MercyPartners South Sudan – April 7 2015 – Christians Martyred, Refugee’s at risk, Marches continue
Christians Martyred, Refugee’s at risk, Marches continue.
5 hours west of Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, Christian Students at Garissa University College were singled out at 5am in the morning by Al-Shabaab terrorist. Al-Shabaab in Arabic, literally means “ The Youth”. Muslims among the students were freed. 147 Christians were Martyred at 5 am.
Kenyan authorities have called for the Somalian Refugee camps in Dadaab to be closed in efforts to stop attacks. Refugee leaders state they are also effected by the attacks and only came to Kenya to seek refugee.
2500 Christians and Muslims marched today ( Tuesday) in Nairobi to rally against Al-Shabaab.
PRAYER REQUEST
Pray for the families of the Martyrs and ask God to bridge your heart to the culture of Christians under persecution.
Pray for Christians in the United States to be prepared to give of our lives for the Love of Christ.
Pray for the Somalian Refugees that mercy in the name of Jesus may abound.
Pray for the Churches we have planted in the region that are very near Al Shabaab outpost and operations.