Mar 26, 2020
Life for persecuted Christians worldwide is quickly moving from bad to worse...
Under the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the need for humanitarian aid, spiritual and emotional support and emergency relief is becoming more urgent by the day.
According to Open Doors:
“These believers are already minorities in primarily Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist countries. They already face difficulties and danger from militias, extremists or hostile governments. They are often seen as second-class citizens, traitors or infidels.
“For those who ALSO live in countries with significant [COVID-19] outbreaks, history tells us they will have less or no rights to advocate for themselves with police or public officials, less access to basic provisions like medical supplies, and that they will experience more discrimination in receiving emergency aid or human services.”
I am thankful that friends like you understand the urgency ... as well as the call on each one of us, as Christ’s followers, to be compassionate.
From Morocco and Burkina Faso to Iran, throughout the Middle East and Asia, every dollar blesses God’s people through our Christ-centered partners on the ground — in fact, even more than Westerners like you and me may know!
Please continue to join LRI in prayer for our persecuted family ... for those impacted by the virus ... and for God’s love to shine through the darkness.
Faith over fear,

Mat

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