Christians under attack in Chiapas, Mexico

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There were several attacks on believers in Chiapas, Mexico in recent months. Evangelicals in the state face frequent threats and attacks by rebel groups and traditionalist religious groups.
In one incident, a Christian community in the state was attacked by a group of 70 armed rebel sympathizers. Nearly 30 people were injured, including women and children. Seven Christians were kidnapped and one was shot in the back and left for dead.
On February 28, three Christians were shot and wounded on their way home from church services in the region of Mitziton. Rebel group members also reportedly threw rocks at cars and blocked the highway in order to prevent medical aid from reaching those injured.

Some of the believers from Tumbala In the city of Tumbala, rebel sympathizers assaulted approximately 40 Christians who were asleep in their homes. A 49-year-old believer was killed and 20 other Christians were injured. At last report, no suspects had been arrested.
(Source: VOM Mexico)
Pray for protection and endurance of faith for these suffering believers. Pray for healing for those injured. Pray that followers of Christ in Mexico will be an example of His love and grace, even to their persecutors.
For more information on trials facing Christians in Mexico, go to the Mexico Country Report. Other stories about persecution in Mexico are included in the March and February editions of The Persecution Report. You can watch these videos today; see the March Persecution Report and the February Persecution Report.

[jsph110]

There were several attacks on believers in Chiapas, Mexico in recent months. Evangelicals in the state face frequent threats and attacks by rebel groups and traditionalist religious groups.
In one incident, a Christian community in the state was attacked by a group of 70 armed rebel sympathizers. Nearly 30 people were injured, including women and children. Seven Christians were kidnapped and one was shot in the back and left for dead.
On February 28, three Christians were shot and wounded on their way home from church services in the region of Mitziton. Rebel group members also reportedly threw rocks at cars and blocked the highway in order to prevent medical aid from reaching those injured.

Some of the believers from Tumbala In the city of Tumbala, rebel sympathizers assaulted approximately 40 Christians who were asleep in their homes. A 49-year-old believer was killed and 20 other Christians were injured. At last report, no suspects had been arrested.

Pray for protection and endurance of faith for these suffering believers. Pray for healing for those injured. Pray that followers of Christ in Mexico will be an example of His love and grace, even to their persecutors.

[Frances]

for Protection and Peace for those suffering and freedom from fear for thosei n the area . . .

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[L'Ange]

Praying............

[Amos_with_goats]

Oh Lord,

Please be near to our brothers and sisters in Mexico. I ask You would watch over them and protect them from the attacks of the evil one. I thank You Lord, that You tell us not to fear those who can kill the body... that we know that You have saved us and need have no fear. How easy are those words Lord, from a safe place? Please Lord grant a peace and even a joy to our brothers and sisters in harms way. Make Your Truth real to them even in the midst of their trials.

I ask these things, and pray Your blessing,

IN You Sons Name,

Amen