Persecution & Prayer Alert

"Jesus' presence always brought astonishing
peace to me no matter how bad the situations....
Whenever I was in a prison, He was always
there for me. He transformed the jail into
a heaven and the burdens became blessings."
~ Sadhu Sundar Singh
Indian missionary

Remembering Mihai Wurmbrand

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there
shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There
shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
~ Revelation 21:4 NKJV

With heartfelt sorrow, we remember Mihai (Michael) Wurmbrand (the son of VOM's international founders Reverend Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand), who passed away at the age of 87 on October 17th, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and all who knew and loved him.

Please keep Mihai's wife, Mi; their son, Alex; and their daughters, Emily and Mimi, in your prayers. Ask the Lord to sustain them in the days ahead, when the absence of someone dearly loved is felt in both familiar routines and quiet moments. May they find comfort in cherished memories, strength in the care of those around them, and peace in Christ's faithful presence.

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Maharashtra's Conversion Law Now Challenged in Court

Photograph of the St. Teqla Church complex built against a rugged rock cliff, viewed through leafless branches. White domes, multiple crosses, bell tower, arched windows, and weathered masonry highlight religious architecture. — The Bombay High Court building.
Photo: Wikipedia / A.Savin (FAL)

Maharashtra has become the latest state in India to enact legislation restricting religious conversions. The law, which came into effect on August 28th, imposes particularly stringent conditions. Any conversions suspected to have been achieved through either coercion, misrepresentation, allurement or undue influence can result in up to seven years' imprisonment. Even harsher penalties apply in cases involving the conversion of women, minors, persons with disabilities, or members of tribal communities.

Concerns Over Isolation of Imprisoned Pastor

Photograph of Pastor Wang Yi seated indoors, wearing a burgundy shirt and yellow safety vest. A plain light wall and teal doorframe form the background. — Pastor Wang Yi in prison.
Photo: ChinaAid

Recent reports indicate that Wang Yi, the imprisoned pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, may be suffering from advanced liver cancer. Unfortunately, severe restrictions on family contact and communication have prevented anyone from verifying these claims or assessing Pastor Wang's current physical condition.

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Remembering Mihai Wurmbrand

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