Islamists in the DRC have been attacking Christians and churches like this one, which the ADF bombed in 2023.
Islamists in the DRC have been attacking Christians and churches like this one, which the ADF bombed in 2023.
Aug. 14, 2025 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

More Than 40 Christians Killed During Prayer Meeting

[5] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Christians in eastern DRC.

Militants with the radical Islamist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked a group of Christians in far northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Sunday, July 27, killing more than 40 people. The attack occurred in the middle of the night while a group was gathered for an all-night prayer meeting. One week earlier, militants attacked another church in the area, killing three people. “The two attacks directly targeting [these] churches raise serious questions about the safety of Christians in Ituri province and eastern DRC in general,” said a front-line worker. “The situation is worrying for Christians living in the area.” He asked for prayer that God will comfort the grieving and give Christians freedom from fear as the ADF has been working for years to establish an Islamic caliphate in the region.

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  • Father God, such sorrow for those who have witnessed these horrors. Comfort these sisters & brothers in Christ. Give them a peace that passes all understanding. Provide for their needs & give them courage in the face of evil. Help them to forgive their enemies from the heart. Heal the emotional & physical hurts. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dearest LORD, the blood of your martyrs cries out for justice. May the cries of the slaughtered and bereaved remain by your throne, and bring news of this persecution to the rest of your body, the entire church. Reward their sacrifice, and thank you for the privilege of praying for them. Glorify your name in this nation.
    Mary M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly in the east facing attacks: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Comfort the grieving. Heal the injured. Give Christians peace. Bring Islamist attackers to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Almighty God we beseech you stay the violent attacks in the DRC. Se nd confusion and chaos into their ranks so they will be thwarted in carrying out their evil plans. Comfort. The bereaved loved ones and give your children peace and courage.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please arise in defense of Your lambs! Please strike unspeakable terror in the hearts of Islamists that they would cease their murder of our brethren. Please comfort the bereaved, heal the injured, & strengthenencourage the remnant. Pour out Your Holy Spirit that many in the DRC would turn to Christ. We ask in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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