Over the last few hours 4 churches in Pakistan have been attacked and burnt in different parts of Karachi by extremists (the media are saying it's the Taliban).
When Christians tried to stop these attacks their attackers opened fire on them. Two Christians received bullet wounds.
The situation is very tense in several areas, including Khuda Ki Basti where there is a Christadelphian Ecclesia with 31 members.
The Christadelphians in Pakistan have asked for your prayers.
Looked at by Marcus Ampe from a Christian viewpoint.
De wereld bekeken vanuit een Christelijke visie door Marcus Ampe
Thursday 23 April 2009
Pakistan Christians under attack
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The situation in Karachi is worsening. The city is very tense and terrorists are attacking properties, burning vehicles and firing on passers-by. We have received reports from the brethren that they been without electricity, and power has just been restored after 7 hours.
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In earlier news from Pakistan, several churches in Karachi have been sent threatening letters demanding that Christian missionary activity should stop. The letters include threats of suicide attacks. The Government has recommended that all small Christian groups should worship together until the situation is normal again. They have also offered Police security during worship times. Two Christadelphian ecclesias in Karachi declined the offer of Police security and have consequently removed all signs from their meeting places and last Sunday they met in homes instead.
Thanks for your prayers.
Please continue to pray for the safety and protection of our brothers and sisters in Pakistan.