*** Voice Of The Martyrs Prayer Alert 11/8/08 ***


IRAN: Christian Couple Dies from Police Attack

An Iranian Christian couple in their 60s died last week from injuries sustained when secret police raided a house church service hosted at their house and severely beat them, a source told Compass. Less than a week after Abbas Amiri's funeral, his wife died from similar injuries and stress from her husband's death, according to Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN).

Police beat and arrested Amiri on 17 July, along with seven other men, six women and two minors who were attending the service. He died in a hospital on 30 July from injuries sustained from the beating. His wife, Sakineh Rahnama, died on Sunday 3 Aug from stress-related causes, according to FCNN.

Secret police raided the house church meeting hosted by Amiri and his wife in Malek Shahr, just outside the central Iranian city of Isfahan. They beat and arrested all those in attendance, including the two minors and the hosting couple. All those arrested at the house meeting are reportedly still in custody, including Amiri's daughter and the two minors.

Compass Direct

Please pray for the release of those still in custody.

Pray also for those grieving the loss of the couple.

Pray the Lord will continue to grow his Church in Iran in spite of the persecution.

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I'm so grateful not to have to practice my faith amidst this type of persecution.

Dear Lord, I pray that your only will shall prevail in Iran, may your power be upon the Brethrens in Iran that the Goverment shall see your power and they shall know your all the God Creater of all and in control over all .


Iran for Jesus !


In Jesus name

Yes, that's because God wants you to pray for those suffering in countries such us Iran.

God bless

abigya

Yes Br. Bear I certainly will be praying


O Lord may your peace and comfort be felt in the hearts of Your dear children suffering and grieving in Iran. Bless them for their strength and courage to serve You amid such tribulation and suffering.
Blessed Jesus please burden our hearts with increased love and care for all our suffering brothers and sisters around the world. Thank You Jesus.

These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth.....
Blessed be the dead which die in the Lord (Rev 14: 4 & 13)

Oh to have but a little of the courage of these dear saints...burden our hearts so much more for their plight dearest Lord Jesus

Julia