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

[169] prayers in [9] 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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  • God, we bring You the evil trying to block Your kingdom. It is Your kingdom, Your children, Your Word being preached. For Your glory, for the sake of the truth and the way and the life coming to men, I ask that all obstruction would cease, and that many would be drawn to these churches, and hear, and live. I pray that those there would stay strong.Amen
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father, please raise up three high-ranking champions of Christian rights and protections in Jakarta who will ensure that stronger protective legislation is passed to help Christians win harassment cases in the courts.Let harassing Islamists be warned, fined, and even jailed for disrupting the peace.Also raise up three well regarded Islamists for peace
    Danae V - USA
  • In the name of the great Shepherd Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Raah, Lord is our Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for faithfulness of Indonesian Christians. We ask blessing, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Faithful Father, please protect your children in Jakarta from this intolerance and hatred from jihadist-influenced groups. Please open the eyes of the Indonesian local authorities, the Islamic conservative society, and those who are organizing these blockades to the love & humility of Jesus toward us all. In His name, Amen.
    LAURA G - USA
  • In the eternal name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Apha and Omega, beginning and end, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Indonesian Christians. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I'm praying for all who are being persecuted, and for More to come to Christ. I'm also praying for front line workers.
    Shawna W - USA
  • Father, You are not surprised by any attack on a your children & their ability to worship You. Please provide protection, peace & boldness for Your children as they seek to give You their worship & praise. Let those in opposition see their faithfulness to the only true & sovereign God. Change these protest into a witness to Your faithfulness & love.
    Ann S - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Indonesian Christians. Again, we ask for blessing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, grant these brothers and sisters the freedom to gather and especially to pray. Give them a sense of hope despite the constant threats and danger. Work in the lives of the government leaders that they may find you and change their attitude toward believers.
    Mark R - USA
  • Father, open the eyes of the blind in Indonesia. Glorify Yourself through Your saints who take a stand as Your testimony. Encourage the believers to gather creatively in the meantime (as the opposition prevents them from gathering). Let the saints know that having You in their midst is more important than having an outward meeting.
    Craig R - USA
  • Father. You are just. May these saints be counted worthy of your kingdom for their suffering. Give them relief from their troubles so they may freely glorify your name!
    In Jesus name, Amen
    Sheila C - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen Your children to remain strong in the face of opposition. May they be wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves in dealing with the government. May they continue to serve their neighbors and glorify Your name, In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray for your dear children in Indonesia and the struggle they are having to worship you. Protect them and provide comfort, strength and faith during times of disturbance. I pray that by their continued thirst for truth, those opposing them may desire to understand what your children have that is so special. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • 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 all targeted for church harassment. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing peace, hope & salvation to this region! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, may you please provide my brothers and sisters in Christ with the means of worshipping you in spirit and truth without the fear of disruption or persecution. You know what they are going through and I pray that allow them to see your grace through this time. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen!
    Cuan J - South Africa
  • Lord I prat that the blockades would backfire and that You would be even more renowned, loved, and known through them. I pray for those peacefully worshipping that You would still allow them to deeply meet with You. I pray Lord for the government to protect the freedom of religion and to aid in finding the churches a place to worship.
    Joy H - USA
  • Our Father, encircle the Indonesian Christians with your mighty protection. At the same time through the Holy Spirit, establish positive evangelistic opportunities between our Christian brothers and sisters to those Muslims receptive to God's love. Enable those Muslims needing God's love to receive the Gospel.
    Paul M - USA
  • 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 all facing church harassment. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing peace, salvation & hope to all Indonesia! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father in Heaven
    I pray that You will open the eyes of those who are so antagonistic to Your gospel. May they see its truth and beauty and may they be touched by its power. I pray that our brothers and sisters will remain faithful even in the midst of opposition and threats. Give them hearts of compassion toward those who hate them.
    In Jesus' name
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA

  • 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 church harassment. Open Muslim's hearts to You, bringing peace to Indonesia! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would give Your people in Indonesia strength and wisdom and courage to continue following You. Help them to walk in obedience to Your commands and in love towards those who persecute them. May they have freedom to worship and may their example draw many others to Yourself.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank You for my brothers and sisters in Indonesia. Enable them to continue to worship You and bring You glory. Thwart those that would try to stop them from worshipping and be glorified.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Father God,I pray that those in Indonesia who are targeting Christians would hear the gospel and be drawn to Jesus Christ through various ways. I pray that they would desire to be saved and seek to know the truth of the gospel.I pray that you would change their hearts and minds so that they would understand Who Jesus is and repent. In Jesus' name,Amen
    Julia F - USA
  • Father, you see how unfair this is. Some day you will right the wrong. I pray for those protesting that their eyes will be opened to the truth. That they will see you are God, and you came and died for them; that you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Give your children wisdom so that they will handle this the way you want them to. Strengthen IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • 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 church harassment. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing hope to all Indonesia! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank you, Jesus, for these precious brave Christians. Protect them! May Muslim people repent of disrupting their worship and come to know Jesus!
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Heavenly Father thank you so much for the dedication of these believers to publicly worship, despite living in an area of persecution. We pray that you continue to help them to be bold and courageous. We also pray for the persecutors, that your Father will give them to Jesus, so that they may believe and confess that he is Lord - for your glory. Amen.
    Jeanne R - USA
  • Precious Lord Jesus, You know the plight of these, Your children. Help them to see the reward of their persecutions and for their persecutors to see the Light of Your countenance in every believer in Indonesia.

    May Indonesia be won over to You by the faithfulness of these believers.

    In Jesus name, Amen. MARANATHA!!!
    Della H - USA
  • 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 all church members facing persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing salvation, peace & hope to Indonesia! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for the faith of our brothers and sisters in Indonesia. I pray that they will be able to worship You in joy and peace. May their steadfast witness and kindness towards those who persecute them bring waves of conversion to Indonesia.
    Denise G - Canada
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