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Aug. 04, 2022 | Ethiopia
A Pastor's Bold Witness
[152] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Pastor Dereje.Pastor Dereje came to faith in Christ 20 years ago through his friends' Christian witness. Once he became a Christian, Dereje felt called to serve the Lord. As he witnessed about Christ throughout his community, a church gradually formed. Read More.
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Aug. 04, 2022 | Sri Lanka
Mob Beats Church Planters for Sharing the Gospel
[99] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for attacked church planters.On June 8, nearly 50 adults and children gathered for an event organized by a group of church planters. Those who attended heard worship songs and the gospel. As people started leaving, a local Buddhist monk came and accused the event organizers of converting Buddhists to Christianity. Read More.
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Aug. 04, 2022 | Indonesia
Young Believer Threatened, Held Captive By Her Muslim Family
[113] prayers in [7] nations have been posted for Nia.After Nia's Muslim family learned of her Christian faith, they prepared to behead her if she didn't say an Islamic prayer. Out of fear, Nia recited the prayer. Her family subsequently kept her locked in her room for several days. Read More.
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Jul. 28, 2022 | India
Two Families Barred from Village for Their Christian Faith
[198] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Exiled Families.Two Christian families were recently kicked out of their village due to their faith in Jesus Christ. Twice, the families were brought before the village council where, in the presence of police officers, government authorities and radical Hindu leaders, they were pushed to reconvert to Hinduism. Read More.
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Jul. 28, 2022 | Nigeria
Four Faithful Pastors Serve Among Many Foes
[151] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Ishaku, Emmanuel, Gideon, and Emmanuel.Pastors Ishaku Manawa, Emmanuel Mamuda, Emmanuel Maigari and Gideon Mutum work to advance God's kingdom in Borno and Kaduna states, Nigeria, bearing a bold witness for Christ despite intense persecution. Pastors Manawa and Mamuda have endured multiple encounters with Boko Haram, some of which have resulted in relocation because of the attacks. Read More.
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Jul. 28, 2022 | Iran
Muslim Woman Finds Christ Through Christian Broadcast
[158] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Mina.Mina was a devoted Muslim, but one night, she had a dream encouraging her to read John chapter 15. Though Mina didn't understand the dream at the time, she watched a Christian TV broadcast a few days later, and the hosts read passages from the book of John. Read More.
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Jul. 21, 2022 | Guinea
Christian Man Attacked by Muslim Wife
[225] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Soulayman and children.Soulayman is a Fulani painter who came to faith in Christ through the witness of a missionary who had hired Soulayman. When his family discovered his newfound faith, they forced him to marry a Muslim woman to try to reconvert him. Read More.
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Jul. 21, 2022 | Saudi Arabia
Deported Yemeni Evangelist Continues Ministry
[152] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Brother Ahmed.Brother Ahmed was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and became a successful businessman. In 2014, he gave his life to Christ, traveling to Egypt to be baptized. Upon returning to Saudi Arabia, he organized small Bible study groups in his home and led several people to Christ. Eventually, Brother Ahmed was exposed, arrested, and all his possessions were confiscated. Read More.
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Jul. 21, 2022 | Sri Lanka
Buddhist Monks Threaten to Kill Front-Line Worker
[156] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Malaramma.After a woman named Malaramma led a Hindu priest and his family to faith in Jesus Christ, the former priest urged her to raise funds to build a new worship hall next to his home. When a local Buddhist leader learned of the project, he quickly opposed it. Read More.
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Jul. 14, 2022 | Mozambique
Christian Teenager Enslaved by ISIS
[278] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Evodia.Evodia, age 14, and her mother were captured in 2021 when Palma, a town in the Cabo Delgado province, was overrun by ISIS terrorists. Her attackers killed her brother in front of her because of their Christian faith; she was then tortured and forced to become a prostitute. Read More.
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Jul. 14, 2022 | Cuba
Congregation Remains Faithful Despite Oppression
[158] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Pastor Fis and congregation.Pastor David Walter Fis leads a Baptist church in Cuba that has experienced ongoing harassment from government authorities. First, state security officials demolished their church building. When the congregation continued gathering, officials placed restraining orders on Pastor Fis and the congregation. Read More.
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Jul. 14, 2022 | Iran
Christian Girl Shares the Gospel in Quran Class
[161] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Christian student.The daughter of an Assyrian front-line worker attends an Iranian public school where Quran classes are required for Muslim students. As an Assyrian child, the girl is exempt from the class, but a new teacher forgot to excuse her from class one day. When the teacher asked the girl questions about Islam, many of her classmates answered that the girl is a Christian and should be excused from answering. Read More.
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Jul. 07, 2022 | Kenya
Church Water Supply Provides Ministry Opportunities
[203] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for church members sharing their water.When Muslims denied water access to the only Christian church in town, front-line workers helped church members drill a borehole to access water. During a severe drought in Kenya, the community borehole dried up, but the church borehole remained strong. Read More.
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Jul. 07, 2022 | Mexico
Four Families Held Hostage for Christian Faith
[165] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Exiled Families.Front-line workers recently visited with four Christian families in Chiapas, Mexico, who have been rejected by their community because of their faith in Christ. The families were held hostage in their homes and denied the right to leave for food or groceries. Eventually, members of the community drove the families from their homes. Read More.
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Jul. 07, 2022 | Iran
Church Leaders Receive Training
[141] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Church Leaders.In the past, the Islamic government of Iran banned Christian seminaries from operating within the country. The lack of formal training centers prevents most local pastors from receiving practical, hands-on theological instruction. Read More.
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Cote d'Ivoire
Widow Forbidden to See Daughter Because of Faith in Christ
[217] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Yvette Oulai.Yvette Oulai's husband was a Christian pastor before he died seven years ago from an unknown illness. After his death, his Muslim family members took Yvette's youngest daughter away from her and refuse to allow Yvette contact with her daughter. Read More.
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Jun. 30, 2022 | India
Church Leaders Beaten, Arrested After Visiting Christian in Hindu Village
[155] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Pastor Kuriachan and Selin, and Manikanta.Pastor Kuriachan; his wife, Selin; and their assistant pastor, Manikanta, were beaten and arrested the evening of May 17. The attack occurred after they had visited another Christian's house in a nearby Hindu village. Read More.
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Turkey
Former Swindler Now a Front-Line Worker
[160] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Nurettin.Nurettin first heard the gospel when a church planter shared Christ with him in 2007. At the time, Nurettin seemed interested only as a means to emigrate to Europe, but the gospel worker gave Nurettin a Bible and saved his phone number. A few months later, the church planter visited Nurettin's city again and accidentally called him. Read More.
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Jun. 23, 2022 | Pakistan
Home Burned, Children Killed by Radical Hindus
[287] prayers in [21] nations have been posted for Sahid and Memona.Sahid and his wife, Memona, have six children and live in a small Hindu village in Pakistan. In April 2022, a Hindu religious leader and one of Sahid's relatives confronted Sahid and Memona about their Christian faith. The religious leader questioned why the couple had not attended Hindu festivals or participated in Hindu prayers. Read More.
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Jun. 23, 2022 | Algeria
Sentence Reduced for Convicted Christians
[170] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Believers in Algeria.In December 2021, Algerian police raided a worship gathering and arrested 12 Christians. The believers spent 48 hours in jail before being charged with "unauthorized worship" and sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and a $1,380 fine. Read More.
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Jun. 23, 2022 | Cuba
Christian Reporter Under House Arrest
[165] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Robert.Robert is a Christian and independent news reporter who has spoken out against the Communist government's treatment of Christians in Cuba. Because of his bold witness, government officials beat him and imprisoned him for a year. Read More.
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Jun. 16, 2022 | Cote d'Ivoire
Young Woman Mocked for Attending Church
[255] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Aicha Kone.Aicha Kone is a young Christian woman who is finishing her high school studies. Both of her parents have died, and Aicha decided to move in with her Muslim aunt and uncle so she would not have to live alone. Read More.
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Jun. 16, 2022 | Nepal
Evangelist from High-Caste Family Beaten for Visiting Low-Caste Villagers
[187] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Shanti.While living with her high-caste Hindu aunt and cousin, seventeen-year-old Shanti, a Christian, developed a passion for leading others into a deeper walk with Christ. She led youth groups and women's groups and regularly visited believers at their homes. Read More.
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Jun. 16, 2022 | Turkey
New Believers Pursue Discipleship Training Despite Family Persecution
[170] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Mustafa and Nazli.Mustafa is a former imam who devoutly followed Islam until he grew unsettled with its teachings and became a deist. Through the Christian witness of his wife, Nazli, a recent convert herself, he began asking questions about Jesus and sought answers in the New Testament. Mustafa placed his faith in Christ, and the couple soon experienced persecution from both of their families, who vehemently opposed their newfound faith. Read More.
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Jun. 09, 2022 | Mexico
Family Rejected by Community for Following Christ
[235] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Sister Hermida.Sister Hermida and her husband have four children. Her husband came to faith in Christ through listening to Christian music, and eventually his whole family trusted Christ. Because of their Christian faith, their indigenous community opposes them. Read More.
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Jun. 09, 2022 | Sudan
Pastor Attacked, Arrested During Worship Service
[176] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Imprisoned pastor.On April 10, three Muslim extremists attacked an evangelical church in a city southeast of Khartoum during a worship service, assaulting the pastor and two women in the congregation. Read More.
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Jun. 09, 2022 | Sri Lanka
Christian Man Beaten to Death in His Home
[197] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Kalithas' family.After becoming a prominent, active leader of his church, Kalithas received threats from Hindu extremists in his community. They warned that he would face severe consequences if he continued his bold witness in the village. On Dec. 16, 2021, four men came to his home and started kicking his gate Read More.
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Jun. 02, 2022 | Laos
Widow's Land Stolen After Trusting in Christ
[247] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for BounMee.After her husband died, BounMee felt cursed. Although she was an animist who believed in ancestral spirits, BounMee turned to Christians she knew as a way to break the curse. After meeting a local pastor, she put her trust in Christ. Read More.
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Jun. 02, 2022 | Iran
Imprisoned Front-Line Worker Ministering to Fellow Inmates
[171] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Imprisoned Christian.Last fall, three Christian workers were imprisoned after attending a house church. Though officials promised to reduce their sentences if they remain silent about their Christian faith, one of the prisoners is using this opportunity to share the gospel. "Now I understand why God let me be brought here to this prison," she said. Read More.
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Jun. 02, 2022 | Algeria
Crackdown on Churches Continues
[165] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Members of closed church.Another Algerian church has been ordered to close in an ongoing campaign by authorities to silence any witness for Christ in Algeria. The church of Aouchiche received notice on April 6 that the governor had issued an administrative closure order and that the church should cease worship immediately. Read More.
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May. 26, 2022 | Cote d'Ivoire
Rejected Woman Seeks Prayer for Unbelieving Husband
[236] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Sanogo Yor.Sanogo Yor was raised as a Muslim and married a man who worships the traditional idols of their village. Together, the couple has seven children. One of their daughters asked to go to a Christian church, and her father allowed it. The daughter eventually trusted in Christ and invited her mother to attend church. After Sanogo attended the Christian church, her husband was enraged and abandoned Sanogo and their children. Read More.
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May. 26, 2022 | Nepal
Father Abuses Daughter, Forces Her Out of Home for Following Jesus
[173] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Iniya.After putting her trust in Jesus, Iniya received a New Testament. Her younger brother noticed it and told their Hindu father, who shouted at Iniya and threatened her with a knife. He told her to leave her Christian faith or leave his house. Read More.
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May. 26, 2022 | Mexico
New Believers Celebrate Baptism Amid Community Pressure
[161] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Christians in Oaxaca state.Christians in Oaxaca state recently celebrated baptism to proclaim their faith publicly despite ongoing opposition from their community. In the past few years, members of the community have openly opposed the Christians, making false accusations against them, calling them thieves, destroying their homes and shooting at them randomly. Read More.
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May. 19, 2022 | West Africa
Young Woman Threatened, Beaten for Christ
[268] prayers in [21] nations have been posted for Eliza.Eliza, 19, placed her faith in Christ in 2018. When she became a Christian, she discarded items that she had received from a witch doctor, including a healing stone she'd been given when she was sick. Eventually, her family discovered her Christian faith and learned she had thrown out the stone. Read More.
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May. 19, 2022 | Libya
Church Evicted from Building After 50 Years
[167] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Union Church.The Union Church, a denomination officially recognized by the Libyan government, has rented a building from the government since the church's original building was seized in the 1970s. Since 2011, the government has returned stolen properties to their original owners, including the building the Union Church now rents. Read More.
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May. 19, 2022 | Mexico
Family Ostracized for Christian Faith
[180] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Flavio.Flavio came to faith in Christ when, while seeking work in a city away from his home village, someone gave him a Bible. When he returned home, Flavio shared the gospel with his family, and they all trusted in Christ as well. The 12 people in Flavio's family are the only Christians in their village. Read More.
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May. 12, 2022 | Laos
Relatives Withdraw Support for Christian Grandmother, Niece
[224] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Gate & Noi.Since her one of her daughters died, Gate has lived with her 15-year-old granddaughter, Noi. Another of Gate's daughters with her husband have supported them with food and necessities. On May 15, 2021, an evangelist visited Gate and Noi at home, and both put their trust in Christ. When Gate's daughter and son-in-law learned of their conversions, they scolded Gate and told her to renounce her faith. Read More.
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May. 12, 2022 | Iran
Christian Worker Begins Two-Year Prison Sentence
[188] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Sister F.Sister F is a long-time Christian leader in Iran. Last year, one of her discipleship groups was raided by the police, and Sister F was beaten, tortured and placed in solitary confinement. She was then sentenced to a two-year prison term because of her faith in Christ. Read More.
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May. 12, 2022 | Eritrea
Christians Arrested During Church Service
[183] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Imprisoned Christians.In March 2022, Eritrean officials raided a house church gathering and arrested 29 Christians - 12 men and 17 women. All are currently being held at Mai-Serwa prison. Read More.
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May. 05, 2022 | West Africa
Christian Teenager Cursed by Father
[252] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Carla.Carla, age 16, came to faith in Christ in 2021. Though she grew up in a culturally Christian home, her widowed father practices animistic beliefs. When he learned about Carla's decision to follow Jesus, he tried to force her to marry a non-believer. Read More.
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May. 05, 2022 | China
Seven Christians Detained, Fined after Police Raid Worship Service
[186] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for An Yankui & Zhang Chenghao.On April 3, police raided Zion Reformed Church's worship service. The authorities detained seven Christians, including the respective spouses of the church's pastor and another member who were detained in late 2021 under the guise of preventing the spread of coronavirus. Read More.
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May. 05, 2022 | Mexico
From Drug Peddler to Persecuted Pastor
[169] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Pastor Filadelfo Perez.Filadelfo Santos Perez trafficked drugs before he came to faith in Christ. Now a pastor, he has been persecuted many times for his Christian faith. He has been arrested for failing to participate in pagan festivals and charged heavy fines. Read More.
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Apr. 28, 2022 | Benin
Man Hungers for God's Word, Receives His Own Bible
[217] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Yobiri.Yobiri heard the gospel at a young age through a foreign missionary and desired to know more. He didn't own a Bible nor know how to read, so he relied on Christians from other villages to share God's Word with him. Read More.
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Apr. 28, 2022 | Laos
Uncle Refuses to Care for Three Christian Children After Father's Death
[183] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Neung, Nom, and Ram.On February 13, a Christian named Nin died, leaving behind two daughters, Neung and Nom, and a son, Ram. Since 2009, the three teenagers also lost their mother, a sister and their grandmother, all of whom were believers. After Nin's death, his older brother and sister-in-law blamed the deaths on the family's belief in God. Read More.
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Apr. 28, 2022 | Iran
Persian New Year a Ripe Harvest for the Gospel
[167] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Fariba.Coronavirus restrictions have limited opportunities for evangelism during past Persian New Year celebrations, but this year, Christian workers reached many travelers with the Good News about Christ. On March 25, front-line workers met a young Iranian lady, Fariba, in a shopping center and gave her a package of gospel materials, including a Bible. Read More.
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Apr. 21, 2022 | Nigeria
Church Security Guard Killed During Kidnapping
[248] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Rev. Joseph Akeke.On Tuesday, March 8, armed assailants abducted Rev. Joseph Akeke from his home in southern Kaduna state. During the abduction, the assailants shot and killed Luka, the church security guard. Read More.
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Apr. 21, 2022 | Iran
Muslim Man Seeks Christ After Daughter's Healing
[181] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Iranian father.After numerous surgeries and doctors could not treat his 8-year-old daughter, a Muslim man reached out to his Christian sister for prayer. The Muslim brother had treated his Christian sister badly and had not spoken to her for nearly a decade because of her decision to follow Christ. Read More.
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Apr. 21, 2022 | Mali
Pastors Use Children's Bibles as Bible Demand Exceeds Supply
[175] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Jacques Coutou.Jacques Coutou is a former pastor who now equips other pastors with God's Word. Jacques converted a room in his home into a warehouse where he stores the Bibles he helps distribute to pastors throughout Mali. Read More.
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Apr. 14, 2022 | Benin
Man Kills Son, Threatens Daughter-in-Law for Following Christ
[278] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Lea and children.Lea and her husband, Solomon, lived with Solomon's father, who was a priest in the traditional religion of their village. When Solomon's father discovered that Solomon and Lea were going to a Christian church, he killed Solomon and threatened Lea, kicking her and her three children out of his home. Read More.
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Apr. 14, 2022 | Indonesia
Family's Home Burned Down by Muslim Villagers
[180] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Gabriel and Noni.Gabriel and Noni were the only Christians in their Muslim village. One day, a Muslim woman died unexpectedly, and her two sons consulted a witchdoctor to figure out why she died. He told them that the Christians were responsible for her death as they had a magic object that gave them power. Read More.
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Apr. 14, 2022 | Syria
Children's Bible Distribution Impacts Young Boy
[168] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Children receiving Bibles.Front-line workers held a Sunday School gathering where they shared the gospel and distributed illustrated children's Bibles. Read More.
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Apr. 07, 2022 | India
Masked Gunmen Kill Pastor at Home in Front of Family
[290] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Yallam Shankar's family.Around 7:40 p.m. on March 17, as Pastor Yallam Shankar spent time with his family, five masked men came to his house, calling his name. As he exited his home, the men shot him in the chest and slit his throat. Read More.
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Apr. 07, 2022 | Iran
Addict Healed by Christ
[179] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Manouchehr.After his mother passed away from cancer, Manouchehr battled grief by drinking heavily. Desperate for peace, he reached out to a Christian media ministry, requesting prayer and asking many questions about the Christian faith. Read More.
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Apr. 07, 2022 | West Africa
Fulani Christian Beaten, Rejected by Family
[201] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Jelem.Jelem is a Fulani who gave her life to Christ in 2020. When her family discovered her newfound faith, they harassed her, beat her and eventually disowned her. Read More.
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Pakistan
Sisters Harassed, Beaten for Sharing the Gospel
[267] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Mariam and Sarah.Mariam, 18, and Sarah, 16, grew up in a Christian home and trusted in Christ at a young age. In 2020, the sisters were threatened and beaten after sharing the gospel with a Muslim coworker. Though the coworker responded eagerly to the gospel, others complained about Mariam and Sarah to their manager, who warned the girls to stop sharing their faith. Read More.
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Sudan
Church Closed, Leaders Questioned by Police
[182] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for members of Sudanese Church of Christ.Police officials closed the Sudanese Church of Christ, located in a community about 85 miles away from Khartoum, and questioned the leaders for hours following complaints from local Muslims about the church's activities. Read More.
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Indonesia
YouTube Evangelist Imprisoned, Beaten
[200] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Muhammad Kace.Authorities detained Christian YouTube evangelist Muhammad Kace on Aug. 25, 2021, for making disparaging comments against Islam during his ongoing public proclamation of the gospel. In prison, Muhammad has been brutalized, threatened and humiliated. Read More.
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Mar. 24, 2022 | Laos
Police Pressure Families to Renounce Faith in Christ
[250] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Sri.During a public gathering on Feb. 15, police ordered 10 families to renounce their Christian faith. When they refused, an officer singled out one of the Christians, a woman named Sri, and ordered her to sign a document stating that she had stopped following Jesus. After Sri refused to sign, the officer wrote her family members' names on the document and forged her signature. Read More.
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Mar. 24, 2022 | Iran
Bible Distributor Protected by Government Official
[196] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Front-line worker.When a front-line worker was arrested for possession of 30 Bibles that he intended to distribute, a high-ranking official protected the Christian, scolding the police officers who arrested him. "Why did you take these books from that man?" he demanded. Read More.
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Mar. 24, 2022 | Nigeria
Three Christians Killed in Islamist Attack
[203] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Families of murdered believers.Three Christians were killed on Feb. 25 in an attack on a predominantly Christian community in eastern Nigeria, near Chibok. The attackers, thought to have been members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), also destroyed a local church building. Read More.
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Mar. 17, 2022 | Pakistan
Pastors Minister in Dangerous Areas, Reach Isolated Believers
[261] prayers in [21] nations have been posted for Pakistani Pastors.Christians are among the lowest members of Pakistani society, and many do not have access to discipleship opportunities to grow in their faith. Working long hours in restricted areas as servants in wealthy households or toiling away in brick kilns, these brothers and sisters have little access to biblical instruction and Christian fellowship. Read More.
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Mar. 17, 2022 | Vietnam
Young Woman Injured in Attack Following a Time of Prayer
[198] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Anh.On Jan. 3, 17-year-old Anh and her father, Chinh, visited a village several miles away to pray for a family that had contracted the coronavirus. Because of their Christian faith, local authorities forced them to pay a quarantine fee after they prayed for the sick family; non-Christians they spoke with didn't have to pay a fee. Read More.
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Mar. 17, 2022 | Kenya
Christians Experiencing Great Loss Amid Ongoing Attacks
[188] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Christians injured by attacks.A bomb planted by members of the al-Shabab Islamic terrorist group exploded on Feb. 28, killing seven and injuring more than a dozen others. This attack occurred after another recent attack on the predominantly Christian community where at least 13 people were killed and many homes were burned. Read More.
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Mar. 10, 2022 | Iran
Imprisoned Christians Sick Amid Suspected Covid-19 Outbreak
[276] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Nasser, Yousef, Saheb, and Moslem.Four Christians imprisoned for their faith in Tehran's Evin Prison are battling sickness following a possible outbreak of Covid-19 in their ward. Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, 60 years old, Yousef Nadarkhani, 44, Saheb Fadaie, 40, and Moslem Rahimi, 32, are serving prison sentences ranging from four to 10 years for participating in house churches and promoting Christianity in Iran. Read More.
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Mar. 10, 2022 | Yemen
Church Attacked, Bibles and Equipment Stolen
[197] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Pastor Ebrahim and his congregation.Pastor Ebrahim leads an unofficial church in Yemen. One day, while the church gathered for worship and prayer, a dozen armed men burst into the church and aimed their weapons at Ebrahim and the congregation. The leader of the armed men pointed a gun at Ebrahim's head, threatening to kill him. Read More.
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Mar. 10, 2022 | Iran
"Anything About God That I Do Not Know, I Want to Know"
[189] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Reem.Reem is a Syrian Muslim who lives in Turkey with her husband and children. After having dreams about Jesus, Reem reached out to front-line workers to learn more about Him. "If there is anything about God that I do not know, I want to know it," she said. Read More.
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Mar. 03, 2022 | Lebanon
Brother, Sister Led to Christ Via Youth Program
[217] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Betul and her brother.Betul is a young girl who attends a youth program hosted by front-line workers in Lebanon. She and her brother have lived with their grandmother since their father died and their mother left the children when she remarried. Read More.
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Mar. 03, 2022 | Iran
Christian Shares the Gospel with Parents Through Magazine
[165] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Young woman in Iran.One Iranian believer has found a creative way to share the gospel with her parents who do not know Christ. Wanting her parents to trust in God, this girl used a VOM-supported Christian magazine to provide opportunities to talk to her parents about Jesus. Read More.
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Mar. 03, 2022 | Nigeria
11 Christians Killed, Others Injured in Attack
[183] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Christians grieving lost family.Militant Fulani Muslims attacked a village in southern Kaduna state on Jan. 30, killing 11 Christians and burning most of the homes in the village. Read More.
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Feb. 24, 2022 | Pakistan
Church Leader Dies, Other Injured Following Shooting
[260] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Pastor Patrick.After services on Sunday, Jan. 30, two militants shot two leaders from the Church of Pakistan in the city of Peshawar as the leaders drove away from the church together. Read More.
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Feb. 24, 2022 | Cuba
Authorities Raid Pastor's Home
[200] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for pastor under pressure.Cuban authorities are pressuring a prominent pastor to silence his Christian witness. The pastor and his church have made firm statements supporting biblical principles in opposition to the Cuban government's policies. Read More.
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Feb. 24, 2022 | Nigeria
Islamists Kill, Kidnap Christians in Borno State
[205] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Kidnapped Christian girls.Members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group attacked Pemi village on Jan. 20, killing one Christian and kidnapping 17 Christian teenage girls. The attackers also burned several homes and a local church building. Read More.
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Feb. 17, 2022 | Ethiopia
Persecuted by Armed Men, Encouraged by the Global Body of Christ
[254] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Tilahun.Tilahun trusted in Christ eight years ago and became an active member in his church. Then, in 2020, his home was burned, and he was physically attacked by armed men because of his Christian faith. As a result of the attack, his leg had to be amputated. Read More.
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Feb. 17, 2022 | Iraq
From Islam to Atheism to Christianity
[189] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Nader.Nader, 17, grew up in a Muslim home, but he rejected Islam and became an atheist. After some time, he began to have visions of Christ, and he sought someone to help him understand his dreams. He searched online for answers to his questions and discovered a website for those who have had visions of Jesus in dreams. Read More.
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Feb. 17, 2022 | Laos
Village Leaders Assault Man for Christian Faith, Deny His Family Basic Needs
[201] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Taeng.On Jan. 18, two Buddhist village leaders assaulted Taeng for his trust in Christ. Many in the village already disliked Taeng for his Christian faith, but the hatred toward him escalated when he began drilling a well to draw water for his family. When village leaders told him he had to renounce his faith if he wanted to continue drilling, Taeng refused. Read More.
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Feb. 10, 2022 | Mexico
Christians Families Kicked Out of Community
[235] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Exiled Families.Several families have been kicked out of a village in eastern Oaxaca state because of their Christian faith. The traditional religion of the village honors pagan idols through drunken festivals, and the Christian families refused to participate in the festivals. Read More.
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Feb. 10, 2022 | Morocco
Former Muslim Seeking Truth
[184] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for "Mustafa".A Moroccan man has contacted front-line workers seeking more information about Christ. Mustafa grew up as a Muslim, but he rejected Islam and is no longer practicing any religious faith. Read More.
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Feb. 03, 2022 | Kenya
Christians Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attacks
[278] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Attacked Christians.Multiple Christians have been killed since the beginning of 2022 by attackers who are suspected to be connected to Al-Shabaab, an Islamic extremist group that targets Christians throughout Somalia and Kenya. Since Jan. 3, attackers organized in groups of around 30 people and armed with guns and knives have led brutal assaults on multiple villages in Lamu County. Read More.
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Feb. 03, 2022 | Nigeria
Four Christians Killed in Kaduna State
[200] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for grieving Christian families.Militant Fulani Muslims attacked two predominantly Christian villages last month, killing four and wounding others. Two of the Christians were ambushed as they returned from their farms, while the bodies of the other two were discovered later by villagers who survived. Read More.
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Feb. 03, 2022 | Middle East
Christian Mother and Daughter On the Run
[211] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Mother and Daughter in danger.Front-line workers connected with two Christian women, a mother and daughter, who were forced to flee their home because of their Christian faith. Though raised as a Muslim in North Africa, the daughter came to faith in Christ. When her father, a Muslim extremist linked to Islamist groups within their country, discovered her newfound faith, he became furious, and he began to abuse her over a period of time. Read More.
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Jan. 27, 2022 | India
Hindu Nationalist Mob Attacks Christian School
[245] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Churches in Madhya Pradesh.On Dec. 6, a mob of Hindu nationalists vandalized a Christian school in Madhya Pradesh state. The attackers destroyed the school with stones and iron rods as students tried to complete their exams. The school had received advance warning of the attack and had requested police support, but according to school officials, the police advised the school to expect the crowd only to shout slogans and then leave. Read More.
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Jan. 27, 2022 | Nigeria
Terrorists Kill 12 Christians in Borno State
[187] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Christians in Borno State.Members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group attacked a predominantly Christian village in Borno state last month, killing 12 and wounding three others. The attack occurred on a Sunday afternoon shortly after village residents were leaving their church worship services. Read More.
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Jan. 27, 2022 | Iran
Muslim College Student Researches Bible, Receives Personal Copy
[168] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for College student studying God's Word.A university student needed a copy of the Bible for class to research the biblical narrative of Jesus's birth. His father-in-law reached out to front-line workers for a copy of a Farsi Bible for his son-in-law, who was scared to seek the Bible for himself. Read More.
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Jan. 20, 2022 | Mexico
Going Where No One Wants to Go
[274] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Roberto.Roberto is an indigenous evangelist who takes the gospel to communities where others will not go. He walks for days to reach these communities, often with little or no food, communication or adequate medical care. Read More.
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Jan. 20, 2022 | India
Pastor and Wife Jailed on False Charges of Forced Conversions
[183] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Pastor Arjun and Nara.On Oct. 3, 2021, Hindu fanatics barged into Pastor Arjun's church building, threatened the pastor and chased members of the congregation away. The police arrived, but instead of controlling the situation, they began beating the pastor and his wife, Nara. Read More.
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Jan. 20, 2022 | Iran
Kurdish Man Hears the Gospel Through Action Pack Kit Christmas Card
[181] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Naske and her Father.Naske placed her trust in Christ after hearing a Christian friend's testimony of faith. She then began reading the Bible, praying and fasting with her friend for Naske's family to find Christ. She also received a VOM-sponsored Action Pack Kit, which included Bibles, food and a Christmas card with blessings from a Kurdish church. Read More.
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Jan. 13, 2022 | Ethiopia
"God Intervened and Rescued Me"
[276] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Makda.After visits to traditional healers and prayers from local sheikhs failed to heal her daughter from a mental illness, Makda decided to take her daughter to a Christian church for prayer. As the Christian leaders ministered to the girl and prayed for her, she gradually experienced full healing from her illness. Because of her daughter's miraculous healing, Makda placed her faith in Jesus Christ. Read More.
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Jan. 13, 2022 | Laos
Police Threaten to Nail Hands and Feet of Christians Who Gather for Worship
[239] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Kanoa.In late Oct. 2021, police announced to six villages that Christians are not allowed to share about Jesus Christ and that children younger than 17 are not allowed to believe in Jesus. The officers took pictures of every known believer in each village and examined their homes, taking down any crosses hanging on the walls. Read More.
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Jan. 13, 2022 | Iran
Nine Christians Released from Prison Pending Review
[178] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Recently Imprisoned Believers.Nine believers who have spent nearly three years in prison have been released while their sentences are under review. The believers were arrested in Jan. and Feb. 2019 and later sentenced to five years' imprisonment for "acting against national security." Read More.
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Jan. 06, 2022 | Bangladesh
Militant Buddhists Attack Christian Families Constructing Church
[259] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Attacked Christians.After worshiping peacefully together in a tin hut for more than 10 years, a church of more than 20 families from the Chakma people group recently began constructing a church building in their village. Shortly after building began, a mostly-Buddhist organization known as the Underground Army destroyed the church building's windows and threatened to torture or kill the men of the church, who fled into the jungle for several weeks. Read More.
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Jan. 06, 2022 | Lebanon
Two Boys Experience Victory in Christ
[189] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Boys in a Bible study program.Two boys who participated in a VOM-supported sports and Bible study program in Lebanon have recently experienced emotional healing through the ministry. One of the boys came from a background of domestic violence and struggled with aggression; the other boy battled feelings of neglect and rejection because of his home life. Read More.
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Jan. 06, 2022 | Ethiopia
Pastors Killed by Violent Rebels
[202] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Kejela Mekonnen's and Tole Geramu's Families.Pastors Kejela Mekonnen and Tole Geramu were killed by violent rebels in late 2021 because of their faith in Christ. Members of the Oromo Liberation Front rebel group threatened these pastors, telling them to stop preaching about Jesus and instead lead their congregations back to the traditional Oromo religion. Read More.
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Dec. 30, 2021 | Central African Republic
Finding Healing Through Trauma Ministry
[257] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Ipolite Kimono.Ipolite Kimono attended a VOM-sponsored training in 2021 to learn strategies for helping those who have experienced trauma. Rebels attacked Ipolite's church in 2014 and assassinated his wife, two children, and brother along with many others. Read More.
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Dec. 30, 2021 | Laos
Couple Forced Out of Village After Placing Faith in Jesus Christ
[196] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Phan and Yun.After visits to hospitals and a witchdoctor failed to heal Phan from his ongoing illness, his wife, Yun, decided to bring him to her Christian relatives. When Phan and Yun heard the gospel and Phan soon experienced healing, the couple decided to put their trust in Jesus Christ. Read More.
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Dec. 30, 2021 | Burkina Faso
Church Destroyed, 400 Bibles Burned
[196] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Christians in Obiri village.Christians in the village of Obiri seek to rebuild their church after it was destroyed in a recent attack. Religious extremists tore down the church walls, ruined a generator and sound equipment and burned 400 Bibles. Read More.
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Dec. 23, 2021 | Syria
Replanting What ISIS Destroyed
[237] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Aaron and Khalil Hassan.Aaron and Khalil Hassan are two brothers who fled to Lebanon after the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) chased them from their apricot farm in 2013. While in Lebanon, the brothers heard the gospel and placed their faith in Christ. When they returned to Syria, they found their farms pillaged; ISIS had chopped down all the apricot trees and used them for firewood. Read More.
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Dec. 23, 2021 | Malawi
Christians Targeted in Response to Gospel Revival Among the Yao People
[172] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Yao Christians.Many members of the Yao people group have come to faith in Christ over the past 18 months, leading to a rise in Islamist attacks on Christians in the region. "Tensions have reached a new level over the last part of this year," a front-line worker shared. "Christian converts from Islam are being physically attacked and hunted." Read More.
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Dec. 23, 2021 | Uganda
Explosives in the Shape of Bibles
[183] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Threatened Christians.Church leaders in Uganda have received reports that violent extremists are planning attacks on churches, some even using explosives in the shape of Bibles to carry out their attacks. Read More.
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Dec. 16, 2021 | Iran
Sharing Jesus in the Stable
[235] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Abid.A Christian worker in Iran has distributed Bibles and Christian literature at the stables where his daughter takes horse-riding lessons. Though he questioned leaving the materials in a dirty stable, he felt led to evangelize there as he reflected on Christ's birth in a manger in a stable. Recently, the worker discovered an Afghan refugee, Abid, reading one of the Bibles left by the worker. Read More.
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Dec. 16, 2021 | India
Hindu Extremist Mob Disrupts Church Service, Burns Family's Home
[184] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Kabir and his family.On Nov. 28, Kabir, his four sons and their families went to a 9 a.m. church service in a nearby village. As the service started, about 50 members of the Hindu extremist group Vishav Hindu Parishad disrupted the service and called the police, making false accusations against the pastor. The mob threatened to demolish the church building. Read More.
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Dec. 16, 2021 | Nigeria
One Killed, Three Abducted in Church Attack
[187] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Kidnapped Christians.Islamists attacked an evangelical church in Kabba, Kogi during a Sunday service, killing one and abducting three others. Read More.
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Dec. 09, 2021 | India
Hindu Nationalist Mob Assaults Christians; Police Arrest Believers Instead
[239] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Attacked Christians.On Oct. 17, about 500 Hindu nationalists beat and stoned more than 60 Christians and detained them, accusing them of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity. When police arrived, they watched the attacks occur, but then detained the Christians instead of those in the mob, who even vandalized vehicles belonging to the believers. Read More.
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Dec. 09, 2021 | Lebanon
80 Children Hear the Gospel at Sports Camp
[175] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Children hearing the gospel.Front-line workers held a "sports day" evangelistic outreach event in November for youth of all backgrounds, including several Muslim children. Read More.
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Dec. 09, 2021 | Nigeria
Ten Killed, Dozens Kidnapped in Attacks on Christian Villages
[189] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Families of murdered believers.Militant Fulani Muslims attacked a church service in southern Kaduna state, killing two and kidnapping dozens. Eight others, including a pastor, were killed in earlier attacks on predominantly Christian villages. Read More.
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Dec. 02, 2021 | Burkina Faso
Displaced Pastor Reaches Refugees for Christ
[224] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Pastor Pierre.Pastor Pierre led a church in northern Burkina Faso until 2019 when jihadists attacked his village. When the attackers entered his village and began shooting, Pastor Pierre was warned that "the terrorists are coming to kill you; you have to leave." Read More.
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Dec. 02, 2021 | Myanmar
Family Expelled from Land, Home After Placing Trust in Jesus Christ
[174] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Aung Hte and Family.After Aung Hte and his wife came to faith in 2017, his in-laws expelled him and his family from their land and home. His family became destitute and was forced to live in a tent on rented land while Aung Hte worked in a remote fishing village to provide for their needs. Read More.
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Dec. 02, 2021 | Iran
Iranian Christians Shine Light in Dark Economy
[162] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Christians in Iran.Iranian Christians have a unique opportunity to advance the gospel amid increasing challenges due to Iran's struggling economy. Rapid inflation, high unemployment and the impact of the pandemic have created severe economic woes for many inside Iran. Read More.
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Nov. 25, 2021 | Iran
House Churches Impacted By Economic Crisis
[186] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for House church members.Iran's house church network faces challenges as a result of the country's struggling economy. With limited access to food and fuel and a job shortage, believers face increasing difficulty in opening their homes to share the gospel with friends and family or disciple new believers. Read More.
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Nov. 25, 2021 | Cameroon
New Believer Threatened, Homeless
[190] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for New believer facing hardship.A Christian brother is facing hardship after leaving Islam to follow Christ. This brother came to faith in Christ just weeks ago. After his girlfriend found out about his newfound faith, she reported him to his Muslim family, who locked him in a room for more than 24 hours to try to force him to recant his faith. Read More.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | China
Authorities Detain Family from Early Rain Covenant Church
[248] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Dai Zhichao, wife and sons.On the morning of Nov. 1, government authorities detained Dai Zhichao along with his wife and their two sons. Dai, a practicing preacher of Early Rain Covenant Church and the leader of a small group, was about to take his family to another province for a vacation. Read More.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | Kazakhstan
Officials Monitor Unregistered Church
[171] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Religious Affairs Department officials.An unregistered church in Oral was fined after a police raid in January, and officials continue to monitor the congregation regularly. On Jan. 8, police and officials from the Religious Affairs Department raided the church's Christmas service, taking several members of the congregation to the police station. Read More.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | Ethiopia
Former Islamist - "I Don't Get Peace If I Do Not Witness for Jesus"
[199] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Sheikh Ashim Hussein.Sheikh Ashim Hussein, 41 and father to nine children, grew up as a devout Muslim. Zealous for Islamic teachings, he sought to destroy Christianity and once mobilized his students to set fire to a church. But when the church members gathered at the sight of their burned church and prayed aloud for the forgiveness of those responsible, their witness bewildered Sheikh Ashim and shook his spiritual foundations. Read More.
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Nov. 11, 2021 | Uganda
Pastors Blessed with Motorbikes
[223] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Nine Christian leaders.Nine Christian leaders caring for and serving persecuted believers in Uganda recently received new motorbikes to increase the effectiveness of their ministry outreach. Some of these workers faced difficult terrain on foot in order to minister, and their range had been limited because of traveling challenges. Read More.
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Nov. 11, 2021 | India
Two Men Attacked at Water Pump
[190] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Attacked father and son.A Christian father and his adult son were attacked by villagers while pumping water in Rajasthan state. The two men went to the village water pump one evening for their nightly needs. A group of villagers were near the pump partying and drinking. They began yelling at the Christian men, saying, "You are Christians and have no right to have water!" Read More.
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Nov. 11, 2021 | Nigeria
Christians Discouraged After Months of Relentless Attacks
[200] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Christians in Plateau and Kaduna states.Front-line workers report that Christians in Plateau State and Southern Kaduna are battling fear, anger, bitterness and unrest after Muslim Fulani herdsman attacked and killed many in these predominantly Christian areas over the last few months. Read More.
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Nov. 04, 2021 | Nepal
Pastor Dies After Contracting COVID-19
[266] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Lomas Shrestha's family and church.Believers in Nepal are mourning the death of a beloved pastor who died from complications of coronavirus. Lomas Shrestha had served as a pastor for the last 20 years after coming to Christ. Last year, Pastor Lomas enthusiastically distributed Christmas Care Packs and supplies to pastors during the first wave of the pandemic. "This is the right time to help people who are in need," he said. Read More.
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Nov. 04, 2021 | Afghanistan
"A Dangerous Time for Believers"
[204] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Believers in Afghanistan.A front-line worker who spent years living in Afghanistan says it is a dangerous time for believers in the country but that God is working in spite of the Taliban advance. The front-line worker said believers inside the country are making different choices: some have fled the country, some are in hiding and some are choosing to stay in order to be a light. Read More.
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Nov. 04, 2021 | Ethiopia
"Jesus Is My Relative"
[206] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Chaltu Abdalla.Chaltu Abdalla was born and raised in a Muslim family, but she found faith in Christ when she was young. She later married a Christian man and started a family. Earlier this year, her husband was killed by gunmen, and their home, crops and possession were burned to the ground in violent ethnic-based conflicts that targeted evangelical Christians. Read More.
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Oct. 28, 2021 | Cuba
Government Prohibits Church from Meeting
[231] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Amparo Gallo and congregation.A house church of 1,000 members has been banned from gathering for services by the Cuban government. Read More.
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Oct. 28, 2021 | Somalia
Somali Christians Mourn Loss of Fellow Believer
[189] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Friends and family of a Somali Christian.Somali Christians are mourning the loss of an influential Christian woman. A man who served alongside her wrote, "Those of us left behind may grieve because we miss our brothers and sisters, but the believers who die are happy to be with Christ." Read More.
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Oct. 28, 2021 | Central Asia
Pastors Train Children with Illegal Gospel
[197] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Children learning the gospel.Pastors in Central Asia are faithfully teaching the gospel to children even though such action is against the law. In many post-Soviet countries, teaching religion to children under age 18 is illegal. As followers of Christ, however, these pastors know it is important for young people to learn about the Bible and faith in God from a young age. Read More.
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Oct. 21, 2021 | Ethiopia
Congregation Rejoices At New Building
[234] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Congregation in the Oromo region."Mother Toltu" was raised as a follower of the Oromo traditional religion, but she committed her life to following Christ when she heard the gospel for the first time. She donated a plot of land from her property to be used for a church, and several other believers contributed funds to the construction of a church as well. However, a mob of local Oromo religious groups attacked the believers and tore down the church they had built. Read More.
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Oct. 21, 2021 | India
Three Men Arrested for Sharing the Gospel
[180] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Families of arrested believers.Three Indian believers were arrested after sharing the gospel and interrogated by police for more than nine hours. After their arrest and while they were still in custody, one of the wives of the men wrote, "I am feeling at peace knowing God is in control of this situation. I am asking that He would be glorified and the national believers to be encouraged and their faith strengthened. I am starting to feel tired and drained, but still hopeful in Him and all the ways He desires to use this and be glorified." Read More.
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Oct. 21, 2021 | Iraq
Christian Convert Rejected by Family, Struggles with Deteriorating Health
[189] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Youhanna.Youhanna's wife and children left him when he placed his faith in Christ several years ago. His extended family beat him severely many times because of his faith, and he was imprisoned in an attempt to force him to return to Islam. Read More.
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Oct. 14, 2021 | Nepal
Sold into Slavery, Redeemed by Christ
[287] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Soni.At age 17, Soni was sold into slavery by her own aunt. She spent three decades as a prostitute in India before a Nepali Christian helped her escape. This woman shared the gospel with Soni, and Soni joyfully accepted the invitation of salvation through Christ who loves her. Read More.
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Oct. 14, 2021 | China
Authorities Tell ERCC Christians to Leave Their Homes
[173] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Early Rain Church members.Government persecution against the Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in Chengdu continues. On Sunday, Aug. 22, officials arrested 28 people gathered in a home for a worship service. The leaders of the service spent two weeks in jail and were fined. A week later, ERCC church member Zhang Fan, whose wedding was scheduled for Aug. 28, was forced to find a new wedding venue - twice - after officials threatened the venue's owners. Read More.
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Oct. 14, 2021 | Nigeria
Pastor Killed While Returning Home
[196] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for the family of a martyred pastor.On Saturday, Sep. 11, Islamists ambushed and killed a pastor on the road in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The pastor had visited his son at the local university and was traveling home when the attackers confronted him and killed him. "They butchered my husband and took his motorbike," his wife said. Read More.
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Oct. 07, 2021 | Cuba
More than 100 New Believers Baptized
[225] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for New Believers in Cuba.Front-line workers in Cuba recently celebrated the baptism of more than 100 believers as part of how God's kingdom continues to advance amid adversity and opposition. Read More.
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Oct. 07, 2021 | Bangladesh
Assailants Attack Christian Women
[163] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Injured Christian Women.Believers in a particular community in Bangladesh are requesting prayer after assailants destroyed their homes and attacked the women in the community. A local contact wrote that the aggressors had struck just the night before. Read More.
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Oct. 07, 2021 | Eritrea
Christians Re-arrested After Recent Release from Prison
[179] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Re-arrested Believers.A group of 15 believers was arrested once again in recent weeks despite being released from prison in the last few months. These Christians were not engaged in any illegal activity as they were arrested in their homes. "The police actually went to each of their individual houses; they weren't caught in a homestead church or gathering," a front-line worker said. Read More.
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Ethiopia
Islamists Attack Christian Man's Home and Businesses
[228] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for Yimenu.Yimenu was one of the wealthiest merchants of a small town not far from Shashemane, the administrative city of West Arsi Zone in southern Ethiopia. A father of five and elder of his local church, Yimenu, along with his family, was targeted in 2020 by Muslim mobs who destroyed his home and businesses. Read More.
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Central Asia
"They Will Kill You"
[182] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Pastor Threatened by Taliban.Religious affairs authorities told a pastor working in Central Asia that if the Taliban take over, they will kill the pastor. Though church meetings are restricted in the country, this pastor has hosted an enduring house fellowship in his home. Read More.
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sri Lanka
Demonstration Disrupts Church Service
[168] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Pastor harassed by villagers.Christians attending a church service in western Sri Lanka were warned about a demonstration against the church. Per pandemic guidelines, only 15 believers were meeting one August day at the church south of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city. At about 9:20 a.m. as the service was ongoing, the pastor received a call from a member of the police department, who told him there was a demonstration going on and that he should stop the church service in order to maintain the peace Read More.
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Sep. 23, 2021 | Afghanistan
Pray for Christians Known to Taliban
[255] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for The persecuted and the persecutors.Christians in Afghanistan have been targeted by the Taliban, according to one front-line worker. As the Taliban seeks to cleanse Afghanistan based on their strict interpretation of Islam, they have targeted some believers. Read More.
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Sep. 23, 2021 | Vietnam
Christian Family's Home Burned in Their Absence
[180] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Dinh Hoc and family.For weeks, Dinh Hoc's family has been harassed for their Christian faith. Recently, when they returned from three days in the mountains, they found their home burned to the ground. Read More.
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Sep. 23, 2021 | Lebanon
Islamists Threaten Christian Family Due to Church Attendance
[168] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Brother Amir.Brother Amir was traveling with his wife and a friend when he received a phone call from a member of an Islamist group. The man threatened Amir's family, telling him that his family is under surveillance and that they spotted his only son attending a Christian church. Read More.
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Sep. 16, 2021 | Laos
Adult Children Reject Christian Mother
[300] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Suiy.After accepting Jesus as her Savior, Suiy decided to call her son and daughter: "I told them that I believed in God, and my sickness went away. My health was strong, and I was so happy." Her children did not receive the news well. Her daughter told her to stop believing in God, or she would not come visit her mother anymore. She told Suiy she would not love her any more. Read More.
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Sep. 16, 2021 | India
Radicals Warn of Attacks Against Churches
[181] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Christians in Gujarat state.After holding a rally, radicals in Gujarat state issued a statement to district authorities telling them that if they did not stop church activities in the region, the radicals would take matters into their own hands. The document issued by the radicals listed the names of 56 churches and pastors and gave district authorities three days to act. Read More.
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Sep. 16, 2021 | Middle East
Christian Couple Flees Amid Threats
[187] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Rama and Joseph.Rama and Joseph have fled their home in Syria after threats from family due to their marriage. Rama is a former Muslim who now follows Christ, and Joseph is from a Christian background. When Rama's family learned of their marriage, they complained to a police officer. Read More.
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Sep. 09, 2021 | Afghanistan
Meeting Practical Needs with God's Love
[227] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Afghan people.With ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan, front-line workers and others face challenges in getting aid into the country. One of the biggest obstacles is that most banks are closed, blocking necessary funds for relief supplies, food and other materials. Read More.
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Sep. 09, 2021 | Ethiopia
Becoming Homeless for Christ
[179] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Momina Namee.Momina Namee, 30, grew up in a Muslim family and was pressured to marry a Muslim man while she was young. Soon after they married, they had a son. But three years after their son's birth, Momina's husband suddenly fell ill and passed away. Devastated and a single mother, Momina struggled to get by as her husband had been the provider for the family. Read More.
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Sep. 09, 2021 | Israel
Messianic Believers Targeted with Harassment
[169] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Messianic believers.Messianic believers in Arad, South Israel, have recently become a target for harassment because of their faith in Christ. Their homes have been covered with graffiti, and attackers have spit on them and insulted the name of Jesus when the believers are out in public. Read More.
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Sep. 02, 2021 | Ethiopia
Christian Businesswoman Bears Witness to Christ Amid Loss
[223] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Mariam.Mariam was born and raised in Shashamane. She is the eldest of four siblings, and she works to provide for her aging parents through a boutique she started when she was in her mid-twenties. She is a Christian, having placed her faith in Jesus Christ at a young age. Through her witness, her entire family came to Christ as well. Last year, attackers broke into her boutique, looted all the clothes and destroyed the entire property. Read More.
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Sep. 02, 2021 | Central African Republic
Displaced Christian Encouraged by Medical Help
[184] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Emmanuel Dounia.Emmanuel Dounia lives in an IDP camp in the Central African Republic. He was driven from his home after Seleka rebels attacked his village, burning his home and sexually assaulting his wife in front of him. His sons were killed in cannon fire, and he was also tortured. Read More.
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Sep. 02, 2021 | Nigeria
Woman Still Recovering After Multiple Injuries in Boko Haram Bombing
[171] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Lydia Ishaya.Lydia Ishaya lost her husband in 2015 after Boko Haram shot and killed him. A year later, Lydia was in the market when Boko Haram attacked again, this time bombing the area multiple times. Read More.
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Aug. 26, 2021 | Niger
Widowed Mother of Six Rebuilding Life After Husband's Martyrdom
[258] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Rahila.Rahila and Ibrahim met in Niger when Ibrahim began attending Rahila's church. Ibrahim had grown up in a Muslim home, but he heard the gospel while working in Niger, and he started attending church. Ibrahim and Rahila eventually married, and after the birth of four children, they felt called to return to Nigeria where they had two more children. Read More.
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Aug. 26, 2021 | Iran
Family Uses Christian Magazine to Share the Gospel
[163] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Nastaran.Nastaran is a mother of two who regularly receives a Christian magazine that contains stories from VOM's Courageous series. Recently, her brother-in-law visited her home with his family, and her son read the story of Patrick to her nephew while excitedly showing him the magazine. Read More.
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Aug. 26, 2021 | Nigeria
Dozens Killed, Many Displaced in Islamist Attack on Miango Village
[177] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Christians in Miango.In recent weeks, militant Fulani Muslims have attacked villages in the Miango area of Plateau state, Nigeria, killing many and displacing thousands. As the violence escalated over the following days, the Islamists destroyed hundreds of homes and churches as well as the villagers' crops, which were being prepared for harvest, eliminating their food source and livelihoods. Read More.
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Aug. 19, 2021 | China
Early Rain Covenant Church Family Welcomed to United States
[231] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Liao Qiang and family.Liao Qiang and his family, members of the Early Rain Covenant Church, fled to Taiwan in July 2019 after repeated interrogation and harassment by the police. On June 29, the family of six arrived safely in the United States, where they will apply for asylum. Following the government raid of Early Rain Covenant Church on Dec. 9, 2018, Liao and his family were repeatedly interrogated, constantly surveilled, and harassed by police. Read More.
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Aug. 19, 2021 | Iran
Suicidal Woman Finds Hope in Christ
[198] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Fariba.Fariba is married to a drug addict, and they have a teenage son. They live in a small room in a machine shop, and Fariba works long hours as a housecleaner to try to make ends meet. Desperate and hopeless, Fariba decided to commit suicide because she felt her life was worthless. Read More.
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Aug. 19, 2021 | Ethiopia
Christian Man Loses Livelihood in Riot Attack
[176] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Alimayu.Alimayu grew up in in a Christian home in the northern part of Ethiopia. As a young man, he placed his faith in Christ and became an active member of a local church. He is married with two children, and he runs a small café in Shashemane. In July, youth mobs destroyed Alimayu's business in riots that targeted the homes and businesses of non-indigenous people and Christians. Read More.
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Aug. 12, 2021 | Sierra Leone
Christian Woman's Sewing Supplies Stolen by Family
[281] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Fatima Koroma.Fatima Koroma graduated from a VOM-supported sewing center in Kabala last year and moved to another village where she set up a sewing shop. All was going well until a year later when her older sister found her in the new village with a new job and going to church. Read More.
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Aug. 12, 2021 | Nigeria
Pastor Released After Seven Months in Captivity
[171] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Polycarp Zongo.On Oct. 19, 2020, Reverend Polycarp Zongo was kidnapped by members of the terrorist group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) while traveling from his home in Jos to Gombe for a conference. Within weeks of his abduction, his kidnappers released a video of him, demanding a high ransom for his release. Read More.
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Aug. 12, 2021 | China
Early Rain Church's Pastor Wang Yi Suffers Poor Prison Conditions
[198] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Wang Yi.Although prison officials have officially stated that Wang Yi, pastor of Early Rain Church, is doing well in prison, a source familiar with his condition has said the opposite is true. The source shared that prison authorities are holding the pastor in a highly restricted cell. He is not allowed to have visitors or even speak with other inmates, except for two criminal offenders who are charged with watching him. Read More.