June 13, 2016
A church in Lahore has been warned that it will face
further violence if it pursues legal action related to an earlier
attack.
Please pray for our Christian family in Lahore where Pastor Riaz
John and his congregation in Fazlia colony face a tough choice. Our partner
described the situation as ‘very serious and tense’.
The troubles in the area began yesterday during the church’s
Sunday service. A Muslim neighbour called the police, protesting against noise
levels at the church: officers raided the service, insulting and beating Pastor
Riaz and scattering the contents of the church.
When local Christians mounted a street protest, a senior police
officer urged the church to take legal action against the neighbour and his
police colleagues.
Furious, local Muslims have threatened to burn the church and
attack Christians if they press charges.
(Source: Release partner)
- Please pray for wisdom and courage for Pastor Riaz and his church.
- Pray that peace and grace will prevail, so that tensions between local Christians and Muslims will subside.
- Pray that Christians in Fazlia colony will know God’s protection and be a powerful witness to His love and mercy. Release International.
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