This was one of seven churches burned down in Tanzania by suspected Islamic extremists
This was one of seven churches burned down in Tanzania by suspected Islamic extremists
Oct. 09, 2015 | Tanzania

Pray for Seven Churches Attacked by Arsonists

[285] prayers in [21] nations have been posted for Seven Churches.

In late September, Muslim extremists burned seven churches within a week in northwestern Tanzania. Three churches were burned on Sept. 22 and four more on Sept. 27. One church, the Living Water International Church, suffered its third arson attack in two years. Each time the 70-member church attempts to upgrade its tin structure to a cement building, it is set on fire and forced to start over.

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  • Our heavenly Father as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that these Christian churches and believers hold fast to Your Word We ask for financial provisions. We ask for Your blessing upon them along with a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, we know that arsonists are cowards, because anyone can light a match. Please strengthen your people in Tanzania and make a way for them to congregate and worship you in Spirit and truth so that ALL of Tanzania will bow their knee to the ONLY true God and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Please provide for all their needs, Amen.
    Kathy G - USA
  • I ask God to make true the words spoken by Paul in 2 Thess 3, "that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.”
    Linda D - Korea, South
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    Carla M - USA
  • Lord Jesus I lift up these fellow Christians who have lost their churches. Keep them strong in you and going forward. Provide for more churches but especially spiritually encourage and help the people. Protect them all. Stop the evil ones and save their souls. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord abuildings were destroyed, not Your church. Lord with Your help I know these buildings will be rebuilt. Continue to build up the church in determination and resolve that not even hell will stand up against the real church of God. Lord please let the persecutors, especially those who burned the churches come to know You, worship in these very place
    barbara w - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, your people have had their buildings destroyed and the sanctuary they prepared to worship your Holy Name has been desecrated. Come to encourage them and destroy their fear. Give them wisdom. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon your people. Convict the evil doers and bring them to repent and turn to You.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Protect our brothers and sisters. Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Lord protect these churches from the plans of the enemy. Let the enemy fail at every attempt to stop these churches from growing. Let these churches find favor even with their enemies in a miraculous way. Keep them in perfect peace as they remain steadfastly obedient to your truth and grace. Spread your way like wildfire through these churches.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Lord, Jesus we thank You for the protection of Your children affected by the burnt churches. Satan and his agents may burn the physical building but they will never burn the desire Your children have to seek You always. May all Christians stand up and shine to the dark work so that others receive You in their lives. Holy Spirit please come and save us.
    Lovemore N - Zimbabwe
  • Father, please intervene in this matter. I pray that You would step in and make this harassment and persecution stop. Bring to justice those who are doing this. Please keep Your children safe and do not let them be harmed in any way. I pray the message of Jesus would go out into this land and that many would turn to Jesus as Lord and Savior.
    Roma K - USA
  • Father, You are Almighty God! Your Kingdom is built forever and ever. Please assist these fellow believers. Please allow them to meet at homes and continue to grown in Faith. Please assist them in rebuilding their churches and protect those churches with your mighty angel's army to cover those new building and fight the enemy. Amen
    Isabel S - USA
  • Father God, I pray that you build around the Tanzanian churches (especially the Living Water Intl. Church) with the spritual protective walls. Three worship places were already burned down, and such destruction must not go on. Father, please help them to defeat fear. Give them peace, and embolden their sprits. amen.
    Carol C - USA
  • Lord, we praise You for the perseverance of the Christians in these churches who continue to rebuild despite continue attacks from the extremists. I pray that no one is hurt and pray for the blind individuals who are perpetrating this hatred. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
  • Lord, thank You your people have not been harmed. Let these churches not burn whether they are made of paper or cement!! We are believing for supernatural protection. Bless believers as they start over acc. to Your will. May their churches grow exponentially as others help rebuild. Blessings to each believer as they grow in You. Amen.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Lord, thank you for strengthening the faith of these people. Provide a cement building for them to start over. Let the attackers realize that you are the living God who provides for their needs. Put a hedge of protection around them and keep them safe. remove any hatred or thoughts of revenge they may feel for their attackers.
    JEAN H - USA
  • Lord Jesus stop them burning your houses, I ask in your name, amen.
    Mary M - USA
  • Abba. Strengthen and uphold our brethren in Tanzania. May they not become impatient for you to act, but may they tread steadily down your pathways. Move on individuals who will provide steel and concrete to establish the church buildings. And may Your body in Tanzania, Yeshua rest on the rock of our salvation. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Pray for the Church in Tanzania which is the body of Christ. May they model Christ-like love for those who continually burn churches and that the latter repent of their sins and, to go further, accept Jesus Christ as Lord. But more than putting up walls for the church, help the persecuted Christs to tear down walls that will enhance the Kingdom. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • PSALM 70 is what the Lord is having me pray!
    Martha S - USA
  • Thank You for the perseverance and faith of our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. May those who persecute them become discouraged in their attacks, and may they see that they are fighting against You. Encourage these Christians to continue to live for You despite the cost. Protect and provide for their needs in the midst of this hostile environment.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Lord, please protect these churches and set your love and faithfulness as a guard around these believers. May they continue to devote themselves to you regardless of the hardships they face in you name. May their trust and perseverance be a witness to others. Amen.
    caroline c - USA
  • Father, I pray for these believers who suffer such great loss. I know it is material things that will pass away anyway, but I'm sure they struggle with finances to have what they do. Please, give them wisdom in dealing with this. Speak to the hearts of their persecutors. convict them. May they see Jesus and feel his love for them in these believers.
    Polly C - USA
  • We pray for these believers who are suffering physical attacks. May they be filled with Your courage to continue to preach the gospel, may they know the reality of Your love to speak it to those around them. May the Muslims in their area be softened, may they be drawn in, may they hear Your word and be forever changed.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for the brethren in Tanzania. Thank You for their dedication to Christ. Lord, I pray for You to uplift and encourage them amid repeated attacks against their hard work. Keep their hearts from despairing. Continue to watch over Your children there. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Abraham J - USA
  • Dear Father God in heaven hallowed be thy name. this is just another example of your prophecy coming true that all Christians would be persecuted in the last days. just hold them under your wing Father in Jesus name your son our savior as you said if we lose our life in Jesus name we will receive a crown of life in heaven. in Jesus name amen.
    Bill E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, provide the members of these churches protection from evil. Allow these churches to be built and give them Divine protection, Your protection is the only protection that can save these churches. Let the churches lean heavily on You in this time of persecution. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • God, may these churches persevere, just like you said: "These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer... Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life!" Rev. 2:8-10
    Jackie V - USA
  • Dear brothers and sisters, I'm so sorry for your lose but am thankful you are alright. I pray the Lord will lead and guide you and show you what your next step is to be. You must be doing it right becuz the enemy keeps attacking. God bless you all and keep you safe.
    Elizabeth F - USA
  • Lord we feel for these brothers and sisters who have to deal with continual persecution. Let them not lose hope but look to Jesus who was also persecuted. Lord, please foil the plans of the attackers. Help them to realise their sin, so that they can repent and turn to you. In Jesus name. Amen
    Ester W - Australia
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