The Voice of the Martyrs - Season of Hope Brings More Persecution

Christmas Season Brings More Persecution

Christmas and other Christian holidays can be an especially difficult time for persecuted Christians in hostile areas and restricted nations. Persecution often increases during a season set aside for celebrating the birth of our Savior. In Burkina Faso, Islamic militants attacked a Christian family the day after Christmas in 2022. The attackers shot into the family’s home, killing four young people and injuring two others before setting the house on fire. They also stole motorcycles and burned those they did not take. The hope of Christ brings comfort in times of loss and suffering. As our brothers and sisters around the world endure persecution for their faith, we can let them know they are loved and cared for by the global body of Christ. Your support sustains them in their suffering and encourages them to stand firm in their faith. As the end of the year draws near, we invite you to remember our persecuted brothers and sisters who follow Christ at great personal cost. Your year-end gift will be used to meet the needs of persecuted Christians and let them know they are not forgotten. In addition, it will help provide a voice for them among the global body of Christ. Thank you for praying for and supporting our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ! I Want to Help

The Voice of the Martyrs - Encourage persecuted Christians to stand firm in faith.

Rejected by the world, remembered by the body of Christ

You can stand with persecuted Christians living in more than 70 nations around the world where it is difficult and dangerous to follow Christ. In India, pastors like Rajiv are falsely accused of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity. In many parts of Africa, including Burkina Faso, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, churches and Christian villages are targeted by Islamists. Thousands of Christians like Yasmine, Sade and Gertrude are forced to flee their homes or be killed. In Colombia, Marxist guerrillas and right-wing paramilitaries oppose bold believers like Edgar and Isabella, whose faithful witness for Christ has led to death threats against their family. In China, church leaders like Wang Yi are imprisoned by the Communist government because they refuse to compromise the gospel amid the regime’s demands and threats. As our Christian brothers and sisters endure persecution for their faith, you can let them know they are cared for and loved by the global body of Christ. Your support encourages them to stand firm. We invite you to consider helping our persecuted Christian family members by giving to meet their needs. Your gifts will be used to assist with living expenses, children’s educational needs, vocational training and other needs. I Will Help

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