A secret society women harass a church.
A secret society women harass a church.
Jul. 10, 2025 | Sierra Leone

Occultists Pressure Pastors and Churches

[4] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Sierra Leone Christians.

Secret occult societies in Sierra Leone regularly threaten pastors and churches. “We came for fellowship, and we were attacked right at the church,” said Pastor Joshua Ramine. The societies are groups that practice occult rituals, including bodily mutilation and allegedly even the ritualistic killing of humans to appease spirits. The groups have been known to surround churches with hundreds of people to harass and intimidate Christians and stop their worship services. “They shouted while we were singing,” Joshua said. “But I said, ‘No, let’s continue singing.’ They shouted away. ... It was so noisy. Even all night they will go and disturb.” Christians in Sierra Leone request prayer for strength to stand firm in the face of such threats and that the Lord will soften the hearts of society members so that they will be saved from darkness.

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Write your own prayer for Sierra Leone Christians

  • O Great God, let your power shine down on your children in Sierra Leone. Strengthen them to outsing and outshine the occult society members who seek to destroy them. Make them a light to shine in the darkness, reflecting the love of Christ in every situation. Soften the hearts of the society members, making them open to the gospel message. Amen.
    Robyn P - USA
  • Oh Lord God we pray that believers in Sierraa Leone may stand firm against the intimidation by these occultist. Thank you that Christians are not being physically assaulted.
    May the light of your love penetrate the hearts of the occultists so they will be delivered from bondage to satan.
    In the name of Jesus, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated; Christians in Sierra Leone request prayer for strength to stand firm in the face of such threats and that the Lord will soften the hearts of society members so that they will be saved from darkness. We can not explain the evil of this world, but we know that You have power over all of it.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Crush the head of Satan under the feet of our brothers & sisters in Sierra Leone! Please strike Your terror into the hearts of these occultists that many would turn to Jesus with humble & contrite hearts. Strengthen & encourage our brethren & the shepherds of the flocks. We pray these things in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Our Lord!
    Mario C - USA