Believers continue to gather for worship at their church in Tanzania despite threats and two separate attacks by Islamic extremists who want to rid the area of Christians.
Believers continue to gather for worship at their church in Tanzania despite threats and two separate attacks by Islamic extremists who want to rid the area of Christians.
Oct. 30, 2014 | Tanzania

Pray for Family of Dioniz and for Temistores

[301] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Dioniz's family and Temistores.

On Oct. 9, a group of people with machetes attacked two Christian men at a prayer meeting in Bukoba, Tanzania. Dioniz Ng'wandu, 31, was killed in the attack, leaving behind a wife and two small children, ages 4 and 2. Temistores, 25, was hospitalized with injuries suffered during his escape. The church is located in a Muslim-dominated area and is still under construction, with no windows or doors. Church members have been threatened by Islamic extremists, who want to run Christians out of the area.

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  • In the name of Jesus, Jehovah Shalom, our heavenly Father, as brothers and sisters in Christ we adore You for faithfulness of Dioniz's family, Temistores and Tanzanian believers. We ask for peace and comfort. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, the Muslims are trying to stop you saving souls int his country. I ask you to rise up and stop them and save their souls. Give them dreams and visions that they will see you are real. Protect your children and give them assurance that you are with them. Pamela F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Dear Father, please help Dioniz's family and Temistores. Meet their needs and comfort them them. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, come to the assistance of these faithful people. Make haste to help them. You alone can fully understand their suffering and You can comfort as we cannot imagine. Give them a future and a hope.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Help Dioniz's family and Temistores. God they are in your hands as well as their persecutors.
    Reatha G - USA
  • We pray for these dear saints who are brothers and sisters of ours. May they find their strength in You, Oh Father, and in your Son and Spirit. May they see the light of Jesus, and spread it to the world, no matter the personal cost. May we do the same, with the joy of knowing some will be in heaven as a result of our Spirit-filled efforts. Amen.
    mark m - USA
  • Dear Father, Thank You for our brothers who have died and been beaten for You and the Gospel. I ask for continued comfort and protection in the Holy Spirit for their families. Open the eyes and hearts of Christians around the world to pray for and act when called upon to help our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember " The Lord Your God, will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9
    Charles O - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect these Precious Christians . Shield them with Peace, FATHER . Surround them with YOUR fiercest of angels. Give them favor with the enemy and help them to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth and win many souls. Liberate,Strengthen, Teach, Encourage,Comfort and HEAL them and their families. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Thank You Dadi for victory for the family of Dioniz and Temistores!The church of God will continue to match on and not even Islam can stop it or run out Christians wherever they choose.Father strengthen and encourage Temistores,the Dionizs and all believers in Bukoba and Tanzania as a whole.Make Yourself known to those who hate You and bring them down!
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father God in Jesus name I pray for the family of Dioniz. Comfort and provide all that they need. Give them healing in their grief and sustain them with hope of reunion. Bless them. Be with Temistores and let him recover and heal in all ways from this attack. Let his spirit grow stronger in You and let him grow in grace and faith in you. Bring hope.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Father send warrior angels to protect Your believers. Bring a Saul of Tarsus conversion to muslims persecuting the Appel of Your eye. Heal every wound and encourage them, lift them up as on eagles wings above circumstances. Bring revival fires to sweep Tanzania filling them with Your love and peace. Provide abundantly for their every need.
    June H - USA
  • Lord make a way for these people to worship you in spirit and truth. In Jesus name amen.
    Meredith F - Canada
  • Almighty Father God in heaven who is the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob we look to the heavens and raise our hearts to you. We look for the glorious 2nd appearing of your Son who will bring Your Word to all and we your children will be united with Him. Give all your children strength to persevere, endure and maintain faith in these very terrible times
    Mark Linda V - USA
  • Adoni heal Temistores,restore health and strength,more power to his testimony. Provide for the family of Dioniz with financial,emotional support, freedom from fear so nothing will prevent them from worshiping you God. May your presence prevent the enemy from interrupting worship of You God.may they be filled with more of you,& be daring in witnessing
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Lord, there is no power greater than Yours and no one here on earth is able to stop the progression of Your Word. We pray for the Ngwandu family that they will find strength in the You and continue to seek You all the days of their love. May You be their shepherd and protect them from the attacks of the devil. May Dioniz's soul rest in peace.
    Lovemore N - Zimbabwe
  • OurHeavenlyFather protect,comfort and strengthen the young widow and her small children. Meet all their needs according to your riches in heaven. Heal and protect Temistores and his family. Be with all your children in Tanzania Let the persecution of the Devil end right now by your mighty hand and help them worship u peacefully in Jesus mightyname Amen
    Persis M - India
  • Lord I lift up Dioniz's family and all the members of the church in Tanzania. I pray that you would open the eyes of the extremists in the area like you did to Paul. Please bring about an awakening and revival here Lord and be with your children who are living in fear and persecution now. We love and trust you with everything Lord. TY Jesus, Amen.
    Niccole E - USA
  • Father God, in Jesus' Name please give comfort and peace to the family of dioniz. Provide for them in the absence of their father, and husband. Please give quick healing to Temistores, and a strong testimony for You. Work in the hearts of those who did this deed and all the muslims who are encouraged to kill those they believe to be unbelievers.

    Virginia P - USA
  • My Lord, please comfort Dioniz's family & heal Temistores. Please comfort and strengthen them and protect them from additional attacks. Send them the help they need. Provide for the church & members spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally & financially. Convict those involved in this attack. Turn their hearts to You. Let them win others to You.
    Donna S - USA
  • Abba we pray for martyred Dionizes family, grant peace to them, may they extend forgiveness toward the murderers. Temistores be healed, comforted,filled with bold faith,endurance to go on. Light of Christ shine through,bring healing, restoration of peace in the land,defeat the enemy of Christ,Love of God reign in the land,Christ be revealed to them.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father, please comfort the family of Dioniz and heal Temistores. Please protect the church from further violence and strengthen them in light of pressures they face that we cannot begin to imagine here.
    scott L - USA
  • Dear God, I don't know how to pray for these people, but please help them, and protect them from further harm. Thank You.
    Marc V - USA
  • Father, please help the believers in this region remain strong in their faith. Please provide for Dioniz's wife and children, showing the beauty of your Body. May this contrast greatly with the violence and selfishness that is shown by those who are worshipping false gods.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Lord, please comfort Dioniz's family and remind them he lives and is with You. That You have conquered death. Let his young children grow up to love You. Please strengthen Temistores, and let him heal completely. Protect your people in Tanzania and encourage them in spite of opposition. Amen.
    Christine W - USA
  • Father God,
    Please comfort Dioniz's family over the loss of their husband and father. Comfort Temistores family and please heal him completely and give him and the other church members courage to still meet for prayer and worship and fellowship. Please put Your angels of protection around them and bring Dioniz's murderers to repentance.Jesus
    Debbie D - USA
  • Lord, I pray that you comfort the family of Dioniz as they mourn and fill them with the joy that he is at home with you Father. I thank you for sparing Temistores life and I pray for his healing. Please draw Temistores closer to you through this experience and let his story be an example of saving grace to others. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
    Damian W - Canada
  • Father God I pray for the family of Dionize to be comforted,protected,needs met.Pray for recovery of Temistores. Strengthen him God.May all his losses be recovered.Preserve his life from the radicals. Give him courage to face the radicals and testify of you. May the fear of you take deep roots in the muslims. bring them to the saving knowledge of you.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
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