islamic state

PLEASE PRAY Dear God, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Iraq. They risk so much and experience so much discrimination and pressure all because they follow You. We ask that Your healing Spirit remain in the midst of Your people, particularly as they continue to heal from the trauma...

Mimi was driven from home by extremists – but now she's back and is determined to stay Mimi doesn’t really remember one of the most important moments of her life. She’s 12 now, but was only four years old when so-called Islamic State (IS) invaded her Christian community in the...

The occupation of the Nineveh Plains by Islamic State has left deep wounds in many people's lives. Give thanks for 3 trauma care centres set up to provide trauma awareness courses and retreats for local Christians. Pray that the centre will bring healing and peace to many who are in pain...

PASTOR IN SUDAN JAILED AFTER BEING ATTACKED There are concerns that Christians in Sudan are facing worsening persecution, despite positive steps towards religious freedom in recent years. Pastor Stefanous was leading a church service in his community when a man entered the building and...

It is hard to picture the situation in Nigeria becoming more grim, but recent reports show that our brothers and sisters face even larger threats than before. It's been reported that the various militant Islamic groups such as Boko Haram, Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), Fulani...

When we hear a story of a terrible bombing, it's easy to focus on the disaster - the unnecessary loss and pain. But a year later, two young believers who survived a bombing in Indonesia have demonstrated remarkable resilience. We can thank God for the grace He has provided as they heal from...

Islamic State (IS) sleeper cells continue to carry out regular attacks against villages in the border areas of Kirkik, Nineveh and Erbil. Pray for the protection of civilians living in these conflict areas and pray that IS will not regain control of the region. Thanks for praying, Elohim bless...

So-called Islamic State(IS) sleeper cells are threatening Christians in Qamishli under the motto 'Christians will vanish'. They post threats on social media about an upcoming era where Christians will be forced to leave or convert to Islam. Please pray for Christians in north-east Syria to be...

This week marks four years since Leah Sharibu was among 110 students kidnapped from their school in Nigeria by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). Tragically, one girl died in captivity. The others were released within a month, but Leah was kept because she refused to deny Jesus. In...

more Iraqi Christians are daring to speak out about family members kidnapped or killed by Islamic State. The number of cases is higher than previously thought - many kept their stories quiet for fear of retaliation. Pray that they will find help through the church and other organisations. Issa...