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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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: Head of Evangelical Kurdish Church in Beirut released from detention in Syria

About the dispatch

Christian Daily International·August 4, 2026

Pastor Nihad Hassan, head of the Evangelical Kurdish Church in Beirut, was released on Monday (Aug. 3) from detention in Syria, which also coincided with his birthday.

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Pray with the global church

God of Deliverance and New Beginnings, we thank You for the release of Pastor Nihad Hassan from detention in Syria, a gift on the day of his birth. You have heard the cries of Your people and responded with freedom and hope. Continue to shield Pastor Hassan and the Evangelical Kurdish Church in Beirut, that they might stand firm in faith and love. Strengthen the believers in Syria and Lebanon, revealing Jesus to officials and the communities watching these events unfold. Let the light of the Gospel shine brightly, dispelling darkness and fear. Establish Your peace in this region, where many long for security and truth. We entrust these prayers to You, whose mercy and faithfulness endure. Amen.

Anchored in

Psalm 40:1-3

also: Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 5:16