Earlier this year, Keiner, Sneiker and Rubén lost their father. He was shot dead, having served as pastor in an area rife with criminal activity.
This story highlights the acute and increasing threat of armed groups to Christians in Colombia. It’s a threat that extends to young Christians being vulnerable to recruitment by gangs for criminal activities, or, if they are a girl, prostitution. Children of pastors who are active in resisting the influence of such groups are especially at risk. It makes children fearful of leaving their own home.
Young people in Colombia suffer in other ways, too. While opportunities for study and work are available, often they must travel long distances to access this. The pandemic has made these opportunities even harder to reach.
Against this backdrop, your letters to young Christians in Colombia are a priceless source of encouragement.
We’d love to receive letters for the following:
Please note: Please write in simple English or in Spanish. You can find a list of Spanish phrases here.
This campaign is postal and digital. Please send your physical drawings, cards or letters to us at the below address, and your digital encouragements to messagestocolombia@opendoorsuk.org.
PO Box 6
Witney
Oxon
OX29 6WG
And we'll do the rest!
Please note this campaign ends 30 November 2022
Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.