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Inspired by Christian Missionaries, Boko Haram Members Convert to Christianity

7/9/2015 Nigeria (Christian Today)

 

Members of Boko Haram have reportedly come to faith in Christ after missionaries fearlessly preached the Gospel in northeastern Nigeria, according to reports.  A Nigerian ministry affiliated with Christian Aid has aggressively sought to plant churches in some of the most dangerous parts of Nigeria, paving the way for many Nigerians to convert to Christianity.  The road is rarely easy for these converts, as one former Boko Haram member was sent a video of Boko Haram militants killing his family after his conversion.  Even after these immense hardships, these brothers and sisters in Christ are remaining faithful, while the Nigerian ministry is reaping the fruits of serving God in extremely difficult parts of the world.

 

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  • Praise God for the conversion of Boko Haram members who have learned the Truth of the Gospel
  • Pray that there would be revival amongst Boko Haram's leaders and that they would come to know Christ as their Savior 

Nigeria: Buhari to Boko Haram - Your Days Are Numbered
7/8/2015  Nigeria (Daily Trust)


Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says that the end of Boko Haram is in sight and that the terror group will be defeated soon.  Buhari's statements come after several weeks of intensified Boko Haram violence on civilians.  After coming to power, President Buhari has made eliminating the terror group his top security priority.  Since the beginning of the Muslim holiday month of Ramadan, Boko Haram has increased the scale and frequency of its attacks, killing numerous Christians and Muslims in recent weeks. 


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  • Praise God for President Buhari's commitment to bring an end to Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria

  • Pray for the continued victory of Nigeria's military against Boko Haram

  • Pray for all Nigerians who lost relatives in the latest terrorist attacks in Jos, Kano, and Zaria

European Parliament Resolution on the Situation of Two Christian Pastors in Sudan
7/8/2015 Sudan (European Parliament)

 

The European Parliament has called for the unconditional release of South Sudanese pastors Michael Ruot and Peter Reith who are currently imprisoned and suffering for the sake for Christ.   A European Parliament resolution demands that the Sudanese government drop any and all charges against the pastors.  Pastors Peter and Michael could face the death penalty on trumped up charges of spying and various crimes against the state.

 

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  • Praise God for the release of pastors Michael and Peter!
  • Praise God for the faithfulness of intercessors who prayed fervently for pastors Michael and Peter during this time
  • Pray that the widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Sudan will continue to be exposed through cases such as these

China Cross Demolition Campaign Spreads to Other Dioceses

7/7/2015 China (UCANews.com)

 

A Chinese government-led cross demolition campaign has spread from Wenzhou to other dioceses in Zhejiang province with five Catholic churches having their crosses removed last week. The crosses on churches in Songmun, Xinhe, Muyu and Dasi of Taizhou diocese as well as the Xiaoshan Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Hangzhou diocese were demolished July 2.  Authorities said the crosses were removed in order to "sinicize" the churches, a local source in Taizhou told ucanews.com. When asked what "sinicize" the churches meant, they said that they did not know either but they have to remove the crosses anyway. "Sinicization"  is simply the latest excuse used by government officials to try to justify the overt persecution of Christians in China.

 

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  • Pray that the demolition of church crosses will be stopped, in Jesus' name 
  • Pray that Christians in China will reject any form of idolatry the Chinese government may impose on them by the forced use of symbols in their churches 

Violent Attack Takes Place Against Elderly Nuns in Mexico

7/3/2015 Mexico (International Christian Concern) 

 

According to reports, on June 29 three elderly nuns were bound and physically assaulted in their parish home in Oaxaca State, Mexico. This attack was one of many incidents of rising persecution against Christians in Mexico, including the attack of a priest from the same village less than a year prior. According to a 2014 report from the Vatican, more Catholic priests have been murdered in Mexico than in any other country. 

 

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  • Pray for the speedy recovery and full healing of the three elderly nuns 
  • Pray that the citizens of Oaxaca State will unite together and stand against the violence in the region
  • Pray against the culture of impunity on freedom of religion in parts of Mexico 

  

 

 
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