VOM-USA Prayer Update for March 19, 2010

"Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness." - Andrew Murray

"praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints" - Ephesians 6:18


On Tue. Mar 16 2010 at 02:39 PM Moderator wrote:
INDIA — Pastor Brutally Attacked — VOM Contacts

On March 8, Pastor Ravi Chandran was brutally attacked by Hindu extremists in Mysore, Karnataka State, according to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts. Pastor Ravi was attacked by more than 10 extremists, who forcibly entered a believer’s home where the pastor was holding a prayer meeting. “The extremists entered the house and began abusing the pastor and the believers gathered there,” VOM contacts said. “They hit the pastor with glass bottles, as well as kicking and punching him mercilessly, after which they disappeared from the venue.” Pastor Ravi suffered severe injuries to his leg and head. Please pray for Pastor Ravi, his church and all believers in India.

Romans 8:34–36

INDONESIA — Churches Burned — Compass Direct News

On Jan. 22, two church buildings under construction in North Sumatra, Indonesia, were burned by suspected Islamic extremists, according to Compass Direct News. “The attackers came from outside the area to burn the partially constructed buildings of the Huria Kristen Batak Protestan Church (HKBP) and the Pentecostal Church in Sibuhuan village, Padang Lawas Residency, during daylight hours,” Rev. Lubis of the HKBP church told Compass. “Hundreds of people arrived on motorcycles and burned the empty church.” Praise God none of the believers were injured in the fires. Church leaders reported that many believers in the area have fled, fearing for their safety. Pray that God will protect these Indonesian believers and give them courage in the face of persecution. Pray that those who started the fires might be brought to justice, and pray that the Indonesian believers will respond to this persecution in a way that honors and glorifies God.

Revelation 2:10–11

NIGERIA — Violence Against Christians Continues — VOM Contacts

On March 7, Muslims launched deadly attacks against Christians in the three farming villages of Dogo Nahawa, Zot and Rastat near the city of Jos, Nigeria, according to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts. The Muslim attackers, members of the Fulani ethnic group, killed hundreds of Christians, many of whom were women and children. The majority of the believers were members of the Berom ethnic group. VOM has contacts on the ground in Nigeria working to assist and encourage believers. Pray for peace in Northern Nigeria. Ask God to comfort these communities as they deal with this ongoing tragedy. Pray that the faith and witness of these believers might draw their persecutors as well as others who hear their stories into fellowship with Christ.

Psalm 91:1–7