Christians beaten, church burned down in India

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The Voice of the Martyrs received several reports of attacks on Christians by Hindu militants in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in recent weeks.

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Photo from AsiaNews At approximately 2:00 a.m. on December 8, Hindu militants set fire to the Jesus Lights Manna Church in the village of Metpally, Andhra Pradesh. The building's main door, altar and window panels were destroyed and Bibles and other Christian literature were burned. At last report, several of the militants involved in the attack had been arrested by authorities.
On December 9, Pastor N. Moses and several other believers were attacked by Hindu militants while returning home from a prayer meeting in Kistapuram village, Andhra Pradesh. Pastor Moses suffered severe internal injuries and young Christian girls were also beaten. The militants also shouted slogans against Christianity and accused the believers of forcibly converting people. (Source: All India Christian Council)
Pastor Manjunath (26) and his wife Saraswati (24) were viciously attacked by a mob of Hindu militants who broke into their home in the town of KR Nagar, Karnataka on December 14. The militants accused the couple of forcibly converting people and severely beat them. Saraswati sustained serious injuries but was denied medical attention due to pressure from local militants. When Pastor Manjunath went to the local police station to file a report against the attackers, the officials detained him. The officials have also sealed up the couple's house.

Pray for healing for those injured in these attacks. Pray that Pastor Manjunath will be released. Pray that those who seek to hinder the work of the Church in India will see the love and grace of Jesus in the lives of Indian Christians.

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Praying for all brothers and sisters in Christ that are persecuted in any way for their faith.

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Blesssings on those who suffer in Christ's name. As Christ said, in the final days there would be many who are brought up and killled for their faith in Him and they would be rewarded with eternal life.

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Oh Lord,

You warned us that the time would come when those who harm us think that they do well. Please watch over our brothers and sisters in India. Please keep and protect them, and help them to remain faithful to You in the midst of the persecution that they are suffering.

Lord, we do not know these brothers and sisters personally, but we know that You do. Some day Lord, we will all worship before Your throne together. Help us to be faithful to pray for them in their time of difficulty. Lord, we know that the world hates us just it does them, may our hearts be for them as Yours is. Find them faithful, and us as well.

In Your Son's Name,

Amen