Prayer News 285 (July-August 2021)

Would you like to be part of Open Doors secret network, supporting persecuted Christians in prayer? The latest Prayer News DVD includes a mix of short videos and audio tracks that will take you across borders and right into their world.

Share this resource with your church, too, by ordering Prayer News from our Inspire team on 01993 460015 or by emailing inspire@opendoorsuk.org

Here are some films from the current Prayer News DVD, which you can also watch and download (below):

• India: Preetha* and Vinita* were violently attacked when Hindu extremists barged into Vinita’s home as she hosted a prayer meeting
• India: Kusum* faced a lot of pressure from her community because of her faith. Open Doors partners have been in touch to find out how she’s doing now
• Iran: Iranian Christian Kouroush* had to flee to Turkey. With Open Doors’ support, he is now opening a Centre of Hope to help care for fellow refugees
• Lebanon: When the Port of Beirut was devastated by an explosion in August 2020, it was an opportunity for Pastor Nihad's* church to offer practical help to those around them
• Nigeria: Ruth's husband was murdered by Fulani militants - but Rose can still say, despite her troubles, “The Lord has not forsaken me.”
• China: Find out more about Project Pearl, a remarkable event in Open Doors’ history when one million Bibles were delivered to a Chinese beach in just one night.

*Names changed for security reasons

Previous editions of Prayer News

Previously on Prayer News...

Middle East: Taher* and Donya*

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