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If the layout of this email looks wrong we recommend that you View this email in your browser Dear All.   I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Isaiah 41.10     Join us in supporting Christians who suffer violence and oppression for their faith in Jesus today. If you have already given to this appeal, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. But if you haven’t had a chance to give yet - and would like to do so - please use the button below to send your gift securely online today. Avidan still remembers the terrible ordeal of being falsely accused of abducting his children, after his Muslim wife left him. And even today his life remains difficult and dangerous. Avidan was arrested and held in prison for months on false charges of taking his children. Whilst in prison Avidan gave himself totally to Christ. He was finally freed and to this day Avidan has no idea who paid for his bail. But he believes that his true repentance was heard by God; and he believes the Lord was saying to him, ‘I will protect you when you come back to me.’ When he was released, his ex-wife said she no longer wanted the children as she had met a wealthy Muslim man and planned to remarry. The children said they were very happy as their father ‘was the hero of their lives.’   Can you please send a vital gift of £30 today to Release International to help persecuted Christians like Avidan and his children facing violence and oppression for their faith in Christ?   Yes, I will help Because Avidan is a Christian, he found it very hard to find work and the family were homeless. Release International partners were able to meet with Avidan and provide vital pastoral care and some financial support when they had nowhere else to turn. The whole family were recently baptised together. Life remains difficult and dangerous for Avidan and his family. He must keep a very low profile and tries to live out of sight of his neighbours. As the family doesn’t go to the local mosque, they are regarded with hostility and deep suspicion.   A gift of £30, £50, £100 or even £250, or any amount that you can give, could provide so much to a Christian family suffering violence and oppression for the Lord.   Yes, I will help Your generous and faithful donation today could help persecuted Christians like Avidan stand strong in their faith, provide support for their families, and build the Kingdom in places like Kenya, Iran, Central Asia, China and many more. Please send your gift securely online today. You can read Avidan's story here.    Thank you so much for your love and support for your persecuted family. It means so much to be able tell them that they are not alone. As Avidan said, “Whatever happens, we are thankful that the Lord is with us.” God bless you and yours in everything that you do. Paul Robinson CEO, Release International * Photos and names have been changed to protect the persecuted Christians we serve.