Two Christian men pray during a house church meeting in Laos.
Two Christian men pray during a house church meeting in Laos.
Sep. 12, 2014 | Laos

Pray for Kanoa and Continued Church Growth

[410] prayers in [27] nations have been posted for Kanoa.

A Bible school student named “Kanoa” recently told VOM sources that a house church in his home village continues to grow in the face of persecution. While Kanoa was home for summer break, the village shaman and village headman called Kanoa and some other Christians to a meeting. The shaman told the Christians to “stop believing.” They replied that although following Christ wasn’t easy, they couldn’t stop. The next day, a group of soldiers arrived and again pressured them to give up their faith. Finally, the village headman said he could find no legal reason to arrest the believers. Enraged, the shaman threatened to kill them. Kanoa and the others told him, “Kill us then. We all have to die, and we know we will go to heaven.” Since the incident, their house church of 10 families has grown to more than 60 people.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 9 years ago. Those members now in prison, You are with them. May they endure faithfully. Overcome their fear in Jesus' Name. May hope & salvation ripple out to others in prison even their guards & captors. I lift up my prayers for Laos and the village leaders. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, Jehovah-Shammah, the Lord who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ we
    unite in faith for faithfulness of Kanoa and fellow believers, that they lnow You are omnipresent, we ask for hedge of protection on them along with angels directly from heaven to encourage and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Thank You, Jesus, for these brave Christians. Encourage and bless them. Give them safety to lead others to You, whom to know is life eternal.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • "Absent from the body, present with the Lord". Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Grow your Church in Laos, dear Jesus. Make it strong in You, and not in themselves. Gather them under your wing, as a hen does her chicks. Protect them, and grant them your joy and peace. Give them a love for one another, and for their enemies. For your glory, do this, LORD!
    mark m - USA
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas, Texas. Remember the Lord your God is with you no matter where you go. (Joshua 1:9) We love you
    Charles O - USA
  • Hallelujah! Thank You Daddy for such boldness of Your people, faced with death, yet like Shedrak, Meshach & Abednego stood for Whom they believe! Thank You for rescuing them from the hands of death! Thank You for the growth of the church! LORD continue to prosper Kanoa and the church, cause more growth, expansions and more coming to know Christ... Amen
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • ORO EN EL NOMBRE DE JESUS QUE RECIBAN MUROS DE PROTECCION QUE LOS INVISIBLES KANOA SEA PROTEGIDO EN LA MANO PODEROSA DE JESUS ISAIAS 41:;;10
    Hermana L - Honduras
  • Thank you Lord that our hope is in you! Just as they said, even if we are killed, we KNOW where we will go when we die. What a hope! Let your light continue to shine in the lives of these brethren. Bring many more to the truth including the leaders who are causing all the trouble. Reveal yourself to them in your church, by the power of Christ!
    Chris B - USA
  • Lord, I love the boldness You've instilled in Your people and may it grow along with their faith. We are thankful for continued protection for these brothers and sisters and may the house church continue to grow exponentially! May the house church become plural! Draw those who would try to persecute toward Your love and truth Lord. In Jesus' name.
    Lisa T - USA
  • God, we pray for Kanoa and the church he is starting for you. Please bless this endeavor and be with him and those he is leading. In Jesus name we pray...Amen
    michael h - USA
  • Praise You God for the faithful witness of these believers! And praise You for protecting them and growing this body of believers to 60 fold. Now grow them again, and again, and show Your wonderful victory to more and more in Laos. Fill Kanoa and the believers with hope and joy and peace and strength and love that is a witness in the darkness.
    Cheryl D - USA
  • Praise God that the house church in this village has exploded in growth in the face of persecution. Thank you Jesus for the strong testimony of believers like Kanoa. Continue to grow your church in Laos to God's glory. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
  • Praise God that the house church in this village has exploded in growth in the face of persecution. Thank you Jesus for the strong testimony of believers like Kanoa. Continue to grow your church in Laos to God's glory. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
  • Father, thank You for the boldness of Kanoa and the other believers. Help them to continue in boldness and continue to open doors. Please meet the shaman Yourself and bring him to redemption in You.
    Chad K - USA
  • Father may we remember That when we allow YOU to LOVE through us, in us, as us, with us that truly is "CHRIST in us the HOPE of GLORY". That is the LIFE in us that draws people to YOU. May all CHRIST BELIEVERS be bold in the faith you give us and praise you for the freedom we have in CHRIST. No chains can bind our hearts when we are free in JESUS.
    Mark M - USA
  • Father, thank You for the bold witness and faithfulness of the Christians in Laos. Please continue to give them courage and boldness in the face of the enemy. Keep them safe from harm and may Your light shine through each one of them. May many in the area come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
    Roma K - USA
  • My Father and Lord, Be with this church and help it to continue to grow in the face of persecution. Guide the pastors and keep them courageous and faithful to Your call on their lives. Protect and provide all they need and help those whose mind is clouded by evil learn of You. In Jesus name Amen
    Linda C - USA
  • Please Give Kanoa strength to endure and continue to build him up in the Lord. Help him to bravely and boldly make Christ known and show him who You are and that You will always be with Him and give him comfort helping plant his feet firmly on the Rock of Jesus. In Jesus Name
    gena g - USA
  • Dear God, I want to hold Kanoa up to You please. Clearly, You are working in his village. Please protect him and the other Christians and fill them with Your Spirit and with boldness. Open the eyes of shaman that he might be saved too. In Jesus' name.
    Joyce H - USA
  • In everything I pray for is according to your will Jesus, not ours. I pray that you look after these people and lead to do your work and to protect these fellow servants of yours. I pray they can continue your work but also remember you were persecuted first and to not fear for their lives bc they have eternal life with you. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
    Alisa S - USA
  • Oh God, protect Kanoa, his family, his church. Save this shaman's soul and don't allow him to harm anyone. Thank You for this awesome growth and continue to grow Your church mightily in Laos, empowering Your believers with faith. Give Kanoa wisdom and understanding as he continues his studies and show him Your plan for him. Thank You again, IJN, Amen
    Taylor L - USA
  • Lord, we have heard many stories of how you have taken people like this shaman and transformed their hearts, like Saul to Paul. Please do your mighty work in this man, and thus show that entire part of the world that Jesus is the true God! May they have great courage and infect many others with your love.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Lord God, we praise Your name for the grown of this church in Kanoa's village and thank You for his boldness, strength and faith to stand up for You. We thank you for the freedom for them to worship and we pray the village headman, the shaman and the rest of the village would see Your love and come to faith in You. We claim this village for Jesus!
    Ila F - USA
  • Father, in the name of Jesus, I praise you for the faith and the stand Kanoa and those with him possess in the midst of darkness. May their lives continue to be a testimony and witness for your glory to many. I thank you for adding to their church and that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to your glory. Amen
    Terri J - USA
  • Thank You, Father God, for the boldness of Kanoa --- a trait that we all (Christians) should have and demonstrate in the name of Jesus Christ. At the same time, we pray that the hearts of the shaman and his cohorts will be transformed and that they, too, come to know Christ and His love. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • LORD, thank you for these brave souls who honor the one true and living GOD! Continue to grow their flock and protect them as they do the good works set before them. Open the eyes of those who turn to darkness and change their hearts to love You. Show them Your power and mercy, forgive them for their persecution of those who believe. Your will be done.
    Jeri Kay M - USA
  • Lord I pray you will be with Kanoa and guide these group of believers in your word. Show the non believers your way and your word.
    Cindy F - USA
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