News and Prayer for the Persecuted Donate Now October 12, 2012
ICC's Mobile App Available for Download! Persecution mobile app available for download TODAY! Get the latest updates on the plight of the persecuted Church, including interviews, videos, pictures and more. Click here to download the app.   Man Arrested in Oklahoma Accused of Plotting to Bomb Dozens of Churches 10/9/2012 United States (ABC Ch. 7) Too often, American Christians identify persecution as something that happens overseas, such as  bombings, massacres, and Christian martyrdom. However a recent story reported that a man in Oklahoma had plotted to bomb nearly 50 churches. The attack was centered on the fact that the accused man had problems with the Catholic Church.     Full story Praise God that this plot to bomb multiple churches was thwarted and no one was injured. Pray for this man. He allegedly has a history of mental illness and needs psychological attention. Pray that this event will open the eyes of Christians in America to realize that the persecution of Christians is not just limited to overseas, but also happens in America. Pakistan Evangelical Pastor Shot By Militants 10/10/2012 Pakistan (BosNewsLife) Pakistan has recently been the focus of the persecution of Christians. A pastor was shot by two militants due to his Christian activities. One suspect has been detained, while the other remains at large. The pastor has previously had legal action taken against him by a Muslim attempting to have the pastor arrested for insulting Islam.    Full story Pray for this pastor to recover from his injuries so that he can continue to pursue God’s will for his life. Pray that law enforcement in Pakistan will be able to apprehend the other suspect in the case. Pray that this incident will not discourage the other Christians in the community to live for Christ. When an event like this occurs, many Christians become scared and will not go out in public. Pray for courage to live boldly in their faith.  Young Christian Girl Accused of Blasphemy Still in Pakistan, Awaits Trial 10/11/2012 Pakistan (BosNewsLife) For almost two months, the case of Rimsha Masih was gathered the attention of the world. Due to the seriousness of the case and threats on her life, Rimsha and her family had reportedly been moved from Pakistan to Norway. However, Norwegian authorities have said that they do not have her. Rimsha is scheduled to appear in court on October 17. Full story Pray for Rimsha and her family—wherever they are—that they will remain safe and faithful. Pray for those who are seeking to harm Rimsha and her family.  Pray for those who will be involved in Rimsha’s trial. That God would reveal to them a way in which Rimsha could go free. The Christian Exodus From Egypt 10/12/2012 Egypt (The Wall Street Journal) Since January 2011, almost 100,000 Egyptian Christians have fled or desire to immigrate to western countries. The reasoning behind this is the fact that the persecution of Christians in Egypt has increased dramatically since the installment of Islamic officials within the government. Needless to say, the Christian influence in Egypt is starting to evaporate. Full story  Pray for the safety of Christians as persecution is Egypt seems to be increasing by the day. Pray for those Christians who desire to leave Egypt due to safety concerns. Pray for the Egyptian government, that they will open their eyes to the persecution of Christians and realize that some legal action must take place. Iran Prayer Update: Pastor Serving Six Years in Prison 10/14/2012 Iran (Middle East Concern) There are currently 20 Christians in Iranian prisons suffering for their faith. One of the most notable is a pastor who is serving a six-year prison sentence after he converted to Christianity from Islam. Iran, much like the rest of the Middle East, is becoming a dangerous place for Christians. Full story Pray for these 20 Christians and their families as they continue to suffer for the cause of Christ. Pray for the Iranian government, that God would open their eyes and reveal the damage that they are causing to these prisoners and their families. Pray that the prisoners can testify to what Christ has done in their lives, so that those who persecute them can be shown the light.	Providing assistance, advocacy and awareness to persecuted Christians with integrity towards God and our donors.  Quick Links Our Web site Donate Now Sign up for our newsletter "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of the destitute." Proverbs 31:8 Look for ICC on
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