Persecution & Prayer Alert

"For the sake of Christ, then,
I am content with weaknesses,
insults, hardships, persecutions,
and calamities. For when I am
weak, then I am strong."
~ 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV

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Christians Injured in Church Attack

A village in Chhattisgarh where Christians frequently face opposition. — A village in Chhattisgarh.
Photo: Flickr / United Nations Development Programme (CC)

More than 25 Christians – including children and elderly believers – were injured when a worship service was violently disrupted by Hindu nationalists on May 31st. The attack occurred in the village of Sadrapal, which is located within Chhattisgarh State, as more than 60 Christians gathered for worship. Among those injured were Pastor Hunga Mandavi and his pregnant wife. During the assault, the attackers demanded that the congregants renounce their faith in Christ.

Four Convicted in Deadly Church Shooting

Folded hands are resting on an open Bible. — Photo: Pixabay

Four years ago, the Pentecost Sunday service at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria, was suddenly interrupted by gunshots and explosions. As worshippers fled the building, they were confronted by armed attackers. By the time the situation was brought under control, at least 40 congregants had been killed and dozens more injured. (Additional details about this devastating incident are available here.)

Nine Zion Church Leaders Released as Others Face Prosecution

Eight of the nine imprisoned Zion Church Members, including Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri. — Eight of the Christians facing charges.
Photo: Zion Church via ChinaAid

On November 18th, Communist authorities formally arrested 18 church leaders (pastors and other staff members) of the Beijing Zion Church, charging them with "illegally using information networks." These charges were part of the officials' ongoing campaign to target the church and its various campuses. (Learn more about these arrests by reviewing this previously posted report.)

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