On 16th April 2023, a mob of approximately 40 men disrupted the evening service at The Voice of Jesus Church in Khokhar, Pakistan. The church’s gates and windows were damaged and three bullet hoes were left in the outer wall of the building. Thankfully, the injuries perpetrated by the mob was minimal.
The conflict arose when three men on motorcycles harassed the 19-year-old daughter of Pastor Younas Javed before the service. Her brother Sharjeel asked them to stop, but they responded by abusing him. The men then recruited others, and the violence turned against the church facility and the service being held inside.
The pastor of the church says that harassment of this kind is common in the area. And police have increased security around the church.
Pray that members of this church will be kept safe from any further potential violence. Pray for courage and protection of the Christians living in this area as they continue with their ministry and reaching out to the community with the Gospel. Pray that the lives and words of believers throughout Pakistan will be a testimony of God’s love and grace to those around them, leading many to faith in Christ.
(Source & Photo : VOMC)
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