Thank you for praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. "Always respond to every impulse to pray. The impulse to pray may come when you are reading or when you are battling with a text. I would make an absolute law of this – always obey such an impulse." Martyn Lloyd-Jones "But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." – Joshua 24:15


VOM-USA Prayer Update for July 9, 2010
On Tue. Jul 06 2010 at 10:55 AM Moderator wrote:
INDIA — Pastors Attacked — VOM Contacts

On June 23, two Assemblies of God pastors, Shiju
Kuriakose and Jayan, were attacked by unknown assailants,
according to VOM contacts. The pastors were beaten with
iron rods while leaving a prayer meeting at a Christian’s
home in Bangalore, India. Both pastors were badly injured
and were admitted to the hospital. Pray that God will heal
their injuries and give them wisdom and strength to
continue sharing the gospel.

Ephesians 6:18–20

NEPAL — Pastor and Church Members Beaten by Maoists
— VOM Contacts

On June 13, Maoist rebels in Nepal attacked Christians at an
evening prayer meeting, according to VOM contacts. The
rebels ordered them to stop the meeting and then assaulted
the pastor and believers when they refused. Before the
attack, the pastor had asked the Maoists to leave and return
the next day to talk with him, but the rebels instead began
to beat him with sticks. When church members, including
the pastor’s father and women in the church, tried to defend
the pastor, the Maoists attacked them, too. The rebels also
burned Bibles and hymnals during the attack. The following
day, local villagers accused the Christians of not paying the
“temple tax” and of “converting the local people to
Christianity.” Each family was ordered to pay the exorbitant
tax, and Christians have been warned that they will be
expelled from the village if they do not pay. Some believers
have voluntarily left the village, and those remaining risk
losing their homes. Pray that God will heal the pastor and
others who were beaten during this attack. Pray that they
will look to Christ for strength and direction and that their
testimonies will draw nonbelievers into fellowship with
Christ.

Psalm 5:11–12

PAKISTAN — 20th Court Hearing for Asia Bibi — VOM
Contacts

Asia Bibi’s 20th court hearing is scheduled for today, July
6, in Pakistan. According to VOM contacts, witnesses for
the prosecution again failed to appear in court on June 29.
Pray that the judge will rule in Asia’s favor and all charges
will be dropped. Praise God for her courage during this
difficult time.

2 Corinthians 1:8–9

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