Seated on logs under the shade of a tree, the 230 Christian students were just beginning their English lesson when they heard the terrifying sounds overhead. A plane roared across the sky above the school yard. Within minutes, the Islamic army had dropped five bombs from a large Russian-made bomber.

We are very hopeful about the news we are bringing to you today because it is possible that Marzieh and Maryam may be released from prison soon, according to Elam Ministries.

Our friends at Mission Network News have this story today. Click here for the full story.

Muslim groups are protesting a move by federal prosecutors that they say could have a chilling effect on religious freedom. Prosecutors moved to seize four mosques and other assets in the U.S. owned by a foundation accused of funneling money to Iran. It is extremely rare for the government to take over houses of worship. Federal officials said they are investigating the foundation, not worshipers or religious leaders.

I wanted to share some good news with you this Friday afternoon. This is from the Catholic News Agency, click here for the full article. Please take a moment to thank the Lord for the the release of this missionary.

On Oct. 14, Viktor, who was born in Kazakhstan but holds German citizenship, was found guilty of "carrying out missionary activity without local registration" under Article 375-3 of Kazakhstan’s Administrative Code. The charge is punishable by a fine and/or deportation for individuals who are not citizens. Viktor was fined a total of 6,480 Tenge (US $43) and ordered deported. He successfully appealed his sentence, and his fine and deportation have been annulled. Believers think his appeal was successful because the government realized he was not a missionary.

In news closer to home regarding at the very least, discrimination towards Christians, we have a story that has been reported in the BBC, The Wall Street Journal Blog and the New York Times saying that a judge in South Carolina has deemed a license plate with the words "I believe" and a cross and stained glass window are "unconstitutional".

We have an interesting story coming from the Christian Telegraph about how church services are being banned on Friday's because it's a day of prayer for those in Islam.