Download a "30 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted" Calendar!
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted is this
Sunday, November 11. Why not prepare for this important day by praying
every day in November for the persecuted Church? Click here to download the calendar.
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Egypt's Coptic Christian Church Chooses New Pope for Uncertain Times as Islamists Gain Power
The Coptic Christians in Egypt have experienced a dramatic increase
in persecution over the last two years. However, there seems to be a
ray of light in the darkness as a new pope was elected this week. Having
a symbol of authority may help the Christian cause in Egypt as the
Muslim Brotherhood attempts to pass a new constitution which would
eliminate all rights that religious minorities possess in Egypt.
Praise God that in times as uncertain as these, the Coptic Christians in Egypt came together to elect a new pope.
Pray for the
newly elected pope as he is immediately put to the test in trying to
find some way to make sure that Christians in Egypt are able to maintain
their rights.
Pray for those within the Egyptian government who are trying to strip away the rights of Christians and other religious minorities.
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Parents Kill Teenager With Acid for 'Eyeing a Boy' in Pakistan
In one of the most horrific stories reported at ICC, parents of a
teenage girl murdered their daughter by throwing acid on her. The family
states that the girl dishonored the family by "eyeing a boy."
Honor killings are common in Pakistan and can be carried
out for almost any reason. Along with Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, honor
killings are another policy that needs
to be changed.
Pray for the
parents who killed their teenage daughter, that God would reveal to them
the wrong they have done and they would repent.
Pray for the women of Pakistan as they are usually the targets of honor killings.
Pray for the
Pakistani government, that they would see the honor killings that take
place as a true crime and that steps would be taken to prevent this from
happening.
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Death Toll Reaches 3,000 as Boko Haram Continues its Reign of Terror in Nigeria
Nigeria is currently one of the most dangerous places to be,
especially if you are a believer. The terrorist group Boko Haram, driven
by their goal of establishing a pure Islamic state, have now killed an
estimated 3,000 people. Christians are the prime target, as Boko Haram
sees them as a threat to their goal.
Pray for the families who have lost loved ones as a result of Boko Haram’s reign of terror.
Pray for the safety of Christians in Nigeria, as they are the prime target of Boko Haram.
Pray for the Nigerian government, that someone will stand up for against Boko Haram.
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Secret Police Suspected in Attack on Church Pastor in China
Throughout China it seems as if religious freedoms are being
violated. The latest example is the highway assault of a Christian
pastor by the Chinese secret police in plain clothes. In other words,
the Chinese secret police is basically conducting undercover operations
to persecute Christians.
Pray for this pastor and his family as he is recovering from his injuries.
Pray for the
Christians in China, who have to be on alert for police in plainclothes
attempting to stop them from conducting Christian services and
activities.
Pray for the Chinese government. That some Christian influence begins to take hold and all more freedoms for Christians.
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Leaders in Kenya Vow to Take Action after Church Bombed in Garissa
The second church bombing of the year occurred in Garissa, Kenya.
According to reports one had been confirmed dead, while up to 14 were
injured. Government officials are calling for the apprehension of those
who planted and set off the bomb in an attempt to prevent the situation
in Garissa from becoming “Mogadishu-like.”
Pray for the
families of those affected by this church bombing, including the family
of the person who was killed and those who were injured.
Pray that Kenyan officials are able to apprehend those who planned and carried out these bombings.
Pray for those who carried out this plan, that God will reveal to them the damage that they have caused and they would repent.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Calls Christianity the Most Persecuted Religion in the World
Amazingly, German Chancellor Angela Merkel openly stated that
Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world. Shortly after
making those comments, other religious groups voiced outrage over
Merkel’s comments. However, statisticly speaking, there is no doubt that
Christianity is the most persecuted religion.
Praise God that one of the world’s most recognizable leaders is bringing awareness to the plight of persecuted Christians.
Pray for Christians who are persecuted, as they may face backlash because of Chancellor Merkel’s comments.
Pray that other world leaders would follow Merkel’s example and voice the truth about Christian persecution.
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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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