The median age in Central Asia is just 26 years old.
The median age in Central Asia is just 26 years old.
Jun. 11, 2026 | Kazakhstan

Christian Youth Ridiculed by Peers

[4] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Adiya.

A young Christian continues to share her faith despite peer pressure. When she was 12, a Kazakh girl named Adiya organized a Christmas party to share the gospel with her Muslim classmates. Her invitations stating “A big star will be there!” caused some children to wonder if they would meet a celebrity. During the party, Adiya presented Christ as the star, taught Christian songs and gave everyone a wrapped copy of the Bible. While the attendees enjoyed themselves, some later ridiculed her and told her they threw the Bibles in the trash. The name-calling and ostracism hurt Adiya deeply, but she said, “I know I did the right thing. Those children had heard the gospel.” Today, Adiya still shares her faith whenever possible despite being shunned. She prays the opportunities will bear fruit and believes the event she organized years ago eventually will: “They heard the Word of God, and he will fulfill his purposes.”

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  • Dear Jesus, thank you for Adiya's precious sharing of you with her peers, even though she was ridiculed. We pray that the seed she sowed in these young hearts will bear fruit. Prosper zAdiya in the faith and direct her future.
    Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord, thank you for Your courageous spirit which you have given to this young sister. May she continue to grow in You as she matures both spiritually and physically. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • LORD, I pray for Adiya & her family! I pray for the seeds she planted to grow & the Kazak church will grow 30,60,100% as a result of her obedience to You. I pray that she continues to be kind & finds opportunities to serve You well. I pray for her church, pastor, family, her husband & children. May Your light shine brightly in Kazakhstan❣️IJN AMEN
    Teresa R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the bold faith of Adiya! Thank You for strengthening her faith in the face of rejection & ridicule. Please protect her & help her to grow in faith. Bless her family & church family. Work in the hearts of the young ones who heard the gospel. May they be drawn to Jesus. We pray in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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