Pastor Matthew and his family
Pastor Matthew and his family
Oct. 05, 2023 | Kenya

Muslims Stone Church, Pastor's Home

[203] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Pastor Matthew.

Pastor Matthew leads a small church in northern Kenya. Every Sunday as he preaches, Muslims from the surrounding neighborhood pummel the church with rocks. They occasionally throw stones at the home where he, his wife and their four children live. Their family and other Christians in the town are regularly discriminated against, especially at funerals, which are usually communal events. Pastor Matthew recalled attending a funeral where he was served a meal and sat down to eat with a group of men. The other men immediately stood up and left him to dine alone, saying they would never eat with a “pagan.” Despite the ostracism and assaults, Pastor Matthew persists in ministry activities, including helping translate the Bible into local dialects. He said, “God is faithful in providing for our personal and ministry needs in miraculous ways beyond our expectations.”

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  • Jesus, I pray your favor and safety for Pastor Matthew, his family and the church in northern Kenya. I pray that the enemies will be ashamed, come to repentance and stop this animosity against your church that more people will be saved. Thank you Lord for the work you're doing already. Amen.
    Nancy W - USA
  • FATHER GOD AND HOLY SPIRIT COVER PASTOR MATTHEW AND HIS FAMILY WITH PROTECTION. MAY HIS PERSECUTERS BE SAVED, HAVE DREAMS AND VISIONS OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS SAVING THEM COMFORT PASTOR MATTHEW AS HE EATS ALONE. WE PRAY HIS ENEMIES BE SAVED AND ATTEND CHURCH AND WORSHIP TOGETHER
    Carolyn A - USA
  • Thank You for the courage and persistence that are displayed in the life of Pastor Matthew and his family. As they consistently turn the other cheek and return good for evil, bless him and his family. And use them to reveal the love of Christ to the lost. May their example of Christian love challenge the other believers to do the same when mistreated.
    Toni D - USA
  • I know we are to live in peace with are neighbors but the pastor should have told them who the real pagans were. Please protect the pastor and his congregation. Please give them forgiveness for their neighbors. In jesus name.
    Craig M - USA
  • In the living Word of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Elohim Chassedi, God of Mercy, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Matthew and family. We ask for grace, mercy, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord, We commit our fellow body member Pastor Matthew and his family to your safe keeping. We ask that you would send angels daily to protect him and his family and that your Holy Spirit would be so evident among him and his family and church members that there would an amazing awakening among the Muslims. Bless him now we ask in your name.
    Kenneth D - Finland
  • Father, I thank you for Pastor Matthew that he is a partner in the gosepl and a partaker of grace. Let his love abound more and more with knowledge and all discernment, let him approve what is excellent, let him be pure and blameless and filled witht he fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Jesus, thank you for Pastor Matthew. Protect and encourage him and his family. May the people who are persecuting him repent and turn to you, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we praise You and worship You. Thank You for faithfulness to Pastor Matthew, his family and the congregation. Bless him, his home and congregation. Lord Jesus bless them with courage and boldness to share the Gospel. To display the love of Christ to their community. We pray for many to come to faith. In Jesus Precious name Amen
    Alvin A - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would encourage Pastor Matthew and help him to know that he is bringing You great honor and glory. May his wife and children be strengthened to stand firm for You as well and may their entire family see the blessing of being persecuted for Your Name. Please bless their ministry and make it increasingly fruitful.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Pastor Matthew, May God continue to favor you and your family, shine his face upon you and give you peace. Keep praying for your neighbors to be delivered from darkness into God's marvelous light! May he give you the desires of your heart as you delight yourself in Him. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • In the hopeful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Miqweh Israel, God of Hope, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for the hope that Pastor Matthew has. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord I pray for continued blessings for Pastor Matthew who although persecuted remains steadfast in being faithful to Christ. I pray his Muslim neighbors have the veil of deception lifted from their eyes and discover they are really the pagans and ask for forgiveness of their sins. I ask this in the almighty name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen.
    Judith B - USA
  • Lord God, I thank you that Pastor Matthew gives You the glory for meeting their needs and being faithful. I pray for him and his family that their ministry to the people in Kenya will grow and that you will protect them in their community. Please help them to spread the gospel to those who seek You. I pray that many will come to faith in Jesus. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Our Father, continue to be with Pastor Matthew and his family as they serve You under discouraging circumstances. May this family's love for You be a witness to You, and bring others out of darkness and into Your eternal Light. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, thank You for the courage of Pastor Matthew & for preparing him for the Ministry You called him to. Jesus keep him, his family & congregation safe in spite of all threats & intimidation. Lord You are their Shield & Protector & they are counting on You for all provision including new flocks. Move the hearts of the community to love & join them.
    Maureen E - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Agape, God Who loves, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Matthew. We praise You for Your love for him, Your call to and upon him. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Matthew, his wife, 4 children & his church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for his faith! Bring area Muslims & persecutors of him & his family to repentance & faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Abba Father, thank You for the faith of our beloved brother Pastor Matthew! Bless Him indeed for His faithfulness in continuing to declare the gospel and serve in ministry despite the opposition and persecution of those who've yet to come to the knowledge of truth regarding Yahusha and the gift of salvation. I pray blessings upon Pastor Matthew!
    Yahliah M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Matthew, his wife, 4 children & his church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! Bring area Muslims, including this family's persecutors, to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank you, Lord, for how you provide for Pastor Matthew, his family and his church. I pray that you would soften the hearts of those in the village who persecute them. May the Bible translation he is working on be Spirit-led and be spiritual food for many. Continue to strengthen your church in Kenya. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • I praise You Lord for giving pastor Matthew and his family courage to stand alone. I pray protection over them in Jesus' name, that even as the rocks hit their church and house no one will get hurt. Continue to provide for them, for You have promised to be our provider. Use their endurance to bring more Muslims to Christ. Give the church unity in You
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Matthew, his wife, 4 children & church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for his faith! Bring area Muslims, particularly this family's persecutors, to repentance & faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank You, Abba Father, for giving Pastor Matthew the wherewithal to remain committed to You and the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of the persecution that he faces. To You be given all the glory!
    Everett T - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Matthew, his wife, 4 children & church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! Richly reward it; bring area Muslims to repentance & faith. May harassment end. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I pray for the witness and ministry of Pastor Matthew. I pray for You to work in him and to keep his faith strong. I pray for him to continue seeking You and for protection for his family. I pray for his children to feel safe and to trust in You. I pray for his wife and him to experience unity and closeness and fellowship.
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. May they see how You care for his family, the Man in White who is stronger than all of their persecution, that Your power go before pastor Matthew I pray. Your healing miracles & word of knowledge to confound them & realize the Divine is with him. May they repent. Save. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, please continue to give your dear son Matthew and the church and his family the courage to continue to follow Jesus no matter what happens. May their faith and trust in You grow more and more as they mature and allow Jesus to live and love through them all the time. Please protect them from evil. Give Pastor Matthew wisdom to know what to do.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Merciful Father please protect Pastor Matthew, his family and members of his congregation from evildoers. Please provide for their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs. Prepare the hearts of the muslims who stone the church to accept the love of Jesus. Glorify Your name in Kenya.
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Matthew, his wife, 4 children & church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! Bring area Muslims, particularly his persecutors, to repentance & faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
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