Muslim protesters use blockades and loudspeakers to disrupt Christian worship services.
Muslim protesters use blockades and loudspeakers to disrupt Christian worship services.
Apr. 02, 2026 | Indonesia

Muslims Block Christians from Prayer Meeting

[11] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Indonesia.

Muslim protesters formed a human chain to block Christian worshipers from attending a planned Christmas worship service on Dec. 14, 2025, near the capital city of Jakarta, Indonesia. Videos on social media show the group holding anti-Christian banners and shouting jihadist slogans. Some protesters held or pushed Christians who tried to get through the line. “We only want to worship peacefully,” one Christian said in a video. “We have no intention of disturbing anyone.” This was the third such blockade of this church, and local authorities have provided a temporary location for the church’s worship services. Though the government has made steps to protect minority religious groups, front-line workers report that Indonesian society has become more conservatively Islamic in recent years with Islamic extremist groups targeting churches for demonstrations, legal complaints and violence.

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  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those targeted for Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing widespread peace! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus please encourage Christians in Indonesia. Be both this specific church in Jakarta, protecting them and providing for their needs. Help all Christians in Indonesia to be as wise as serpents and gentle as doves. Strengthen them and work through them to bring Jesus to the largest Muslim country in the world. Work your miracles. In your name.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Father God, we ask that you protect your worshippers around the world and especially those in Indonesia that are under particular oppression. Give them peace and help those that are trying to stop them from worshipping to find you and accept Christ as Lord and savior. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jonathan G - USA
  • We Love You & Are PraYing For You DailY, My Brothers & Sisters In MESSIAH YESHUA!!!
    Ty R - USA
  • Father God, thank You for the faithful Christians in Indonesia. All praise & glory to You as they persevere in this persecution. Grant those in churches in Jakarta boldness & courage to proclaim Christ. Help them to forgive their persecutors & help the government to protect them to worship. Be glorified through this. In the Name of Jesus Christ.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Thank you Father for using the local authorities in Jakarta to protect the church.
    We ask that you give them more wisdom to make laws that protect the church and enforce the laws.
    Let your church in Jakarta and globally walk in the revelation knowledge of who we are in you Lord Jesus we ask.
    Thank you Lord Jesus!
    Michael O - USA
  • Padre, clamamos en esta hora por esta iglesia en Indonesia que sufre por estos bloqueos por parte de la poblacion musulmana. El enemigo no tiene poder contra Tu Cuerpo, y por eso sabemos que Tu obras en favor de Tus siervos que desean alabarte. Manifiesta Tu fuerza y que todos los cristianos ahi puedan estar tranquilos, protegidos por Ti.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Dear Father we lift upbelievers in Indonesia as they suffer increased opposition. We pray that authorities will continue to intervene to protect them from violence. We pray that Muslims will resist the radical element that so aggressively resists Christians. Encourage your children to remain steadfast in faith.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters that they may not be discouraged and have Your peace and strength to continue worshiping. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Dear LORD, I pray for a miracle for these Christians in Jakarta & throughout Indonesia, that BECAUSE of these protests, hundreds &thousands & more Muslims will become Christians. Bless & encourage them in this great difficulty. I pray the government will be moderate & uphold the rights of Christians in Indonesia in every aspect of difficulty. IJN. Amen
    Teresa R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the steadfast faith of our brethren despite persecution. Please strengthen & encourage them. Please protect them. Thank You for the protection of government officials. Please soften the hearts of Islamists that they may come to repentance before You. Please oppose their efforts to bully & injure our brethren. In His Name.
    Mario C - USA
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