This Burkinabe woman's husband, a pastor, was murdered by Islamic militants in 2023.
This Burkinabe woman's husband, a pastor, was murdered by Islamic militants in 2023.
Nov. 28, 2024 | Burkina Faso

Christians Killed During Church Services

[7] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Burkinabe Christians.

On August 25, 2024, Islamic extremists killed 28 Christians and injured several others after opening fire on a Sunday night church service. Some who fled the attack are still missing. Later in the same week, extremists attacked an area outside the town of Kaya and killed at least 400 people. Then, during the last week of September, Islamists attacked a church located near the border of Burkina Faso and Niger. “[Burkinabe Christians] are asking for prayers for those who have been wounded,” a front-line worker said.

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  • Oh Padre, ten misericordia de Tus siervos en Burkina Faso, que ademas de tremenda persecucion que soportan, ahora los atacan con fuerza, hasta la muerte. Pedimos que Tu misericordia se manifieste, y cuides de quienes Te siguen en esas condiciones. Que todos los heridos y quienes huyeron vean Tu proteccion y mano poderosa rescatandolos. Amen
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Dear Lord,

    We seek Your healing power to comfort the families that lost so many family members. We also pray for our own hearts to forgive this evil, and hope they come to Christ. We question why all this animosity towards You, but we know it is the evil one. Please reach into the oppressor's hearts so they can see Your eternal love.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Jesus you see all and feel all our pain please heal all these Christians. Help them to forgive and love there enemies in Jesus name. Help us all to do the same.
    Craig M - USA
  • Oh Father we weep over these senseless mass killings. We pray come against these extremists and disable their weapons. Touch the believers who have been wounded in this llast attack.
    We pray that the government of Burkino Faso will take action against the extremists. Bless your children with wisdom, peace, and courage in the face of danger.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord in Heaven, please heal those wounded by the attacks perpetrated by the Islamic extremists so they will remain faithful to Jesus despite their heart ache and suffering. Comfort them during this time of deep loss. Also, may the extremists repent of their horrible deeds and fall before You seeking forgiveness. End this senseless violence. Amen
    Bill P - USA
  • Lord, are hearts are heavy as we hear about the evil and destruction to Your people in Burkina Faso and Niger. Please Lord, comfort and heal those who lost loved ones. Be especially close to orphans and widows. Help heal these lands from violence!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please bring an end to these vicious attacks against our brethren in Burkina Faso. Please heal the wounded & comfort those who have suffered through such brutality. Be a wall of fire around Your people & the glory in their midst! Soften the hearts of the terrorists that they may turn to Christ. We pray in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
    Mario C - USA