VOM staff members encourage Sri Lankan Christians.
VOM staff members encourage Sri Lankan Christians.
Jan. 25, 2018 | Sri Lanka

Pray for Church Members Recovering from an Attack

[262] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Attacked Church Members.

On Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, three Buddhist monks and two other men interrupted worship at the Lighthouse Church in Pupuressa, threatening the congregation and asking the pastor if he had government approval to worship in the building. They then dragged the pastor outside to beat him and assaulted a church member who attempted to intervene. Pray for the pastor and the church member as they recover from the attack. Also pray that the church will be emboldened by the attack and will become an even brighter light for Christ in the community.

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  • Continue to grant these dear believers strength and resolve. Give them your true, eternal peace, joy, faithfulness, goodness, strength, and love. Help them grow in the grace and knowledge of your Son, Jesus. Comfort and guide them by your Holy Spirit. Bring millions to faith through them.
    Mark M - USA
  • Psalm 59 : deliver these villagers from their enemies oh my God, defend them from those who rise up against them. Deliver them from the workers of iniquity. Help them to sing of your power and your mercy. Be their defense and refuge in the day of their trouble. We sing to You Praises, as you are their defense and the the God of Mercy
    Julie C - USA
  • Our Father please help the members of Lighthouse Church. Heal the Pastor and injured Christian. Let them maintain Your peace despite the outward conditions. Let them walk with Your Love in their hearts. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Lord God I pray the attacked church in Pupuressa. May the Christian gain strength in Christ and to encourage each other and devote themselves to Christ. May their opponents see the love of Jesus Christ through this Church. May their eyes be opened and Christ revealed in them so that they may be drawn to the light and receive Jesus in their hearts, Amen
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Lord I lift up to you this pastor and church member who have shared in your suffering and ask that the congregation come around then and minister to them. May the church draw together and courageously continue to proclaim your name and the truth. May your harvest be sowed in their surrounding area and their numbers increase. Amen.
    Ingrid V - USA
  • Father let these believers rejoice and be glad, for their reward in heaven is great; for in the same way
    the prophets were persecuted who were before them. Let them rejoice in their sufferings for your
    sake, as in their flesh they do their share on behalf of Christ's body, which is the church, in filling up
    what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.
    Kendall P - USA
  • Dear Jesus, comfort and encourage these precious people who are so brave for Your Name. Thank You for their brave witness and for their lives of courage. Bring many to know and love You because of them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father please protect your Church in Pupuressa from further evil, harm, fear and ignorance. Let them grow unhindered to flourish and bring the Buddhists into your light and will. Please heal the Pastor and the church member both physically, mentally and spiritually so that they return to their Church and lead their flock without fear, and with joy.
    Laurie T - USA
  • Protection favor in Jesus name healing
    timothy y - USA
  • Protection favor in Jesus name healing
    timothy y - USA
  • We are whole heartily Thank you for all of you for Prayers! Continually we need your Prayers very much, Still we are facing many Challenges even though God is giving us courage to stay there and continue His work. Pastor Kingsly Samuel from Pupuressa Lighthouse Church.
    Lighthouse Church P - Sri Lanka
  • Father, comfort and encourage Your people who live in such a hostile environment. Thank You that they desire to make You known in that dark place. May this attack result in a stronger church, one that models forgiveness and confidence in an omnipotent, all-wise God who does not waste any trial we undergo, but uses them to reach people for Himself.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Jesus you know all of your children. You know when we go to sleep and when we arise. Jesus I pray for a hedge of protection to be placed around this flock. Lord use their love and compassion for the lost to draw people seeking the truth to them. Lord Jesus protect this church and give them courage in your divine grace and truth. Amen.
    william j - USA
  • Heavenly Father, may it become evident to the monks & all others who interrupt, threaten, & assault believers in Pupuressa that You love them because the Light of Jesus is shining through believers in their city as they become much more bold to speak the Word without fear, preaching Christ from goodwill, out of love, & in truth, in Jesus' name, amen.
    Carol S - USA
  • Mighty God,
    How outrageous for Buddhist Monks, non violent people to attack lovers of christ for their worship before your throne. We pray that this congregation would have greater boldness to share the gospel in a powerful way as a result of this attack. Soften the hearts of their attackers at the cross & let your light shine there in Jesus name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Father God, I thank you for the blessed VOM workers who show the love of Christ to those being oppressed for His name. Let Your Spirit work mightily in Sri Lanka to convict the oppressors of sin, righteous through Christ alone, and the judgment to come. Help the believers to hold strong and grow in the knowledge of our Savior Jesus.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Father, this would be so frightening to experience and witness. Please cast out all fear and help these brothers and sisters count it all joy to suffer for your name.
    Brenda M - USA
  • LORD WE THANK THAT NO BELIEVERS WERE FOUND TO BE DEAD IN THIS INCIDENT..THSNK YOU FOR YOUR PROTECTING HAND. HEAL THE PASTOR AND OTHERS OF THERE INJURIES. BRING HEALING, AND RENEWED PEACE OF MIND. MAKE THIS CONGREGATION STRONGER, EACH MEMBER IN THERE FAITH. MAY OTHERS BE DRAWN TO YOU LORD THRU THESE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. HAVE YOUR WAY LORD.. GLORY! AMEN
    Deidre S - USA
  • Loving God, we ask You to heal the pastor and church member from the attack; and make them even stronger, knowing they suffered for Your name, and they are blessed. May the saints in this church shine even brighter and remove the darkness around them. May Your name be lifted up and glorified.
    Meg K. P - USA
  • Father, I pray for those in this congregation. I pray you help them to remain strong in their faith. I pray you completely heal spiritually, physically, emotionally the 2 who were attacked. Speak to the hearts of those who did this. May your Spirit deal with their hearts, and they repent. Give them the boldness you gave Peter and the other apostles.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father have mercy on your Sons and Daughters in their difficult times and see them through strengthen them in their troubles and may your name be glorified in Jesus mighty name Amen.
    Chima U - Switzerland
  • Dear Lighthouse Church in Pupuressa, I pray for your Pastor and church member that were beaten in the attack. May the Lord strengthen you hearts and body of Christ. Also, I pray for physical healing for your Pastor and church member. Your brother in Christ, Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Father, thank You for the Lighthouse Church. I pray for the pastor and the congregation that You would be with them strengthen them and protect them. Please have mercy on the pastor and church member who was attacked and help them recover quickly. I pray for boldness in the church and that they would be a light to the world. In the Name of Yeshua Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Yes Lord please strengthen this church. Grow their faith and increase their love. That they will be transformed by this to act more like You Jesus!
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Dear Lord
    I pray for the Pastor and church member that were injured. Please give them comfort and healing. Convict the hearts of those men that did that and bring them to You. Emboldened the church to continue standing for You fearlessly. Bless them and cover them with Your wings.
    In the blessed name of Jesus,
    Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Lord, save these monks and turn Sri Lanka around for Christ.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Lord, You are God ALONE. There is none beside you. Let the people of this area fear you. Let them fear you. Let them fear you. Let your people be strengthened by the Truth. You are Good and beside you there is NO OTHER.
    Barbara Jean R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, these your children are in desperate need of your help and encouragement. Speak to them and cover them with your holy , peaceful presence. Guide and protect them I pray. Save the souls of all in this town - open their eyes to see you are the only real God. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father use this church in a mighty way. Fill them with the knowledge of your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so they will walk in a manner worthy of you, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of you; strengthened with all power, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks.
    Kendall P - USA
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