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prayershield SEPT / OCT 2017
Sudanese Christians in the Nuba Mountains do not hide their faith, despite persecution.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Sudan
Heavenly Father,
Friday 1: The Sudanese military continues to drop bombs in the Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan. The army asserts it is targeting rebels, yet civilians are frequently killed. Pray for local Christians who say they are being targeted for their faith.
Thank you that your truths are eternal and that your plans are perfect. I know your purposes will stand (Isaiah 46:10), despite the schemes of the enemy. Lord, I lift to you my dear brothers and sisters who are being persecuted. May they know that you are in charge. Speak to them, Father: show them that you are with them. Remind them you have already won the victory over sin and you will deliver justice. Amen
Saturday 2: Praise God
for the bold faith of Christians in South Kordofan. Despite religious persecution, believers refuse to hide their faith in Jesus. Churches are brightly painted (see photo). Sunday 3: Many Muslims
in the Nuba Mountains are reportedly open to discussing Christianity; they too are caught up in the bombing
raids. Thank God for cooperation and mutual support among local Christians and Muslims. Monday 4: Pray for
members of the Sudanese Church of Christ whose churches in Algadisia and Soba Al Aradi, both suburbs of Khartoum, were demolished in May.
Tuesday 5: Some 25 churches in Sudan are currently scheduled for demolition, allegedly because they violate rules on land use. Officials refuse to designate any new land for church buildings.