Violent rebels killed two Ethiopian pastors when they refused to renounce their faith in Christ.
Violent rebels killed two Ethiopian pastors when they refused to renounce their faith in Christ.
Jan. 06, 2022 | Ethiopia

Pastors Killed by Violent Rebels

[202] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Kejela Mekonnen's and Tole Geramu's Families.

Pastors Kejela Mekonnen and Tole Geramu were killed by violent rebels in late 2021 because of their faith in Christ. Members of the Oromo Liberation Front rebel group threatened these pastors, telling them to stop preaching about Jesus and instead lead their congregations back to the traditional Oromo religion. When the pastors refused to give up preaching about Christ, rebels went to their homes and shot them. Pray for the families of these pastors as they grieve their loved ones. Pray that they can find strength and hope in Christ amid their suffering. Pray that the rebels who killed the pastors will turn to God and find salvation in Christ.
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  • Dear Father lift these two families up, comforting them, giving them your peace which surpasses all comprehension and guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Restore their Faith and give them the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional strength and health to go and proclaim the Good News to unbelievers. Heal their persecutors minds and souls.
    Laurie T - USA
  • Father, I am sure that the grief is still very strong in the hearts of the family members who have suffered the lost of these loved ones. PLease continue to bring healing and hope to them. I thank you for the way you have met their needs already and I know you will continue to do so. Please work in the hearts of the attackers drawing many to Christ.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Father God I pray for the families of these pastors that has been martyred that you will grant them inner healing and be their provider, Father you only know the pain they ate encountering especially if children are in Volvo, be their provider and strengthened ,comfort them in their grief, and whisper peace, , please pity the infidels and save them
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Father, I pray for these two pastors' families. I pray you comfort them as they grieve. Lord, I pray your strength would be their joy and hope. I pray they continue to look to you and all in this region would continue to stand strong. I pray for those who did this, convict their hearts, open their eyes to the truth. Lord, pour out your Spirit.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, we weep with those who weep. We ask You the God of all comfort to continue to comfort and strengthen the families and churches of these pastors. May they find our Living Hope in the midst of their suffering. Bless them and provide for their needs. We also ask that the rebels would realize through the Spirit their need of a Savior and repent
    Gail M - USA
  • In the protective name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi, our banner. as brothers and sisters in Christ we adore You for faithfulness families of Kejela and Tole. We ask for Your favor, Your banner, a hedge of protection and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying for all who are devoted to the Lord... Father please protect those who willing to present their bodies as living sacrifices for those who have not found a way to salvation... .. Father please pour out a great flood of grace upon Ethiopia and protect those families and believers who survive the attacks... Praying in the Name of Jesus... Amen...
    Leonard K - USA
  • Father, please be with the families of these pastors who were killed. Provide every need. Hold them in your arms of love. Fill them with your peace and help them to grief. Help them each day in moving forward. Use this situation to bring people to Christ, especially the people who took these pastors' lives. In Jesus Name. Amen
    Robert B - USA
  • Oh Father God, I pray for the families and rebels who killed these faithful pastors. I pray for a deep comfort for their families and overwhelming & supernatural peace to surround them from you Jesus. I pray for protection and encouragement for other believers in their congregations and that those who seek them harm would come to a saving faith!
    Katherine S - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Kejela, Pastor Tole and families, we ask that they rest in You because You are strong, a hedge of protection be on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, as we grieve with these families, remind us & them of the hope we have in Christ. Let the steadfast faith of these two men be an example for those left behind. May they exude forgiveness to their loved ones murderers as you transform their hearts to be so. May this light of Christ bring their persecutors to repentance and faith. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, as we grieve with these families, remind us & them of the hope we have in Christ. Let the steadfast faith of these two men be an example for those left behind. May they exude forgiveness to their loved ones murderers as you transform their hearts to be so. May this light of Christ bring their persecutors to repentance and faith. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Lord, I thank you that two brothers are now home with you. I ask that you would comfort their families as they grieve the loss of their family members. Give them strength and faith as they trust in you for their daily bread. Please let the rebels who shot these two pastors turn to you, Lord. In Jesus's name, I pray. Amen.
    Cassie K - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for the steadfast faith and witness of these 2 pastors. I pray, Lord, your presence, peace, comfort and strength for their families as they mourn their loss. Please open the spiritual hearts of these rebels that they will turn to you, God, and find salvation in Christ.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, I lift up the families of Kejela and Tole. As they paid the ultimate price for following You, I ask that you strengthen their families by the power of the Holy Spirit!! Provide for them all that these families need - including healing and comfort with their loss. May the killers come to know You Jesus through this tragedy. Amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father God we pray for the love ones of the pastors who gave their life for your word. Father show them compassion and may the brother and sisters of Jesus support them, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Raah, our Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for faithfulness of Pastors Kejela and Tole and families. We ask for comfort, that they continue to call upon the Lord, for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, I know these two pastors are at peace and in your presence; for that I am grateful. But their families and congregations grieve. Please comfort them as only you can. Help them to remain faithful and bold. And give them hearts to forgive those who have done this thing, and cause the hearts of the perpetrators to repent to they can know you. Amen.
    Carol V - USA
  • Grace, is a promise ,You Lord, have given to us believers. We ask that these believers in Ethiopia will find Your amazing grace at this time. Grace to forgive, grace to know peace, grace to continue to be strong in their faith. The persecutors are the ones in true darkness.Open their hearts and minds to Your light of salvation.May we faithfully pray.
    kathleen r - USA
  • Father in heaven, precious in Your sight is the death of Your saints. They shall have a more glorious resurrection. Protect Your children who are grieving. Grant them peace and greater hope and trust in Christ. Protect them from hatred and bitterness. Use the blood of Your martyrs to be a light and testimony to those whom You are calling. Amen.
    john p - USA
  • Oh God I ask your mercy over the wives and children of these two pastors that were murdered. I pray your presence would be with them and you would manifest yourself to them and show them that you are enough. I pray you would provide for them and give them hope and supernatural faith to rise up again. In Jesus name I pray amen
    Nancy G - USA
  • Please Lord stop this horrid extremism in Ethiopia. Please please, bless, provide, and comfort these precious families that have lost loved ones. I pray that the persecutors would be delivered to serve legal justice, repent, and be drawn to You in accordance to Your will.
    Pmandy Y - USA
  • Lord - comfort these families who are grieving, and supply all their needs. Send family and friends to strengthen and minister to them.

    Send salvation to those who have committed this crime against your servants.

    Send healing to this community in the Name of Jesus.

    Amen
    JoAnne J - USA
  • Heavenly Father God. We pray and ask for your great mercy and kindness. We pray for the families of these pastors as they grieve their loved ones. We pray that they can find strength and hope in Christ amid their suffering. We pray that the rebels who killed the pastors will turn to God and find salvation in Christ. In Jesus Precious Name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Lord, I pray for the families of these dear men who were killed by these rebels. I pray that You would bring comfort in their grief! Please help them to be strong in You, and that their testimony will shine through. I pray that those who have done this killing to find faith in Christ.
    Cheryl B - USA
  • Thank you, Jesus for these your faithful servants Kejela Mekonnen and Tole Geramu. Send your Holy Spirit to comfort their families. Bring many people to know You because of their brave witness. Let their deaths not be vain. Give strength to each person in their families. Convict their killers to repent.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord send the Holy Spirit to Kejela Mekonnen & Tole Geramu's families to give them courage, strength, wisdom, hope, wisdom, peace, joy & love. Send people & resources to help them grow in Your Word. Provide for their every day needs. Help them to forgive those who try to hurt them & threaten them. Use them to bring others to salvation.
    Angie E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for these precious believers, especially for Kejela and Tole's family. Please turn this evil situation for good. Please encourage and strengthen them for the battle, and help them to forgive and pray for those who persecute them. May they be a bright shining light for you.
    In Jesus,
    Amen
    Lis S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, we pray for these Ethiopian families as they grieve and suffer the loss of their courageous loved ones. Give them strength for each day and hope to face an unknown future. Remind them of your promises and guide them as they make decisions. Give them your grace to forgive as you have forgiven us. May your name be spread as a result.
    Jackie V - USA
  • You told us, Lord Jesus, that those who follow You will suffer persecution. This is another example of the truth of Your Word. We pray for Your comfort for the families and churches that these brothers left behind. May the love of Christ be real to them and carry them through this difficult time. May their killers also turn to the Lord Jesus Christ
    Toni D - USA
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