Pray for those who are persecuted

For over a decade, millions of Christians have prayed for their persecuted brothers and sisters in more than 40 nations around the world on the second Sunday of November. This year’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be observed on Nov. 9 by an estimated 100,000 congregations around the world.

Increased persecution of Christians from radical groups and repressive governments has been noted in stories carried by major news services as well as Christian organizations. When asked what they need the most, these persecuted people respond, “Prayer.”

I invite anyone concerned with the fundamental right of freedom of religion to join in observing this day and to pray for the persecuted, their families and their persecutors.

Mike Craig

Snohomish