The Emmanuel Church in Alexandrov, Russia was raided by attackers believed to be nationalists. (Photo credit: Christian Telegraph and sclj.ru)
The Emmanuel Church in Alexandrov, Russia was raided by attackers believed to be nationalists. (Photo credit: Christian Telegraph and sclj.ru)
Jan. 29, 2016 | Russia

Pray for Worship Team Members Attacked During Rehearsal

[297] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Worship Team Members.

Men believed to be Russian nationalists attacked members of a worship team on Jan. 8 as they rehearsed at Emmanuel Church in Alexandrov, a small town northeast of Moscow, Russia. One of the attackers pressed a knife to the throat of one worship team member and made demands for the pastor’s whereabouts as well as a list of all church member names. The attackers told the worship team that they planned to eradicate all evangelical churches. 

Write your own prayer for Worship Team Members

  • Our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, the God Who provides we ask for protection for Russian worship team as they know Jesus died for her. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord- we pray for protection for the church in Russia- lift up these believers and encourage them to be bold. Give favor with authorities so they will help to protect these members - In your name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Father God I pray for the church of God in Rassia to grow and for many lives to be touched by the gospel of salvation. I pray for the worship team not to be afraid of those who can only kill the body which will return back to earth but to fear the creator Himself. The victory is certain.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Lord, send your peace and praise to these!
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Father God, I ask for Your continued healing over these precious people of Yours. Encourage them that we are "looking for a heavenly home" (Hebrews 11) and that You are aware of their faith on earth. Let their attackers be tormented by their own thoughts and let the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ shed light and bring repentance.
    Kathy G - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Father, I pray for this worship team so brutally treated last year. Continue to work in their lives by Your healing power. Fill their hearts with love and forgiveness for their persecotors. Give these dear ones an awareness of Your presence.Cause Your Word to go forth in power in Russia and bring many to Yourself. In Jesus name, amen
    Sheron L - USA
  • Father God, as persecution against Your servants increases in Russia and the world, we ask that You grant these Christians in Russia and all Your people bold spirits, unwavering faith and no fear of man. Bind the enemy Satan with Your mighty power. Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts, Zechariah 4:6.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Our heavenly Father we praise You for the faithfulness and testimony of this Russian church in midst of persecution. We praise You that they continue to rejoice and delight in You. We pray for a hedge of protection. We pray You will send angels from heaven to minister and to encourage her. In Jesus name. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for this worship team and the people of Emmanuel Church near Moscow. Protect them from harm. Let their worship glorify you and attract others to you as a moth is attracted to light. Send your angels to guard them and keep them safe. Fill this team and their church with your Spirit. In Jesus' name I pray.
    Sue R - USA
  • Father I pray for the continued spiritual recovery of the worship team members. May they become strong and bold, may they not loose hope because of their attackers but be more established, firm and deeply rooted in Christ's love knowing that nothing and no one shall be able to separate them from the love God. May the worship continue in the church Amen
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Lord, may these people to always be still and know you are God, love their enemies, and be a light in their country. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Andrea E - USA
  • God Bless Russia. May God's people dwell in peaceful habitations. In Jesus name, Amen...
    Deidre S - USA
  • I Thank You Jehovah that no one died during this confrontation. Thank You for protecting these people. Please protect all church members in the future. Ease all of there minds from this horrible event. Give them all a new found peace in Jesus. Protect and keep safe all Evangelical churches, don't let Satan have his way. Have mercy those that hate.
    Deidre S - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray that you would protect the churches in Russia. Use them as a light to bring many to Christ to find hope in You. Please give wisdom and protection to the Christians there as they seek to share the Gospel. Work in the hearts of their enemies to see their courage and faith and to desire what the believers have in Christ.
    Dawn B - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, I ask you to stop these evil men and save their souls. Reveal unto them the truth of who you are. Protect and encourage this congregation and all evangelistic churches in that country. Pamela USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Thank You Father that the wicked plans of men cannot destroy the true Church of the Living God. Use this attack to be a platform for the Good News. May the response of the believers demonstrate Your love and forgiveness. Encourage them to trust You for their protectionn.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, protect these dear Christians as they worship You and praise You. Give them courage. May Your Holy Spirit be given in abundance to them bringing wisdom and boldness. Drive out the spirit of fear. Heal them and comfort them. Bring their attackers to repentance. May many people turn to You because of these dear people.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • FATHER,
    PLEASE IN THE NAME OF JESUS PRESERVE THIS CHURCH AND BELIEVERS FROM EVIL, IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
    FELICIA Z - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You keep all believers around the world under Your protection. Persecution is happening all over this fallen world and we look to You to bring it justice. Lord, be with the Emmanuel Church in Alexandrov, help them be strong in their faith and not to waiver. I pray the attackers come to know You Lord as their King. Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, We pray for your protection of these believers. We pray for such mighty works by You that the perpetrators will take notice and come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Please continue to find favor with the members of this church. Please provide them with resources and a resounding testimony. In Jesus Name, Amen
    Pat B - USA
  • I pray against the attack of Satan in Jesus name that he will not prevail. His plans will not avail but God's plans will! Thank you Father for their steadfastness in their faith and I pray that these persecutors will be shown the way of Christ. amen
    Beth B - USA
  • God, please give peace, comfort, and courage to these believers who have faced such opposition. Make them strong in your name, and cause this attack to only increase their faith in your sovereignty, your hand of protection, and your love for them. Please keep this church and its members safe, and bring their attackers to a place of faith in you, Jesus.
    Jackie V - USA
  • God, please give peace, comfort, and courage to these believers who have faced such opposition. Make them strong in your name, and cause this attack to only increase their faith in your sovereignty, your hand of protection, and your love for them. Please keep this church and its members safe, and bring their attackers to a place of faith in you, Jesus.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, I pray for these that were attacked. I pray that you become even more real to them through this. I pray as persecution comes your Spirit would become more real. Help these believers to grow stronger more bolder through all this. Convict the hearts of those that threatened them. may your Spirit deal with their hearts.
    Polly C - USA
  • Matthew 11:4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepersa are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”
    Layne N - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I thank You for the reminder in scripture of "greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world". I pray for the brethren in Russia that they would encourage themselves in You. Keep Your hand of protection upon them and thwart the plans of evil set against them. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Abraham J - USA
  • Thank You for Your protection of these believers as they practiced. May they continue to live boldly, trusting You and proclaiming the hope of Your salvation to those around them. May many be drawn to this church to hear of Your goodness and may these attackers be found, may they come to find freedom in You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father i pray for my sisters and brothers in Alexandrov Russia that You will protect them encourage them and strengthen them by the power of Your word. I pray Father God in the name of Jesus they will continue to stand strong in the Lord and those coming against Your people will be washed and transformed by their faithful witness and receive Jesus.
    Darrin R - USA
  • Lord, we thank You for sparing the lives of those faithful believers at Emmanuel Church and Alexandrov, Russia. I pray that they continue to faithfully proclaim the gospel and reach out in love to those who would wish them harm. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
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