Sponsor a Persecuted Child!
Children are often the most vulnerable to blatant persecution, and
often forgotten. The stories we hear of Christian persecution of
children are horrific: children are abducted, abused, sold into slavery,
or forced to marry (a common religious conversion tactic).
Right now, ICC works across the globe to rescue and rehabilitate
children in situations just these. We also work in preventative measures
by removing children from vulnerable environments. Our safe homes
expand across the Middle East, Asia and Southeast Asia, providing for
the full-time care of 300 children to date.
Our goal is to provide each child with a safe, Christian home,
education, and opportunities they would normally be denied because of
their religious identity. With your help, we will be able to greatly
expand this program. For just $45/month, you can sponsor one child and
play a pivotal role in this important work.
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Intense Christian Persecution in the Central African Republic Ignored by the World
In the Central African Republic Christians are being attacked,
tied up, beaten, and killed. Some of the Africans have even had to pay
the Seleka rebels to not kill them. 200,000 Christians have been
internally displaced from their homes to keep them safe. Others have
fled to the countryside or to other countries all together. Church
leaders are being killed and the violence is not ending. The severe and
violent persecution occurring in the Central African Republic has not
been acknowledged by the rest of the world.
Pray for the healing of those who have been attacked
Pray for the rebels, that they would stop destroying this nation
Pray for international attention on this issue to grow!
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Christians in Sudan's Nuba Mountains Continue to Suffer
Sudanese rebels continue to attack Christians, worsening the
anti-Christian movement in this region. When Sudan and South Sudan
split, Sudan gained control of the Nuba Mountains and refused to let
them go due to the oil fields there. Church doors are being forced to
close and Christian literature is being found and destroyed. They have
begun violent attacks and bombing of numerous locations, resulting in a
number of deaths. There is no sign of attacks ceasing any time soon.
Pray for the families of those who have lost loved ones
Pray that the Christians stand strong against the Sudanese rebels
Pray for the attackers to come to know their Savior
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Christians Fear for Future in Syria
More than a million Christians have fled Syria because of the war
that is currently taking place. Neighboring countries such as Lebanon
are also suffering due to the large amount of refugees invading the
country. The church is doing all that they can to help, but their
supplies have been completely exhausted. This conflict not only affects
Christians in Syria but all of the Syrian people as there are many
people held captive as a result of this war.
Pray for the Church to remain strong
Pray for the war to cease in Syria
Pray for the safety of the victims of war
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Christians Suffer as Vietnam Crackdowns on Freedom of Expression
One of the few remaining communist countries in the world, Vietnam
is aggressively trying to stifle the cry of its people for increased
human rights and freedoms, consequently furthering the persecution of
Christians. Catholic activists are being charged with imprisonment and
suspensions. They are accused of crimes they do not commit. The
activists are defending their faith, but the officials exaggerate the
truth to be able to arrest them. Religion is regulated in Vietnam and
the arrests are becoming more frequent.
Pray for the safety of all activists
Pray that Vietnam’s government becomes tolerant
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Christian Pastor Murdered as Nigeria Declares a State of Emergency
Rev. Faye Pama had just finished a Bible study in Nigeria and was
on his way home when he was murdered by a suspected Boko Haram militant.
The suspect followed the pastor home, broke into the pastor’s house,
dragged him outside and shot him. His daughter followed her father
outside and begged for his life, only to witness the murder. The pastor
was probably targeted because he was outspoken about his feelings
towards Boko Haram. Nigeria declared a state of emergency after the
murder to try and stop the violence of Boko Haram.
Pray for the family of Rev. Faye Pama (He was survived by a wife and three children)
Pray for the government to put a stop to the violence through this state of emergency
Pray for Boko Haram militants to cease attacks and come to know Christ as Lord
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No Change in Case of Uzbekistan Christian Woman Sentenced to ‘Corrective Labor’
Sharofat Allamova is an Uzbekistan Christian woman who had
illegally possessed a Bible and received a year and a half of
“corrective labor” for her actions. She was pressed with criminal
charges for her possession as religious literature is under high
restriction in Uzbekistan. Her sentence remains the same, she is still
facing the same punishment. More people have received fines for private
meetings in homes that involve Christian literature or for having
personal Bibles.
Pray for Sharofat Allamova as she goes through her “corrective labor”
Pray for all
Christians in Uzbekistan under persecution, that they would remain
strong and continue to pursue their relationships with God despite any
opposition
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Providing assistance, advocacy and awareness to persecuted Christians with integrity towards God and our donors.
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"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of the destitute."
Proverbs 31:8
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