Mozambique hugs the coast in far southeastern Africa. Though over half the population is considered Christian, persecution is extremely high in the northern area of the country. There, Islamic extremists - including the Islamic State group - have looted and destroyed many churches, Christian schools and Christian-owned businesses. Christian aid workers are also targeted.
It is difficult for Christians to gather and can be risky for believers to speak against persecution. Tens of thousands of people have fled the northern part of the country to seek refuge elsewhere.
Through local partners, Open Doors has taken up work to strengthen Christians in Mozambique since 2020. The plan was to support the persecuted church with training, but due to the increase in violence against Christians, the emphasis grew to include delivering relief aid in northern Cabo Delgado Province.
Please pray for Christians who lost loved ones and survived the jihadist attacks in Mozambique's northern region. Ask God to give them comfort, peace and the power to forgive their persecutors.
Pray for more protection and that the current strain of Islamic extremists will be squelched before they grow and expand, potentially causing greater violence and persecution across the nation.
Pray for the Lord to strengthen the church in Mozambique and to give the church unity in the face of Islamic extremist threats. Ask God to give them the courage to keep meeting and keep growing in their faith.
Pray for wisdom and discernment for pastors and church leaders, as they shepherd their people and train them to be prepared for any potential persecution, so they will be ready to stand strong.
Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors USA text alert.
It is difficult for Christians to gather and can be risky for believers to speak against persecution. Tens of thousands of people have fled the northern part of the country to seek refuge elsewhere.
Through local partners, Open Doors has taken up work to strengthen Christians in Mozambique since 2020. The plan was to support the persecuted church with training, but due to the increase in violence against Christians, the emphasis grew to include delivering relief aid in northern Cabo Delgado Province.
Please pray for Christians who lost loved ones and survived the jihadist attacks in Mozambique's northern region. Ask God to give them comfort, peace and the power to forgive their persecutors.
Pray for more protection and that the current strain of Islamic extremists will be squelched before they grow and expand, potentially causing greater violence and persecution across the nation.
Pray for the Lord to strengthen the church in Mozambique and to give the church unity in the face of Islamic extremist threats. Ask God to give them the courage to keep meeting and keep growing in their faith.
Pray for wisdom and discernment for pastors and church leaders, as they shepherd their people and train them to be prepared for any potential persecution, so they will be ready to stand strong.
Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors USA text alert.
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