A prayer meeting at the New Apostolic Church of Pakistan in the district of Narowal was attacked on May 9, resulting in serious injuries to at least two believers.
According to sources for The Voice of the Martyrs, a group of Muslims stopped and harassed a group of Christian girls on their way to the church that evening. Once the prayer meeting had begun, they entered the church, carrying weapons and yelling. When Mughal Masih stepped outside to speak with the men, he was taken to a field and beaten in the head and chest with guns. He was then stabbed and left bleeding. The rest of the group dragged the guest pastor, Ashraf Masih, out of the church, stripped him, and beat him.
Mughal was admitted to hospital but has received minimal care because of his inability to pay. Due to threats, the incident was not registered with the police.
Pray for healing for Mughal and Ashraf. Pray that fear will not impede the ministry, but that they will be able to stand strong in the strength of the Lord.
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