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As the pastor of the Good Shepherd Church in the Polonnaruwa district of Sri Lanka seeks to demonstrate the love of Christ to the members of his community, part of his ministry includes overseeing a drug rehabilitation centre in the local village. According to a recent report, a Christian man working at the centre was attacked on June 16th by two opposing villagers, resulting in abrasions on his neck. The perpetrators also threatened to "break the church."
On June 19th, two other individuals who worked at the centre were travelling by bicycle when they were assaulted by a few people armed with iron rods. One of the Christian workers suffered an injury to his head, while the other sustained wounds to his hands. Both believers received medical treatment in hospital. That evening, the same perpetrators went to the homes of two other families who were members of the Good Shepherd Church and threatened these believers, demanding that they stop attending the church.
Police reports have been filed for each of these instances. However, at last report, no charges have been laid against any of the attackers. For more information on the persecution of Christians in Sri Lanka, go to our country report.
Pray for divine protection on behalf of the members of this Sri Lankan church, along with those serving the needs of vulnerable community members. May the Gospel message of God's love, healing and deliverance reach the hearts of many more people in this community. Additionally, pray that those responsible for these attacks would not only be held accountable for their actions, but that they would turn to Christ in sincere repentance.
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