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MONDAY 25: Pray for the
women’s ministry of the
Algerian Protestant churches,
especially in places where the
pastors have been prevented
from ministering by the
State. As a result, their wives
effectively carry the churches
through these challenging
times.
TUESDAY 26: Pray for Muslim-
background believers who
have encountered the gospel
for the first time in Algeria,
sometimes online or even
through dreams and visions.
May God guide and bless them
in their next steps of faith.
WEDNESDAY 27: There is strong
family and societal pressure
against those who choose
to leave Islam in Algeria.
Pray for their protection and
that they will remain strong
and withstand the demands
to return to their former
religion.
THURSDAY 28: Although the
law allows requests for the
building of facilities for ‘non-
Muslim’ worship in Algeria, in
practice no response has ever
been made to an application.
Pray for this to change.
ETHIOPIA
PRAYERS FOR EASTER
GOOD FRIDAY: As we
remember our Lord’s
sacrifice on the cross,
let’s pray for His body, the
church worldwide, which
continues to suffer for His
name. In particular lift
up to God Isayas and his
church in Ethiopia as they
share the gospel with their
neighbours amidst the risk
of violent opposition. Thank
God for their faithfulness;
their church and homes
were destroyed in an arson
attack by Islamist extremists
three years ago.
MARCH 30: Pray for ‘Gudina’,
a leader in a Protestant
church in western Ethiopia
that was attacked by
Ethiopian Orthodox
militants three years ago.
Praise God that the church
building has been rebuilt
and the congregation
continues to be salt and light
in the community.
EASTER SUNDAY: As we
celebrate the resurrection of
our Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ, let’s give thanks
and praise for those who
have chosen to follow Him
despite the consequences;
believers such as Abdu and
his wife. Abdu, who had
been a teacher of Islam, lost
both his house and income
as a result of his new faith.
He now sells fruit and tells
his customers that ‘Jesus
is as sweet as a pineapple’.
Pray that his ministry would
bring many people to Christ.
Gracious Lord,
Thank You for giving me new
life through Your death and
resurrection.
May Your church worldwide
know that same resurrection
power in the days ahead. Grant
Your people wisdom in how to
express worship and share the
gospel.
Many of our persecuted church
family fear attack. Give them
confidence that ‘no weapon
forged against [them] will
prosper’ (Isaiah 54:17).
Bring good from every wicked
plan of the enemy.
Thank You for the example
You showed us in loving
Your enemies, desiring their
salvation too.
May Your Kingdom come, and
Your will be done.
Amen
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