Open Doors UK

When 'Yasin' brought a Bible home, he had to cover the title. As a convert from Islam in Iraq, owning a Bible is extremely risky. But helped by you, the dangers won’t stop him sharing the gospel. Meet Yasin: bit.ly/440IfrF

Have you heard about National Week of Prayer? On 6-14 September, Christians are gathering across the UK and beyond to pray for each other, our leaders, the nation and the world. Open Doors is getting involved – and you can, too! youtube.com/watch?v=tPUpTv…

“Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.” (Psalm 85:7) #VerseOfTheDay

“He never stopped speaking against violence." Eyewitnesses share tributes to Pastor Emmanuel Na’allah (pictured) and Samaila Gidan Taro, murdered by Fulani militants during worship in Yaribori, Katsina State, Nigeria. Read more about the atrocity: bit.ly/45lknQ0

When 'Somayeh' was invited to church, she went with one aim: to prove that Christianity isn’t true. Instead, she encountered Jesus! She's since lost her marriage and had to flee Iran, but helped by you, she's standing strong. Read more: bit.ly/4nVSJjT

“Give us each day our daily bread.” (Luke 11:3) #VerseOfTheDay

"We are asking if it is possible to remember us in your prayers." Christians in Suwayda, Syria, are caught up in terrible violence. Father Tony shares his call for prayer from the church hall where he is sheltering many who've had to flee. Please pray for #Syria today

“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.” (Micah 4:2) #VerseOfTheDay

Open Doors is participating in National Week of Prayer on 6-14 September – and we'd love for you to join us! This is a precious opportunity to gather with others to pray for each other, our leaders and the nations – including the persecuted church. youtube.com/@nwopuk/videos

“Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 115:1) #VerseOfTheDay

Tajikistan’s authorities have started forcibly deporting Afghan refugees, including Christians. Please pray for all - particularly women and religious minorities - who face terrible danger in #Afghanistan. Find out more: bit.ly/3GWg18K

“He has sent me to... bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise...” (Isaiah 61:3) This #VerseOfTheDay sustains ‘Bita’ from #Iran in her ministry to other women. “They need to know they are loved,” she says.

North Korea is investigating its harsh punishments, raising hope that some prisoners could be released. “It may be a political gesture," says a contact. "But if it results in a few lives being spared or families being reunited, it’s worth praying for.” bit.ly/3IEu2sa

“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” (John 20:29) #VerseOfTheDay

“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us…” (2 Corinthians 1:10) #VerseOfTheDay

“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.” (Psalm 52:8) #VerseOfTheDay

Like many undercover believers, 'Yasin' in #Iraq first encountered Jesus through a dream. Initially, Yasin kept his faith even from his family. But he could only keep it secret for so long – and it’s almost cost him his life. Meet Yasin: bit.ly/440IfrF

Church on the Paddle! Welcome Church in Witney, Oxfordshire, recently took to the water to raise over £2,700 for our persecuted family in sub-Saharan Africa! It’s all part of #ChurchOnTheRun – could your church get on the move, too? Find out more: bit.ly/44Wgi53

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30) #VerseOfTheDay