In July and August of 2005, several homes belonging to Hre Christians in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province were destroyed at the instigation of police (click here for the details). On March 7, five more homes were burned down according to an April 3 report from Compass Direct. At the same time, the homes of four other Christian families were raided and anything of value was taken. On March 4, storage buildings of two Christians were also burned, destroying their rice supply.
Church leaders believe these recent attacks were either instigated or at least permitted by local police. There have been no charges laid and it is unlikely there will be any legal action taken against those responsible.
Pray that the believers will have deep joy, even when they have lost so much (1 Peter 4:12-13). Pray that the Lord will provide for the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of these brothers and sisters. Pray that they will continue to be faithful to the call of God to share Christ with others.
For more information on the persecution endured by Vietnam's Christians, click here.
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