Two Christians face imminent deportation from Saudi Arabia because of their Christian work, according to a May 6 report from Middle East Concern. Both men are from the Ethiopian/Eritrean church in Jeddah. Endashaw Adane Yizengaw, the pastor of the church, had his residency permit revoked and was arrested on April 26 or 27. His deportation to Ethiopia is expected before the end of this week. The other man, Girmaye, was from Eritrea and was arrested in mid-March. Though his residency permit had expired two years ago, he had been detained and released several times. His deportation order came only three weeks after he began working at the church. Members of the church report that they have been questioned and threatened by the authorities, making them fearful of meeting together.
Pray that the church will stand firm in the Lord. Pray for the peace of God to rule over His Church throughout Saudi Arabia. Pray that there will not be the extended detention for these two men that others have faced in recent years.
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