Widows displaced by Islamists. Shares Gospel in persecution. Faith stronger after attack.

Oct. 10, 2024 | Somalia

Christian Widows Displaced by Islamists

[5] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Hawa.

Hawa is a Christian convert from Islam who maintains a farm in a rural area of Somalia. Though raised as a Muslim, Hawa became a follower of Christ through her son's witness. Hawa's Muslim husband divorced her and kicked her out of the house when he learned of her newfound faith. Through another Christian woman, Hawa came to help work and maintain the farm, which also houses 19 Christian widows whose husbands had been killed by al-Shabab, a terrorist group active in Somalia and Kenya. Hawa disciples the widows and actively shares her faith with other women who work on neighboring farms. Read More.

• Oct. 10, 2024 | India

  Couple Resists Persecution, Shares Gospel in Village

  [4] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Pastor Prem and family.

  Since 2011, Pastor Prem and his wife, Amala, have served in an area of India where pastors and Christian organizations serve for a short time but then leave because of persecution. The area is the central hub in the district for the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Prem and Amala now lead a church with about 35 believers. Prem has been beaten four times, faces constant pressure from the community and is continually watched. Read More.

• Oct. 10, 2024 | Indonesia

  Attack Survivor Finds Faith Is Stronger

  [2] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Kila.

  Kila, who is in his late twenties, survived an East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT) terrorist attack on a small group of Kalimago villagers in 2022. His friend, Marten Solon, was killed in the attack. Kila shared about the experience and how God used it to motivate him when he was a nominal Christian to live his life for God rather than himself. Kila is still experiencing some ongoing health complications due to the trauma of the attack. Read More.