Though Christian worship is not officially restricted in Indonesia, Christian activities outside the church are sometimes met with hostility.
Though Christian worship is not officially restricted in Indonesia, Christian activities outside the church are sometimes met with hostility.
Dec. 05, 2024 | Indonesia

Brothers Minister to Minority People Group

[134] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Joyo and Setiaban.

The Sundanese are one of the largest unreached minority groups in the world and have been resistant to the gospel. However, when three Muslim-background Sundanese brothers — Joyo, Setiaban and Wira — came to faith in Jesus Christ, they also became passionate evangelists. Their evangelistic success in their village eventually led to persecution. When the news of dozens of Christian conversions began to spread, one of the Islamic social organizations in Indonesia, Muhammadiyah, rallied members to stop the brothers and the spread of Christianity in their village. This led to two of them being arrested and all three being forced to leave their home. One brother, Wira, passed away a few years ago from illness. Pray that Joyo and Setiaban will remain vibrant witnesses for Christ among the Sundanese and that many more will come to faith in Christ through their testimony.

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  • Heavenly Father God I thank you for these two men ,Joyo and Sayisban who have come to know Jesus Christ as their savior I thank you there witness and the reaching out to the Pakistani people I ask that you give them wisdom ,knowledge and understanding keep them safe and help them to reach out in Jesus name.
    Pam W - USA
  • Heavenly Father,
    Thank You for our Brothers Joyo, Setiaban, and Wira, and their passionate witness for You. Please keep them strong in You, bold in their witnessing, and keep Joyo and Setiaban safe. Please led those who are persecuting them to stop, and to come to salvation. All for Your glory!

    In Him,
    Joel
    Joel C - USA
  • Father, may You call many Indonesians out of darkness into the Light of Your salvation. Thank You for redeeming these brothers. Please guide Joyo and Setiaban to those whose hearts are ready to receive the gospel. Grant them wisdom, protection, courage and perseverance. May their lives be a consistent witness of You to many, bringing many to faith.
    Beth P - USA
  • Father,a three-corded rope is hard to break.Now that Wira has gone to be with You,send another brother,even an angel,to strengthen and harden Joyo and Setiaban to boldly share the gospel as never before.Renew their joy in the Lord;order their steps;bring hundreds of souls to Christ at the right time and right place!Conceal them from all that is evil.
    Danae V - USA
  • Loving Father, Thank you for the faithful witness of Joyo and Setiaban to the sundanese people. please keep them from the snares that have been laid for them and The Traps of the workers of iniquity. Please provide for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs and surround them with the righteous and deal bountifully with them
    Julie C - USA
  • GloriousFather, thank You for blessing Joyo and Setiaban in their service to You in sharing the gospel and being vibrant witnesses for Christ. May they be fruitful in bringing many Sudanese to faith in Christ. Bless them and use them for good. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
    Vicki A - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, I thank you for these brothers in Christ that they continue to lead others to Jesus Christ also and salvation God your greatest gift to us with Jesus and our greatest gift to others as Jesus so protect them guide them keep them strong give them wisdom and understanding and knowledge.
    Pam W - USA

  • Father, I pray for Your children Joyo and Setiaban. Let them feel the motivation they need to continue sharing Your Word with the lost. Protect them and show them safe passage as they go Your way. Provide their needs as they give others Your blessings. Thank you Lord.
    Patricia W - USA
  • In the merciful Jesus, our heavenly Father Elohim Chaseddi, God of lovingkindness, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of this Joyo and Setiaban. We ask for mercy, for healing, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Praise You for the lives & the souls you have changed. May Your Light continue to shine & Your revival in Indonesia ring out, that all who are called would become Your children there. May the brothers shine in prison to lead many to Christ. I pray Your provision for them. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear Heavenly father I want to pray for the Sudanese people and all the people in Indonesia who have heard the word of God and have accepted your son Jesus Christ as their savior. I pray for the brothers who are spreading your good news to those in the country and have been met with hostility. I pray u protect them Lord and give them strength
    Shatita J - USA
  • Lord, please be with these brothers. Encourage them within and without. May Your Spirit guide and strengthen them in every way. Grow them in grace and truth. Protect them as they minister. Guard and guide their families. Provide for their daily needs. May they know Your Presence in spiritual and tangible ways, O God. Grow the church here!
    Amy G - USA
  • Father God, renew Joyo & Setiaban's hearts each day with the energy, faith, & power to continue witnessing to the Sundanese people. May Your Name be glorified by their efforts and by many coming to know Your salvation in Indonesia.
    Jason R - USA
  • Father God, I bring these Your servants before You, in the Mighty Name of Jeshua and ask that You would continue to stand with them. Your Son declared "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. " May they continue to stand even in the face of thee threat of death. You are faithful. Amen
    Hazel G - USA
  • Lord, I lift these brothers in Christ up to You as they continue their evangelistic work among the Sundanese. Renew them with Your Spirit, give them wisdom according to the situations that they're faced with, and work alongside them. Thank You for Joyo and Setiaban, I pray that Your will may done through them!
    Valery C - USA
  • Our Father, please strengthen born new people in faith and teach them all they need to know. Let them live and wotk for You. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Lord God, I pray for these two Sudanese brothers in Christ. I pray that You will bless their ministry and that many Sudanese people will come to faith in You. In Jesus's name.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • Father Lord,
    Please be with our brothers Joyo and Setiaban. Thank you for their faithful witness. Please keep them safe and use them to win many others to faith in Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
    Scott P - USA
  • Father God, I pray for Joyo and Setiaban as well as their friends and family. I pray that they continue to remain strong in Christ and be a great representation of Christ to those around them. I ask that they will lead many more to Christ. I pray for those who persecuted these men, that they will see Christ in them and be led to Christ.
    Spencer B - USA
  • Lord Jesus we lift up Joyo and Sebiaban. We thank you Lord for Your protection your strength boldness endurance. Lord we thank You for saving them. We plead Your precious blood on them. We thank you for all the souls you will equip them to win for You. We pray for victory from victory. In Jesus name. Glory. Hallelujah. Amen.
    Ruby G - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for the conversion of Joyo, Setiaban, and the late Wira (may his soul rest in peace). Please continue to give Joyo and Setiaban the joy of preaching the Good News to all. May all embrace You as their Saviour .
    Denise G - Canada
  • Thank you for these men, Lord. I pray they will remain vibrant witnesses for Christ among the Sundanese and that many will come to faith in Christ through their testimony. Hear their desire and strengthen their heart. Incline your ear to their prayers. Let their enemies strike terror no more. Keep them close to you and protect them from the evil one.
    Tania E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank You for the faithfulness of Joyo and Setiaban. I pray that they will not grow weary in doing well. Give them the strength to remain joyful in hope, persistant in afflictions, and persistant in prayer according to Romans 12:12, and that many will come to faith through their witness. Keep them safe from harm. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Michelle B - USA
  • Father we pray for these brothers to remained faithful witnesses. May many Sundanese come to know Christ through their witness. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, You who began a good work will see it through. May You continue to fill Joyo & Sebastian with Joy and Peace in believing that they may abound in Hope by the power of Holy Spirit. May they know Your strength and Your rest as they continue to share Your good news of Jesus with others. Guard their hearts and minds in Christ. Amen!
    Jon A - USA
  • Lord, we cover our brothers in the precious blood of the lamb. Lord where they are trying to silence our brothers may their voices be like John in the wilderness preparing the way of the Lord. May they have the inner resolve like Stephen Lord and passionate for Christ like Paul. We thank you for their lives in Jesus' name amen
    Glenda B - Namibia
  • Father, Joyo and Setiaban are our brothers. Bless them with even more courage and wisdom as they attempt to honor you with their love and service to the people of Sudan. Prepare open hearts before them and put a hedge of people around them who will safeguard and provide for them.
    Kim A - USA
  • Father God, I lift up these brothers in Christ Joyo and Setiaban in Indonesia. Please continue to fill them with Your joy, peace and strength to continue to spread the gospel. Please make them invisible to those who would persecute them and bless them beyond measure with good mental and physical health and may many Sudanese come to faith in You! Amen
    Sarah H - USA
  • Father, anoint these brothers will strength from on high and may all who encounter them see them with spiritual eyes, mighty in God and full of the love and power of Your Son. May Muslims also see that their faith is powerless to stop Your might hand. Bring many lost souls to saving faith and so transform this region for Your great Name, Jesus.
    Janie B - USA
  • My good and gracious God, I pray you continue to bless your faithful servants Joyo & Setiaban. I pray you strengthen them so they may continue to bring many to Christ. I pray their persecutors will see your strength in them & repent & ask Jesus into their lives. I ask this in Jesus's name, Amen.
    Janice H - USA
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