Turkey has at least 40 above ground churches, but it's difficult for converts to attend openly.
Turkey has at least 40 above ground churches, but it's difficult for converts to attend openly.
May. 26, 2017 | Turkey

Pray for Altan, Unable to Attend Church

[270] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Altan.

A Turkish believer has been unable to attend church for months, after being warned that he would lose his job if he continued. “Altan” became a believer in western Turkey, where he attended church regularly. However, after the July 2016 coup attempt and resulting government-imposed state of emergency, an official warned Altan that if he continued attending church he would lose his job. With a family to support, Altan felt he must heed the warning. Many Turkish believers are forced to make similar decisions, leaving churches with only older people and young people in attendance. Altan’s pastor said he had not heard from Altan in seven months, before recently receiving a short message assuring the pastor that he remains a believer. Pray that Altan and other Turkish believers will remain faithful.

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  • Faithful Father I commit Alta. To you embrace, you know of hiswhere about, cover him under your almighty wings, a dhelp him not to cast away his confidence, help him to get in touch with his pastor so that they that he is saf, let your Holy Spirit minister to him ang help him to lean on your almighty throng arms, do Lord direct his path of right
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Our Father, help brother Altan remain faithfull to You. Keep him close to Your heart. Please teach him the way to serve You under pressure and persecution. Let him have Your joy and prace in his heart. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Our heavenly Father, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Your words are good and that You listen from Your holy temple. As You listen we entreat You for a hedge of protection on Altan and other believers along with sending angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • We pray fervently for these believers who are being threatened because of their faith in you, Heavenly Father, and your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Give each situation your direction and lead each believer how to act and what to do. We know as we seek your will you hear and answer us.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Lord, resolve this situation for Altan, give him opportunity and joy.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father, we pray for our brother Altan and others of his church that they will continue to live for you. Deliver them from fear and from the hands of those who would harm them. Grant them the grace to withstand persecution and to remain steadfast in their faith. Provide for their needs and use their testimonies to reach their countrymen for Christ.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • I pray Father God that brother Altan & the sisters & brothers in Turkey will be strong, faithful, courageous in You, for Your abundant provision, healing, protection in their lives, that others in Turkey would come to Christ, even government officials, in Jesus' name, amen.
    Sheela G - USA
  • Father in Jesus name, thanks for his release please help more of your children to be released from the jails in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. God please help them and give them peace and comfort. In Jesus name, Amen.
    chloe j - USA
  • Dear Lord, I thank you that Altan has not lost his faith. I pray that you would provide the fellowship with other believers that he needs and help him to have courage to be a witness for you. Please guide him and others like him who are forced to make difficult decisions to remain faithful to you. I pray for freedom to worship as one pleases in Turkey.
    Dawn B - USA
  • Father, you see and know all things. may your will be done in this man's life. make a way for him, open a door. may he stay focused on you. Lead him.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • Father, we pray that you will provide a creative way for Altan and other believers like him to continue to fellowship with your saints, to partake in communion and witness baptisms and be the Church gathered. Give him great wisdom to know if and when it is time to return. Would you give him a boss who is a believer and end this persecution for him?
    Brenda M - USA
  • Lord I pray that Altan would remain a believer and that he would remain strong in Your word and strong in the promises and strength that only You provide. I pray for a way for him to attend church and a way for him to be fed spiritually. I pray that he would lead his family towards Jesus and continue teaching them the Good News of Jesus.
    Joy H - USA
  • I pray for Altan and others to have wisdom, strength, courage and joy. I pray they would have fellowship of believers and have Your word to comfort and guide them. I pray that You would lead them in unmistakable ways and that they would receive the support and encouragement that pleases You. Amen.
    Sherry W - USA
  • Dear Jesus, give wisdom to "Altan". Give him wisdom and discernment. Send Your Holy Spirit to advise and strengthen him. Provide for him and all the other believers in Turkey. Pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your people to bring wisdom and discernment and unity and an increase in faith, hope and Caring!
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Jesus help Alton. I pray you would keep him strong in the faith. Provide a way for him to gather with other believers. If you want him to go to church give him boldness to do that Father. You are his provider. Thank you Jesus amen
    Amie H - USA
  • Eternal Father in Heaven, I pray that You increase the faith of Altan & the other believers in Turkey. Help them to hold to Your Holy Word, that they may be able to grow in the wisdom, knowledge & understanding of God. Give them the courage to stand strong in their Faith in Christ Jesus that they may be able to endure until the end. In Jesus name Amen
    Geria M - USA
  • Lord let Alan have church in his home. Please provide him with a computer and internet so he can stream live worship broadcasts from America. In Your name, AMEN!
    Dotty P - USA
  • Father, God, I pray for all of our brothers and sisters in Turkey who are unable to attend church gatherings because of threats and persecution. I pray that not one is taken from you or loses faith but instead grows in you and leads others to you. May every scripture they have read or heard be brought to their remembrance. Keep them safe and in peace.
    Victoria R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I know there are situations in which we don't know what to do. I pray that You strengthen Altan and others so that they remain faithful in such times. Give them the wisdom they need to apply Your Word to their lives and the strength to walk it out with boldness and not fear; power, love and sound minds. In Yeshua's name, Amen.
    Michelle B - USA
  • Lord please strengthen the faith of these believers. That they will grow in faith, love and boldness, even when they are not attending church physically. Please let Your message of love and truth reach them by other means. Give them courage, peace and Your perspective on this situation.
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Dear Lord God, I pray that Altan and other Turkish believers will remain faithful under pressure. Please Father provide for them and their families. I pray that Turkey becomes a more open society and that many will be lead to You. In Jesus's Name I pray. Thank You Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Father, I pray for this young man, that he will remain faithful to You, that he will find other ways to grow in Your Word, perhaps thru radio, etc. so that he can remain strong and feel a part of Your body. Lord, I pray for others in similar situations, that they will know they are not forgotten and that You are faithful!
    Judith G - USA
  • Father, I ask Your blessing on Altan and other Turkish believers who are threatened with job loss for attending church. May they continue to hold fast their faith and perhaps meet together in small groups to grow in their faith. Bless their families and keep them strong in You as they continue in the faith first given. May they have Bibles to study
    Gail M - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I pray for Altan and other Turkish believers for their faith to grow stronger and stronger regardless of what threatening they may face. Surround them with Your presence and guide them by Your Spirit to make the right decision.They are Your property, they belong to You. Keep them from the evil one. I pray for religious freedom
    Remila M - India
  • Father God u know Allan by name he is ur child and no one can snap him out of ur hand, please watch over him and provide a way of escape where he can once again fellowship with other believers and still have the security of his job. I pray for all the other believers like him that their faith will not be compromised but trust in you, in Jesus name
    Tina K - USA
  • Lord, thank you for Altan. Your word is so amazing Lord and we will stand on your promise that you began a good work in him, and will perform it until the day of Christ Jesus!! I pray that he may let his light shine among all those around him and that he will win many souls for your kingdom!
    Carol Y - USA
  • Lord soften the heart of Altan's persecuting official to be open to the gospel and the loving goodness of Altan's faith. As Paul spread the gospel while imprisoned in Rome grant Altan the same grace to win others around him to Christ. If that not be your will open another door for Altan to live and pursue his faith and keep his family supported.
    Paul M - USA
  • Lord, we lift up my brother Altan & many others like him & pray that they will find a way to meet with other believers for mutual support & growth. Continue to grow him & the others in Your Word, prayer, and the fellowship of other Christians. Keep them hidden in Christ as they gather, as they witness, as they work, etc. Give him favor with his boss
    Lisa T - USA
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