Christians living in and around the city of Mandera, Kenya are on high alert - and our field team has asked for prayer.
The area - near the border with Somalia - is the scene of almost daily attacks by al-Shabab terrorists. The incidents have left many people dead, abducted or injured. Reportedly gunmen are roaming the vicinity, so more violence is feared. Local authorities established a curfew, and all residents have to be indoors by 6.30pm
Christians are high value targets for al-Shabab, and everyone knows it. The Islamic extremeist group has long commited acts of violence against believers. Local transport service providers refuse to carry Christians because of the danger it brings to them. Of course, Christians feel very exposed and vunerable, trapped as they are in these circumstances.
Across Africa, kidnapping for ransom has became a business, not an isolated occurance. Christians are often at the top of the list for abduction.
Pray God's protection over His children in Kenya and other threatened areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
Ask the Lord to strenghten believers as they serve Him in their communities.
Pray for the terrorist violence to cease, and that Christians can live in peace.
Thanks for praying, God bless. from a text alert from Open Doors USA
The area - near the border with Somalia - is the scene of almost daily attacks by al-Shabab terrorists. The incidents have left many people dead, abducted or injured. Reportedly gunmen are roaming the vicinity, so more violence is feared. Local authorities established a curfew, and all residents have to be indoors by 6.30pm
Christians are high value targets for al-Shabab, and everyone knows it. The Islamic extremeist group has long commited acts of violence against believers. Local transport service providers refuse to carry Christians because of the danger it brings to them. Of course, Christians feel very exposed and vunerable, trapped as they are in these circumstances.
Across Africa, kidnapping for ransom has became a business, not an isolated occurance. Christians are often at the top of the list for abduction.
Pray God's protection over His children in Kenya and other threatened areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
Ask the Lord to strenghten believers as they serve Him in their communities.
Pray for the terrorist violence to cease, and that Christians can live in peace.
Thanks for praying, God bless. from a text alert from Open Doors USA