| VOM-USA Prayer Update for June 22, 2013
On Fri. Jun 21 2013 at 02:39 PM Moderator wrote:
Mexico--Christians in Chiapas Forced from Homes
Source: VOM Sources
Psalm 34:15
Twenty-six Christian families were recently forced to leave their homes in Las Margaritas, Chiapas, Mexico, when local authorities denied them municipal services, including water and electricity. A spokesperson for the families said authorities demanded the equivalent of $380 per family and that the families abandon their evangelical faith in exchange for reinstating the services. "The community didn't kick us out directly," the spokesperson said. "But ... we didn't have water, they didn't allow us to gather wood. Sunday at 9 p.m., 130 people left the city, and we remain as refugees." The group said the conflict originated from their refusal to contribute to local religious festivals of those who mix folk beliefs with Catholicism. The festivals involve large amounts of alcohol and debauchery.[/quote]
Tanzania--Two Pastors Attacked by Muslim Extremists
Source: VOM Sources
Isaiah 64:1-4
On June 2, Pastor Robert Ngai in Geita, northeastern Tanzania, was attacked by a large group of radical Muslims. The attackers broke into his home and attacked him with machetes. The pastor received serious cuts on his hands and arms when he raised his arms to protect his head from the blows. The injuries were beyond local doctors' ability to treat, so he was rushed to a hospital in a nearby, larger city for treatment. Ngai is the pastor of the Evangelical Assemblies of God Church. At last word from VOM contacts, he was still in ICU. Two nights before the attack on Pastor Ngai, the home of Pastor Daudi Nzumbi in Geita also came under attack. Pastor Nzumbi leads the Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania (FPCT) in Geita. Thankfully, the attackers fled after they were confronted by Pastor Nzumbi's large, barking dogs. When Pastor Nzumbi called the police, the officer in charge told him, "I cannot protect every pastor!"[/quote]
Iran--Three Christians Arrested
Sources: VOM Sources, Mohabat News
1 Peter 4:13-14
Three Christian converts were arrested on May 29 at a house church service in Esfahan. Security forces entered the house and arrested Mohammad-Reza Farid, Saeed Safi and Hamid-Reza Ghadiri. Authorities also seized the Christians' identification cards, and family members have not been told where the men were taken. Christians, especially those who are of Persian ethnicity, have faced increasing persecution as Iran's Islamic regime attempts to stop the growth of Christianity.[/quote]
Bangladesh--VOM Project
Pray for Christian families who will receive hand-pump water wells. Muslims in Bangladesh often pressure Christian converts from Islam by forbidding them to use community wells, saying they don't want the wells contaminated by "infidels."[/quote]
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On Thu. Jun 27 2013 at 03:33 PM Moderator wrote:
Laos--Evicted Christians Refuse to Leave Faith
Source: VOM Sources
Deuteronomy 31:6
Local authorities in Laos have revoked the citizenship of six Christian families and taken their farmland, demanding they abandon their Christian faith. In December, authorities confiscated the families' registration papers, and later they took the deeds to their land. On May 7, when two Christian leaders attempted to intercede for the families with the vice president of the Patriotic Front, they were told that return of the families' registration papers and land deeds was contingent on the families renouncing their faith. But the families have remained steadfast in their faith. "We are willing to die rather than renounce our faith," a family representative said. VOM is helping the believers with food and fuel. Please pray for continued provision, encouragement and protection.[/quote]
Tajikastan--Christian Convert Persecuted by Family
Source: VOM Sources
Psalm 143:7-10
Nadia, a recent Christian convert in Tajikistan, is experiencing severe persecution from Muslim family members. Nadia converted from Islam to Christianity in 2011. When her mother learned of her conversion, she beat Nadia, burned her Bible and tore her clothing. Nadia tried to run away, but her brothers found her. They shaved her hair, gave her a public beating and then locked her in their house. When she ran away, they caught her again. Nadia called a VOM contact on June 9 in tears, saying her family had beaten her again, this time for hours. They also forced her to say the Muslim statement of faith. The VOM contact has since been unable to reach Nadia by phone and assumes her family had it disconnected. Please pray that this young sister will remain strong in her faith and that the Lord will bring her family to Christ.[/quote]
Nigeria--Christians Murdered by Muslim Militants
Source: VOM Sources
Romans 8:35-39
On May 5, suspected members of the Boko Haram sect murdered 17 Christians in Nigeria's Adamawa state. The militants arrived in Jilan village at a time when most Christians were in church. They killed seven Christians who were carrying Bibles on their way to the church and killed 10 more after arriving at the church. In addition, 12 Christians were severely injured in the shootings. Many of those killed had children, who are now orphaned and left without provision. Please pray for healing, comfort and provision for Christians in this village.[/quote]
North Korea--VOM Project
Pray for the project that will teach 30 North Korean defector women how to minister to their families inside North Korea.[/quote]
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