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August 26, 2009

Pray For the Persecuted Church

Jesus said, "If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first" (John 15:18).  In light of that here are some notices from the Voice of the Martyrs' prayer update page:

BANGLADESH - Pastor tortured by police

On June 7, police raided an evangelism meeting, arrested and tortured a pastor and two others in Boalia, Bangladesh, according to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts. Pastor Habibur Rahman, of Boalia Spiritual Church was leading the meeting when suddenly the police came in and took them to the police station. That night the police blindfolded them and beat them ... READ MORE

NIGERIA - Pastors beheaded in Borno State

On July 26, 12 Christians were killed, including three pastors, in northern Nigeria after members of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram launched attacks... READ MORE

VIETNAM – Christians attacked and beaten by authorities

On Aug. 9, a service was raided and those in attendance were beaten by a mob of Vietnamese authorities... READ MORE

Are we worthy to stand in the same company as these faithful witnesses?  May God make us so.

Posted at 07:22 AM in Current Events, End Times, Evangelicalism, Good & Evil, Ministry, Prayer |

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