Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka view Christian congregations as a threat.
Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka view Christian congregations as a threat.
Sep. 13, 2018 | Sri Lanka

Mob Threatens Christians

[221] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Harvest Mission Church.

On July 8, about 50 villagers carrying sticks interrupted the Sunday morning worship service at the Harvest Mission Church in Kiran. The mob, which included some local government officials, threatened to attack if the Christians did not stop their religious activities within 15 minutes. Fearing for his church members’ safety, the pastor stopped the service and the mob dispersed. Pray that these believers will continue to meet for corporate worship.

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  • Father, thank You for those who worship You in hostile environments. I ask for the people of this church as they are currently now, many months after this mob threatened them. I ask that each is strong and faithful. I pray that the witness to Jesus Christ will continue through the lives of those following You and some of that mob will come to Christ
    Karen K - USA
  • Give these servants hope and strength to endure
    Mark M - USA
  • Lord, please lift up our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka, and specifically at the Harvest Mission Church. Please give them boldness, courage, and perseverance, and deepen their faith in you despite persecution. Please fill them with hope and peace and love for their enemies. May many in their community come to faith in Jesus.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father thank you for the faithfulness of these believers. Let them rejoice they are considered worthy to suffer for your name. Use them to spread and glorify your word. Rescue them from perverse and evil men. Strengthen and protect them from the evil one. Let them know the power of Christ's resurrection as they share in His suffering.
    Kendall P - USA
  • Adoni please strike the monks with disease that will will disable them to plead the Christians to pray for their healing. May they see your children as peace loving ever forgiving. Be with them God.Sustain them May your love spread through Is Lanka and You be made known. Uproot the spirit of fear from the monks and answer peace in Jesus name
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Our Father, the tasks of love are hard ones. You gave us this life to live in love and love really means to die for ourselves. I ask Your love to all the members of Mission Church in Kiran, because without it we are powerless to make a diffirence. Please let them live and work for You. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Lord, You are the one, true God. We lift up the Harvest Mission Church in Kiran. They have a heart to worship You! Give wisdom (which only comes from You), when and how to meet. Isaiah 54;17 "no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.."
    Peg B - USA
  • Father, I pray you give the pastor wisdom in knowing how to handle this. I pray you speak boldness and rebuke the enemy and the fear he brings. I pray they feel your presence with them. Open the eyes of those who are opposing them. May they see their need for you. Father, help all your children to trust you and lean on you. Help us to know your will.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    I pray for the Harvest Mission Church. Please give them courage in the face of this persecution. Help them to continue meeting together and stay unmovable in their faith. Cover them with Your wings. May they be a shining witness for the Gospel. Fill them with Your Spirit, that may will come to You because of them.
    In Your name I pray Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, please protect your church in Kiran. Provide a way for them to meet together to worship in safety free from fear. Let your light shine in the darkness of this place and may your name be exalted. Help each follower of Jesus to boldly proclaim the gospel whenever they are able. Prepare the hearts of those who will hear your message of grace.
    Julia F - USA
  • Lord, please protect this church from evil men. Lord, I know it's hard, but I pray for courage and protection for these brothers and sisters. Lord they need You desperately. You are able to meet their needs. Keep them strong. I ask thru Jesus.
    joey S - USA
  • Holy Spirit be their guide through this trying time and help these believers to find a way to worship you in peace.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Let them not silence your people or stop them from meeting. May it only make them stronger. Open doors for to come together. Give them discernment in the danger, endurance to take it, love to turn the other cheek. Have mercy in their enemies. Persecution wants to break them up, but just like in acts, turn it for good. May they go on to fearlessly share
    Grace O - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, please equip these believers with a safe place to worship you. Please work in the hearts of the persecutors, giving them knowledge of who You are.
    June W - USA
  • Thank You Lord for the members of this church. I pray they will grow even stronger in their faith and boldness for You. I pray for their protection, provision and strength. May countless come to faith in You through their witness.
    Tricia W - USA
  • Jesus, you are building Harvest Mission Church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. No weapons formed against them shall prosper, that is their inheritance. Let the people in the village get the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God, so they learn to know him. Give light to the eyes of their hearts, in Jesus name!
    Audun B - Norway
  • We ask You Father to pour out Your Spirit on the Harvest Mission Church. Use the lives of Your people there to shine as bright lights in this dark place. May they manifest the love of Christ toward their enemies. May these believers live such good lives among their enemies that, despite their hostility, they may see their good deeds and glorify God.
    Toni D - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You that the mob didn't continue their violence against the Harvest Mission Church. May Your children continue to meet together to find strength and comfort and to glorify Your name. May their faithfulness shine a light into the darkness around them and bring others to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Eli S - USA
  • Lord, we lift up this Pastor & his church. may they never be the same after this..may they be emboldened in their faith, & want to please You & follow You above all else. Bring them to a new place in You. May the hearts of the persecutors be softened toward You..may they come into Your kingdom of light. We lift up the banner of Jesus Christ here..
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father, give these believers wisdom and courage so that they would continue to meet together. May you be glorified in their faithfulness. Please open the eyes of community members to the truth and bring many to faith in Jesus. Amen.
    Barbara B - USA
  • For the course of Christ, we will stand! Lord Jesus, I lift up these Your children into Your able hands, meet them as the points of their needs for safety and protection. Keep their faith strong in Your word , knowing that all things work together for good. thank You Lord for answered prayers in Jesus precious name. Amen
    Ruby J - Nigeria
  • Father, I pray for these believers. When they fear, encourage them with your Holy Spirit. When their faith suffers, build them up. Please do not give the enemy a foothold there, but show your mighty power to save.
    emily g - USA
  • Dear Lord, Please bless the church in Sri Lanka. Bring change Lord. Let government officials be won to you, and Sri Lanka become a nation of religious harmony. We pray for peace in Sri Lanka. Amen
    Susan G - Australia
  • Heavenly Father, please encourage your church in Kiran to meet regularly and to desire you above all else. Thank you, Lord, for keeping them safe in your presence and please help their faith and love towards you to grow. May your will be done for this church, whatever tribulations they may go through let it make them draw closer to you. In Jesus name
    Andrea M - Canada
  • I pray in the name of Jesus that the Harvest Mission Church in Kiran be filled with the Holy Spirit and continue to worship without fear of persecution. I pray that each believer be comforted and guided by the Holy Spirit and that they be led to not give up but to pray for the unbelievers. I pray for the Buddhist monks to turn to Christ and be saved.
    Brian E - USA
  • Father, please surround this church with Your angels and fill it with Your Spirit. Please protect and use this congregation. In Jesus Name, amen.
    Debbie M - USA
  • O Lord, hear our prayers for the Harvest Sri Lanka church. May their persecuters see how important Jesus is and that he died for them and wants to forgive and save them. I pray for Buddist monks that you would draw them to Jesus who died for them. Shelter your people under your wings, hide them, May they glorify you. Be their very present help.
    Vicki O - USA
  • Ps 7:9 NKJV Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. Thank you Lord that the enemy is feeling the heat of revival blowing through this nation. LET YOU KINGDOM COME AND LET YOUR WILL BE DONE IN SRI LANKA. I trust the Lord of my salvation for the Harvest Mission Church.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Thank you Lord Jesus for granting the pastor the wisdom to stop the service, and none was hurt. I pray Holy Spirit to make a way and to direct them and to not recuse from fellowship meetings and worship. I pray for their protection and safety in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen.
    Miss D - USA
  • Father God, Thank you that no one was physically hurt in this incident. Still, it may have emboldened the mob and their leaders. Please guide your followers as to how You would have them continue to meet for worship and how You would have them respond to such instances. May the nonbelievers seek You because of what they see. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Rena B - USA
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