Church Building Bombed in Jijiga, Ethiopia
by Staff
August 15, 2007
(christiansunite.com) - A Full Gospel church building was bombed during a worship service in the city of Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia on August 5, according to reports from VOMC sources. Hundreds of Christians were present at the time of the attack but none of the believers were seriously injured. The roof of the building was damaged during the blast.
Local Christians suspect that the bombers were Muslims militants; several violent attacks on Christians have occurred in Jijiga where ninety-nine percent of the population is Muslim.
Thank the Lord that no one was seriously harmed during this attack. Pray for the members of this house church as they rebuild from the bombing.
Pray that Ethiopian Christians will demonstrate the love of God through consistent love and prayer for those who persecute them (Matthew 5:43-48).
For more information on the persecution facing believers in Ethiopia, go to www.persecution.net/country/ethiopia.htm.
