Release International: Nigeria, Sri Lanka, India

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Nigeria
Pray for Christians in Plateau, Kogi and Kano states in Nigeria affected by violence in October. When believers took to the streets to protest peacefully against violence by security forces, mobs took advantage of the unrest to attack churches.

Sri Lanka
Pray that God’s people in Sri Lanka will continue to play the role of peacemakers between different ethnic and religious groups – and that their contribution will be valued.

18 March 2021 – Sri Lanka
Pray that Sri Lankan Christians’ witness will serve as a powerful testimony to those around them, so that many will turn to Christ.

Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, a recent Christian funeral in Batticaloa was halted when about 50 villagers demanded that the funeral be conducted according to Hindu rites. Thank God police intervened so the funeral could continue.

Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, a pastor and his family were assaulted when a mob raided the Jesus Witness Church in Batticaloa district. Pray for repentance for the Hindu leaders believed to be implicated in this attack.

Sri Lanka
Please pray for the emotional, physical, and spiritual protection of Christians in Sri Lanka as they seek to live out their faith.

India
Hindu extremists have stepped up their opposition to Christians in India, and are trying to turn tribal communities against them. Groups in several states including Jharkhand are now demanding the withdrawal of benefits to Christian members of their tribes. Pray against such divisiveness.

 

[Paul4JC]

Nigeria
Pray for Christians in Plateau, Kogi and Kano states in Nigeria affected by violence in October. When believers took to the streets to protest peacefully against violence by security forces, mobs took advantage of the unrest to attack churches.

Lord we pray for Nigeria. For for believers in Plateau, Kogi and Kano states in Nigeria. Bring peace to their regions. Stop those doing violence against believers. That they can gather and worship you in peace. Meet their daily needs and deliver them from evildoer. In Christ name, Amen.

 

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Sri Lanka
Pray that God’s people in Sri Lanka will continue to play the role of peacemakers between different ethnic and religious groups – and that their contribution will be valued.

Lord help your people in Sri Lanka. For peace between ethnic and religious groups..


18 March 2021 – Sri Lanka
Pray that Sri Lankan Christians’ witness will serve as a powerful testimony to those around them, so that many will turn to Christ.

Bless the witness of believers that many more Sri Lankan's will turn to Christ for salvation.

Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, a recent Christian funeral in Batticaloa was halted when about 50 villagers demanded that the funeral be conducted according to Hindu rites. Thank God police intervened so the funeral could continue.

For more such interventions and peace for believers to gather in peace.


Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, a pastor and his family were assaulted when a mob raided the Jesus Witness Church in Batticaloa district. Pray for repentance for the Hindu leaders believed to be implicated in this attack.

Lord be with these from the Church in Batticaloa district. For conviction and change amongst Hindu leaders so all can live in peace.


Sri Lanka
Please pray for the emotional, physical, and spiritual protection of Christians in Sri Lanka as they seek to live out their faith.

Lord bless your church in Sri Lanka a cause it to grow. Grant peace to gather to worship and serve you. Meet their daily needs, deliver from evildoers. In Christ name, Amen.

 

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India
Hindu extremists have stepped up their opposition to Christians in India, and are trying to turn tribal communities against them. Groups in several states including Jharkhand are now demanding the withdrawal of benefits to Christian members of their tribes. Pray against such divisiveness.


Lord have mercy on India. Much up in the air as local elections in states like West Bengal take place. Fuel and gas prices are going up fast. Many Indians are discontent. For a rise in this discontent against Hindu government that leans towards extremist views. Many Hindus just want to live in peace with their Muslim, Christian, Buddhist neighbors, yet much propaganda incites violence against the same. Bring peace to India. Bring change especially so your people can gather and worship you in peace. Bless your church. In Christ name, Amen.