Today is 10 years since the #Chibok schoolgirls were abducted by Islamic militants Boko Haram in #Nigeria . More than 90 of the young women are still missing. Please keep praying for their safe release, and for God to sustain and comfort their families.

“For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) #VerseOfTheDay

'Your loving support has helped me to remove my burdens... I cannot express all my gratitude with words and pen.'

These words come from a letter written by 'Hoon', a believer from North Korea, after spending time at a safe house in China.

Read letter: bit.ly/49wBqO6

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures for ever.” (Psalm 118:1) #VerseOfTheDay

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18) #VerseOfTheDay

Would you like to join us as we pray into the elections in #India and what it means for our persecuted family?

We're hosting a prayer webinar next Wednesday (17 April), as Christians in India ask us to pray with them at this crucial time.

Book today: bit.ly/3RmapXA

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) #VerseOfTheDay

Last year in #Iran :

>166 #Christians were arrested
>103 detained
>22 sentenced
>21 imprisoned

>1/3 of arrests targeted individuals with multiple copies of the #Bible

(Figures from Article18's joint annual report with Open Doors UK Middle East Concern CSW_UK)

#FoRBforall …

'In the back of the car, I explain the gospel to the North Korean escapee.'

How do Open Doors fieldworkers meet the North Korean refugees who come to their secret safe houses in China? Given the dangers, how do they share the gospel?

Find out more: bit.ly/49wBqO6

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain.” (Psalm 127:1) #VerseOfTheDay

Pastor ‘Mike’ trains up disciples in #Vietnam : “If there's no programme, the Christians will regress. Their faith has no foundation. If they build a house, they need a foundation.”

Are you free Saturday morning (13 April)?

We're hosting a #SeeChange breakfast in Witney, Oxfordshire. We'd love for you to join us as we hear stories from our sisters worldwide, and spend time in worship and creative prayer.

Book today: bit.ly/3xs2z7B

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) #VerseOfTheDay

'When I'm out with friends, I feel as if we are besieged by all the others around us. I’m pressured with not being able to eat.”

As #Ramadan comes to an end, Christians from #Iraq share how the festival has brought additional challenges.

Read more: bit.ly/3PQwpci

Ramadan ends this week, and for many Christians in #Iraq it's a tough month for them to navigate. Ahmed* and other believers share their struggles. bit.ly/3PQwpci

*Name changed

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) #VerseOfTheDay

“I will not forsake my mission, my calling. Even if the authorities catch me, I will let them do everything they can to stop me – even if they kill me.”

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10) #VerseOfTheDay

House arrest. Forced marriage. Even murder.

Around the world, Christian women and girls face persecution for their faith and their gender.

Will you help them #SeeChange today?

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“He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) #VerseOfTheDay

Shame, abandonment and financial hardship.

These are some of the dangers that face women and girls in Central Asia who make the brave decision to leave Islam to follow Jesus. During Ramadan, the risk can be greater.

Read more: bit.ly/3U58mZi