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CHINA- Prominent House Church Leader's Sons Assaulted by Chinese Police – China Aid Association
On October 16, Zhang Jian, the elder son of Pastor "Bike" Zhang Mingxuan, was severely beaten by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials in Beijing, China Aid Association (CAA) reported. Zhang Jian was at home with his mother, Xie Fenglan, when PSB officials entered their residence and secured the exits before severely beating him with iron bars for nearly half an hour. "As Zhang lay bleeding profusely, his mother called the ambulance, but the receptionist told her that a higher government authority gave a directive not to dispatch an ambulance to rescue Zhang because he is related to Pastor Bike," CAA reported. "Xie Fenglan called her younger son, who rushed to the house and was also beaten by the same authorities," CAA added. After some time a family friend took Zhang Jian to a local emergency room, where doctors said he was so severely beaten that he may lose sight in his right eye. The family has not been able to contact Pastor Bike, who was traveling at the time of the attack, and they fear he might have been detained by authorities. Pray for Zhang Jian and his younger brother's quick recovery from the attack. Ask God to protect Pastor Bike and his entirely family during this challenging time. Praise God for this family's faithfulness to risk their all for the sake of the gospel.
Isaiah 40:31
John 15:18
IRAQ - Christian Killed, Hundreds Forced to Flee in Mosul – VOM Sources
A Christian music store owner, Farques Batool, was killed and his nephew injured when gunmen stormed into his store in Mosul and opened fire on the evening of Oct. 1, VOM sources reported. The murder is the latest in a series of recent deadly attacks on Christians in the city. Batool had reportedly refused to join other Christians who were fleeing the city, under threat of violence from Islamist extremists, because he needed to care for his wife, daughter and mother, as well as his brother's family. Batool's family has since fled Mosul in fear for their lives, leaving his wounded nephew in the hospital. Over the past week, approximately 325 Christian families have reportedly fled Mosul. VOM sources added that armed Muslim extremists entered local churches and homes and told believers that they would be killed if they did not vacate the city. Several Christians have sought refuge in relatives' homes, churches and monasteries in the six Christian villages that make up Telkep County and in the predominantly Christian county of Mahmoudiya. Pray that the Batool family will find strength and comfort in the refuge God provides. Pray that the faithfulness of Iraqi Christians will be a light that draws others to Christ.
Psalm 119:105
Isaiah 26:3
IRAN – Christian Charged with Anti-government Propaganda- VOM Sources
Ramtin Soodmand, an Iranian Christian, was arrested on Aug. 21, and recently charged with promoting anti-government propaganda, VOM sources reported. Ramtin was initially permitted short phone calls to his wife throughout September, but has recently been placed in solitary confinement. The charge against Ramtin has sparked concern that he may be tried under a draft law currently under review by the Iranian parliament that proposes a mandatory death penalty for apostasy. Ramtin's father, Pastor Hussein Soodmand, was the last man in Iran to be executed for apostasy, in 1990. Pray for Ramtin's release and for God to protect and comfort him and his family as they face these challenges for Christ's sake. Praise God for his faithfulness.
Psalm 91:1-4
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