A church in Burkina Faso.
A church in Burkina Faso.
Aug. 07, 2025 | Burkina Faso

Two Killed in Church Attack

[10] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Burkina Faso church.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, armed Islamic terrorists attacked a church outside of Fada N'Gourma in eastern Burkina Faso, killing two members. As church members were inside holding a prayer meeting, the terrorists entered the building and killed two men, allowing women and children to flee. The attackers entered the pastor’s nearby home and ransacked it, then burned four motorcycles, several motorbikes and two carts vital for local transportation. One of the murdered men was a church elder named Amadou Thiombiano, who is survived by his wife and three children. The second person killed was 18-year-old Jeremi Thiombian. Front-line workers are taking steps to care for Amadou’s widow and children. They request prayer for that family as they process and grieve what happened and for all who were affected in this deadly assault.

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  • Dear God, Please bring healing to the members of this congregation who were affected by this violent attack. I pray for their healing and peace, and I pray that You would comfort the members who have lost loved ones. Please draw near to this community and bless them with hope and healing and support as they grapple with this tragic loss. In Jesus, Amen
    Rae M - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ. I ask that You comfort the lives of those who survived this prayer meeting, the wives and children that were able to flee. Comfort them during this grieving period. I ask that You bless them as You are now both Husband & the Father in Heaven is now raising the Children directly. I pray they will not have PTSD, heal their trauma. Amen
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
  • Our Father and Lord you said you will never leave your children nor forsake them, we lift up the church In Burkina Faso unto you for guidance and protection. Comfort those that mourn in Zion for Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Guide and protect the family of those murdered in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for peace, comfort, strength and resilience for Amadou's widow and children as they process and grieve the loss of their loved ones and also for all who were affected in this deadly assault on the Burkina Faso church. I pray that their persecutors will come to know our Savior. In Yeshua's name I pray. Amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Lord please be with this
    Church in Burkina Faso that is suffering so much. Comfort and provide for the families of Amadou and Jeremi. Protect the Christians in this area move the government to stop these kinds of attacks. In Jesus's name I pray.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Burkina Faso, particularly one church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give comfort & provision to the families of 2 martyrs; heal & restore all survivors in this attack. Let attackers repent. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Father we pray that the terrorists who carried out this outrageous attack will be brought to justice.
    Uphold those who have suffered loss, especially the families of Amadou and Jeremi. Thank you that the church is supporting Amadou's widow and children.
    Help the congregation grow in faith through this heartbreaking experience.
    IJN, Amen
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord in Heaven, may the Holy Spirit comfort the family members and friends of the victims of this murderous assault on Your church. Let the resources destroyed in the attack be replaced so they can be used to spread the gospel for Your glory. May the attackers repent and place their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. Amen!
    Bill P - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We try to process evil, but it is a part of this world. We pray for front-line workers, as they are taking steps to care for Amadou's widow and children. They request prayer for that family as they process and grieve what happened and for all who were affected in this deadly assault. We pray for Jeremi's family as well.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please wrap Your arms around the families of Your murdered servants, Amadou & Jeremi. Please provide for Amadou's widow & children. Please cause Your terror to fall upon the murderers. Fill their dreams with visions of the flames of hell until they fall to their knees in repentance before Jesus. We pray in the Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.
    Mario C - USA