http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/-t1.htm News, articles, and ways to help our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:32:55 GMT 10 http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/98/56/13/solas10.jpg http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/-t1.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistan-lawyer-threatens-to-kill-christian-charged-with-blasphemy-t570.htm Michael PAKISTAN: LAWYER THREATENS TO KILL CHRISTIAN CHARGED WITH ‘BLASPHEMY’ Bail denied to Christian activist for his own safety; judge also under fire. ISTANBUL, May 6 (Compass Direct News) – A Pakistani Christian charged with abetting blasphemy against Islam was denied bail for his own safety last week after an Islamist lawyer allegedly threatened his life in a court hearing. Hector Aleem, 51, remains in Adiyala Jail in Rawalpindi, near Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad. Judge Mustafa ... The Persecuted Church Mon, 11 May 2009 15:32:55 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistan-lawyer-threatens-to-kill-christian-charged-with-blasphemy-t570.htm#2402 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistan-lawyer-threatens-to-kill-christian-charged-with-blasphemy-t570.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/somalia-kenyan-pastor-beaten-at-somaliland-border-t566.htm Michael SOMALIA: KENYAN PASTOR BEATEN AT SOMALILAND BORDER Immigration officials threaten to kill convert from Islam unless he renounces faith. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 (Compass Direct News) – A pastor trying to visit Somalia’s autonomous, self-declared state of Somaliland earlier this year discovered just how hostile the separatist region can be to Christians. A convert from Islam, Abdi Welli Ahmed is an East Africa Pentecostal Church pastor from Kenya who in February tried to visit and encourage ... The Persecuted Church Sat, 09 May 2009 14:20:25 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/somalia-kenyan-pastor-beaten-at-somaliland-border-t566.htm#2394 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/somalia-kenyan-pastor-beaten-at-somaliland-border-t566.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraq-gunmen-kill-christians-in-kirkuk-t564.htm Michael IRAQ: GUNMEN KILL CHRISTIANS IN KIRKUK Clergy believe attacks were religiously motivated. ISTANBUL, April 28 (Compass Direct News) – Gunmen in Iraq shot five Chaldean Catholic Christians in their Kirkuk homes on Sunday (April 26) in two separate attacks, killing three and injuring two. Cousins Suzan Latif David and Muna Banna David were killed at 10 p.m. in a suburb of the northern Iraqi city. Within a few minutes, Yousif Shaba and his sons Thamir and Basil were also shot in the same ... The Persecuted Church Fri, 08 May 2009 20:04:28 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraq-gunmen-kill-christians-in-kirkuk-t564.htm#2381 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraq-gunmen-kill-christians-in-kirkuk-t564.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/marzieh-and-maryam-t549.htm Michael Location: Iran (Islamic Republic of) Arrested: March 2009 Days Imprisoned: 42 On March 5, Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeilabad and Maryam Rustampoor were arrested by Iranian security forces and labeled "anti-government activists," according to Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN). Thirty year-old Marzieh and 27-year-old Maryam are being held at Evin Prison, which is notorious for treating women badly. "Both women are allowed just a one-minute telephone call everyday to ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:50:16 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/marzieh-and-maryam-t549.htm#2308 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/marzieh-and-maryam-t549.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/algeria-christian-charged-with-evangelism-again-t398.htm Michael Already twice convicted, church elder faces another trial tomorrow. ISTANBUL, June 17 (Compass Direct News) – Convicted of blasphemy and evangelism in two separate cases this year, an Algerian Christian goes on trial in west Algeria for a third time tomorrow, again for evangelism. Rachid Muhammad Essaghir (previously reported as Seghir), 37, will be tried in Tissemsilt, 110 miles southwest of Algiers, for “distributing documents to shake the faith of Muslims.” An evangelist and church elder ... The Persecuted Church Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:51 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/algeria-christian-charged-with-evangelism-again-t398.htm#1760 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/algeria-christian-charged-with-evangelism-again-t398.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/gaza-strip-unknown-assailants-attack-christian-school-t400.htm Michael GAZA STRIP: UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS ATTACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Amid lawlessness and threats, tiny religious minority’s fears grow. ISTANBUL, June 4 (Compass Direct News) – An attack on a Christian school in Gaza last weekend has created fear among the strip’s tiny religious minority, a Palestinian Christian said. Armed attackers broke into the El-Manara school in Gaza City at 2 a.m. on Saturday (May 31), according to the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR). The assailants tied down two ... The Persecuted Church Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:41:32 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/gaza-strip-unknown-assailants-attack-christian-school-t400.htm#1762 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/gaza-strip-unknown-assailants-attack-christian-school-t400.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iran-christian-arrested-without-charges-t399.htm Michael Eight policemen take house church leader from Tehran home. ISTANBUL, June 9 (Compass Direct News) – Iran continued a wave of arrests against Christians in recent weeks, detaining a Tehran house church leader who was previously held and tortured for religious activity. Eight policemen arrested Mohsen Namvar, 44, from his Tehran home on May 31, refusing to provide any reason for his arrest. His location remains unknown. An Iranian pastor residing outside the country said that Namvar had anticipated ... The Persecuted Church Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:39:59 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iran-christian-arrested-without-charges-t399.htm#1761 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iran-christian-arrested-without-charges-t399.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/large-anti-christian-rally-planned-t395.htm Michael SRI LANKA: LARGE ANTI-CHRISTIAN RALLY PLANNED Banners, posters claim Buddhists are in danger; Christian student beaten. DUBLIN, June 18 (Compass Direct News) – Buddhist extremists have invited residents of Middeniya, a town in Hambanthota district, southern Sri Lanka, to attend a huge anti-Christian rally this Sunday (June 22), where they have promised to “expose the great [Christian] conspiracy.” Over the past week extremists have erected anti-Christian banners and posters and ... The Persecuted Church Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:10:40 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/large-anti-christian-rally-planned-t395.htm#1753 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/large-anti-christian-rally-planned-t395.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/muslims-fight-to-keep-church-out-of-village-t394.htm Michael MUSLIMS FIGHT TO KEEP CHURCH OUT OF VILLAGE (www.compassdirect.org) Pastor threatened with death; Islamic fundamentalists file case to take control of land. DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 18 (Compass Direct News) – Muslim fundamentalists in a village 192 kilometers (119 miles) north of the capital have threatened to kill a pastor as part of an effort to keep his church from constructing a church building, according to the head of the Isha-e-Jamat Bangladesh (Jesus’ Church) denomination. Abdul ... The Persecuted Church Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:03:58 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/muslims-fight-to-keep-church-out-of-village-t394.htm#1752 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/muslims-fight-to-keep-church-out-of-village-t394.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/faith-of-our-brothers-holy-faith-t303.htm Michael http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/b/fbrothrs.htm Faith of our brothers, suffering sore, Enduring prison, famine, and sword, O Holy Spirit, give comfort, we pray, May they this day find strength in Thy Word. Faith of our brothers, holy faith, May they be true to thee till death! Tortured and killed for Thy dear Name, Lord, give them grace to count all but loss, May they hold steadfast to the end, Sharing the sufferings of the cross. Faith of our brothers, holy faith, May ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 07 May 2008 15:01:32 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/faith-of-our-brothers-holy-faith-t303.htm#1329 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/faith-of-our-brothers-holy-faith-t303.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/attacker-shoots-two-pastors-wife-one-pastor-killed-t300.htm Michael PHILIPPINES – Attacker Shoots Two Pastors, Wife; One Pastor Killed April 28, 2008 On April 15, Pastor Vic Vicera, his wife, Beth; and Pastor were shot at when an unknown assailant stormed Pastor Vicera’s home in Mindanao, Philippines, and started shooting. Pastor Vicera was killed in the attack. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts, “Pastor Vic and his wife, Beth, and Pastor Noli were having a conversation early that evening. They were talking about their plans ... The Persecuted Church Tue, 06 May 2008 20:31:30 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/attacker-shoots-two-pastors-wife-one-pastor-killed-t300.htm#1316 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/attacker-shoots-two-pastors-wife-one-pastor-killed-t300.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/brussels-demo-against-persecution-of-iraqi-christians-t257.htm Jewel BRUSSELS (AFP) — Nearly 4,000 people demonstrated in Brussels on Saturday against violence perpetrated against Iraqi Christians in the strife-torn country, according to police and organisers. Protestors, mainly Iraqi Christians, came from Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland to participate in the march through the heart of Brussels' EU quarter, organisers said. The demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to attacks on Christians in Iraq, said Fikri ... The Persecuted Church Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:55:18 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/brussels-demo-against-persecution-of-iraqi-christians-t257.htm#1084 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/brussels-demo-against-persecution-of-iraqi-christians-t257.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/north-korean-students-arrested-for-reading-the-bible-and-watching-bible-video-cd-t226.htm Michael North Korean Students Arrested for Reading the Bible and Watching Bible Video CD NORTH KOREA – The Voice of the Martyrs is calling on the Communist North Korean government to immediately release 10 college students in Ham Kyung Book Do Chung, North Korea, who were investigated and arrested for reading a Bible and watching a video CD about the Bible. According to Free North Korea Broadcasting, Mr. Jung, former vice-president of GumRung Company of the Rodong Dang Labor Organization Department, ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:11:14 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/north-korean-students-arrested-for-reading-the-bible-and-watching-bible-video-cd-t226.htm#940 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/north-korean-students-arrested-for-reading-the-bible-and-watching-bible-video-cd-t226.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-march-18-2008-t159.htm Michael "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him." (2 Samuel 22:31) Prayers for March 18, 2008 From The Voice of the Martyrs LAOS 58 Christians Arrested, 9 Church Leaders Sent to Prison - Compass Direct News On February 22, Laotian officials arrested 15 Hmong Christian families in Bokeo district, Laos. According to Compass Direct News, the arrests occurred a day before a court sentenced nine Hmong church leaders ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:57:14 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-march-18-2008-t159.htm#620 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-march-18-2008-t159.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/it-can-be-so-grieving-t146.htm B. Morr
I was listening to Way of the Master Radio (an old episode) and Tony was reading off some updates about how Christians were dying (on the same planet that we're on) it was just so wild. Like, I had to picture it in my head what I was hearing and I just couldn't believe it. If that type of stuff becomes prevalent in America, I'm praying for our children.....]]> The Persecuted Church Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:34:19 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/it-can-be-so-grieving-t146.htm#570 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/it-can-be-so-grieving-t146.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/china-aid-president-awarded-john-leland-religious-liberty-award-t126.htm Michael CHINA - China Aid President Awarded John Leland Religious Liberty Award February 15, 2008 CHINA – On February 7, Pastor Bob Fu, president of China Aid Association, was awarded the 2007 John Leland Religious Liberty Award at the Library of Congress. When accepting the award, Pastor Fu called on Christians to stand for believers in China who face harassment, detentions and sometimes death because of their faith. Pastor Fu said, “From my own experience of being arbitrarily detained ... The Persecuted Church Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:58:15 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/china-aid-president-awarded-john-leland-religious-liberty-award-t126.htm#473 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/china-aid-president-awarded-john-leland-religious-liberty-award-t126.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-february-12-2008-t89.htm Michael Prayers for February 12, 2008 From The Voice of the Martyrs MALAYSIA Bibles Confiscated at Airport - Compass Direct News On January 28, a customs officer confiscated two boxes containing 32 Bibles from a Christian woman in a Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia. According to Compass Direct News, "Online news agency Malaysiakini reported that upon arrival at the airport, Juliana Nichols was asked to open boxes and declare their contents. Despite producing a letter from her parish ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:48:11 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-february-12-2008-t89.htm#356 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/prayers-for-february-12-2008-t89.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraqi-christians-standing-firm-despite-harsh-conditions-in-baghdad-t82.htm Michael Iraqi Christians Standing Firm Despite Harsh Conditions in Baghdad December 13, 2007 IRAQ –Christians in Baghdad, Iraq are standing firm in their faith despite reported kidnappings, church attacks and other violence against them. According to Christian Broadcasting Network News (CBN News), “Saddam Hussein’s regime held Islamic radicals at bay, and since his fall, Christians have been under attack by those extremists. Close to 1 million Christians have fled their homes and ... The Persecuted Church Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:46:49 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraqi-christians-standing-firm-despite-harsh-conditions-in-baghdad-t82.htm#328 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/iraqi-christians-standing-firm-despite-harsh-conditions-in-baghdad-t82.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/ten-killed-churches-and-homes-burned-t75.htm Michael Ten Killed, Churches and Homes Burned (www.persecution.com) December 21, 2007 NIGERIA – On December 11, ten people were killed, several Christians injured seriously and churches, businesses and homes burned, when Muslim extremists went on a rampage in Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi State, Northern Nigeria. According to Compass Direct News, the violence occurred after unidentified people pulled out two bricks from the foundation of a mosque under construction at the Baba Tank secondary ... The Persecuted Church Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:49:35 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/ten-killed-churches-and-homes-burned-t75.htm#309 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/ten-killed-churches-and-homes-burned-t75.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/religious-freedom-day-t63.htm Michael President Proclaims January 16 “Religious Freedom Day” January 15, 2008 SAUDI ARABIA – President George W. Bush has proclaimed January 16, 2008, Religious Freedom Day. In a proclamation released by the White House during President Bush’s visit to Saudi Arabia, he called on all Americans, “to reflect on the great blessing of religious liberty, endeavor to preserve this freedom for future generations, and commemorate this day with appropriate events and activities.” President ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:56:27 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/religious-freedom-day-t63.htm#258 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/religious-freedom-day-t63.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistani-pastor-martyred-t62.htm Michael Pakistani Pastor Martyred February 1, 2008 Pastor Sajid William was shot and killed by unidentified, masked gunmen on January 17. William, age 29, was on his way home in the city of Peshawar, in Pakistan’s violent Northwest Frontier Province. VOM contacts report that Pastor Sajid was employed by a humanitarian relief agency and also involved in evangelistic work. Unknown assailants were standing near a bend in the road along William’s route on January 17. Because of the ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:51:15 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistani-pastor-martyred-t62.htm#257 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/pakistani-pastor-martyred-t62.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/sunday-school-attack-in-pakistan-t33.htm Michael From the Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com) Sunday school teacher Farzana Bibi and her family members were recently attacked and threatened by militant Muslims in their rural village. The incident occurred as Sunday school students gathered in Farzana's home for singing and prayer. The fanatics had told Farzana, "We do not allow you to establish a church in this village. We will kick out your family and kill you." She says the radicals interrupted the class and attacker ... The Persecuted Church Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:04:34 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/sunday-school-attack-in-pakistan-t33.htm#144 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/sunday-school-attack-in-pakistan-t33.htm http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/news-and-updates-for-january-2008-t24.htm Michael "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." (2 Timothy 1:7) Prayers for January 22, 2008 From The Voice of the Martyrs PAKISTAN Pastor Killed -- VOM Sources On January 17, a pastor was shot and killed by an unknown person in Peshawar, Pakistan. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts, the pastor had worked with the Assembly of God Church in Peshawar, for the past 10 years. He is survived by ... The Persecuted Church Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:17:55 GMT http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/news-and-updates-for-january-2008-t24.htm#94 http://byhisgrace.heavenforum.com/the-persecuted-church-f8/news-and-updates-for-january-2008-t24.htm