Islamist militants destroyed the roof and parts of this church in Togo.
Islamist militants destroyed the roof and parts of this church in Togo.
Sep. 11, 2025 | Togo

Church Nearly Destroyed, Eight Killed

[11] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Christians in northern Togo.

On October 26, 2024, Islamist militants attacked a church in Nalgbangou in northern Togo. During the attack, the Islamists burned houses and killed eight men in the village. They also filled the local church with bullet holes, knocked the metal sheeting roof down and set the building on fire. Since then, many members of the congregation have been afraid to return. The pastor said that even before the attack, church members who had converted from Islam faced regular persecution. Front-line workers request prayer for this pastor, his church and all the Christians in northern Togo.

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  • Dear God, Please bless this pastor and his congregation and community. Please comfort them after this tragedy and help them to rebuild. I pray that You would soften the hearts of persecutors and attackers and protect the vulnerable. Please bless them with peace and joy and draw near to them in these difficult times. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Padre sabemos que eres mas poderoso que cualquier persecución por parte de quienes se oponen a Ti. Perdimos en esta hora por Tus siervos en Togo, que vieron destruir de esa manera su templo y están sujetos a gran temor. Dales valor a los nuevos conversos que sepan que Tu no los dejaras ni abandonaras, como es Tu promesa y al Pastor, por fortaleza.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Most Gracious Heavenly Father, I pray for this pastor, his church and all the Christians in northern Togo that You will protect them and heal them from the shock and trauma of the attacks against them. Please comfort the grieving; please restore the joy and good that has been destroyed by the enemy. Thank You. God. In Jesus's Name. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Lord God, Your Word says You are close to the broken-hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Please be close to those in Togo who lost their church building and who regularly face persecution. Fill their hearts with songs of praise! Let them, through You, show love to their persecutors, bringing them to know You as their Lord.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Lord Jesus we pray for your church in Togo, we ask you keep them protected in your arms, Deliver your children from the attacks of those that seek to hurt them, help and comfort them with your loving kindness and give them peace that passes all understanding in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Dear Father we lift up your children in northern Togo who are facing brutal persecution. We pray that you will confound and confuse the Islamic militants so they will be uable to carry out such deadly attacks.
    Comfort the persecuted with your promise that they have a great reward in heaven. In Jesus name, Amen..
    Lois Y - USA
  • Father we pray for this pastor,his church and the northern Togo region.
    We ask for peace so the gospel can be preached and heard,we ask that you comfort the pastor and the congregation and please turn around for good what the enemy meant for evil.
    Michael O - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Togo, particularly in the north: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console & heal survivors of the Oct. 26, 2024 church attack. Bring Islamists to repentance & peace & hope to northern Togo. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We request prayer for this pastor, his church, and all the Christians in northern Togo. For those who recently converted, they are concerned about retribution, but we pray for their protection and enriched faith in Your power and love. Provide safety for all, and provisions to rebuild Your church to its prior glory.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please protect this pastor, his family & flock, & all the Christians of northern Togo from continued savagery from the Islamists. Praise be to You for the faithfulness of this pastor. Build up Your church in the midst of persecution. Soften the hearts of the Islamists that they may turn to Jesus & escape Your just wrath. In Jesus' Name.
    Mario C - USA
  • Praying for you all, and everyone else going through similar situations all over the world. May God continue to watch over all of you, and provide for you, and protect you from all evil and persecution. And always remember what the Apostle Paul said, "to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).

    James 1:2-4, Romans 5:1-6, 1 Peter 1:6-7
    Enrico S - USA