AID FOR THE PERSECUTED
"For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself,
lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."
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Extremists Attack & Burn ~ The Church Mobilized in the Love of Christ
In this nation of severe persecution towards its minority Christian population, the Lord of the harvest continues to call to return to this hard ground, and walking in the will of God, we have witnessed a tremendous multitude of people coming out of spiritual darkness and embracing salvation in Jesus Christ during many years of ministry.
Numerous churches have assisted us over the years for these evangelistic outreaches, and when the urgent call came that extremists were burning many of these very same churches that had previously helped us, as well as destroying Christian homes, we quickly responded to help. Many Christians had to flee and hide in fields until it was safe to return and begin rebuilding their lives. Even during this time of tribulation, these followers of Christ remained steadfast, voiced stirring declarations of faith, and are directly quoted below (between the rows of photos).
Many Christian families were homeless after these terrible acts of extremism, so we initially focused on addressing immediate needs with food and water distributions and basic necessities as they began to focus on reconstruction. The people greatly rejoiced for the goodness of the Lord and His mercy shown to them in their time of dire need.
"As with Shadrach, Meshach, and Adednego...the Lord is with us in the fire!"
"They burned my Bible, but I put the Word of God in my heart. No one can burn that!"
"They took everything, but they can't take Jesus from us!"
Christians Targeted in War ~ The Prince of Peace Exalted, the Lost Saved, the Suffering & Wounded Healed, and the Famished Fed
As war, genocide, and famine had already claimed over 200,000 dead, and many millions more people displaced in the world's worst humanitarian crisis, the Lord of the harvest called and made the way. Upon arrival to this war zone, civilians were targeted with drone missile strikes and 50 more people were killed in our immediate area. We went to a local hospital to minister and pray for the wounded of this terrible attack.
Many hundreds of people received salvation in Christ each day during the first-ever evangelistic events of its kind, and the Holy Spirit daily confirmed the Word of God in the miraculous. Many people who had been previously wounded in war were supernaturally healed by the Healer. Significant food distributions were conducted for the critically starving that had no means to support themselves and further prayer and ministry was rendered within refugee camps where many more were wounded with no medical care.
Setting the Captives Free
Living as "infidels" in this nation of severe persecution, Christians are subjected to much hardship and are extremely limited in employment opportunities. With no substantial means to support their families, many Christians take financial loans from brick kiln owners. Unable to pay back the loans due to exorbitant interest rates, the entire family is forced into hard labor. Making bricks by hand all day in the harsh elements, they desperately try to pay off the loans with no real results. The compounding debt is then passed on to each generation.
With the leading of the Lord, we paid the debt and liberated this family with 3 generations working for 30 years! Once set free, we provided a new place to live and started a business for them in which they now have a brighter future providing for their family.
Radicals Attack Pastor
After concluding another series of many evangelistic outreaches, our ministry discipleship teams began going out into the region and began making contact with the new Christian believers.
One night, a ministry pastor was forcibly stopped by a group of radicals, and they began to violently attack and strike the car, smashing the windshields.
Protecting others, this pastor was beaten with iron rods, which resulted in fracturing his arm. We quickly provided for all of his medical treatment. Now healed, this pastor continues to mightily advance the Kingdom of God.
6 Months in Jail for the Gospel ~ Still Fervent in the Faith
Working with this pastor for several years, the Lord blessed us to see many thousands of people come to salvation in Jesus Christ. I received notification this pastor and a ministry team were wrongfully jailed with bogus charges. He was denied bail many times, month after month. Still, we helped to maintain legal pressure as well as providing for his continuing legal defense and fees, which resulted in his subsequent release. This pastor remains with his holy zeal for the Lord and continues to be very active in the ministry.
Jailed for Evangelizing ~ Released & Still Preaching
In this nation of severe persecution towards its minority Christian population, faithful followers of Christ suffer many forms of persecution. This faithful evangelist was jailed for simply preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ. When the notification of this wrongful imprisonment was received, we responded by financially providing for legal defense and fees, which resulted in his release from jail (standing in freedom in front of the jail in the photo). Not deterred, this evangelist continues to proclaim the Gospel which truly liberates men from his sinful bondage.
Beaten with Rods by Radicals ~ Remains Faithful
While we were conducting another series of evangelistic outreaches, the night before our crusade in this particular area, radicals forcefully removed our local minister from his home and beat him with rods. Once notified, we went to his home and he was taken for medical treatment. Initially discouraged, we ministered to him, along with other ministry pastors, and he continues to walk in the holy calling, remaining faithful to the One who is called, Faithful and True.
Traumatized, But Receiving Healing in Community
Tragically, after being victimized by terrible acts of abuse in this nation of extreme persecution towards its religious minority groups, Christian woman are left in deep despair, isolated, and ostracized...with no where to turn for help. We have purchased sewing machines for these women to come together and learn a trade to support themselves. Within these sewing communities, they not only learn new trade skills to be financially self-sufficient, there is healing as they come together for mutual care and peer support.
