The Voice of the Martyrs - Christmas Eve Attacks in Nigeria: 100+ Dead

Christmas Eve Attacks in Nigeria: At Least 140 Dead

Dear friend, Christians in Nigeria are in urgent need of prayer. As Christians in Plateau state prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ, Islamists attacked approximately 20 mostly-Christian communities, burning homes and murdering residents. At least 140 people were killed, and many more are still missing. The hours-long attacks occurred in the country’s “Middle Belt,” between the mostly-Muslim north and mostly-Christian south, as suspected Islamic extremists from among the Fulani tribe used firearms and machetes on their victims, according to news reports. This is the worst attack on Christians in the area since 2018, and they need our prayer support. Here are some specific needs for prayer: Pray for healing of body and soul for those injured by the attackers. Pray for God’s comfort of those who have lost loved ones. Pray that God will give Christians grace to forgive their attackers. Pray that the attacks will cease. Pray that more militant Fulani Muslims will repent and place their faith in Christ. Pray that church leaders will have the strength and courage to continue serving their communities. Pray for front-line workers as they find practical ways to support affected Christians. Prayer is always the first thing our Christian family members request. Thank you for praying for Christians in Nigeria during their time of great need. In Christ, Jeremy Burton Vice President, Outreach The Voice of the Martyrs

The Voice of the Martyrs - The Promise and Hope of Christmas

The promise and hope of Christmas…

…is knowing Jesus is the true reason for the season throughout all the nations of the world. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas season, I want to thank you for continuing to stand with persecuted Christians around the world through your prayers, actions and generous giving. Christmas can be a time when Christians living in hostile areas and restricted nations are at increased risk. Enemies of the gospel know Christians are gathering to celebrate together the birth of our Savior. Please pray for the safety of our family members around the world during this Christmas season. Have mercy, O God, upon persecuted Christians everywhere who are willing to suffer the consequences for speaking your name in word and deed, in truth and in love. Grant strength and courage with joy to all who dare to live their convictions out loud. Amen. Many blessings to you and your loved ones this Christmas. Joyfully, Jeremy Burton Vice President, Outreach The Voice of the Martyrs

Our Persecuted Christian Family Members Say "Thank You"

Thank you for your partnership!

“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers” (Philemon 1:4), and so do our persecuted Christian family members. Nuela lives in a camp for internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A 27-year-old mother of three, she fled her home early this year after Islamists murdered 20 members of her extended family. With the prayers and support of friends like you, Nuela can feed her family. “If it was not for God, I would have been killed,” she said. “Thank God also for your support, because if you were not supporting us, we and our kids would already be killed back in the forest.” Thank you for helping provide for the needs of precious brothers and sisters like Nuela! You are also helping in the following areas: Through a network of volunteer workers, Ruth and Aurelio have planted more than 500 churches and established nearly 50 Outreach Bases that reach three different indigenous people groups in Southern Mexico. At the bases, volunteers host Bible studies, provide meals and distribute VOM’s Christmas Care Packs. Through their witness, more than 5,000 youth hear the gospel and learn from the Bible each Saturday. In central Ethiopia, VOM provided care for more than 1,200 Christians in communities that experienced nine different attacks by militant Muslims. God has been glorified in these communities through assistance provided by the global body of Christ. “Several people gave their lives to Christ because of the good work they have seen,” a front-line worker said. “The good work and love shown by the Christians is opening more doors … On one occasion, three of the main persecutors gave their lives to the Lord.” These are just a few of the many ways you have made a difference in the lives of persecuted Christians this year by supporting The Voice of the Martyrs’ work in more than 70 countries around the world. Your gifts have reassured persecuted believers that they are not forgotten by the global body of Christ. Thank you for your partnership. May God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving and throughout the coming Christmas season. Happy Thanksgiving! Jeremy Burton Vice President, Outreach The Voice of the Martyrs

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