Pastor Ramesh Patel and his family.
Pastor Ramesh Patel and his family.
Mar. 10, 2017 | India

Pray for Pastor Patel and Santhayama, Attacked and Arrested at Christmas

[442] prayers in [26] nations have been posted for Pastor Patel and Santhamaya.

Pastor Ramesh Patel and his wife were holding a prayer meeting on Dec. 20 at the home of a 60-year-old woman named Santhayama when a group of Hindu radicals raided the home. They beat the pastor, accusing him of forced conversions, before tearing off his clothes and dragging both him and Santhayama to the police station. Police arrested Pastor Patel and Santhayama, charging them with an offense that prevented their release on bail. A lawyer was able to secure their release the following day on the condition that they report weekly to the local police station. Please pray for Pastor Patel and his family, as his young children were very scared by the attack. Pray also for Santhayama and the 40 other church members.

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  • Merciful Father, please continue to provide for Pastor Patel and his family. Comfort and strengthen his young children traumatized by the attack. Please provide for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of Samantha and the 40 other church members.
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from a year ago. May the pastor continue the work You've given him. Thank You Father that You have blessed him to continue. Renew his strength even now after so long and mount up with wings like eagles and soar in Your will. Your Light continue to shine down to Hindus. In Jesus' Perpetual Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Our heavenly Father we rejoice for faithfulness and ministry of Pastor Patel, Santhamaya and this church. We entreat You that they will be able to continue to tell others about Jesus. Collectively wee entreat You for a hedge of protection and angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for what You have been doing for Pastor Patel and Santhamaya since this attack. We pray for Your ongoing grace and help to them and to the members of their group. Use the testimony they are giving to the authorities as they report weekly to the police station. Deliver the church and his family from any ongoing fear that may be there
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • Give Pastor Ramesh and his family relief and comfort after this brutal attack. Help his children to recover from witnessing this terrible act. Let righteousness prevail on their behalf and the attackers brought to justice.
    JM B - USA
  • Dear Lord, I just pray for safety right now for all those involved. Please help them feel your loving arms around them, comforting them and providing for their every need. Please let their faith grow so that others who persecute would see Your light through them and come to You. In Your name, amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Father I pray for Pastor Patel and Santhamaya. I pray that they would not lose hope and that they would remain strong, secure, and steadfast despite persecution. Lord I pray for them to be renewed from the inside out and hopeful as they continue to share who Jesus is to them. Father I ask for You to be with the children and let them take comfort in You
    Joy H - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Lord we pray for this family as they struggle. May your will and love be done, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • FATHER GOD,
    Please give these precious Believers favor , and surround them with YOUR Mighty angels . Comfort them, letting them know that YOU are with them! Spread YOUR HOLY LIGHT in this very dark area. Convict souls being used by the enemy, and send millions of Soul Winners to this region. IN JESUS' NAME , AMEN !!
    Doris G - USA
  • Father God, I pray for Pastor Ramesh, his family and Santhayama and that you would strengthen their faith and give them courage and trust in you. Increase their faith in you as they go through this tough time. I also pray for the other church members and ask that you protect everyone from all harm and evil that Satan tries to bring. Amen
    David A - USA
  • Lord, we pray for Pastor Patel and his family, that you will strengthen their resolve to serve you and reach out in love to their attackers. We pray that their children were not too traumatized and that You will heal them.
    Michael M - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank You for Your faithful servants Pastor Patel, his wife, and Santhamaya. Please daily encourage them; may they be released from having to report to the police. Comfort and heal the children. Touch the hearts of the attackers and the police so they too may be saved. In Your Son Jesus' Name. I bless You and thank You God Our Father. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • FAther, I pray for this pastor and his family. Please, encourage them. Bless his little children and help them overcome the fear they feel. May they feel your arms around them. may they not lose hope in you. I pray for the congregation, wrap your arms around them, use them for your glory. Deal with the hearts of those who did this.
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord, if possible, please save those radicals. And please stop this tragedy from happening again
    Chen L - Taiwan
  • Lord, I pray for Your blessing on Pastor Patel and his family, Santayama and on the other church members. Please help them to be are on in the power of Your might; let peace and joy fill them to overflow. Please strengthen and comfort the children so they are not afraid. Amen. Bless You, Lord!
    Sherry W - USA
  • Thank you Father, for Godly men like Pastor Patel, who are standing strong in their faith despite the persecution. I ask for comfort for his family, Santhayama, and the other church members. Let them stand strong in their faith during this time of persecution. Let their love and strength be a beacon of Your holiness to others. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Lord please give these brothers and sisters a clear perspective. I want to ask You Lord that they will see their circumstances and You clearly. That they will know it's an honour to suffer for You, and like you have written in Your Word, that they will feel a great joy in it! Let them love their enemies and fill them with Your Holy Spirit!!
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Almighty Father thank you for counting these brethren worthy to suffer for your name. Father give them the grace to hold out to the end. Even though their faith is tried in fire let them be faultless till your coming. Give the children the grace to see the persecution as what every believer will pass through in preparation for the blessed home on high.
    Mosunmola Grace M - Nigeria
  • Oh Father of Heaven and earth! Look at the threats of the people surrounding Pastor Patel, his family, their church family and especially sister Santhamaya. Give them boldness, wisdom, flood them with your love that casts away all fear. Cover with your guarding angels all men and women and children who fear you as you have promised! Thank you Father!
    Manon M - Greece
  • Lord Jesus, strengthen the faith and peace of Pastor Patel, his family and all church members. I pray all Hindu radicals involved in the raid will be convicted of their actions by a revelation of Who Jesus is and what He did on the cross. I pray they will not be able to rest until they repent and turn to Jesus, the Light of the World. In Jesus Name!
    Patricia L - USA
  • Father, bless & protect Pastor Patel, his wife, children & congregation. Release them from these restrictions. Let them find your favor in the eyes of their accusers. Turn this around for your glory & their good, Amen.
    Donna S - USA
  • Oh blessed brothers, as we read of your most tragic encounter, we know it is urgent for us to embrace you with strong and daily prayer. I trust that even through Christmas, itself, you felt His love and assurance of guiding you all forward. May the Judge show you grace and freedom.
    Graham L - Canada
  • Lord, please give courage to this family and congregation. Make them bold in their faith and unafraid of what men can do to them. Give them peace when they sleep at night and joy during the day. Protect them by the power of Jesus' strong name. Amen
    Jackie V - USA
  • May God's Holy Spirit bring healing and assurance to this Christian family. The pastor and his church members are tremendous witnesses of God's love and of the Spirit of Jesus who loves and persists in the face of persecution. Christ in you, the hope of glory; protect this family from the evil one, Dear Jesus,
    Elizabeth J - USA
  • May God's Holy Spirit bring healing and assurance to this Christian family. The pastor and his church members are tremendous witnesses of God's love and of the Spirit of Jesus who loves and persists in the face of persecution. Christ in you, the hope of glory; protect this family from the evil one, Dear Jesus,
    Elizabeth J - USA
  • Heaven Father,
    Your word declares that perfect LOVE casts out all fear. I pray for perfect love in this matter and that the Holy Spirit preserve from all evil. I also pray for the police that they would gain the knowledge of what Love can achieve. In Jesus name, Amen.
    FELICIA Z - USA
  • Lord, I lift these up to You that there would be healing and encouragement to them as they have experienced a frighten ordeal. Lord, they are Yours and I pray for their protection and their testimony. Lord keep them thru Jesus. Amen
    joey S - USA
  • Lord, please comfort and encourage the family of Pastor Patel and the other church members. May they find their hope and protection in you Lord, and may they not fear what men can do to them, knowing their eternal security is in you. Help them to sleep soundly at night, knowing they are safe within your care. Remind them of your promises, Lord.
    Jackie V - USA
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