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2023.10.19

Christian Refugees Fear Returning to Syria

Syria flag10/19/2023   Syria  (VOM)

Since the 2011 outbreak of civil war in Syria, hundreds of thousands of people have fled to neighboring countries, including Jordan. Many refugees have had the opportunity to hear the gospel during their displacement, and a significant number of Syrians have become followers of Christ through the witness of Jordanian Christians. Some Syrian refugees now worry that the government of Jordan is planning to force them to return to Syria. “I could be killed at the border,” said one Syrian Christian. Christians who are helping the refugees say, “There is a huge opening among the hearts of Syrians, but they need more discipleship and more strengthening in their faith.”

Please pray…

  • Pray that the Lord will encourage these Syrian Christians, give them His peace, and prepare them spiritually for a possible return to Syria.
  • Pray that the Lord will give wisdom to those who are discipling these Syrian refugees.
  • Pray for increased opportunities to share the gospel and provide discipleship to new believers.