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GFA Missionary Attacked by Teens After Sharing Gospel – Gospel for Asia
Maharashtra, India – Gospel for Asia missionary Amit Patil walked back to his home in Maharashtra, India, with a bruised body and injuries marking his face on April 2. His attackers were a group of young teenagers who were angry that he was sharing the Gospel of Christ in their hometown. Earlier that day, Amit visited a nearby city, where he is well known, to proclaim the Gospel to its people. He was invited into the home of a local resident, Lavanya, where he was given the opportunity to teach her and her husband about the goodness of Jesus Christ. Lavanya and her husband listened intently to Amits message, and the Lord began working in their hearts. They chose to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior that same day. Amit left Lavanyas home … Read entire article »
Filed under: Christian, Gospel for Asia, India, Persecution
Islamists Threaten to Kill Church Leader in Indonesia
Compass Direct News reports that Members of the Islamic Defenders’ Front FPI in Tangerang, Banten province, confronted and threatened to kill church leader Bedali Hulu yesterday as he visited his elderly mother-in-law in a rented home formerly used as a meeting place for his congregation. For the past 18 months Hulu’s Jakarta Baptist Christian Church GKJB in Pisangan village, Sepatan district has wrestled for the right to hold church services in the village. Members will soon take the matter to court in hopes of finding a permanent solution to the dispute. Yesterday’s confrontation by the Muslim extremist FPI was the latest in a series of threats. Last week as the congregation held a simple meeting in a church member’s home – sharing a meal and singing a few hymns – FPI members arrived … Read entire article »
Filed under: Christian, Compass Direct, Indonesia, Islam, Muslim, Persecution
Gospel for Asia Film Team under Attack
Police in Bhutan plan to interrogate Gospel for Asia missionary Amil Romir. His crime? Showing a movie about the life of Jesus. After seeing many people turn to Christ after watching the movie, several religious extremists recently filed a complaint against Amil, his film team and other local believers. They claim that Amil is luring people into Christianity through the film, which is made in traditional Asian style. “People from all walks of life from our villages are deserting their traditional religions and embracing the Christian faith because of the regular film showings,” the extremists told police. Although Bhutans new constitution guarantees religious freedom, the extremists are pressuring police to take action against Amil. And authorities are summoning him for questioning. For over a year, the missionary has shared the love of Christ through … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bhutan, Christian, Gospel for Asia, Persecution
Church vandalized, worshippers threatened in Chhattisgarh state, India
By James Varghese Special to ASSIST News Service CHHATTISGARH, INDIA – A church has been vandalized and worshippers threatened on Sunday, June 1 in Durg town in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. According to a news reported by www.persecution.in, Masihi Mandir, an independent church pastored by Rev. Nelson Daniel, was vandalized by a group of about 20-25 Hindu extremists. The website reported that, the incident took place at around 11 am during the worship service. The miscreants shouting “Jai Sri Ram” (Hail Sri Ram) slogans, barged inside the church distupting the service. They then destroyed the church furniture. They went on to threaten the worshippers of dire consequences if they continue to worship Christ and falsely accused Pastor of converting Hindus to Christianity. The radicals returned again in the evening during another meeting and gathered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Assist News Service, Christian, HIndu, India, Persecution
Eritrean Authorities Jail 34 Christians in House Church Raid
Compass Direct News reports Eritrean security police cracked down on more Christians again last week, arresting 34 evangelicals gathered for prayer and fellowship in a local home in Keren. The police raid on Wednesday May 28 targeted members of the Berhane Hiwet Light of Life Church in Keren, Eritrea’s third largest city 200 kilometers 124 miles northwest of the capital Asmara. All 24 men and 10 women present were taken to prison, with their children left behind. The next day security officials transferred the 10 women prisoners, all of them married, to the Adi-Abyto Military Confinement facility. The Keren raid was the second round of arrests last week in Eritrea, where the oppressive regime has outlawed all independent Protestant churches since 2002, closing their buildings and banning gatherings in private homes. For the full story … Read entire article »
Filed under: Christian, Compass Direct, Eritrea, Persecution
