Monthly archive for April 2022

During a public gathering on 15th February, ten families were ordered by the authorities to renounce their Christian faith.

When they refused, one of the Christians, a woman named Sri, was singled out and ordered to sign a document stating that she had stopped following Jesus. Sri did not sign the document but an officer wrote down her family members’ names on the document and forged her signature. Sri was told that if she and her family continued to worship Jesus publicly, they would be arrested.

Pray that God will strengthen Sri and other Christians in her village so that they will remain firm in their faith. Pray that they will be able to find ways to gather for worship and to study God’s word.  Pray that other villagers will have the opportunity to hear the gospel and receive salvation in Christ.

 

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Fansan, a 54-year old Christian from Gujranwala in Punjab Province, was arrested on 16th March because of a comment he allegedly made in a Facebook post in 2019.

According to his wife, Safia, her husband lost his handphone in 2019 but did not report it missing. They suspect someone found the phone and used it to post the comment since there was no password protection to the device and Fansan’s Facebook account automatically logged in. Safia insists that Fansan would never have posted such comments as he regularly warned his two adult children against discussing religion with anyone.

Fansan has multiple health issues and his family is concerned that the lengthy court process could be a strain on his health and the family’s financial situation since he is the sole wage earner. They are also fearful of negative repercussions from their landlord and neighbours when the matter is made public during the trial process.

Pray for divine protection, provision and encouragement for Fansan, Safia and their children as they contend with the charges, imprisonment and other legalities in this matter. Pray that God will especially strengthen Fansan during his time in prison. Pray that he will shine for Jesus and be a blessing to his fellow inmates.

 

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On 17th March 2022, Pastor Yellam was dragged from his home in Angampalli, Chhattisgarh, by five masked men and brutally stabbed to death. He is survived by his wife, two sons and grandchildren.

Pastor Yellam was a senior pastor of a church in the village and an influential member and former leader of the community. Before the attack Pastor Yellam had received death threats because of his Christian ministry activities.

Pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen Pastor Yellam’s family, friends and congregants as they mourn the sudden loss of their loved one, friend and leader. Pray that they will experience the peace of God and their hearts will not be troubled or fearful (John 14:27).

 

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In August 2021, four house church leaders were arrested and for allegedly carrying out “illegal business operations” in relation to their work at the Jordan River Learning Centre, a house church school affiliated with the Mount Carmel Church in Wuhu, Anhui State.

Six other teachers at the school were also arrested but later released on bail. Of the four who were detained, two have since been released on bail in February this year. The remaining two, Wang and Wan, deny breaking the law and are rejecting all charges against them.

Pray that God will protect these Christian teachers, Wang and Wan, and keep them safe in prison. Pray that they will continue to stand firm in their faith and they will be vindicated of all false charges against them.

Pray that these Christian educators will be allowed to continue teaching children in the ways of the Lord.

 

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