Persecuted Watch

After working away from home for the past 45 years as a security guard, 65-year-old Krishna returned home to his family in Nepal but they wouldn’t let him stay in their home.

Distraught and homeless, Krishna tried to commit suicide. His younger son, who lived in another part of Nepal, took him in. After moving in with his son, Krishna met someone who suggested that he go to church because Jesus could give him the peace that he was searching for. Krishna found a church, attended services regularly in November 2021, and eventually put his trust in Christ.

Five months after receiving salvation in Christ, his son discovered his church attendance and kicked him out of the house. Since then, Krishna has had to live in the church.  He did not give up his new-found faith and was baptized recently. He is now praying that his family will come to know Christ.

Pray that Krishna will be able to find suitable and permanent housing. Pray that God will provide for all his needs in the interim. Pray that many people will be drawn to put their trust in Christ through the faithful witness of Krishna. Pray that Krishna’s family will come to know Christ and they will be reconciled with him.

 

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On 8th June, about 50 adults and children gathered for an event, organized by a group of church planters, where they sang worship songs and the gospel was shared. As the people were leaving the place, a local villager appeared and accused the event organisers of converting people to Christianity.

Later, as the church planters were leaving, men on three-wheelers followed them and cut into their lane, forcing them to stop. A mob then surrounded them and cursed them for converting people to Christianity. About 10 of the men assaulted the church planters.

Today, four families from the village who attended the church planters’ event have  started a house church. And those who were beaten are planning to start additional churches in the village despite the threat of persecution.

Pray for these churches and the safety of all those who attend. Pray that whenever the gospel is preached many will believe and come to faith in Christ.

 

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When Nia’s family learned of her Christian faith, they threatened to behead her.  They kept her locked in her own room for several days, forced her to take psychiatric drugs and arranged for a spiritual leader to pray for “healing” for her.

Nia’s Christian friends and church community are unsure how to help her because any intervention on their part could lead to the family hurting or even killing Nia.

Pray for Nia’s safety. Pray that God will sustain her and help her to stand firm in her faith. Pray that her family will come to faith in Christ through her witness.

 

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On 27th June, the meeting place of an underground Catholic church in Youtong, Hebei Province, was demolished by workers hired by the authorities. According to Dong, the bishop of the church, the authorities visited him before the demolition. During the visit, Bishop Don informed them that he had no intention to join the government-sanctioned official church.

Prayerfully uphold all believers in China who are courageously standing firm in their faith regardless of the consequences. Pray especially for those who have been arrested, imprisoned or harassed because of their faith. Pray that God will strengthen, protect, encourage and comfort them as well as their families and fellow church members.

Pray that the church will continue faithfully and boldly preaching the true message of the Gospel. And many who hear the message will believe in the Lord and receive salvation.

 

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Two Christian families were recently kicked out of their village because of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

On two occasions, the families were brought before the village council where, in the presence of police officers, government authorities and village leaders pressured them to renounce their faith in Christ. When the families stood firm in their faith, village leaders banned them from the village.

Pray that these two Christian families will be able to find new homes in another village. Pray that they will remain strong in their faith despite the inconveniences and suffering their have had to endure. Pray that villagers from their former village will come to faith in Christ.

 

(Source & Photo : VOM)

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