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ISTANBUL, October 25 (Compass Direct News) – Muslims who attacked a Pakistani church and declared religious war against Christians from mosque minarets have apologized for their actions, human rights workers said.

Did you know that this week is Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week?

Compass Direct has some breaking news today concerning two recent murders in Nigeria.

Thrissur (Kerala, India), SVM News, October 22, 2007: A social and prayer fellowship worker stabbed to death on October 21 at Mupli Estate road in Thrissur District of Kerala State, India.

On the road to Emmaus, the resurrected Savior walked with two disciples, talking with them about the recent events in Jerusalem. Though they did not recognize him, he talked with them about God’s plan for the Messiah. When they arrived at their town, Jesus acted as if he had to go further. Why? Didn’t he want to stay and continue the conversation?

(Compass Direct News) – Kidnappers have given Iraqi church leaders only 24 more hours to raise ransom money for the release of two priests, a church leader said today. Syrian Catholic Archbishop Basile Georges Casmoussa said that an independent source had confirmed the two priests, kidnapped last week, were alive. “Someone phoned somewhere and he affirmed to us that they are alive,” said the Mosul archbishop. Father Pius Affas, 68, and Father Mazen Ishoa, in his 30s, were abducted by unknown assailants on October 13 in Mosul. A source close to the archbishop said the kidnappers had demanded a $1 million ransom. “They gave us a 72-hour period to prepare the sum,” Casmoussa said today from Qaraqosh, a predominantly Syrian Catholic village 20 miles southeast of Mosul. “That period ends tomorrow.” The archbishop reiterated that the deadline did not mean the priests would be killed if the ransom were not immediately delivered.

Last Saturday, our friend Janet Parshall, had Todd Nettleton on her brand new radio program Talking It Over, to talk about the latest news from the persecuted church.

The following news byte is from The Media Line and is an exclusive from The Media Line.

This week in our VOM-USA prayer update we highlighted four different areas of prayer for you to focus on. I want to highlight the following from the email and ask that you would pray along with us for the quick recovery of those who were injured. On September 27, a suicide bomber in military clothing detonated a grenade, killing five youth and critically wounding four others, in Sudan's Upper Nile state. According to The Voice of the Martyrs' contacts in Sudan, "A pastor was having an overnight service in Khorfullus town, when an unidentified man walked into the service and detonated a grenade, killing himself, five children and critically wounding four others, including the pastor and his wife." VOM contacts added that the bomber was dressed in full military clothing, normally worn by government officials. VOM is assisting families affected by this tragedy during this difficult time. Pray God comforts and encourages the families of those killed. Pray for a speedy recovery for those injured. Psalm 118: 17, Isaiah 40:31\u003c/b\>\n\nbr>\u003cbr\>\n\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.persecution.com/emailUpdate/images/flags/palestine.gif\" alt\u003d\"Pray for GAZA STRIP\" align\u003d\"right\" vspace\u003d\"13\"\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cfont color\u003d\"red\"\>\u003cb\>GAZA STRIP\u003c/b\>\u003c/font\>\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.persecution.com/emailUpdate/images/LineBreak.gif\" border\u003d\"0\"\>\n\n\u003cb\>Gaza Bible Society Worker Murdered – Christian Broadcasting Network\u003c/b\>\u003cbr\>\n\nOn October 7, 26-year-old Rami Ayyad's body was recovered near the Teachers' Bookshop in the Palestinian territory of Gaza where he worked. His body had stab wounds and bullet holes. According to the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Ayyad was kidnapped the day before by an unidentified group. CBN quoted the spokesperson for the Palestinian Bible Society, Simon Azazian, who said, "We do not know the exact identity of the group, but we know he was martyred for his faith in Christ." The report added, "Ayyad told co-workers he'd noticed a car with no license plates following him. At 6 p.m. (on Saturday), his wife received a phone call from him saying he'd been taken captive by a group of people and would be home late. A second phone call relayed the same message." Rami is survived by his pregnant wife and two young children. Pray the Holy Spirit comforts his family during this difficult time. Pray Rami's testimony will bring non-believers, especially his killers, into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Ask God to protect believers in Gaza. \n\n\n\n\u003cb\>Psalm 23, Psalm 91\u003c/b\>\n\n\u003cbr\>\u003cbr\>\n\n\u003ccenter\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.persecution.com/emailUpdate/PrinterPrayers.htm\" style\u003d\"background-color:#EFDFC2;display:block;padding:2px 5px;border:1px solid #BF7D0B;color:#000;width:150px\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>Click for Printer-Friendly Prayers\u003c/a\>\u003c/center\>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\>\u003cbr\>\n\n\n\u003ccenter\>\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.persecution.com/idop\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.persecution.com/images/idop.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\"\>\u003c/a\>\u003cbr\>\u003cbr\>\n\n\n",1] ); //-->Psalm 118: 17, Isaiah 40:31