Faithful after murder attempts. Bible distributor beaten, needs surgery. Bold witness murdered.

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• Mar. 06, 2025 | India​

  Pastor in "Land of Gods" Delivered by the Living God​

  [12] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Hira.
  
  A pastor named Hira Singh has used notoriety from being persecuted to share the gospel with even more people. In 2000, Hira Singh, who was formerly from a high-caste Hindu background, came to faith in Christ in Himachal Pradesh. This region is a North Indian state known as Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods) and a prominent Hindu pilgrimage destination. In the early years of his Christian faith, Hira faced opposition from his family and community. Read More.

• Mar. 06, 2025 | Turkey​

  Beaten Bible Distributor Needs Surgery​

  [7] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Faraj.
  
  A believer named Faraj has needed multiple surgeries after severe persecution. Faraj would carefully place Bibles on empty bus seats in Iran, praying people would find them, read them and come to know Jesus like he did. Eventually, Iranian authorities discovered his clandestine Bible distribution program and arrested him. His jailers tortured him, knocking out numerous teeth and breaking his back. When they stopped their abuse, Faraj fled to Turkiye, where the body of Christ helped provide for replacement teeth and two back surgeries. Read More.

• Mar. 06, 2025 | Ethiopia​

  Bold Witness Murdered by Militants​

  [6] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Melke and family.
  
  Kitessa was a dedicated church leader murdered by armed militants, leaving behind his wife, Melke, and five children. Because of his passionate evangelism, Kitessa was warned he would be killed if he did not stop preaching the gospel. Still, he remained committed to sharing the gospel and leading a church in his community. On Aug. 25, 2024, Kitessa was returning home after preaching a Sunday service when armed militants opened fire on him. Kitessa's wife, Melke, was within earshot of the gunfire and quickly tried to reach her husband by phone. Read More.