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Dispatches for the persecuted church

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
“But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” —Luke 21:36

Prayer

Pray for: Escaping Execution: A Priest’s 2022 Jihadist Captivity Foretold Nigeria’s Rising Christian Death Toll

About the dispatch

Truth Nigeria·September 30, 2026

His captors vowed to “exterminate Christians.” Four years later, coordinated attacks across Plateau, Benue, and Kaduna show the threat was never contained. By Mary Kiara LAGOS, Nigeria — Four years after Catholic priest Father Stephen Ojapah survived a jihadist execution…

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Pray with the global church

Redeemer, we bring before You the people of Plateau, Benue, and Kaduna who face relentless attacks. Father, You promise that if Your people humble themselves, pray, and seek Your face, You will heal their land. Let healing rise in these regions like a dawn breaking over a long night. Guard the believers there with Your peace that passes understanding and assure them that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Your Church. Unveil Jesus to those who wield violence, that they may encounter Your mercy and become vessels of peace. Strengthen Your Church in Nigeria to stand firm in truth and love, witnessing to the power of Christ crucified and risen. For the glory of Your name in all the earth. Amen.

Anchored in

2 Chronicles 7:14

also: Matthew 16:18, Philippians 4:7