Christians gather inside a large church in the DRC.
Christians gather inside a large church in the DRC.
Nov. 09, 2023 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Bombed Church Blamed for Explosion

[164] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Christians in DRC.

On Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, hundreds of Christians gathered at a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to end a weeklong series of prayer meetings. The gathering was so large that chairs and tarps were placed outside to provide overflow seating. Those in attendance did not know that radical Islamic group ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) had buried a bomb in the outdoor seating area. Just after a children’s choir finished performing, the bomb exploded, killing 15 people and seriously injuring roughly 70 more. “Now some people are saying that we planted the bomb!” said one assistant pastor, explaining, “Those people think we are trying to gain sympathy and funding.” The pastor asked that Christians pray for those who are grieving and struggling to recover from their injuries. He also asked for prayers that the church will be vindicated, that Christ will be glorified and that peace will come to the DRC.

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  • Heavenly Father, I pray for comfort for those who lost a loved one, and healing for those who were injured in this brutal attack. Please reveal your mercy, love and grace in ways we can't imagine. I pray that justice would be brought to those who planted the bomb and that the church would be vindicated.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Lord I gather with the believers in the DRC to proclaim justice and vindication for this church so the Name of Jesus will be lifted high and people will be saved! Let sin not hide and truth be revealed. Let justice prevail. Bring salvation after a humbling of hearts. Remove the hearts of stone and give hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:25-29)
    Atacy U - USA
  • Heavenly Father, God thank you for the Christians in DRC. Please give the church the truth about the bombers and have
    them held accountable for the people hurt and killed. Help the Christians to
    find forgiveness and healing. Bless them by bringing others to Jesus Christ.
    Pam W - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of Love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Democratic Republic of content contend for the faith. We ask for provision, for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • O Lord, my heart aches as I read of this bombing that took lives and maimed others. May you bring healing to them, physically and spiritually, in miraculous ways. Let there be justice as you bring the truth to light. As the church waits for your work to be made evident, may they be equipped to continue to worship and serve you on mission. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Father would YOu speak hope, courage, healing, & forgiveness to Your dear people in this church. Do a work in their hearts as well as the murderers hearts. Speak to them, convict, & draw. May there be every kind of healing to those who have lost loved ones & been injured. May they feel prayers going out for them in YOur Name Jesus.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that the church in the DRC be vindicated and cleared of any wrongdoing in the explosion that occurred. May those terrorists of the ADF group come to the know your Son, Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Strengthen the church members as they grieve for their loved ones. Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May this church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May this church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.


    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, may Your Holy Spirit comfort those who mourn the loss of their family, friends, and fellow believers killed in the bombing. Grant spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical healing to the injured and others who were directly affected by the bombing. In the midst of tragedy, may Your Church in the DRC arise victorious and bring many to the Lord.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, may Your Grace and Peace rest upon all this tragedy involved. Bringing much comfort to relatives of deceased, and those were injured. May the injured be blessed with a speedy recovery to the glory of your name. Father, please bring those responsible for the bombing to their knees, with guilt, the hearts of stone, and replacing them with hearts
    Jennie P - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May this church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • According to the angle Michael "may the LORD GOD rebuke you Satan" Jude 9, is my pray for the Islamics. Satan is truly their master. Their demonic hatred of CHRISTIANITY is seen worldwide. I pray the church in question will remain STRONG and continue to reach lost souls for CHRIST. In JESUS holy name i pray!! AMEN!!
    Bobby C - USA
  • Holy Father, heal Your hurting children who experienced this great tragedy. May they rely on Your promises of a resurrection of Your children. May those injured recover with the help of Your mercy and healing power. May the church continue to serve and worship You thru these persecutions. Raise up Your leaders and give grace in this time of need. Amen
    joey S - USA
  • I pray Jesus saves your church community and gives them many blessings.
    William P - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May this church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus have mercy on my brothers and sisters in DRC. Be glorified in Your church there. Please bring peace to DRC.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May the church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Jesus please be with these Christian's give them boldness in there witnessing. Please protect them from all evil. Holy spirit give them peace in there hearts and minds. We ask this in jesus name. Thank you.
    Craig M - USA
  • How much suffering your body in DRC is experiencing! Lord, fully heal the seventy injured. Heal all the wounded hearts. Let this church not stop meeting together; let them declare your words to one another and hide under the refuge of your wings. Comfort the families of those killed. Give the church a heart of forgiveness to the ADF. Glorify Your name!
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • Father God, I pray also that the ADF perpetrators of this cruel and vicious attack be brought to remorse, contrition and repentance. May they find no rest until they have confessed this evil and made restitution for the harm they caused. Trouble them with dreams and visions of Who You are until this evil as been turned to good, resulting in salvations.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Gracious Father God, this violence and intended harm is heartbreaking. Please bring deep healing to all the injured, traumatized and bereaved. Help this church recover. Give strength to the leaders. Help them minister to the people. Stop the destructive rumors. Bring vindication. Let this evil be turned to good. May people turn to Jesus for their help.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Father God, I pray for my brothers and sisters in DRC and ask that you will comfort them in the midst of their suffering and grieving. Please strengthen their faith and provide for their needs. I ask that there will be justice for them and that the truth will be known. Please help the gospel to be spread throughout the area and draw many to Christ.Amen
    Julia F - USA
  • In the comforting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of all Comfort, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Dominican Republic of Congo. We ask for provision, for a hedge or protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of all the recently killed. Heal the dozens injured. May the church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • May you be strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience. Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the heathen. I will be exalted in the earth. Peace I leave with you. Do not let your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.
    Anita F - USA
  • Dear Father, please bring the truth of the bombing to light. Do not let the innocent be blamed for this cruel trick. Please comfort & help those who lost loved ones & were injured. Heal the broken hearts & bodies, in Jesus Name. I ask you to bind satan & his evil deeds in the Congo. Lift Jesus high, & glorify his name. May many be saved. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • "Let us come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and grace in time of need..Blessed are you when men shall revile you,when they separate you from their company,and cast out your name as evil for the Son of Man's sake..He gives power to the faint;to them who have no might he increases strength..Him that overcomes will I make a pillar"
    Danae V - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of the recently murdered. Heal the dozens injured. May the church be vindicated, Christ be glorified & peace come to the DRC. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father in heaven, help those people who are suffering because of that bombing. Pour out your spirit of love and grace and compassion. Let them feel your presence. Father, help them and strengthen them.
    Holly L - USA
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