Youcef Nadarkhani
I know, two current events posts in one day is pushing it! But this is important. Please bear with me and read this.
Please pray for pastor Youcef Nadarkhani of Iran. He was sentenced to hang today for converting from Islam to Christianity. The 34 year-old man has been in jail since 2009, and has a wife and two young sons. It is unknown when the sentence will be carried out or whether he will be allowed an appeal. This case has already dragged on for some time, and at one point his wife Fatemeh was also imprisoned. Mr. Nadarkhani has already been given two chances to recant his Christian beliefs, return to Islam, and be freed, but continues to decline these opportunities. Whatever the outcome, this Christian man, his family, and the house-churches he pastors will need continued prayer and God's strength.
Thank you for listening.
And please spread the word.
Please pray for pastor Youcef Nadarkhani of Iran. He was sentenced to hang today for converting from Islam to Christianity. The 34 year-old man has been in jail since 2009, and has a wife and two young sons. It is unknown when the sentence will be carried out or whether he will be allowed an appeal. This case has already dragged on for some time, and at one point his wife Fatemeh was also imprisoned. Mr. Nadarkhani has already been given two chances to recant his Christian beliefs, return to Islam, and be freed, but continues to decline these opportunities. Whatever the outcome, this Christian man, his family, and the house-churches he pastors will need continued prayer and God's strength.
Thank you for listening.
And please spread the word.