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.
Body of Peace Activist Found
- Current Ministry Projects
VOMC is partnering to teach and equip persecuted Christian women sewing skills so that they can provide a sustainable source of income for their families and give them the opportunity to be witnesses for Christ through their new businesses. VOMC partners to provide biblical training on discipleship and the theology of persecution to Muslim Background Believers.
Project Funds: Women’s Ministry, Equipping the Saints, Underground Church
- Country Information
Population
41,266,109 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Arab (75-80), Kurdish (15-20), other (5)
Religion (%)
Islam (95-98), Christianity (1), other (1-4)Leader
President Latif Rashid (2022)Government type
Federal parliamentary republic
Legal system
Mixed legal system of civil and Islamic lawSource: 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.
