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Dispatches for the persecuted church

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” —Colossians 4:2

Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Yemen — October 9, 2026

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What If the Most Important Book in the World Was Unreadable to You?

Above: Believers eagerly gather to receive audio Bibles provided by donor generosity. At A Glance: Persecuted believers already face strong challenges to live out their faith. Doing it without access to Scripture is an impossible task.

Pray →Living God, we bring before You the believers who hunger for Your Word and yet find it out of reach. They long to hear Your voice amidst persecution, striving to stand firm in faith without the Scripture to guide them. You declared that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word from Your mouth—let this truth come alive in their hearts. Provide these precious souls with access to Your Word, whether through audio Bibles or hidden pages that have traveled across borders. Nourish their spirits with Your truth and promises, and reveal Jesus to them as they listen. May those who have not yet believed hear His name spoken aloud and turn toward the light. To You be all wisdom, strength, and glory forever. Amen.

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Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Libya — October 10, 2026

Father God, we come before You for our sister Miriam in Tripoli, Libya. We ask that You strengthen her as she mentors others to lead young mothers, women, and grandmothers to surrender to You. Encourage the believers who gather in homes across Libya, and give wisdom to those…

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Eight Survivors Return from Forest Auschwitz  after 21 Die of Starvation

Nigerian Media Silence as Six Hostages Endure a Sixth Month of Captivity By Luka Binniyat (Kaduna) – Eight out of 37 Christians abducted on Easter Sunday 2026 by Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) from three Churches in Ariko village, Kachia county of Kaduna state have returned home…

Pray →Lord of Hosts, we lift up the church in Kaduna state, where believers have endured grave suffering at the hands of the Fulani Ethnic Militia. Though many have perished, You have preserved a remnant — eight souls returned home. We ask You to sustain those who remain in captivity, with strength that does not fail and hope that does not fade. Reveal Jesus to their captors and all who watch these events unfold. Show Your face among those who live in darkness, and let Your light break through. Raise up voices of comfort and courage within Nigeria, so that even this valley of death becomes a place where Your Gospel advances. In the name of Christ, whose life conquers death, we entrust our prayers to You. Amen.

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Nigerian Army Arrests Christian Journalist at Jos Military Hospital

Lawrence Zongo, a TruthNigeria reporter, had gone to visit cousins wounded the night before by armed Fulani militants in Bassa. Sources say he remains in custody without charge. BREAKING: The Nigerian Army on Monday arrested Christian journalist and rights activist Lawrence…

Pray →Maker of Heaven and Earth, we bring before You the situation in Jos where Lawrence Zongo, a Christian journalist, is held by the military. You see the oppression of Your people, and You hear their cry for justice. Deliver Lawrence from his captors and let truth rise even in places where darkness tries to hide it. Open the eyes of those who hold him, that they may see Jesus and be transformed by His light. Strengthen the believers in Nigeria as they face intimidation and threat — let them be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, bearing witness to Your love. Establish Your peace over Bassa, and protect families mourning from the violence of armed militants. Pour out grace that softens hearts hardened by conflict. Yours is the power to save to the uttermost, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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