Girl escapes secret society. Trained in volatile area. Law restricts child discipling.

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• Jun. 12, 2025 | Sierra Leone​

  Christian Girl Escapes Secret Society​

  [119] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for a young Christian girl.
  
  A Christian woman was forced to flee after her family threatened to kill her. The young woman became a follower of Christ as a young girl after meeting Christians when she had left her village to attend school. When she returned home, her family was going to initiate her into a secret society, but she told them, "My faith doesn't permit me. I am a daughter of Christ." Read More.

• Jun. 12, 2025 | Bangladesh​

  Youth Trained for Ministry in Volatile Area​

  [83] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Young Christians.
  
  Young Christians from isolated people groups are being equipped to reach their communities with the gospel. In a volatile area of southern Bangladesh called the Hill Tracts, tribal groups that culturally identify as Christians have faced a triple threat: Government forces, anti-government paramilitary groups and Islamist groups all regard them as enemies. The threats have driven these people groups out of their homes and deep into the jungle, making access to them nearly impossible. Read More.

• Jun. 12, 2025 | Uzbekistan​

  New Law Restricts Discipling Children​

  [85] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Uzbek Christians.
  
  Uzbek lawmakers are cracking down on religious instruction of children. On February 21, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan signed a new law penalizing parents or anyone who teaches children about religion, including Christianity, without official authorization. Violating the law could lead to fines equivalent to more than a month's wages and up to 15 days in jail. Among Uzbekistan's population of around 35 million people, only 2% are Christians. Uzbekistan has historically restricted Christian activity, and the new law will make it more difficult for parents to disciple their children in the Christian faith. Read More.