Only By Prayer

The simple act of living out their Christian faith is dangerous for so many Christians around the world. Because of extremism, many are part of underground churches that worship in secret. Other have no community support at all and worship on their own. Let's consider some facts on persecution. According to Open Doors, every month around the world the following occurs: 322 Christians are killed for their faith 214 churches and Christian properties are destroyed 772 forms of violence are committed against Christians (this includes beatings, abductions, rapes, arrests, and forced marriages) According to the Pew Research Center, among the world's 25 most populous countries, these five countries have the highest religious restrictions: Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, and Turkey. 2016 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church This Sunday, November 6, 2016, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Please take some time to pray for those who are suffering for their faith. I hav