Community gardens like this provide nutrition and fellowship, away from the forest where militants are active.
Community gardens like this provide nutrition and fellowship, away from the forest where militants are active.
Apr. 16, 2026 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Town Rebuilding After Attacks

[11] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Congolese town.

The Congolese town of Tchabi is rebuilding after suffering a series of attacks from an Islamist group beginning in 2019. Over the course of two years, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) murdered dozens of residents and took many hostages. By Sept. 2023, government troops had brought some peace to the region, and residents who had fled began returning. Though the ADF was never fully eradicated and continues to operate in the eastern DRC, the town has begun to rebuild, and VOM has been active in providing spiritual care, distributing Bibles and helping residents plant community gardens. “This project is bringing the [Christian] believers and non-believers together,” a front-line worker said, “because those who are not believers are also joining the morning prayers and [devotions] before gardening.” He added that a Muslim man become a follower of Christ through the gardening project.

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  • Dear Lord, may you continue to bless the townspeople of Tchabi, Christian and Muslim alike, in their rebuilding efforts and may the witness of the Christians there bring many to Christ. Amen.
    Tom H - USA
  • Dear God, what a blessing these gardens are! I pray that peace reigns where these believers live and that the ADF is very soon soundly defeated in spirit and in fact. May the Muslims continue to find faith in Christ. Thank You for it all. In Jesus's Nane. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Gracias Padre, por manifestarte de manera tan poderosa, restaurando y trayendo nueva vida a traves de estos jardines y huertos que estan haciendo Tus siervos en este pueblo del Congo. Gracias porque Tu eres Dios de vida y creador de todo lo bueno, y asi tambien traes unidad entre los pueblos y te manifiestas a quienes no creen que puedan conocerte.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Lord Jesus please heal and strengthen the town of Tchabi. Protect them from further attacks. Bless their crops. Bring unity and grace to the village. In your name I pray.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them, especially those facing ADF violence. Open hearts around them to You, bringing salvation, peace & hope to DRC! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, thank You for the courageous & faithful Christians in Congolese town & DRC. Thank You for VOM coming alongside to provide hope through Jesus Christ in the Word & gardening project. All praise to You for the souls who are turning to Christ & receiving new life in Him. Be further glorified through this situation. IntheNameofJesusChrist.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Thank you Father for turning this situation around for the good of your church.
    Please perfect all that concerns your church in this Congo town and the body of Christ we ask in Jesus name..
    Michael O - USA
  • Oh Father God how beautiful is the work of restoration you are doing for your children in the DRC! Thank you that the government opposes the radical Islamists.
    Thank you that others are being exposed to the Gospel through the community gardens project.
    Continue to protect and bless the believers and their witness.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord we pray for those that are still recovering from the attacks in the previous years. Especially those that were taken hostage. May they stay strong in you and trust in Your love and provision. Praise You for the community gardens which are feeding the physical and spiritual needs of Your people.
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the re-building efforts in Tchabi! Please protect this town from further attack. Please may the witness of Our people draw many to Christ. Continue to provide for the people through VOM. Please soften the hearts of the ADF that many will repent. If they do not, make Your hand heavy upon them. In the Name of Jesus Christ.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We see the oppression and attacks on Your followers. We pray for the protection and provision to keep us on Your path and direct those that oppose You. We thank You for Your daily bread, and we ask for Your guidance and faithfulness.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
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