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Dispatches for the persecuted church

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” —1 Peter 4:7

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Introduction For years, members of Congress from both parties have introduced resolutions addressing discrimination and persecution affecting Egypt’s Coptic Christians. Despite bipartisan support, these measures have repeatedly failed to advance. Why?

Pray →Lord God, we lift up the Coptic Christians of Egypt, longing for justice and equal treatment amid longstanding discrimination. You are the rock on which they stand, and in You they find refuge when resolutions falter and opposition rises. Let truth shine forth, revealing Jesus to lawmakers, officials, and all who have influence in Washington. Strengthen the believers to endure with grace while waiting for breakthrough and show Your might by changing hearts that resist righteousness. Reveal Yourself as Defender to those marginalized by power games, and let Your light expose any hidden motives that hinder justice. For Your truth endures forever; let it reign over Egypt through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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China raids house church, orders hymns replaced with songs praising CCP

By Gao Zhensai — Chinese authorities carried out a two-day operation against an underground house church in central China on Sept. 16-17, confiscating believers’ phones and ordering young Christians to replace hymns with songs praising the Chinese Communist Party, according to…

Pray →King of Heaven, we bring before You the church in central China facing harsh directives to replace their hymns with songs glorifying human power. Remind Your people that every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord. Strengthen these believers to hold firmly to the word of life, even when under scrutiny and pressure. Make the light of Your truth shine brightly in dark places, and confound those who seek to extinguish it. Let these attempts at control falter as You reveal Your Kingdom in places where it's least expected. Open eyes among authorities, neighbors, and young officials so they may encounter Jesus for themselves. For the glory of Your eternal kingdom and the name of Jesus, our Savior, Amen.

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Inside the Iranian Church: Trust, Media, and the Cost of Faith | Dr. Sara Afshari

Listen Now Spotify Podcasts In this insightful episode of Unmuted, Edwin Abnous speaks with Dr. Sara Afshari, a leading scholar of Iranian Christianity and media studies. Together, they explore how Christian media shapes the spiritual lives of Iranians, why conversion is often…

Pray →God of Truth, we bring the people of Iran before You, where believers navigate the risks and costs of faith. As Christian media quietly spreads hope across this nation, let truth take root in their hearts and reveal the light of Christ to searching souls. Guard those who produce and share these messages; strengthen their resolve despite opposition and watch over their efforts. Reach into homes, revealing Your Son to those seeking answers, just as You gave sight to the blind. Transform the hearts of leaders and officials, meeting them with a vision as undeniable as that of Paul on the road to Damascus. Let Your Kingdom advance in Iran for Your glory alone. Amen.

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Egypt’s Access Machine in Washington – Part II

By Coptic Solidarity – When Access Shapes the Agenda: Egypt’s Lobby and the Gatekeepers of U.S. Policy Congress has repeatedly demonstrated bipartisan concern over the treatment of Egypt’s Coptic Christians.

Pray →Redeemer, we lift up the Coptic Christians of Egypt as they face pressures from many sides. In a land where power can sway policy, let Your justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Strengthen the believers who gather to worship under watchful eyes, knowing that even in adversity You have promised to be with them. Reveal Jesus to those in positions of authority, changing hearts that stand against His name and drawing them toward the light of Your truth. May the Gospel shine brightly among communities in Egypt, breaking down hostility and opening doors for grace to enter. Establish Your peace in this region, that Your name might be glorified. In the name of Jesus, our Redeemer. Amen.

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