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

[159] 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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  • Lord God, I thank You for these brothers and their faith in You. Please comfort them as they grieve their brother and may they have increased passion to preach the gospel and love for the lost. I pray that they would have much fruit among the Sudanese, and they would not grow weary and lose heat from the persecution.
    Danielle H - USA
  • OLord, Strengthen Joyo & Setiaban in their faith. Bring other Christians to encourage & help them grow. May these unbelievers around them awaken to Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit pour your power over them & awaken their cold hearts to you. Move in Indonesia in a great way so that Jesus is glorified there forever. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • ln the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Joyo and Setiaban boast in the cross of Christ. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank You, God, for revealing Your salvation to this family group, and that Wira ihas gone on ahead and is now waiting for a reunion with Joyo and Setiaban. May these remaing brothers continue their faithful witness among the Sundanese . May they see the fruits of their labors as they bring the light of the glorious gospel of Christ wherever they are.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord, thank You for these brothers who are evangelists for You. Help Joyo and Setiaban to remain vibrant in their faith to proclaim the gospel no matter the cost. Help more Sundanese to come to faith through their testimony including members of Islamic organizations in Indonesia. Let them be comforted from their brother's passing. In Jesus Name, Amen
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Father God - thank you for the faithful witness of Joyo and Setisban. Please strengthen them as they continue to testify to Your goodness in the face of persecution. Help them endure, knowing that You will receive glory. I pray that you would draw the Sundanese people back to Yourself, the one and only true God. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Father, I lift up Joyo and Setiaban to you and ask you to bless their ministries. I pray you give them wisdom and boldness. Give them compassion and guide them as they reach out to those who are in desperate need to hear the message of hope. I pray you open doors of opportunity and speak to the hearts of those that hear. Move in this situation. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who rescues, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for rescuing Joyo and Setiaban. We ask for hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father thank you for the faithfulness of these brothers. Help Jojo and Setiaban to continue running the race of faith with endurance and vibrant witness to others. May they bear much fruit for your kingdom.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Abba Father, The TRUE LOVER of our SOUL! Please help them to spread the GOSPEL!! and protect them on their way!! Holy Spirit please I pray you continually guide them with your Gentle Spirit knowing that they are secure in the palm of their Fathers Hands & that they are covered by the BLOOD of JESUS!! In Jesus Name Amen!
    Revelation 8: 3-5
    Cathleen B - USA
  • Abba, I thank You for the faithfulness of our beloved brethren Joyo and Setiaban who've boldly shared the Gospel with the Sundanese. I pray that countless would come to know Yahusha as HaMashiach through the preaching of these dear brothers.Bless them for their faithfulness I pray in Yahusha's name. Thank You Abba in advance, Amein.
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Lord I praise You for all who came to faith because of the witness of Joyo and Setiaban. I praise You for their faithfulness and for their continued care. I pray for great vibrancy among them and for them to keep soaking in Your presence. I pray for their hope to remain rooted in You and for them to sing of Your praise daily!
    Joy H - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for raising up these brothers to spread the good news of the gospel in the Sudanese area. I pray that you will magnify your holy name and draw many people to faith in Jesus Christ through their faithful ministry. Please protect them from the attacks as they seek to spread the good news. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • In the inviting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi, our banner, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for inviting Joyo and Setiaban. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for Joyo, Setiaban, and their deceased brother, Wira. Bless Joyo and Setiaban for their passionate commitment to follow Jesus Christ even when suffering and persecution occur. Help Joyo and Setiaban to continue being vibrant, courageous witnesses for Yeshua and that many Sudanese citizens living in Indonesia will repent and be saved.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord,
    From time to time I think about how we will only know the full affects our prayers had in the next life. I ponder how much the prayers of my fellow believers here, praying for both the Sundanese and Sudanese, will lead to revival in both Sudan and Indonesia. Thank You for the Holy Spirit who pleads for us in groans that can't be expressed in word
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, I pray for these evangelists who have suffered persecution at the hands of the Islamic social organization. Give them strength and courage and comfort them in their grief of losing a dear brother. Help them to remain vibrant witnesses for Christ among the Sundanese . May many of them come to faith in Christ.
    Betty D - USA
  • Our Father, continue to strengthen, and use Joyo and Setiaban, to bring others to Jesus. Give them the peace that passes understanding as they face hostilities. Give them joy in doing work for You, and open hearts to their message of the Good News! In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Almighty God, we give you praise for the conversion of Joyo and Setiaban. Thank you for the power of their witness to touch other lives to saving knowledge of Jesus. Grant them grace to stay strong in love of Christ that they may continue to share message of Jesus with the lost. Bless their lives and provide their needs. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for opening the hearts of these 3 brothers in Christ to accept the truth of your gospel. Give boldness and wisdom and courage now to Joyo and Setiaban that they may keep their passion for evangelism and see more fruit. We pray for the salvation of more in the community and those who are persecuting them.
    Margaret H - USA
  • You know of Joyo & Setiaban's love & passion for You.Enable them to boldly yet securely proclaim Your Truth. Thank you for raising up these two for the work among the Sudan-people group.Lord,they need You to be able to do this and help them realize that apart from You, they can do nothing. Strengthen & refresh them for the work that You opened for them
    Timothy R - USA
  • Father, first I thank you for the Sudanese brothers salvation and their work as evangelists may you continue to motivate strengthen ,protect n guide by your spirit n living word Joyo n Setiaban in their work as evangelists that they will bear much fruit un to salvation n many would be saved ! In Jesus name I pray
    Dean B - USA
  • Help our brothers, Joyo and Setiaban with their new ministry.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Dear Lord, we thank You for these Christians and ask that they be used to continue to spread the gospel throughout Indonesia. Please help them to keep strong in their faith and make disciples of their countrymen. Help those who do not believe to open their hearts and minds and allow Jesus in their hearts and proclaim Him as their Lord and Savior. Amen
    Donna H - USA
  • Father, thank You for these brothers who win people to Christ. What an example! Lord, may You use these brothers to bring more people to the Lord Jesus. Lord, as the apostles met with hostility, it did not stop them from preaching the gospel. I pray You will continue to use these brothers in Indonesia. Thank You for their ministry. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • 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
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