Muslim Mob Shuts Down House Churches in Indonesia
I received the following from VOM Media today. As I read this article of the persecution of saints in Indonesia, I can't help but remember the three ladies who are currently serving time in prison for simply teaching Sunday school. This story is just as sad. Please remember the Indonesian saints in your daily prayers. They are in need of comfort, and strength.
In the Indonesian city of Bogor in West Java on April 23rd, a Muslim mob of about 200 and a crowd of supporters from surrounding areas shut down a Sunday morning service at the Gunungputri house complex. With hundreds of pleased onlookers standing by, the church was evacuated and emptied of its contents. The protesting demonstrators insisted that illegal religious activities were taking place in the house because nearby neighbors had never submitted a recommendation allowing Christian gatherings there. The owner of the house finally gave in to the mob’s demand to stop holding Sunday services. A few policemen showed up on the scene as women from the congregation cried while their church was officially closed.