Taliban gunmen killed Werner Groenewald and his two teenaged children Saturday, Nov. 29 in Afghanistan, targeting them because they were at a "Christian proselytizing compound."
Taliban gunmen killed Werner Groenewald and his two teenaged children Saturday, Nov. 29 in Afghanistan, targeting them because they were at a "Christian proselytizing compound."
Dec. 04, 2014 | Afghanistan

Pray for the Families of Five Killed in a Taliban Attack

[456] prayers in [27] nations have been posted for Christians in Afghanistan.

Three South Africans and two Afghan nationals were killed in an attack on the Partnership in Academics & Development (PAD) compound in Kabul on Saturday, Nov. 29. Werner Groenewald was killed along with his 17-year-old son, Jean-Pierre; his 15-year-old daughter, Rode and two Afghan co-workers whose names have not been released. Three Taliban gunmen entered the compound dressed as policemen and carried out an attack that lasted for three hours. Werner's wife, Hannelie, was at a clinic where she worked as a doctor when the attack occurred. Werner, who had worked in Afghanistan for 12 years, was killed trying to protect his children. The Taliban later claimed responsibility for the attack on Twitter, stating that the compound was a "Christian proselytizing compound." PAD is a U.S.-based educational organization. A friend of Werner said that he had closed his last session with an international group of co-workers by saying, "We only die once, so it might as well be for Jesus."

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  • In the name of Jesus, El Olam, the Lord Everlasting, as brothers and sisters in Christ we entreat, lift up Afghanistan missionaries and believers recognizing their faithfulness, praying for their health, safety, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minster to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, build a wall of protection around him and all fellow Christians. Give them good courage and strength to carry on. May peace and guidance cover them. Save souls across their country. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • We live for You and we die for You. You are our keeper and the light in our darkest moments. Please protect all the Christians in Afghanistan and thank You for taking care of Hannelie. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, thank you for this brave man's words to give us hope and courage. Please comfort all those left here to work without their loved ones. Please, Holy Spirit, comfort and heal Your precious people who still seek to be faithful in spite of their great suffering.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • How amazing is that statement. Lord comfort his wife and the other families of the slain victims. Thank you for their courage in standing. What a legacy to leave. "We only die once, so it might as well be for Jesus." Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • We pray that the Lord will watch over all Christians and their families who live and work in Afghanistan, and we give thanks for the dedication and virtuous lives of the people who suffered injury and death during the attack on the PAD compound.
    Dorothy A - 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
  • 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
  • Thank You Father for Werner and his family and co-workers. Thank You for his faithfulness as an example for all of us to die once for Jesus. Bless his wife and keep her faith strong. I ask that you encourage our Afghan family and bring forgiveness and repentance to the persecuters. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect these Precious Christians. Bless and Heal their hearts and bodies . Surround them with YOUR fiercest of angels. Give them favor with the enemy and help them to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth in Peace and win many souls. Strengthen, Teach, and Encourage and Comfort them. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Father, be with this woman as she suffers the loss of her family. Her heart must ache with grief. Please comfort her and help her to keep her eyes on you. use her to reach out and continue spreading the gospel.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father thank You for calling Your Sons and daughter home to a place of peace!Holy Spirit comfort Hannelie,keep her strong!May she know Your love and peace like never before and also for the two men's families,Father send comfort&peace,hope for the furture.Strengthen Afghan Christians and bring their persecutors to repentance in Jesus name!Amen
    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 the name of Jesus Christ I pray for the families of these martyrs. Comfort them Jesus. Fill them with peace and hope in knowing their loved ones are with you. Bring good and eternal benefits from their deaths. May it further Your kingdom there and all around. Open the hearts of the Afghanistan people. Let Your name and power be shown.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Father God, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray for the families of these martyrs. Comfort them Jesus. Fill them with peace and hope in knowing their loved ones are with you. Bring good and eternal benefits from their deaths. May it further Your kingdom there and all around. Open the hearts of the Afghanistan people. Let Your name and power be shown.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Father God, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray for the families of these martyrs. Comfort them Jesus. Fill them with peace and hope in knowing their loved ones are with you. Bring good and eternal benefits from their deaths. May it further Your kingdom there and all around. Open the hearts of the Afghanistan people. Let Your name and power be shown.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Dear Lord, please be with his Christian doctor, mother, wife as she grieved the loss of her family. Help those in the region who are searching for you and need help from those who attack and kill to try and stop the spread of God' s love. Love us always, Lord.
    Deneshia K - USA
  • Father, thank you for the crowns of life that these brothers and sisters wear. I thank you for the witness of their lives and deaths. Make this "proselytizing compound" fling its gates open spiritually, and open the eyes of this community to your love and eternal life. Be near to the brokenhearted.
    Ruth T - USA
  • It is for times like this we must cling to your promise to come quickly Lord for without hope in you these evil terrorist will succeed in the will of Satan. Welcome this martyered family into your loveing arms and uphold Hannelie in her grief secure in the knowledge they will be reunit together with you. "We only die once, so it might as well be for J
    Delores S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Bless this family for their sacrifice in your name. Be with Hannelie through this devastating storm. Lord, I ask that you bring your wrath to those Islamist that only destroy and cause death. Let this attack to a rallying call for other Christians to stand strong within their faith, and to fear no evil. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • LORD, thank you for the lives of Your faithful servants. May there be rejoicing knowing they are with You for all eternity in heaven! Comfort and bring peace to the hearts of their family and friends here on earth. Strengthen them knowing their loved ones died for Your Son. Bring to justice those who despise You and turn them from the evil one. AMEN
    Jeri Kay M - USA
  • 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
  • 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
  • Father, I pray that your kingdom come and your will be done in this situation. I commit every single soul that is involved. May you set their hearts right. I thank you for the families who risk their lives for you. I know you are with them. I pray for those who are at wrong, may you visit them. Amen.
    Chelsea L - Malaysia
  • Holy Father, You are wise beyond measure and good beyond any thing we could imagine. We don't understand the times we live in but we know You are in control. Do what is necessary to help these people who are left to grieve and protect them from further harm, Bless them and place a hedge around them. In Jesus name Amen
    Linda C - USA
  • God our Father protect Afghanistan Christians from brutality.Keep the Talibans away from them.May the angels camp around them Lord.Hear the prayers of the martyrs and answer in due time.May help come from all around.Raise men&women to study the word and teach to the young &old,lead many to Christ in spite of persecution.May love of Christ spread.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Loving Heavenly Father, I believe that You have authority over all the situations. Though we may not understand the turmoil going on, but we have not given up unto You. May the Spirit of God console the near and dear ones and give them strength that they freely surrender everything to You because we know that after Your intervention, all thing changes.
    SAURABH J - India
  • My God, show your mercy to the families of those killed in this evil attack. Thank you for this man's faithful service, and thank you that you have now received him to yourself.
    Nathan P - USA
  • Father, thank You for this family who went out among the poorest of the poor to minister in Jesus' name. I pray the words that they spoke & the things they did to help will bring many Afghans to Believe in Jesus. Please comfort Hannelie in her grief. Encourage & strengthen her faith. Help her to hear Your voice.
    Debbie S - USA
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