Pakistan – Pastor Shot in Jaranwala

On 16th August 2023, protests in the Christian colony of Jaranwala resulted in damages to hundreds of homes and over 20 churches. Click here for more on this incident : https://gosheninternational.org/pakistan-mass-violence-causing-damage-to-church-buildings-and-homes/.

Although the riots have been quelled, tensions persist and anti-Christian sentiments remain. On 28th August, some religious slogans were painted on the wall of the Myong-Sang Naserth Church building in Jaranwala which happened to be one of the many churches that were attacked during the riots on 16th August. The slogans included a curse against Pastor Eleazar, who serves as the pastor of the Myong-Sang Naserth Church.

The vandalism was reported to the police and the writings have since been painted over. However, a few days later, a group of thugs intercepted Pastor Eleazar and threatened to kill him because he had removed the writings on the wall of the church.

On 3rd September, two unidentified men stopped Pastor Eleazar, whilst he was on his way home, and shot him in the chest. The men were angered by the pastor reciting the Apostle’s Creed.

Pastor Eleazar was taken to hospital where doctors were able to remove the bullet. He is now out of danger and recovering well after surgery. This incident has led to renewed concerns regarding the safety of Christians in this area even though police guards have been deployed to protect churches.

Pray for complete healing for Pastor Eleazar. Pray that he and his family members will feel  God’s tangible and comforting presence throughout his recovery and be strengthened. Pray that the Lord will protect believers in this nation.

 

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