There is an article on The New York Times website about Christians fleeing Baghdad because of the increase violence against them. Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters over there. Pray that their faith does not grow weary and that they are reassured that the Lord is with them. Here is a video piece from the website and the link to the article is below.
Iraqi Christians, continue to ride the storm. God Bless
Link to article
Showing posts with label true stormriders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label true stormriders. Show all posts
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
True Stormriders: Christains Martyred in Iraq
Here is an article about Christians being killed in Iraq from crosswalk.com VOM page. Many Christians are being shot to death because of the parliamentary election this month. The minority Christian vote will become a factor this election season. Please pray for our brothers and sisters over there who are just living their everyday lives and are being persecuted because they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. And pray for the Christians living in countries that do not accept them. Keep riding the Storm.
Jesus said, “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you...." John 15:18-20.
Jesus said, “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you...." John 15:18-20.
Three Christians have been killed in Mosul recently, and community leaders warn that violence will increase leading to the March 7 parliamentary election, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
On Feb. 16, unidentified gunmen shot two Christian students with an automatic weapon. Police told AFP that Zia Toma, a 21-year-old engineering student, was killed in the shooting and Ramsin Shmael, a 22-year-old pharmacy student, was wounded. Both men were Assyrian Christians, according to police.
The violence is thought to be related to the upcoming parliamentary election, in which the vote of minority Christians could be a factor between Arab-Kurd rivals. "We don't want elections, we don't want representatives, we don't want our rights, we just want to be alive," said Baasil Abdul Noor, a priest at Mar Behnam church in Al-Arabi neighborhood, where the shooting occurred. The student's murder occurred one day after gunmen killed shop owner Fatukhi Munir, an Assyrian Catholic, in his business. On Feb. 14, another shop owner, Rayan Salem Elias, was shot to death outside his home; Elias was a Chaldean Christian.
These incidents are the latest in a series of attacks on Iraqi Christians in recent months. The Christian community in Iraq is estimated to be 3 percent of Iraq's population of 26 million, or about 780,000 people. Islamic extremists have targeted Christian leaders, churches and businesses in Iraq since 2003. As a result, many believers have fled.
The Voice of the Martyrs actively supports Christians in Iraq with Action Packs, resources for Christian leaders and evangelistic literature. VOM also distributes the New Testament in Arabic and supports widows through the Families of Martyrs fund in Iraq. VOM encourages you to pray for those who mourn these murdered believers. Pray that the killers might come to know Christ as their savior. Ask God to embolden the Christian community in Mosul to proclaim the gospel even while being persecuted, and pray that they will be filled with Christ's peace during these difficult times.
article courtesy of crosswalk.com
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
True Stormriders: Church bombings in Malaysia
The Lord has spoken to us that more people are going to be drawn to Him. Many lives will be saved and delivered out of the enemies' hands. We have had confirmation from our pastors' sermons and messages that this is what the Lord is going to do in 2010.
With that said all the powers of hell is oppose to this plan. So there will be a lot of suffering, trials and tribulations during this period. But know that God is in control and that all things work together for good to those that love God. (Romans 8:28) We will be posting more stories about the persecutions of God's people but we will also be posting stories of His people overcoming obstacles and God receiving all the glory.
Here is an article of two church bombings that happened in Malaysia this morning. The attacks happened after a court ruled that the Arabic word for God which is "Allah" can be used in non-Muslim literature. Many Muslims oppose this rule because they believe it will confuse Muslims and convert them to Christianity.
Please pray for our brothers and sisters over in Malaysia. Pray that they are strengthen by the Holy Spirit and remain encouraged. Pray for the country of Malaysia and the healing of hearts towards one another. So that the Lord's spirit will move throughout the land and that many will receive the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ.
With that said all the powers of hell is oppose to this plan. So there will be a lot of suffering, trials and tribulations during this period. But know that God is in control and that all things work together for good to those that love God. (Romans 8:28) We will be posting more stories about the persecutions of God's people but we will also be posting stories of His people overcoming obstacles and God receiving all the glory.
Here is an article of two church bombings that happened in Malaysia this morning. The attacks happened after a court ruled that the Arabic word for God which is "Allah" can be used in non-Muslim literature. Many Muslims oppose this rule because they believe it will confuse Muslims and convert them to Christianity.
Please pray for our brothers and sisters over in Malaysia. Pray that they are strengthen by the Holy Spirit and remain encouraged. Pray for the country of Malaysia and the healing of hearts towards one another. So that the Lord's spirit will move throughout the land and that many will receive the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
True Stormriders: Sri Lanka: Rash of Attacks on Christians
Let us remember our brothers and sisters in Christ all around the world. Following is a recent story about attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka. Please pray for these men and women of God; that they will be protected on all sides in Jesus’ name.
Matthew 5:10 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Monday August 17, 2009
SRI LANKA: RASH OF ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS REPORTED
Assaults by local mobs, including Buddhist monks, surge.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 17 (Compass Direct News) – Attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka have surged noticeably in recent weeks, following the government’s defeat of Tamil separatists in May.
Attacks were reported in Puttlam, Gampaha and Kurunegala districts in western Sri Lanka, central Polonnaruwa district, Mannar district in the north and Matara district in the south, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Most recently, attackers on July 28 set fire to an Assemblies of God church in Norachcholai, Puttlam district, destroying the building. The pastor received frantic calls from neighbors at about 8:45 p.m. reporting that the building was in flames, echoing a similar arson attack almost a year ago that destroyed the original building on the site.
Church members have registered a complaint with police, but at press time no arrests had been made.
When a pastor of a Foursquare Gospel church and his wife visited a church member in Radawana village, Gampaha district during the third week of July, a 50-strong mob gathered at the door and shouted that they would not tolerate any further Christian activity in the village, NCEASL reported. The mob then prevented the couple from leaving the house, hit the pastor with a rod and threw a bucket of cow dung at him. Read Full Article Here (article courtesy of Compass Direct News)
Matthew 5:10 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Monday August 17, 2009
SRI LANKA: RASH OF ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS REPORTED
Assaults by local mobs, including Buddhist monks, surge.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 17 (Compass Direct News) – Attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka have surged noticeably in recent weeks, following the government’s defeat of Tamil separatists in May.
Attacks were reported in Puttlam, Gampaha and Kurunegala districts in western Sri Lanka, central Polonnaruwa district, Mannar district in the north and Matara district in the south, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Most recently, attackers on July 28 set fire to an Assemblies of God church in Norachcholai, Puttlam district, destroying the building. The pastor received frantic calls from neighbors at about 8:45 p.m. reporting that the building was in flames, echoing a similar arson attack almost a year ago that destroyed the original building on the site.
Church members have registered a complaint with police, but at press time no arrests had been made.
When a pastor of a Foursquare Gospel church and his wife visited a church member in Radawana village, Gampaha district during the third week of July, a 50-strong mob gathered at the door and shouted that they would not tolerate any further Christian activity in the village, NCEASL reported. The mob then prevented the couple from leaving the house, hit the pastor with a rod and threw a bucket of cow dung at him. Read Full Article Here (article courtesy of Compass Direct News)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
True Stormriders; 7 Christians Beheaded in Somalia
I was watching the 700 club this morning and saw a story about Islamic Militants, who beheaded 7 Christians. They accused them for abandoning the Muslim faith and spying for the government. This was such a sad and horrific tragedy.
Please pray for our brothers and sisters who live in parts of the world, where the gospel is not accepted. We are so bless to live in a country where we still have liberty to gather in public to hear and speak the word of God. But there will come a day when Christians all over will be persecuted. Jesus said, "Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake." Matthew 24:9
That is why prayer is so powerful and essential in our walk. When we pray things happen and we are strengthen through it. Please continue to follow us this month as we go into the importance of having a strong prayer life.
Here is the link for the whole article:
http://au.christiantoday.com/article/islamic-militants-behead-seven-somali-christians/6648.htm
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1 Timothy 2:1
Please pray for our brothers and sisters who live in parts of the world, where the gospel is not accepted. We are so bless to live in a country where we still have liberty to gather in public to hear and speak the word of God. But there will come a day when Christians all over will be persecuted. Jesus said, "Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake." Matthew 24:9
That is why prayer is so powerful and essential in our walk. When we pray things happen and we are strengthen through it. Please continue to follow us this month as we go into the importance of having a strong prayer life.
Here is the link for the whole article:
http://au.christiantoday.com/article/islamic-militants-behead-seven-somali-christians/6648.htm
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1 Timothy 2:1
Friday, April 10, 2009
True Stormriders; 2 Christian Iranian Women Arrested
Please keep these women in your prayers. Also praise the Lord for women you are not ashamed or afraid to follow Jesus in a country that persecutes those that do. This article was taken from the Crosswalk & Voice of Martyrs website.
IRAN – Two Iranian Women Arrested and Held in “Notorious” Prison
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 their immediate families,” FCNN reported. The women are in need of urgent medical attention. During their last call on March 28, Mazieh said that she was suffering from an infection and high fever. She said, “I am dying.”
Marzieh and Maryam’s apartment was searched and their belongings were confiscated. FCNN added that their only crime is that they are committed Christians who follow the teachings of Jesus. They reported the women are being unfairly labeled as “anti-government activists” because of the hostility of the government towards practicing Christians. The women have reportedly been interrogated numerous times and were held in three different police detention centers before being sent to Evin Prison. FCNN reported an exorbitant bail amount of $400,000 (US) has been set even though Marzieh and Maryam’s families have been told on numerous occasions that a judge is not available to discuss the case.
Marzieh and Maryam’s arrest is the latest incident highlighting increased government intimidation of Christians in Iran. Believers are subjected to surveillance, arrests, imprisonment, and sometimes torture. The Voice of the Martyrs encourages you to pray for the immediate release of Marzieh and Maryam. Ask God to heal, encourage and protect them. Pray they will continue to stand for Christ during this difficult time.
IRAN – Two Iranian Women Arrested and Held in “Notorious” Prison
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 their immediate families,” FCNN reported. The women are in need of urgent medical attention. During their last call on March 28, Mazieh said that she was suffering from an infection and high fever. She said, “I am dying.”
Marzieh and Maryam’s apartment was searched and their belongings were confiscated. FCNN added that their only crime is that they are committed Christians who follow the teachings of Jesus. They reported the women are being unfairly labeled as “anti-government activists” because of the hostility of the government towards practicing Christians. The women have reportedly been interrogated numerous times and were held in three different police detention centers before being sent to Evin Prison. FCNN reported an exorbitant bail amount of $400,000 (US) has been set even though Marzieh and Maryam’s families have been told on numerous occasions that a judge is not available to discuss the case.
Marzieh and Maryam’s arrest is the latest incident highlighting increased government intimidation of Christians in Iran. Believers are subjected to surveillance, arrests, imprisonment, and sometimes torture. The Voice of the Martyrs encourages you to pray for the immediate release of Marzieh and Maryam. Ask God to heal, encourage and protect them. Pray they will continue to stand for Christ during this difficult time.
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