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Faith
Sarah Ambetsa, whose husband was murdered by Islamist terrorists in an attack on a church near Mombasa, Kenya, in 2014 has expressed her continued thanks to Release International supporters.
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‘I humbly greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,’ she said.
Widow sends her thanks
‘I am very grateful for the support
you continue giving victims of
the attack, especially me. The support has really helped me cope with the aftermath and so far I thank God for linking me with you dear brethren and for giving me another chance to praise His word through good health.
‘My children are very thankful for your support in their education and wellbeing.’
Sarah’s business was affected by the Covid pandemic, but she said: ‘I thank God there are still some reliable customers who still purchase, though in small quantities. It helps me with paying the government taxes and rental.’
We first met Sarah just a few months after the armed raid on the church in Likoni. As well as losing her husband, Philip, an assistant pastor, she was injured in the attack, which claimed the lives of five other members of the congregation.
Please continue to pray for Nabeela, Ashfaq and their daughter who featured in April’s edition of Voice.
Pray for Pakistan family
He said: ‘She is very thankful to all those who are praying for her and supporting her in these difficult times.
Ashfaq, who has been in prison in Pakistan for six years simply because of a false blasphemy allegation, was sentenced to death at a sessions court in Lahore in July.
‘She requested prayer especially for her little daughter who is always holding her grandfather’s mobile phone so she can see her father’s picture on it.’
Our partner recently met
his wife, Nabeela (pictured), who told him she was very disappointed with the sentence and very discouraged. However, she appeared ‘quite hopeful spiritually’ and said she had left the matter in God’s hands.
Thankfully no one has been executed for blasphemy in Pakistan but those accused often end up languishing in prison for years waiting for their appeals to be heard.
• Please pray for justice for Ashfaq and that God will make a way for this family to be reunited.
The family of missing Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh (pictured) are hoping to be able to question police officers about his disappearance at a court hearing in December. Susanna, Raymond’s wife, hopes that information
will finally be forthcoming that will reveal the truth behind her husband’s abduction. Raymond was kidnapped off the street in broad daylight in 2017 in what was described as a military-style operation and has not been seen since. Responsibility has been laid at the door of the Malaysian Special Branch.
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