Indonesia (MNN) ? In the last week, authorities in Indonesia's Aceh province shut the doors of nine registered churches and six Buddhist temples, reports Morning Star News, an Indonesian paper.

On one hand this is not shocking given what we know about the Muslim Brotherhood. On the other hand, this is very concerning to me and many others who are watching what has been happening in Egypt to Christians in Egypt. Please remember Coptic Christians in your prayers today and don't forget that we are part of the body of Christ, so when our family suffers, we suffer. Your prayers do matter and are needed. Please pray for safety for all believers worldwide as well.

We thank our friends at Morning Star News for this important news coming out of India concerning pastor Lal Mani Prasad of Immanuel Believers Fellowship who was beaten for approximately 30 minutes. The pastor's son also was beaten and his hand was broken. You can read the full story here.

The following devotion is from the wonderful book Extreme Devotion, which you may purchase in our bookstore at www.vombooks.com

As you all know, we cover Christian persecution and the horrible things that happen to Christians all over the world. In recent days we've covered numerous stories about women who have been persecuted in Pakistan, including Asia Bibi and Rimsha Masih.

This weeks Persecution Podcast is now live for your listening pleasure and edification.

IN 1951 MORE and more Communist women began appearing in the camps and prisons. At Cernavoda I met Marioara Dragoescu, who’d been imprisoned by the old regime as a leading revolutionary. Now she was sent to forced labor by her comrades as a “counterrevolutionary.”

Our friends at Morning Star News have given us permission to share with you the following exclusive article concerning Ryan Stanton, a teenager who was accused of sending a blasphemous text message and the fall out after this event took place. This story is especially interesting in light of the recent news with Rimsha Masih. Please keep these families in your prayers.

With only a few weeks away from the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 2012, I wanted to remind you that you still have time to purchase this years IDOP kit. Here's what you'll receive when you purchase the kit this year.