Graham Staines and Sons 10th Anniversary

Graham Staines and his two sons were martyred ten years ago, tomorrow. Persecution of Christians in the Indian state of Orissa seems to have gotten worse since then. Pray for India. Pray for the persecuted church.

His wife, commenting on the current persecution and martyrdom of some believers says:

"These sisters of mine in Kandhamal who have sacrificed their husbands 
for the sake of Christ - I tell them be strong, stay strong, and Christ will be
 your support, your companion, your guide and your strength. When God is working with us, nothing can be against us. I am in prayerful solidarity with them, I share their sufferings and I want to encourage them with hope. It is painful and sad but importantly - it is not how we live, but what matters is ‘whether we are in the will of God’. Support them with your solidarity and prayers."

Pray for the Persecuted Church

Christians in India (especially in Orissa) are undergoing severe persecution, churches are being burned, Christians are having to flee their homes, and some are being killed. They are on the front lines of faith. Pray for them! Pray that they will endure. Pray that Christ will be magnified in persecution. Pray that they will stand firm in the faith. Pray that they will treasure Christ more than things. Support them.