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SummaryI began serving as pastor of a church in Beni, DRC, in 2019. Late one night on June 30, 2021, ADF rebels returned and opened fire on our compound. πŸ’₯ My wife and I saw our garden destroyed and heard screams as neighbors were slaughtered. They sought to kidnap me, but by God’s grace an unseen protector stood at our door, and the terrorists fled. πŸ™ We hid until dawnβ€”traumatized, yet alive. Though forced to relocate, my heart was strengthened: I cannot show weakness to my flock. Now I open my window toward Beni each day, praying for fellow pastors in the red zones. Thank you for praying and supporting us. ❀️

When Pastor Jean’s* church in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was attacked, he and his family survived – but they suffered immense trauma. Pastor Jean felt he couldn’t show weakness to his church. But thanks to your prayers and support, he’s starting to heal.

Open Doors Prayer News 296 (May-June 2023)

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*Names changed for security reasons

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01:04 Attack on church begins
02:42 Pastor John hides with family
04:08 Call to pray for red zones
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