A Message from the Chief Executive Officer

Susanna Koh

speaker susannaHusband abducted in Malaysia

On Feb. 13, 2017, Susanna’s husband, Pastor Raymond Koh, was abducted off the streets of Malaysia. Nearby security cameras captured the entire crime. Raymond hasn’t been seen or heard from since the abduction, and his car has never been found. Years prior to his abduction, Raymond and Susanna received a death threat after holding a celebration dinner in a church to thank supporters of their charity, Harapan Komuniti, meaning Hope Community. The dinner was raided by police and religious authorities, who had received a tip that the Christians were sharing the gospel with Muslims in attendance.

Helen Berhane

speaker helenImprisoned in Eritrea

Helen Berhane, a gospel singer and Bible teacher, was arrested and imprisoned in her home country of Eritrea, where the totalitarian government seeks to control every aspect of its citizens’ lives. She spent 32 months locked in a shipping container without adequate ventilation, light, sanitation or food. And she endured severe torture, which almost killed her and left her unable to walk. When Helen was released in 2006, she fled the country and was later granted asylum in Denmark, where she recovered from her injuries.

Anita Smith

speaker anitaHusband martyred in Libya

In 2011, Ronnie, Anita and their young son moved to Libya shortly after the overthrow of the country’s dictator, Muammar Qadhafi. Ronnie worked as a high school chemistry teacher in Benghazi, where his students nicknamed him “Libya’s best friend.” But in December 2013, Ronnie was shot to death during a late-morning jog. Anita received worldwide media attention after writing a letter forgiving her husband’s attackers.

Gracia Burnham

speaker graciaHeld captive in the Philippines

For 17 years, Martin and Gracia Burnham served as missionaries in the Philippines with New Tribes Mission (now called Ethnos360). In 2001, they were taken hostage by militant Muslims and held captive for 376 days. Martin, an experienced jungle pilot who delivered mail and supplies in the region, was killed during a rescue attempt, while Gracia survived and was rescued from her captors. Today, Gracia travels widely to speak about her time in captivity. She is a New York Times bestselling author of two books, In the Presence of My Enemies and To Fly Again.

June 2025

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
~ John 1:1 ESV

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

PHILIPPINES 1

Pray for Bible schools that continue to equip courageous Christians for ministry in Muslim-majority areas.

COLOMBIA 2

Pray that God will comfort the widows and children of pastors who have been martyred for their bold witness.

AZERBAIJAN 3

Praise God that Azeri Christians are faithfully sharing the Gospel despite opposition and possible fines.

MEXICO 4

Pray for Gabriela who was beaten more than 40 times by her opposing husband and neighbours.

NEPAL 5

Pray that Christians in this South Asian

country will have their own copy of God’s Word.

UZBEKISTAN 6

Pray that Uzbek Christians will forgive family members who have rejected them for following Jesus.

SRI LANKA 7

Pray for Pastor Sam who boldly proclaims the Gospel message in the midst of aggression and opposition.

AFGHANISTAN 8

Pray that many Afghans will hear the “Good News” of Jesus via social media and broadcasting sources.

MAURITANIA 9

Pray for the divine protection of those who carry Bibles into the country at great risk.

SOMALIA 10

Pray that the many young people disil- lusioned with Islam will experience the life-changing power of Christ.

DR CONGO 11

Pray for the healing of Christians who have suffered injuries and emotional trauma due to violent attacks.

CHINA 12

Pray for the release of imprisoned Chinese Christians, including Pastor Wang Yi and Fu Xuanjuan.

MALAYSIA 13

Pray that the Gospel message will advance among the Malay people through increased access to Bibles.

NORTH KOREA 14

Pray that North Koreans who receive smuggled Bibles will grow in their understanding of Scriptural truths.

SUDAN 15

Pray for followers of Jesus who have been displaced because of fighting between Islamic factions.

BRUNEI 16

Pray for the few bold evangelists and missionaries who, despite the risks, proclaim the truth of the Gospel.

TURKMENISTAN 17

Pray that Christians will have access to the Turkmen-lan- guage Bible, even though it has been banned.

SYRIA 18

Praise God for the faithful witness of Christians remaining in the country amid hostile conditions.

MOZAMBIQUE 19

Pray that the practical and spiritual needs of the more than 100,000 displaced Mozambicans will be met.

MALI 20

Pray for wisdom on behalf of Jacques, a former church leader who now provides Bibles to other pastors.

BENIN 21

Although 30 percent of Benin’s population follow Christianity, pray that many more will come to know Christ.

NIGER 22

Pray for the healing of Jeff Woodke who was beaten and held captive for six years because of his Christian witness.

ALGERIA 23

Pray that Christians whose churches have been closed by the country’s authorities will find ways to worship.

RUSSIA (AND AREAS UNDER ITS CONTROL) 24

In the midst of ongoing turmoil, pray that the body of Christ will be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).

BURKINA FASO 25

Pray for the protection and safe release of Pastor Laurent who was abducted by militant Islamists.

PAKISTAN 26

Pray that the restrictive blasphemy laws, which are often used to oppress Christians, will be repealed.

TANZANIA 27

Pray for a strong Christian witness in the archipelago (islands) of Zanzibar, which is 99 percent Muslim.

YEMEN 28

Pray for the continued steadfastness of Pastor Ebrahim who was threatened at gunpoint for testifying of Christ.

INDONESIA 29

Pray that Christians living in hostile and remote areas of the country will have access to God’s Word.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 30

Pray that believers who have been displaced by the civil war will find refuge, peace and strength in Christ.

 

 

 

 

 
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Exposition d’art 2025

Thème : Une paix parfaite

« Je vous ai dit ces choses, afin que vous ayez la paix en moi. Vous aurez des tribulations dans le monde; mais prenez courage, j’ai vaincu le monde. » – Jean 16:33 

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Un jury désigné par VdMC choisira la meilleure œuvre de chaque catégorie. Une biographie des deux gagnants, de même qu’une brève description de leur œuvre, paraîtra dans le numéro pertinent de la revue de VdMC.

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