Sep. 10, 2026 | Syria

Syrian Christian Refugees Return

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Syria has been devastated by many years of civil war.
Syria has been devastated by many years of civil war.

A Christian family has returned to Syria and asks for prayer. Sister K and her family are Syrians who fled to Jordan to escape the civil war that began in 2011. While in Jordan, she and her husband became followers of Christ, were discipled in the faith and became leaders in the Christian community. When the civil war ended in December 2024, they sensed God calling them to return to their home country. Read More.

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Though Mary Abeni has survived three abductions, she struggled after her husband rejected her.
Sep. 10, 2026 | Nigeria

Abandoned by Husband After Abductions

A Christian woman's husband has abandoned her after multiple abductions. Islamists in the central Nigerian state of Kaduna first kidnapped Mary Abeni in February 2022 and held her for six months. In November of the same year, Mary was abducted by militant Fulani Muslims. After three months, her family was able to secure her release. In July 2023, she was taken a third time by militant Fulani Muslims and was sexually assaulted, becoming pregnant. "Her captors tried to force Mary to deny Christ and embrace Islam to regain her freedom," said a front-line worker. Read More.

This pastor, whose church had to stop meeting because of surveillance and threats by Hindu radicals, wears a wristband with the name of Jesus. "That is my identity and faith," he said. "I am not ashamed."
Sep. 10, 2026 | India

Christian Fellowship Impacted by Restrictive Laws

In western India, as restrictive laws targeting Christian ministry have gone into effect, Christians have faced challenges in maintaining fellowship. A 300-member church has been partially closed since Hindu radical groups began to oppose it. The pastor conducts early morning services and house visits to navigate the challenging situation. Another church has completely stopped services since radicals barred anyone not related to the pastor from entering the building; its members scattered to other churches in different villages. Read More.

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