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

[188] prayers in [12] nations 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, you love your dear children in DRC and know the challenges they endure. Please comfort and heal them during this time of grief and uncertainty. May they trust Jesus no matter what. May they live with the peace of Christ in their hearts even when external circumstances appear scary. Provide for them and protect them from evil. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Lord, we bow before you. We acknowledge your sovereignty in every situation. Nothing happens without your permission. Please heal these frightened & suffering people. Bind satan & his evil plans in the Congo. Strengthen your children to trust you & your plans. Bless them mightily. In Jesus name forever. May your will be done. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • PRAYER HUMANITARIAN NEEDS GOSPEL FAITHFULNESS OBEDIENCE . FRUITS OF THE SPRIT
    JEROME M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give peace to all believers in the north. Console the grieving. Bring ADF members to repentance.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give believers in the north peace. Console the grieving. Bring the ADF to repentance. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give peace to all. Console the grieving. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly for survivors of the July 27 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Give peace to all affected. Console the grieving. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name.
    Lisa D - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Elyon, God most high, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in eastern DRC wholeheartedly love and serve You. We ask for grace, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Comfort the grieving. Give all peace. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving. Give peace to all believers. Bring more with the ADF to repentance. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all grieving. Give all affected peace. Bring more in the ADF to repentance. In Jesus' Nam
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all the grieving. Give all believers peace. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving. Give all peace. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would comfort those who grieve and that they would draw near to You and the promises of Your word as they suffer. May those who are fearful continue to cast their anxieties before You, knowing that You care for them, and seeing that Your peace guards their hearts and minds.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 anti-Christian attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of martyrs. Give peace to all. Bring members of the ADF to repentance. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • The Islamic caliphate in the region will not succeed in Jesus' Name! We are believing the banner of Jesus Christ reigns over this land!! Oh Lord, would You comfort all the precious families & loved ones of the slain as only You can. May they walk this journey w You finding a closer walk than ever. May conviction come to the evildoers & maytheyrepent
    Lisa T - USA
  • Our Father, I pray for Your comfort to hold and heal those who grieve for those who have died in recent attacks. May their love for You be stronger than their fears. Give them wisdom to know how to deal with the persecution around them. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all grieving families. Give all peace. Bring more members of the ADF to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Eastern DRC believe in You. We ask for continued faith, for provision. for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving. Give peace to all. Bring members of the ADF to repentance, resulting peace. In Jesus' Name.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father may these believers cling to Jesus, and experience hope not fear.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all the grieving. Give all peace. Bring more members of the ADF to repentance, resulting in peace. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of lots of martyrs. Bring ADF members to repentance, ending the attacks. In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, I praise you for the believers in the Congo nation. May they be comforted, strengthened, and encouraged by you to continue living out the gospel and gathering for worship and prayer. Please protect them and may their attackers come to know You as Lord and Savior through their faithful witness. Please lead and provide for them.
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: 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 many martyrs. Give peace to all. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper.
    barry p - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27, 2025 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all the grieving. Give all peace. Bring more members of the ADF to repentance, bringing peace. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families of over 40 martyrs. Give all peace. Bring ADF members to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in DRC, particularly survivors of the July 27 attack: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Comfort the grieving & give all peace. Bring Islamists to repentance, resulting in peace. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory, I pray that You will comfort the grieving and give DRC Christians freedom from fear as the ADF has been working for years to establish an Islamic caliphate in the region. I pray this Islamic Caliphate will NOT prosper, it will be stopped by Your Spirit, May the ADF Repent. Protect DRC Christians. Amen.
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
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