Friends, our partners in Indonesia tell us that 4 believers were beheaded by Islamic extremists at around 7.30 am on May 11. This is the same region as the village of Sigi, where 4 believers were beheaded and burned alive in November 2020.
The 4 murdered men were part of Kalimango village. they were killed by attackers believed to be the same terrorist group that attacked Sigi village 6 months ago. The victims were between the ages of 42 and 61.
Open Doors local partner Ari Hartono says the attack comes as a shock to believers in Central Sulawesi who are still reeling from the November attacks. Even though its not yet known if the attacks were motivated by religion, the brutality has left many Christians suffering. "Central Sulawesi locals are still traumatised from the terrorist attack in Sigi last November and have not recovered yet," he says. "They need our prayers now."
This latest attack is the third one Indonesian Christians have endured in the last 6 months, including the November 20 Sigi village attack and the recent Palm Sunday bomb attack on a church in Makassar.
"Pray for church leaders in the village, pray for the victims' families and also pray for the police and army, that they can protect all people in that village.
Pray for Madago Raya Task Force as they are hunting this terrorist group. Pray for protection over God's people in Poso and Central Sulawesi. As long as these terrorists are not yet caught, they threat lingers. People are afraid to go to their fields, therefore they cannot work and produce crops. This will affect their economic situation. Pray for His angels to encamp surround His people and deliver them from any evil scheme.
Pray also that we can connect with the families of the victims. Pray for the peace of God to cover this area. Fear and intimidation are trying to take over people's hearts, but God's power is more powerful. May the heart of His people be reminded of that truth."
Thank you so much for praying, God bless. information from an Open Doors USA text alert.
The 4 murdered men were part of Kalimango village. they were killed by attackers believed to be the same terrorist group that attacked Sigi village 6 months ago. The victims were between the ages of 42 and 61.
Open Doors local partner Ari Hartono says the attack comes as a shock to believers in Central Sulawesi who are still reeling from the November attacks. Even though its not yet known if the attacks were motivated by religion, the brutality has left many Christians suffering. "Central Sulawesi locals are still traumatised from the terrorist attack in Sigi last November and have not recovered yet," he says. "They need our prayers now."
This latest attack is the third one Indonesian Christians have endured in the last 6 months, including the November 20 Sigi village attack and the recent Palm Sunday bomb attack on a church in Makassar.
"Pray for church leaders in the village, pray for the victims' families and also pray for the police and army, that they can protect all people in that village.
Pray for Madago Raya Task Force as they are hunting this terrorist group. Pray for protection over God's people in Poso and Central Sulawesi. As long as these terrorists are not yet caught, they threat lingers. People are afraid to go to their fields, therefore they cannot work and produce crops. This will affect their economic situation. Pray for His angels to encamp surround His people and deliver them from any evil scheme.
Pray also that we can connect with the families of the victims. Pray for the peace of God to cover this area. Fear and intimidation are trying to take over people's hearts, but God's power is more powerful. May the heart of His people be reminded of that truth."
Thank you so much for praying, God bless. information from an Open Doors USA text alert.