VOM will help the church rebuild
VOM will help the church rebuild
Mar. 30, 2017 | India

Pray for Pastor "Vanu," Whose Church Was Burned by Extremists

[403] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Pastor.

A Christian congregation in India lost its church building on Jan. 14 after extremists poured gasoline around the church and set it on fire. A church member noticed the fire at about 3 p.m. and immediately called Pastor “Vanu,” who lives several kilometers away. Although the fire department responded promptly, the church building and additional church properties sustained significant damage. The church lost some Bibles, chairs, tables, mats, a PA system and a sound box as well as roofing sheets. Police are investigating the fire, and VOM will be helping the church to rebuild. Please keep Pastor Vanu and the church members in your prayers.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from a year ago. Thank You Father that You have blessed the congregation. You use them according to Your good purposes. You have gone forth to fight their battles and they are victorious in You. I pray they meet this challenge head-on. You have equipped them. They trust You. In Jesus' Great Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Our heavenly Father we entreat You for Pastor Vanu and this church that they will rejoice in and share the resurrection of Jesus. In addition we entreat You for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • We pray for Pastor Vanu and his church, Father, that all will be restored. Let this burning church set afire a burning desire to share the gospel like never before. Give these Christians courage and boldness in the work of the gospel.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Father, as the anniversary of this attack will soon be here, we ask that You will deliver our brothers and sisters from fear. May the church members testify to to Your goodness and grace, forgiving those attackers as those who did not know what they were doing in the was their Lord and Master Jesus did from the Cross. Use them to glorify Your Name.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for healing and provision for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • Oh God our comforter, thank you for the work that Pastor Vanu and his congregation do in India. I pray that you would restore even sevenfold that which they lost and this would be a powerful message to the extremists who want to steal and destroy. Give this church the means and heart to return hatred with love and that many would come to Christ.
    JM B - USA
  • Dear Father many are praying for Pastor Vanu. I pray Father that by faith people will fulfil the need for a building and receive more than their loss. Father strengthen pastor Vanu to do your will throughout whatever may come his or their congregation way.be with them supply all their needs in Jesus name I pray amen
    Carol L - United Kingdom
  • Lord Jesus, bless Pastor Vanu and the congregation he leads. Help them to rebuild and continue to worship You. May their witness and faithfulness to You draw many others to You. Amen
    Andrew S - USA
  • Lord, your 'church' is not confined to a building. We know and pray that our brothers and sisters here will continue to meet and be involved deeply in each others' lives. They love you Lord, please bless them with safety so they can worship and praise you and try to awaken the lost souls in their village.
    Michael M - USA
  • Father, I pray for Pastor Vanu and the church members that You will provide them a new place of worship. I ask that You bring the people responsible for this to justice, but let the forgiveness of the pastor and members be like salt in the earth for the perpetrators so they will know Your forgiveness and grace. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please cause those who took part in setting this fire to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior & Lord. May Pastor "Vanu" & his congregation so exhibit the fruit of the Spirit toward all in their community that the gospel will glow brightly bringing men, women, & children to true faith that they, too, will be workers in Your harvest field
    Carol S - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • God I pray for the Christian congregation in india that lost their church building in January. I pray that you would bring all of these church members strength and comfort. I pray for the hearts of those who burned the church and that You would soften them so they can come to know You too.
    Rachel R - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you that o one was killed in this fire and that VOM has the way to help this congregation. Keep these people safe and save the souls of those who did this evil. Give Pastor and people encouragement and guidance to carry on for you. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • God I pray for the Christian congregation in India that lost its church building. I pray for Pastor Vanu and the church members. Please provide them with a place to meet and help them stay strong in You. Bless them and keep them safe and please soften the hearts of the extremists who set it on fire, for they know not what they do.
    Rachel R - USA
  • Lord, praying Your blessing on Pastor Vanu and his church. Let the community come together to help rebuild. Let the lost ask why the people have hope. Give the church many opportunities to share Your gospel. Amen
    ej L - 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
  • Lord, we pray that these believers will not be discouraged from faithfully following you because of fear of persecution. Help them be strong and rejoice in the rebuilding. May all those who hear of it know that our God cannot be thwarted by human efforts!
    Brenda M - USA
  • May the Lord Jesus keep your heart and the hearts of your church trusting in Him. May He help you to not fear and to love your enemies. We pray for victories over the power of darkness in your region in Jesus' name.
    Lisa H - USA
  • Father God, I lift Pastor Vanu and the church members to you and plead that you would encourage them when they go through this tough time. Increase their faith in you and help them to realize that you are in control whatever the situation is. Help them to rebuild the church and provide them with all support they need for building it. Guide them. Amen
    David A - USA
  • Father I pray that you strengthen Vanu and help him to stay strong for you, you re-establish his Church ⛪ in Jesus name
    Hezekiah O - Nigeria
  • Father I pray that you strengthen Vanu and help him to stay strong for you, you re-establish his Church ⛪ in Jesus name
    Hezekiah O - Nigeria
  • Holy Father, I lift up to you Pastor Vanu and his church. I pray for your courage, strength, and protection as they face the evil of persecution.Please help them to stand firm on the foundation of Jesus and make your purpose clear to them.I pray for the rebuilding of their church and for those who set this fire.I pray they would come to knowlove Jesus
    Amy M - USA
  • Lord I thank you that no one was hurt in this fire. I pray for the restoration or relocation of a sufficient place for this church to worship. Please protect Pastor VAnu and his congregation from further attack and provide for the things that were destroyed in the fire and help the church not to walk in fear. I pray for the repentance of the attackers.
    Cynthia H - USA
  • God, we know the attempted destruction of Your church is the work of the one who opposes You. May Your power be shown as You go forward with Pastor Vanu and the church members. Give them great resolve that Your name may be proclaimed, and passionate hope for their future work for You. May their love shine brightly in the face of adversity.
    Meg K. P - USA
  • Lord God, please be with Pastor Vanu and his church after this devastating time. O God, please be very near to these people and help them as they find their way after this tragedy. We pray for much harvest after this time, O God. Please grow their faith and visit many Muslims who are persecuting them in dreams and call them to Yourself. Lord, be near
    Amy G - USA
  • Lord, please help Pastor Vanu and his church congregation to forgive those who burned their church; give them grace to pray for them. Thank You Lord for allowing VOM to help the church to rebuild. Please protect the church building from further harm and continue to protect Pastor Vanu and the church members. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Anne S - USA
  • Father, thank You for the privilege of being able to gather together freely and openly with other believers. As You empower Pastor Vanu and his congregation to recover and rebuild, remind us in the West to never take for granted the freedoms that You've blessed us with. I pray that this major setback will result in even greater ministry in Jesus name.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father we pray for brothers and sisters who lost their Church to fire we praise your Holy Spirit will burn with a passion in their hearts for the Lost And The Angry in their neighborhoods but they respond with love and kindness show them the mercy that only a loving God can give in Jesus name
    Paul M - USA
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