| VOM-USA Prayer Update for June 1, 2013
On Fri. May 31 2013 at 07:18 AM Moderator wrote:
Vietnam—Pastor Beaten to Death in Prison
Sources: VOM Sources, Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Philippians 1:21
Vietnamese church leader Hau Nyak from Dak Nong province died in prison on March 17 after being severely beaten by police officials. Hau and his brother were reportedly arrested on March 15, one day after the arrest of Hau's wife and sister-in law, and told to bring bail for their wives' release. The reason for the women's arrest is unclear, as police did not present an arrest warrant. On March 17, Hau's brother heard the sounds of a violent beating coming from Hau's cell. As Hau was removed from his cell, his brother-in-law saw that he was "completely limp, as if he was dead, with purple marks on his throat." On March 18, police claimed that Hau had died from putting his hand into an electric socket. The local church community described Hau as a courageous and compassionate person who defended the church he helped to build and refused to pay bribes to officials.[/quote]
Iran—Pastor Arrested and AOG Church Raided
Sources: VOM Sources, Farsi Christian News Network
2 Corinthians 4:16–17
Pastor Robert Asserian, of the Assemblies of God church in Tehran, was arrested and taken to an unknown location on May 21, after a large detachment of Islamic Security agents raided the church and arrested everyone present. Security agents first raided Pastor Asserian's home, confiscating many of his belongings. They then searched the church, seizing books, documents and some equipment. The arrests and raid are thought to be in retaliation for the church's refusal to close its doors after Islamic officials offered to release Pastor Farhad and his wife (arrested in December 2011) if the church would close. A source from the church said, "The pressure has become unbearable; the government authorities constantly threaten the church leaders and their families with imprisonment, unexplained accidents, kidnapping and even with execution. We cannot go on like this."[/quote]
Nigeria—Pastor Murdered by Muslim Militants
Source: VOM Sources
Psalm 34:18
On May 14, Pastor Faye Pama, Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno State and Senior Pastor of Rhema Assembly Church, was murdered by Boko Haram militants. The attackers reportedly followed Pastor Pama to his home in Maiduguri after he left a Bible study at his church. The gunmen dragged Pastor Pama out of his house and shot him to death in front of his 17-year-old daughter as she pleaded for his life. Pastor Pama was a husband and father of four children, ages 19, 17, 11 and 6. He served in ministry leadership for more than 26 years and believed that Muslims could be won to Christ only by showing them love, rather than through fighting. The Muslim militant group Boko Haram has reportedly killed more than 4,000 people since 2009.[/quote]
Colombia—VOM Project
Pray for widows and fatherless children who will be ministered to at the Life Center Safe House during their grieving and healing process. While at the Life Center, widows are trained to become the financial provider for their family and children attend school and church on a regular basis. They also help with chores around the home and are enrolled in a counseling program to help them deal with the loss of their fathers.[/quote]
An internet connectivity issue delayed the posting of these prayers by one day. The Voice of the Martyrs[/quote] apologizes for the inconvenience.
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On Thu. Jun 06 2013 at 02:59 PM Moderator wrote:
Laos--New Believers Threatened with Eviction
Source: VOM Sources
James 1:27
A widow in a village north of Vientiane was threatened with eviction from her house recently because of her conversion to Christianity, a VOM worker reports. "Palila" and her two children, who became Christians last year, live in a house on her uncle's land. Palila's uncle reportedly tried to force her to renounce her faith, threatening that if she didn't she would have to leave his land immediately. The pastor of Palila's church has allowed her to build a house on his land for free, and the church has agreed to help provide wood and building materials. VOM has provided the funds necessary to buy metal roofing for the house, and Palila was also greatly encouraged by the teaching she received at a VOM-supported training seminar. Please pray that Palila and her children will be strengthened and encouraged in their faith and will remain strong despite persecution.[/quote]
Egypt--Christian Newspaper Accused of Insulting Islam
Source: VOM Sources
Isaiah 8:10
Nagy Youssef, chief editor of a Cairo-based Christian newspaper called The Way and the Truth, has been accused of insulting Islam through the newspaper. A Muslim scholar brought the accusations to Egypt's attorney general, who then referred them to the North Cairo General Court. Nagy could face up to 10 years in prison on accusations of "stirring up the religious divisions and despising the Islamic regime." In response to the accusations written about him in various newspapers, Nagy reportedly said, "Thank God for this free advertising to our great newspaper!" Pray that God will grant wisdom to Nagy and his lawyer during this case, that the court will rule in their favor and that the newspaper The Way and the Truth will continue to be a light to many in Egypt.[/quote]
Uzbekistan--Authorities Raid Home of 76-Year-Old Woman
Source: Forum 18 News
2 Corinthians 12:10
Uzbek authorities raided the home of a 76-year-old Christian woman in March, destroying her books and fining her 10 times the monthly minimum wage. Authorities reportedly entered the home of Naziya Ziyatdinova through a window, without a search warrant, and insisted that she get out of bed. Naziya has great difficulty walking because she suffers from Parkinson's disease. After Naziya was taken to court, she "felt very sick, fearing harsher punishment." Local Christians said the Uzbek authorities "acted like bandits" and that the fine was completely "unaffordable." Threats, fines and torture by police and other officials are routine in Uzbekistan. Pray for the strength, courage and peace of Naziya and other Christians in Uzbekistan who face government oppression because of their Christian faith.[/quote]
Sudan--VOM Project
Pray for believers in conflict zones who receive essential medicines from VOM. Believers in these areas suffer intense persecution and lack basic medical care. The South Sudanese government is unable to help, and the government of Sudan, in the north, supports an ongoing campaign of genocide mixed with religious persecution.[/quote]
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