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Dispatches for the persecuted church

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7

International Christian Concern (Persecution.org)·

Leaving Everything to Follow Christ

For Teshome Getachew, following Jesus while living near the Ethiopian-Somali border means walking a path marked by threats, fear, displacement, and uncertainty. Despite the dangers of being a Christian among Somali Muslims, Getachew said the journey is still worth it.

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