Ethiopia: Watch A Church Actually Being Bombed
Ethiopia: Watch A Church Actually Being Bombed
Full Gospel church building was bombed during a worship service in the city of Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia. Hundreds of Christians were present at the time of the attack but none of the believers were seriously injured. The roof of the building was damaged during the blast. Local Christians suspect that the bombers were Muslim militants; several violent attacks on Christians have occurred in Jijiga where ninety-nine percent of the population is Muslim. Thankfully no one was injured and the church resumed their service later that day!
January 01, 2010
Length: 5:00
- Current Ministry Project
VOMC has partnered with a ministry to strengthen the witness of the local church by equipping evangelists with the means to build sustainability through the development of a small business in a tentmaker project.
Project Fund: Relief and Development
- Country Information
Population
116,462,712 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Oromo (35.8), Amara (24.1), Somali (7.2), Tigray (5.7), Sidama (4.1), Guragie (2.6), Welaita (2.3), Afar (2.2), Silte (1.3), Kefficho (1,2), Other (13.5) (2022 est.)Religion (%)
Ethiopian Orthodox (43.8), Muslim (31.3), Protestant (22.8), Catholic (0.7), traditional (0.6), other (0.8)Leader
President Taye Atske Selassie (2024)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
Civil law systemSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Ethiopia
Ask the Lord to direct Ethiopia's governmental leaders as they continue to work toward solutions to the ongoing religious tensions in the country. While this is taking place, pray that His people will not become weary in doing what is right. Rather, may they be further strengthened and encouraged to boldly proclaim the Gospel, overcoming hatred with the powerful love of Christ.
