Faith
Faith Endures and Rises in Goma Crisis
Faith Facts
- Over 3,000 lives were lost and 700,000 fled after M23 seized Goma.
- Bishop Martin Gordon reports a remarkable Christian revival in the city despite tragedy.
- Local churches have provided aid, comfort, and spiritual guidance through ongoing hardships.
The people of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, have endured immense hardship after militant forces took over their city, but many now turn to Christ in search of hope.
Despite violence and loss, the faithful in Goma are experiencing renewal as the church stands firm and communities rally around Biblical promises of peace.
“There were parishes that we been unable to reach for three years, but this year we’ve been able to visit and encourage the people that they are not forgotten.”
Through faithful giving, churches provided gifts to staff, clergy, and teachers, and blessed hundreds of families with food during Christmas, demonstrating Christian charity amid turmoil.
The conflict is complex, with local and external actors deepening the crisis, yet churches remain a steadfast presence and beacon of trust for suffering people.
“It is at the heart of every village and community. When war came, people looked to the churches for every kind of help, as well as for hope.”
Parish attendance has grown, with many seeking prayer and baptism, reflecting spiritual hunger and the search for Jesus even in adversity.
“Times are incredibly hard in Goma right now,”
“But amidst the suffering, we testify daily to God’s faithfulness, and we continue to put our trust in him, as the one who will ultimately bring about peace.”
In standing together, the Christians of Goma show that God works in all seasons, providing faithful light even amid darkness. Learn more about how faith is flourishing in hardship and find inspiration to intercede for brothers and sisters in need.
Faith Facts
- Vice President JD Vance led rally attendees in reciting the Lord’s Prayer when a woman collapsed nearby.
- The moment highlighted the continued presence of Christian faith in American public life and political gatherings.
- Vance personally left the stage to check on the woman after leading the prayer.
Vice President JD Vance paused a Nebraska campaign rally to lead the crowd in the Lord’s Prayer after a woman collapsed in the audience.
The incident took place during a live event where Vance addressed supporters and addressed policy issues.
“Pray as the Lord taught us to pray,” Vance said before leading the audience in the traditional prayer.
After finishing the prayer, Vance stepped down from the stage and made his way into the stands to personally check on the woman who had collapsed.
The spontaneous act of faith and compassion drew praise from attendees who witnessed the moment.
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Faith Facts
- Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox encourages believers to share their faith with confidence.
- Lennox stresses that evangelism is not reserved only for preachers, theologians, or those with extensive biblical knowledge.
- Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ in daily life.
Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox is urging believers everywhere to share their faith with greater boldness and confidence. He reminds Christians that the call to witness is not limited to pastors or scholars but belongs to every follower of Christ.
“We’re all called to be witnesses,” Lennox declares. This simple truth challenges the idea that only trained experts can effectively share the gospel.
Professor Lennox emphasizes that evangelism is not about having every theological answer or delivering polished sermons. Instead, it is about living out and speaking the truth of Christ wherever God places His people.
His words come as a timely encouragement to Christians who may feel hesitant or unqualified to speak about their faith. Lennox points to the biblical calling that every believer is a witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the hope within them.
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Faith Facts
- At least seven Christians were killed in a targeted attack on a Greek Orthodox funeral service in Jordan.
- The assault occurred at a church known for peaceful worship and interfaith coexistence in the region.
- The attack highlights the ongoing threat of Islamic extremism to Christian communities worldwide.
In a rare attack in a country known for peaceful inter-faith coexistence, suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan on Friday (Oct. 23), shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, according to reports.
The violence interrupted a sacred time of mourning and remembrance, striking at the heart of a Christian community gathered in faith.
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