A photo of the Bibles and books that were ruined after an arsonist set fire to the Bible Correspondence Course office in Turkey.
A photo of the Bibles and books that were ruined after an arsonist set fire to the Bible Correspondence Course office in Turkey.
Dec. 31, 2014 | Turkey

Pray for Bible Ministry after Books Burned

[238] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Christians in Turkey.

The ministry office of a Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) was broken into on Dec. 7, and an arsonist set fire to ministry materials. Located on the second floor of the building, a man forced his way into the office to set it on fire, but neighbors alerted firemen and police who arrived at the scene quickly. More than 8,000 books, including New Testaments and Christian books, are unsalvageable due to fire or water damage. Many of the Christian books are published by BCC and unavailable elsewhere, so they will need to be reprinted. The arsonist was apprehended by police on Dec. 9, but it is unclear what his motives were.

Write your own prayer for Christians in Turkey

  • As Turkey asserts Muslims more and more in opposition to the rights of Christian believers, Lord we ask that Holy Spirit revival sweeps over Turkey and that a million Turks awaken to faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Danae V - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father. as brothers and sisters in Christ, we ask for deliverance and conquer for these Turkey believers. We praise You for their faithfulness, ask for a hedge of protection on them, Your Word would not return void, and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • I lift these precious children of your up again. Provide more money and bibles. Many people be saved through your Word. Save the soul of the one who burned the bibles. Pam F- USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father help BCC to print these materials agen. Thank You for every Christians in Turkey. Strengthen them in their faith and let them boldly declare the Good News. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, comfort these people in the loss of all their materials. Please may Your Holy Spirit be near to them. Make haste to help them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • God help that arsonist. Convict his heart. Let him be another Paul, you love him too and want to save him. Amen
    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
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas Texas remember the Lord your God shall be with you or ever you shall go Joshua 1:9 we love you
    Charles O - USA
  • Dear Father, Thank You that Your Word will not be quenched. I pray and hope that the materials have been or are being reprinted. I ask that these Bibles and other Christian materials find their way into the hands of believers and unbelievers that Your Truth will spread throughout Turkey. Forgive the arsonist he help him accept You. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect these Precious Christians. Bless and Heal their hearts .Bless them with new Bibles. 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. Strengthen, Teach, and Encourage and Comfort them. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Dear Lord, Please protect every believer in Turkey. May the church of Jesus Christ shine like a lighthouse. Make the Christians strong and teach them to disciple others. Please continue to provide resources for these believers and seekers. amen
    Carol H - USA
  • Hail Mary Full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
    Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death Amen.
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, convict the one's heart who did this. may he find you. Open doors so this ministry can continue.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, may the burning of books and other persecutions only fuel the power of your people to live and spread the gospel of Christ. Have mercy on us in Your Son to accomplish this work.
    clifton b - USA
  • Father thank You for Christians in Turkey,for keeping them and for being their God.Thank You for the firemen and policemen who arrived on time to salvage the situation,I ask that You bless them.Restore all that has been lost to BCC and keep them growing.Encourage all Christians in Turkey and bring to repentance the arsonist in Jesus name! Amen
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Father In Jesus Name Bless, Defend and Strengthen this Bible Ministry. Provide for them and allow them to, as Job, be able to get and print double what they had before, and reach a tremendous number of people for You Lord Jesus. Amen.
    Justin N - USA
  • Jesus despite the enemies efforts to get rid of You victory is yours. Jesus raise up more than 8000 books and provide more BCC books. Thank you no one was hurt. Please continue to provide for this ministry. Protect and provide for every believer in this country. We pray the arsonist will come to know Jesus as Saviour and make amends.
    Grace H - New Zealand
  • Father, that which You have purposes cannot be annulled. I simply ask Your purposes for Turkey, the Turkish people and Your church through Lord Jesus proper, continue to prosper and prevail. Lord we rejoice that You are God. And though we hear of destruction we look to You. Be glorified in Turkey and glorify Your name. Grant peace to Your people. Amen
    Janet R - USA
  • Father in Jesus name we thank you for the power of your HOLY SPIRIT in us. May HE encourage and remind us that some of your greatest miracles came when your children were imprisoned. JESUS in the tomb imprisoned by death, Paul at midnight praising GOD so the bars and ground shook and the doors were open. May we walk in boldness of HIS new life in us
    Mark M - USA
  • Father in Jesus name we thank you for the power of your HOLY SPIRIT in us. May HE encourage and remind us that some of your greatest miracles came when your children were imprisoned. JESUS in the tomb imprisoned by death, Paul at midnight praising GOD so the bars and ground shook and the doors were open. May we walk in boldness of HIS new life in us
    Mark M - USA
  • Father God, in the name of a Jesus Christ, bless the Christians in Turkey. Rebuild this work even stronger for the bible correspondence and bring a great harvest of souls. Bring a hunger and thirst for people there to know Your word and to learn more of You.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Lord, we lift up the arsonist to You and believe He will turn to You in your timing. Just as You multiplied the fish and bread as Jesus distributed it, we ask that You multiply the Bibles and other materials that were lost, whether donations or whatever. may BCC receive a supernatural financial blessing and may this be a witness to Your glory. Amen.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Dear Lord, please open the heart of the arsonist to your love and reveal to him your grace and sacrifice. May Turkish Christians open their arms with your love to everyone so that people may see that they are your followers. May they continue to grow in their knowledge, love, courage, faith, and awareness. Bless them with your presence. Amen
    caroline c - USA
  • Father, we pray that this burning of bibles will result in more people being interested in what it says. You know what is in this man's heart and we pray You will show him Your love and salvation. We also pray for the reprinting and that even more bibles will be available. Nothing will stop Your word from being spread to a needy world.
    Ila F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I thank you that Your Fire has incited this fire and it is YOUR FIRE that will continue to fall in this place to such a degree that every loss will be restored 7 fold, with incredible multiplication of righteousness despite these evil efforts! I pray for divine connections equipping Christians in Turkey to be more than victorious!
    Jane G - USA
  • Heaven and earth may pass away but your Word endures forever. Heavenly Father, I pray the arsonist come to faith in Christ Jesus while in prison. Thank you for the police and judge who ruled without partiality. I pray that the books be reprinted without delay. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Migdalia H - USA
  • Father, please fill the workers in this office to be filled with excitement over how much good these material must do for your Kingdom if they have been targeted in this way! Fill them with strength to accomplish the task of reprinting, and do not let learning be hindered in the meantime.
    Brenda M - USA
  • God, please provide for the need of having these books reprinted. Your disciples need them, so that they may train to be Your minisers in the area and place that You have called them to be. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Roberto G - USA
  • Lord, please provide the funds needed to replace all the books and materials lost in the fire. Keep Your workers from discouragement and give them renewed desire to continue their ministry of providing materials to Your people and others who are seeking Christ. Restore all that the enemy has taken away for You are Lord and will bless Your people.
    Beverly S - USA
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