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Lord I pray for the strongholds of those in Benin to be broken off and for them to come to the foot of the cross. I pray Lord for You to be with the church as they rebuild. I pray it is a place of peace and purity and goodness for all who come to worship there. I pray for Your power over any and all things spiritually to be made plain in Benin.
    Joy H - USA
  • May the power of Jesus which conquered death set these people free.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our Christian brothers and sisters in Benin and their willingness to worship Christ despite voodooists burning down their churches. We pray that You would strengthen them each day. May more people in their village be set free from the bondage of voodoo and find freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose burden is easy and yoke is light
    Lysander S - USA
  • Lord, come in strength to this village and country and let thy salvation be known. Bring the people to repentance and joy.
    Margaret D - USA
  • In the cleansing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for seeing and cleansing Benin Christians. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the merciful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Elohim Chassedi, God of mercy, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for justice, compassion and mercy of Benin Christians. We ask for justice and mercy, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and miniser to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father I pray, "And in no way be alarmed or intimidated in anything by your opponents, for such constancy and fearlessness on your part is a clear sign a proof and a seal for them of their impending destruction, but a clear sign for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God "(Philippians 1:28).
    Rob N - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, we worship and praise You. There is none like you. You are the one true living God. Thank you for these believers and their faithfulness. Thank you for the body of Christ that has supported, encourage and provided for their needs. In Jesus precious name, the great love of God and the wonderful fellowship of the Holy Spirit Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Lord we fight not the things of this world but the principalities of darkness. And we take captive all evil and submit it as under your authority. And so we claim your victory and salvation over those living in darkness in Benin. Let revival sweep across the land. Proclaim salvation to the persecutors and let them become proclaimers. Heal sufficiently.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Dear family in Christ, I pray for your provision, strength, joy, and ability to stay strong in the adversity. May God keep you in His hand. Please take comfort in knowing that Jesus is coming back. Remember that all believers are fighting a battle that He's already won. Stay strong.
    Susan R - USA
  • Thank you, Jesus, for Benin. Thank you for his trust in You and his willingness to work in this region even though he has been attacked. Protect him by Your Holy Spirit. May many turn away from the demons and turn to You because of Benin.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • In the strong Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Sali, God of strength, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Benin Christians. We praise You that they are strong and work. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank You, Lord, for these brothers and sisters in Benin, I pray for their protection, provision. And keep them in Your strength and peace. Cause them to grow in faith, love in all their circumstances. Make them fruitful in the land of affliction. In Jesus' name
    P F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the Christian churches in Benin. Please give my brothers and sisters in Christ the strength and courage as it says in Joshua 1:9 to spread the Gospel. I pray that the Holy Spirit reaches the hearts of those in Benin that are currently in the bondage of voodoo. May come to know the Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.
    Kellie M - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray for my brothers & sisters in Benin as they battle against the spiritual forces of darkness. I pray for their strength & faithfulness as they come under physical & spiritual attacks. I thank You their church was rebuilt & reopened. I pray others in the community would leave voodoo, and seek refuge in the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for one congregation's faith! Bring those in their village, including those who burned their church, to repentance. Save all Benin. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for one congregation's faith! Bring those in their village, including those who burned their church, to repentance. In the same way, save all Benin. A
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God. Thank you that they have been able to rebuild this church in Benin. I pray You will place Your protection over this church building and the Christians attending the church. Please frustrate the efforts of those doing occult practices and help them see the truth is in the God of the Holy Bible. In Jesus Name. Amen
    John S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for one congregation's faith! Bring those in their village, including those who burned their church, to repentance. And so save all Benin. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, protect these brothers and sisters who are boldly standing fast against demands to stop worshipping You. I pray each statement resonates inwardly to the hearts of the officials so they hear the gospel, hear the praises of Your name and be saved.
    Sylvia L - USA
  • Lord, make known to those in Benin the Satanic practices of voodoo. Allow the spiritual battle to not be delayed so the angelic forces can break through the grips of occult over this country. May the congregation continue to be strengthened and encouraged through Your Holy Word. Help people see what is Truth, believe in Jesus and tear down Voodoo.
    Rochelle D - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for the people of Benin as Psalm 4 says to not seek after lies, to know that you hear your godly ones. That the right sacrifices come through Jesus Christ. That they would put their trust in you. Show good to your people. Lift up the light of your face upon them. Put great joy in their heart that will abound so that they can persevere.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Lord, free this village and others in Benin from the satanic bondage. Guide them to the path of life in Christ, leading them to salvation. Unite this village in worship and belief in You alone, the One True God. Grant the pastor and church wisdom, perseverance, courage, boldness, protection, peace and hope. Help them stand firmly in faith.
    Beth P - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for one congregation's faith! Bring those in their village, including those who burned their church, to repentance. So save all Benin. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, thank you for giving this congregation the ability to rebuild their church building! We pray that more and more people will be set free from the bondage of voodoo in Benin until the entire country bows the knee to Christ as Savior and Lord. Strengthen your people in Benin through all circumstances so that they may glorify your name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Father thank you for restoration of this church. Bless the congregants and their families that they be encouraged and strengthened this day. Guard their hearts and minds from evil or bitterness. Protect them in Jesus name. I pray for those who are practicing idolatry that you oh gracious one will reveal the truth to them so that they will come to know
    Kimberly H - USA
  • Father we are so thankful this church has been rebuilt and our family now has a place to worship again. Would You speak to the hearts of the persecutors. May they tire of evil & be drawn to You. Freedom from voodoo in the mighty Name of Jesus!! May the believers grow even stronger in You despite any persecution. Ground them in Your Word. Amen!
    Lisa T - USA
  • Lord, give comfort to this church body as they see You rebuilding what was destroyed by evil. I praise you because no force of darkness or evil can stop your body from growing and maturing. I beg You to use this building as a place of refuge where believers remind one another of Truth and commit themselves to standing strong, shining Your light!
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • Lord, I pray for these believers who are being coerced to worship false gods. Please strengthen them and fill them with your Holy Spirit. Help them to walk with you, so close. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
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