The story of four Christian peace activists kidnapped in Iraq took a tragic turn when the body of American Tom Fox was found on March 10. Initial examinations show signs of abuse and torture. The other three captives, Briton Norman Kember and Canadians James Loney and Harmeet Sooden, were last seen on a video broadcast by Al Jazeera on March 7. They appeared to be in good health. Pray for the Fox family and for those still being held.
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Current Ministry Project
By working with credible ministry partners, VOMC is providing persecuted Christian women sewing skills training so they can receive a sustainable source of income and thus adequately support their families. In addition, these women are able to seize the opportunities presented to them through their new businesses by serving as effective witnesses for Christ.
Project Fund: Women’s Ministry
Country Information
Population
39,650,145 (July 2021 est.)
Ethnicity (%)
Arab (75-80), Kurdish (15-20), Turkoman, Assyrian, and other (5)
Religion (%)
Islam (95-98), Christianity (1), other (1-4)
Leader
President Barham Salih (2018)
Government type
Federal parliamentary republic
Legal system
Mixed legal system of civil and Islamic law
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Iraq
Pray for the protection of the remaining believers in Iraq during this time of upheaval and danger. May many churches and Christian relief organizations seize the opportunity to provide greatly needed assistance and ministry to the numerous suffering people of this war-torn nation. As God’s work of healing, provision and restoration takes place, pray that a stable democratic government will be established.
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Oppression of Iraqi Believers
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