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Dispatches for the persecuted church

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2

Prayer

Pray for: Pastor sentenced to prison for posting ‘hate speech’ on social media

About the dispatch

ASSIST News Persecution·August 26, 2026

The arrest and detention of Pastor Dedi Saputra in February 2026 have continued to spark prolonged public debate in Indonesia. Saputra is an Aceh native who converted to Christianity and resides in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan.

Read at ASSIST News Persecution

Pray with the global church

Almighty God, we bring before You Pastor Dedi Saputra and the believers in Bengkayang, as tensions rise due to his imprisonment. In the midst of public debate and controversy, reveal Your steadfast love and truth. You have promised that the truth will set us free—may it shine brightly through this situation, dispelling confusion and fear. Strengthen Pastor Saputra with courage and peace, and let Your Word and Spirit be his comfort in prison. Open the eyes of those who oppose Your truth, and let the message of Jesus reach hearts across Indonesia. Guard Your Church there, that it may stand firm and bear witness to Your grace. For the sake of Your name and the advance of Your Kingdom, we pray. Amen.

Anchored in

John 8:32

also: John 14:6