In The Name Of Jesus - Truth

In The Name Of Jesus - Truth Once a role model for peace in Africa, Tanzania is no longer considered “safe” after an increase in inter-faith violence. The push toward Islam is less violent on the mainland, but on the predominantly Muslim Zanzibar archipelago, Islamic militants, bent on wiping out all Christians from the islands, have burned and looted churches and threatened Christians with death. However, even on the mainland, persecution has intensified. In 2012, four young men responded to the gospel during a door-to-door evangelism campaign in an area that is almost 100 percent Muslim. While still new in their faith, these young men began receiving threats against their lives. Led by a local Sheikh, their former friends pressured them to recant their new faith, but through the power of Christ in them they remained steadfast. Disowned by their families, they turned to pastors in nearby villages to take them in, but were refused. The pastors fearing if they helped the men more strife would develop between the Christian community and the area Muslims. The men were forced to flee until things cooled off. One With Them Stand One With Them today, for Christians in Tanzania, praying for the struggling Christian community on both on Zanzibar Island and the mainland. Pray for church leaders as they seek ways to disciple new Muslim Background Believers. During these last days of Ramadan, pray especially for Muslims as they seek God, that they might to turn from the darkness of Islam to Christ, the Truth. One With Them CHALLENGE Muslim converts often need an urgent refuge in which to hide after being disowned, threatened and harmed by relatives. They need continuous protection and special care and discipleship. Consider helping provide believers who are most in danger with safe house protection, discipleship and basic necessities.  2013.08.06

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)