VOM-USA Prayer Update for September 24, 2010
INDIA -- Church Destroyed, Christians Arrested -- VOM Contacts
On Sept. 5, Hindu extremists in Andhra Pradesh, India, destroyed a church building in Patagunta village, according to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts. The following day, the extremists filed charges against two pastors and three members of the church, alleging that the Christians had destroyed local temples and Hindu idols. Police arrested all five believers the same day. Pray that these five Christians will have the opportunity to share their faith, even in chains, and pray that they will be released soon. Pray that those behind this injustice will repent of their actions and come to embrace Christ as Lord and Savior.
Romans 12:14–15
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A14-15&version=NKJV
INDONESIA -- Bekasi Church Suffers Repeat Attack -- Asia News / Jakarta Globe
On Sept. 11, eight unknown assailants attacked the Batak Christian Protestant Filadelfia Church in Bekasi, Indonesia, during a worship service, according to Asia News. An elder, Asia Sihombing, was stabbed in the stomach during the attack. When Reverend Luspida Simanjuntak tried to help the elder, she was beaten with a stick on the head and back. At last report, both believers were recovering in a local hospital. In August, the same congregation was attacked by Muslim extremists who were opposed to the church’s worship services, even though they were held on church-owned property. Reverend Luspida insisted that the church has a right to worship openly and said that she will continue her mission without fear despite growing threats against Christians. The recent violence has intensified concerns among Christians, human rights activists and many other Indonesians about the decline of religious freedom in the country. Pray for the healing of Asia and Reverend Luspida, and pray that the attackers will be brought to justice. Ask God to give these church members boldness and wisdom as they face persecution because of their faith.
Matthew 5:10
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A10&version=NKJV
TURKMENISTAN -- Update: Family Concerned About Imprisoned Pastor’s Health -- Forum 18 News Service
The family of Pastor Nurliev has expressed concerns about his health after learning that he is being held in a crowded and smoky cell, according to Forum 18 News. Pastor Nurliev’s wife, Maya, has been denied access to her husband since he was arrested on Aug. 27 in Mary, Turkmenistan, on charges of large-scale swindling. “He is innocent of the accusations against him, and I want him back home,” Maya told Forum 18 News. “All this is being done because of his faith.” Pray for Pastor Nurliev’s health, and pray that he will be released soon. Pray that Maya and her family will trust in God’s provision and care in this difficult time.
Isaiah 26:3
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+26%3A3&version=NKJV
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