Christians Caught in Crossfire in Gaza Upheaval
Today our friends at Mission Network News are reporting that Christians are caught in the crossfire in Gaza. Remember we asked you to keep those believers in your prayers last week. Here's what MNN is saying:
Gaza (MNN) -- As Hamas and Fatah factions battled for control of Gaza, a Christian school and church near a major security headquarters were targeted by militants. According to Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs-Canada: "Some books were burned, computers were stolen, and some furniture was destroyed; so believers are concerned also about acts of vandalism. They have received threats from some more radical elements that if they don't stop their Christian activities, they could see even more violence." Believers are awaiting signs of what the future may hold. Penner says there's much to pray about in the days ahead. "Things have settled down to a degree. Unfortunately, the group that has taken control, Hamas, is a far more militant organization, and time is only going to tell just how much they're going to implement Sharia law in Gaza. Things are certainly going to be better for believers in the West Bank, which is under the control of Fatah."