Gita, a Christian since the age of 11, is married to a non-Christian who is 20 years her senior. She is an active member of a local church even though her husband does not approve of her Christian belief. On two occasions, he destroyed the Bibles Gita received from the church and he beat her many times for attending church.

Earlier this year, he was so angry with Gita that he poured boiling hot lentil curry on her, burning her leg badly enough such that she had to be hospitalized for treatment. The church paid for her medical expenses because her husband refused to pay.

On 8th August this year, Gita’s husband beat her up badly, broke her phone and destroyed her hymnbook when he could not find her Bible for the purpose of destroying it. Gita had to use her neighbour’s phone to inform the pastor of her situation. After this phone call, Gita has been out of communication.

Pray for Gita and her two young daughters, aged 7 and 5 years old. Pray that God will watch over them and protect them from harm. Pray that God will soften the heart of Gita’s husband. Pray that he will have a divine encounter with the Lord and he will repent and receive salvation in Christ.  

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In April 2017, the New Life Pentecostal Church located in Talgar of the Southern Almaty Region, received a donation from abroad to help with the purchase of a church building. The bank considered the transaction “suspicious” and referred it to the Finance Ministry, resulting in the church’s account being frozen.

It took more than 3 years, along with court action, before access to the bank account was regained. However, the Church continue to encounter repeated problems trying to gain access to banking services, without which the church had difficulties paying the necessary taxes, payroll and other financial dealings.

Pray for wisdom, guidance and direction for the Church leaders of New Life Pentecostal Church as they try to resolve their banking issues. Pray that God will remove all hindrances and obstacles so that the church can continue to minister and share the Good News of the Gospel to the community.

Pray that believers will remain strong and not lose hope whenever they face any challenges.

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After a worship service, Pastor Nahtiya, his son and other church members were walking home through the jungle when they were suddenly ambushed by thugs throwing stones at them.

Some members were able to break away from the group only to be attacked again by villagers wielding axes, sticks and other tools. Pastor Nahtiya’s 16-year-old son and another believer were struck repeatedly. The police arrived and helped to take the severely injured men to the hospital. When the attackers were questioned, they falsely claimed that Pastor Nahtiya went to their village and threatened to attack them.

Pray that God will bring healing to these believers from their physical injuries as well as from the trauma of the attack. Pray for financial provision for the mounting medical and legal bills. Pray that the attackers and those opposed to the gospel will come to know Jesus and receive salvation.

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Ali is a schoolteacher in Centra Asia. He became a Christian recently, and he was excited to share the good news with one of his colleagues. The colleague, however, reported Ali to the school director, who fired Ali immediately.

Pray that Ali would be able to find a good job and continue to be a bold witness for Christ. Pray for his faith to be strengthened through the encouragement of other believers.

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Sixty-five year old Sita is the only Christian in her family and an active member of the church.

Three years ago, Sita’s son married a woman who was aggressively opposed to Christianity. Under her daughter-in-law’s influence, her family barred her from attending church.

Sometimes Sita was able to slip out of her home to attend a women’s fellowship group. She was given an audio Bible so that she can listen to God’s Word when she is alone at home.

Pray that Sita will continue to grow in her faith and maturity in Christ. Pray that she will be strengthened, refreshed and renewed in her spirit as she faithfully listen to and meditate on God’s Word and spend time in prayer and worship daily.

Pray that her family members will encounter the Lord and receive salvation.

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