More prayer for the persecuted church
Jim Kross brings us another installment
of a prayer need from abroad. Mindanao is the second largest island in the
Philippines and many areas of the island are predominantly
Muslim.
Another reminder to pray for Christians who are
literally giving their lives each day for the sake of the Gospel. The following
information is from Voice of the Martyrs.
"On April 15, Pastor Vic Vicera, his wife, Beth; and
Pastor Saturnino were shot at when an unknown assailant stormed Pastor
Vicera’s home in Mindanao, Philippines, and started shooting. Pastor
Vicera was killed in the attack.
Even though VOM contacts could not confirm the reason
for the attack, they reported that Pastor Vic lived among Muslims who wanted him
to join Islam, but he refused. “Earlier in the week, my wife and I went to
their [Pastor Vic’s] house and talked about the ministry. Their house is
surrounded by Muslim houses. I heard before that there were Muslims wanting
Pastor Vic to join the Islam faith, but he refused”.
The Voice of the Martyrs encourages you to pray for
believers in the Philippines who face persecution because of their faith. Pray
especially for the family and congregation of Pastor Vicera, who have lost a
father and pastor. Ask God to heal Pastor Vicera’s wife, Beth, and Pastor
Saturnino who were injured in the attack. Pray the testimonies of these faithful
believers will draw their persecutors into fellowship with Christ."
Posted: Mon - May 19, 2008 at 11:42 AM