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2022-09-29

• Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Famed Bible Smuggler ''Brother Andrew''

  "Our very mission is called 'Open Doors' because we believe that
  any door is open, anytime and anywhere…to proclaim Christ."
  ~ Brother Andrew

  

  On Tuesday, September 27th, Brother Andrew – the founder of Open Doors International – went home to be with the Lord at the age of 94.
  
  Known to millions as "God's Smuggler," the Dutch evangelist became famous for his daring ministry adventures behind the Iron Curtain at the height of the Cold War. Brother Andrew is remembered as a fearless disciple of Jesus who committed his life to serving his Christian brothers and sisters in places where faith costs the most.

• Ongoing Harassment in Russian-Occupied Territories

  

  As Russian forces continue their invasion of Ukraine, referenda have been held in regions of the country presently occupied by Russian soldiers. Widely dismissed as a "scam," the referenda seek to demonstrate that the people of these regions want to join Russia. The alleged votes would then render any action by the Ukrainian military in these areas an "invasion" of Russian territory.

• Dozens Kidnapped from Two Church Services

  

  Suspected Fulani herdsmen stormed a church in Suleja, Niger State, in the early morning of September 17th. Several of the church members who had gathered for an all-night prayer vigil were kidnapped, along with the pastor.

• Christian Father and Son Slain by Terrorists

  

  A Christian man and his elderly father were shot dead by Islamic terrorists on August 30th while working in their field. Police found the bodies of 40-year-old Hani Waheeb Moussa and his father Salama after family members had lost contact with them. Hani leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.