Call to Prayer for Christians in Nigeria

On Monday, Nov. 17, armed bandits attacked the Assemblies of God Zuru Missionary Area in Nigeria's Kebbi State, abducting 11 Assemblies of God Nigeria believers. This terrorist attack occurred during a service in a local Assemblies of God church, and the abducted individuals have yet to be recovered.

Nigeria is located on the West Coast of Africa, where the continent begins a harsh, nearly 90-degrees-west turn into the Atlantic Ocean. Kebbi State is located in the far northwest portion of Nigeria, bordering the countries of Niger on the northwest and Benin on the southwest. Zeru is located in the south central “leg” of Kebbi State.

As part of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, the General Council of the Assemblies of God Nigeria serves millions of Christians who face rising pressure and danger each day in Nigeria.

“We are heartbroken at the abduction of these precious Assemblies of God believers,” AG World Missions Executive Director John Easter says. “We are praying for God’s protection for them and a safe return. We also are praying for comfort for their families and other believers in all the churches in Nigeria. We are asking every Assemblies of God congregation around the world to pray for the believers in Nigeria.”

Please pray with us for the safe return of these believers. Pray for God’s intervention and divine protection as our Nigerian Assemblies of God family faces unthinkable distress.

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