May. 16, 2024 | Nigeria
Hundreds Abducted by Islamists
[13] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Nigeria.
In early March 2024, Islamic militants raided several boarding schools in northern Nigeria and abducted more than 300 people. "I spoke to a pastor who personally knows an elderly Christian woman who was among those abducted," a front-line worker shared. "Her son was shot in the arm when trying to protect her and is currently hospitalized." Officials do not know if the attackers were members of Boko Haram or ISWAP, two Islamist groups active in the area. Read More.May. 16, 2024 | Lebanon
Abusive Husband Trusts in Christ on Christmas Day
[8] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Yasmin and family.
Yasmin, who grew up as a member of the Druze community, became a follower of Christ in 2020. When her family learned of her new faith, they immediately rejected her. Her husband attacked her and attempted to stab her. But the couple eventually reconciled, and Yasmin's husband, Amir, allowed her to live in their home. Amir gradually became curious about Yasmin's new faith and would stay up late at night to watch Christian TV channels after others had fallen asleep. Read More.May. 16, 2024 | Sri Lanka
Church Awaiting Justice Remains Under Attack
[8] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Anura and Ayesha.
Anura and Ayesha lead a church in western Sri Lanka that has been repeatedly attacked in recent years. Some of the perpetrators of these attacks are facing charges in court. However, Ayesha reported, every time the court dates near, groups in the village try to stir up trouble by breaking Buddha statues or throwing human feces on them and then blaming the church for dishonoring Buddhism. So far, no progress has been made in these cases. In 2023, attackers threatened new converts from the villages and pelted stones at their houses. Read More.
