January 3, 2017
As we enjoyed being in our homes and spending time with our
families on Christmas Eve, Peninah and her three children were watching
extremists tear down their house.
The reason? Turning to Christ and rejecting Islam in an area of
eastern Uganda where such a decision can have serious
consequences.
Militant local Muslims, angered by Peninah’s conversion, had
written several letters to her warning that her days were numbered. She is a single mum and the family are
now homeless.
The attack on Peninah’s home in Pallisa came the day before
masked men raided a church in Obokora village, in the same district, on
Christmas morning.
Hear
- Ask God to protect all those who are turning to Christ in Uganda:
pray that their numbers will multiply despite the persecution.
- Pray that God would renew the strength of pastors such as Erod
and re-envision them for the work He has prepared for them to do (Ephesians
2:10).
ing jihadist chants, Pastor Erod and his congregation tried to
escape through a back door – but they were badly beaten. Five church members
were left with serious injuries, including broken bones.
The attack appears to be linked to the fact that a Muslim had
given his life to Christ and been healed at the church the previous night – then
told others about his new faith.
Pray that God will provide a new home and livelihood for Peninah
and her children.
(Source: Morning Star
News/Release.)
January 3, 2017
As we enjoyed being in our homes and spending time with our
families on Christmas Eve, Peninah and her three children were watching
extremists tear down their house.
The reason? Turning to Christ and rejecting Islam in an area of
eastern Uganda where such a decision can have serious
consequences.
Militant local Muslims, angered by Peninah’s conversion, had
written several letters to her warning that her days were numbered. She is a single mum and the family are
now homeless.
The attack on Peninah’s home in Pallisa came the day before
masked men raided a church in Obokora village, in the same district, on
Christmas morning.
Hear
- Ask God to protect all those who are turning to Christ in Uganda: pray that their numbers will multiply despite the persecution.
- Pray that God would renew the strength of pastors such as Erod and re-envision them for the work He has prepared for them to do (Ephesians 2:10).
ing jihadist chants, Pastor Erod and his congregation tried to
escape through a back door – but they were badly beaten. Five church members
were left with serious injuries, including broken bones.
The attack appears to be linked to the fact that a Muslim had
given his life to Christ and been healed at the church the previous night – then
told others about his new faith.
Pray that God will provide a new home and livelihood for Peninah
and her children.
(Source: Morning Star
News/Release.)
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