Meeting only during the day because of gunfire and rockets at night, local Christian workers held a six-day event that 100 people attended daily, strengthening their faith. “There were testimonies by people saying, ‘Only now I’ve come to see the real Christian life,’ or, ‘Only now do I know the victorious spiritual life,’” the ministry leader said. Amid such military conflict, local missionaries are working alongside villagers in their fields and doing more one-on-one evangelism, with 17 people coming to faith in Christ over a two-month stretch. Donations are sought for such gospel work. Pray that churches would grow in wisdom and knowledge of God’s will.

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess. 5:23)