Burkina Faso A Solemn Baptism

4/17/2025  (VOM)

On Saturday, March 8, eight young Christians were baptized. The ceremony took place in a village in the southwestern part of the country where Muslim terrorists from neighboring Mali sometimes attack and kill followers of Christ. “These baptisms are different than most I have attended as they are quite solemn,” said a missionary who serves in the region. “Once these individuals are baptized, they are targeted and are likely to be beaten or even killed for their faith in Jesus Christ.” As they were being baptized, the Christians sang “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” Seven of the newly baptized Christians also received Bibles.

Please pray…

• Praise the Lord for the faith of these courageous young Christians.

• Pray that the Lord will strengthen and sustain them in the midst of any persecution they might experience.

• Pray that the Lord will protect them and use them to share the gospel with those around them that He has prepared to hear and receive the gospel.