Pastor Dasilve Sondakh was forced to move his congregation elsewhere when the government shut down the church in Indonsia.
Pastor Dasilve Sondakh was forced to move his congregation elsewhere when the government shut down the church in Indonsia.
Nov. 27, 2015 | Indonesia

Pray for Dasilve Sondakh, Pastor of a Closed Church

[411] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Pastor Dasilve Sondakh.

The Indonesia Pentecostal “Agape” Church in Surabaya, Indonesia, was closed on Nov. 8, 2015, after neighbors told the city’s mayor that the church did not have permission from the neighborhood to operate as a church. According to Indonesian law, churches must obtain permission from at least 60 neighbors to operate. Pastor Dasilve Sondakh told VOM workers that the church’s building permit has been revoked; the church was founded in 2008. The approximately 200 church members are now worshiping at the nearby Central Pentecostal Church.

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  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You for Pastor Sondakh and church's devotion to You. We entreat You for a hedge of protection on them and their families. We ask for angels directly from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord- we thank you that this church body was able to find another place to worship. Give them courage as they may face other persecution. Guide and direct their pastor as he determines their next steps. Bless them this Christmas season with peace and joy. In your Holy name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Lord, your words in Psalm 107 state, "Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble;
    He rescued them from their distress"....do for these as you have done for many! Hear our prayer, Lord! Give them peace and joy in all situations.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Father God, I ask that You continue the work through Pastor Dasilve that You began. Assure his heart that the church does not exist behind walls. Where one door is closed, You open another for Your glory. The world will be amazed as they see Your people grow bolder by the power that raised JESUS from the grave. Thank You Father.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Heavenly Father,I pray that a return to their church for this congregation. I ask that You give them favor with the community and they will have an abundance of signatures. Amen.
    Fabiana C - USA
  • Lord, I pray that you guide Pastor Dasilve Sondakh toward whatever ministry you have for him at this time. Open the eyes of the complaining neighbors that they may hunger and thirst for you. I pray also that the Central Pentecostal Church will flourish and disciple all those under its authority.Thank you Lord, for working in unusual and difficult times
    Joe P - USA
  • Dear God, Make a way where it appears to be no way. You are powerful and can do anything. Use this Pastor to win more souls and teach them Your Word. Encourage him and his family. Open the doors for another church. Pamela USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • I pray that you continue to trust in the Lord for what the future has for you and the Sheep you are called to care for. You .the Word of God says to rejoice whenever you are prosecuted for Jesus Name.
    Love Rev. Luis Alberto Caraballo.
    luis c - USA
  • May the word continue to go forth even under such persecution. Lord, even if the church is closed may this pastor continue in the work that You have called him to. This I ask thru Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Jesus, assist this your faithful pastor and the Christian community in his area. Encourage him and provide for him and his family. Send your Holy Spirit in abundance to give wisdom and comfort.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father God, I pray in Jesus name for Pastor Dasilve Sondakh that You would bless and strengthen him. LORD, let his hope and joy in You be restored. May he grow closer to You through this and be given new vision and purpose to proclaim Your gospel. Bless these congregations and unite them by Your Spirit to faithfully proclaim Your word. Give them hope.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I ask that you will bless these believers and I pray that they will be more dedicated and passionate for you than ever before. If it is your will Father, please let this church regain its permit. In all circumstances please let my brothers and sisters in Christ to continue to follow you with their whole hearts. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    Ashley H - USA
  • Dearest Lord: We pray that Pastor Sondakh and his congregants now at Central Pentecostal experience Your healing, comforting touch, and that You will allow them to continue to worship, pray, and fellowship in Your Name. Protect our brothers and sisters, and may they feel Your strong, wonderful Hand as they meet. May this be a testimony that You live!
    Brian A - USA
  • God be with you dear brother. Keep you faithful and steadfast. It is His church and He will build and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. - Love and prayers from India.
    alx p - India
  • May Thou please make it so Thy Pastor is able to have a place of worship. Please, make it so Thy pastor does not become despondent or in despair. Please let him know the truth of Thy designs and purpose in terms of him not having a place to worship. Please encourage him and strengthen him.
    Gerardo R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we ask for your guidance and intervention in leading Pastor Sondakh to another church location. Thank you for opening up another church for your servants to meet and worship together. Open the hearts of the officials who revoked the permit and soften the hearts of the neighbors as well. Thank you for the victory. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Salina C - USA
  • Father, please provide this assembly a place to gather to worship You. Please keep them safe and encourage them during this difficult time.
    Roma K - USA
  • Father, we thank you for the faith & perseverance of Pastor Sondakh. It might have been easy to just give up but the strength of his faith showed him how to seek a resolution to the persecution his congregation was facing. You provided & he followed your leadership. Continue to bless his ministry in spite of the persecution they may face.
    Judy W - USA
  • Lord, we thank You for the provision of the Holy Spirit that is always with those who seek You. There is nothing that block Your Word and no amount of denial or intimidation will derail Your plans for those needing Your salvation. You are a wonderful Father who protects His children. May Pastor Sondakh be empowered by the Holy Spirit to soldier on-AMEN
    Lovemore N - Zimbabwe
  • Lord, only you know the true reason you allowed this change for this church. Reveal your greater plan to both churches. May they stand united to reach 2 to 3 times more people for Christ. Give them wisdom to pool their resources & multiple their efforts for the sake of the Gospel in Indonesia, Amen!
    Donna S - USA
  • Lord I pray you would encourage Pastor Dasilve Sondakh. I pray you would help him get his church back up and running or open the door for a new ministry location and direction. I pray you would help him have favor in the eyes of the government. I pray you can multiply his ministry to be bigger than ever before. I pray for your blessing on him!
    Jackie J - USA
  • Father, I ask that you open the hearts of the people in the neighborhood surrounding the Agape church in Indonesia. Let the truth pierce their hearts with the truth and let them accept it. Make Pastor Dasilve understand that you do not live in houses made with hands. Let them worship you with all their heart wherever they can. In Jesus' name. Amen
    Andre K - USA
  • Father, please be the members of Agape church in Indonesia and strengthen their faith daily. Thank you for giving them another place to meet, but please soften the hearts and minds of their neighbors to You and the truth of Your Word so that not only may Agape re-open, but have more members than ever. In Yeshua's name, amein!
    Embriette H - USA
  • Father, I pray for this pastor that he would see your purpose for this sad event. thank you that the believers have a palce to worship even though their church was closed.Thank you that even though the government closed this church they did not stop the people fro worshiping you. Help this pastor and his church to remain strong in you.Protect them.Amen
    Claire C - USA
  • Lord, let Your perfect purposes prevail for this pastor & his church. Let them all go to a deeper place in You & reach those You are seeking in this new location. We lift up the neighbors, old & current, and pray that they are drawn by Your love. May thiis church grow in You, in strength, & in numbers! Amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • LORD, thank you for Your faithful servants in Indonesia and Pastor Dasilve! LORD, thank You for providing them a place to worship, thank You for their safety. Renew and strengthen their faith each morning as they serve the Great I AM. LORD, forgive those who persecute You and Your followers. Release them from the dark power of satan to Your truth.
    Jeri Kay M - USA
  • Father God,I humbly ask You to give strength and protection to Pastor Dasilve Sondakh as he sets out to get permission from Indonesian officials to reopen the Pentecostal Agape Church. Also protect his congregation , Lord. May they grow in Your Love as they continue to worship You elsewhere. Amen.
    Mary I - USA
  • God, please be with this pastor and churchmembers during this difficult time. Guide them as they continue to worship You. Amen.
    Barb R - USA
  • Lord, fill these pews again with believers praising and worshipping you. Break down the stronghold against this church and bless Pastor Sondakh.
    Margaret D - USA
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