Prayer News 292 (September-October 2022)
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In this edition of Prayer News:
- Syria: Throughout the war in Syria, Pastor Edward and his wife Rana have stayed to serve their community.
- Iraq: Thanks to your prayers and support, Vian is taking part in a counselling course to help more people who have experienced trauma after the 2014 invasion of Iraq by so-called Islamic State.
- Syria: Ferial and her family fled Aleppo during the civil war and settled in Latakia, where Ferial has become a children’s teacher at their local Centre of Hope.
- Iraq: As a young boy living in Baghdad, Fadi experienced a lot of trauma when the Iraq war broke out in 2003. But Fadi has stayed to serve as a lay leader in his church.
- Syria: When Alaa was displaced because of the war in Syria, he found a brighter future through a Centre of Hope, which helped him to establish a sawmill business.
- Iraq: Silva is a reporter for the radio station ‘Voice of Peace’ which transmits a message of hope across Iraq and the Middle East.
Also in this edition:
- Pray with us: Join Sam and Rebecca as they share some good news stories and answers to prayer from the persecuted church to encourage your prayers - with a special focus on the Middle East.
- Let's reflect: Rebecca shares a short reflection on Hebrews 11 and the importance of looking forward to the future Jesus has promised us to help us persevere in prayer.
