Nigeria (MNN) ? Coordinated attacks on Sunday left at least 19 dead in areas where Christian Aid Mission is working.

Suspected Islamic extremists throw explosive, injuring at least four.

Today I thought that I would give you a recap of the stories we shared with you this week, just in case you missed something. We have so much to pray for and rejoice in the Lord over. Please share this with your friends and family who care about the persecution of Christians around the world.

This is a new story from Compass Direct, as you read it, please say a prayer for our brother who is living in fear of the Egyptian government. Please share with your prayer lists and church.

Last weekend The Voice of the Martyrs had a conference out here in Southern California, and unfortunately I wasn't able to attend, but a dear friend of mine was. So I asked Kathi Macias, to share with us her experience at the VOM conference. Click here to visit Kathi's website and to learn more about her, she's a great writer.

One of the areas of faith that is coming under attack more and more here in America is the simple act of praying in the name of Jesus. In recent months there have been numerous stories about city councils in various parts of the country that have been under attack from atheistic foundations and individuals suing the councils for praying in the name of Jesus. Today I wanted to share with you the latest story in which a judge is saying that sectarian prayers should be banned.

The Assemblies of God authorities announced at the conclusion of their Oct. 30 service that Friday worship services would no longer take place and only Sunday services, in two separate shifts, would be conducted. The church, which is the largest public and formal gathering of Iranian Christians in Iran, was forced to close by the Iranian Ministry of Information.

OneNewsNow has a great article today that highlights VOM's Todd Nettleton. Click here to read the full article.

There is a lot of commentary on the President's speech and here is a very interesting article, from the Assyrian International News Agency, and also posted at National Review online.