Posted 24^th May 2010

Greetings in the name of Jesus, the Good Shepherd

We recently requested continued prayer for Maryam and Marzieh, two Iranian believers from a Muslim background (BMB) who were summoned to a court hearing on 13^th April. Recall that they were arrested on 5^th March 2009 and detained until 18^th November.

We are pleased to report that they have been acquitted of all charges against them – Praise the Lord! Iranian Christians thank us for our prayers.

However, Maryam and Marzieh were warned that if they engage in any further Christian activity in Iran there would be severe consequences. Therefore, they left Iran on Saturday (22^nd May) and arrived safely in another country.

Iranian Christians supporting these two ladies request our continued prayers that:

a.      They will adjust quickly to living in another country

b.      They will be able to rest and recover following their 14 month ordeal

c.       God’s provision and guidance for their futures will become clear

d.      Other Iranian believers facing court hearings will be acquitted

e.      Christians across Iran will be able to meet appropriately for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship

f.        All officials involved will act justly, love mercy and be exposed to the truth of Jesus

Open sources used: Elam Ministries, FCNN

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