Date: 2025-12-18

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Nigerian believers expect more violence this Christmas

Nigeria (MNN) — Nearly half of the 300 children and teachers kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria last month have escaped or been released. Yet Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says the pattern of targeted attacks on Christians continues. As Christmas approaches, so do memories of mass killings in Nigeria in previous years. Kelly says believers expect more adversity is coming. Pray for more gospel laborers to reach Nigeria’s Muslim-majority Fulani, Hausa, and Kanuri people groups.

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Nigeria (MNN) — The Nigerian government says 100 more children have been released after a mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria last month.

Story 2

Prayers for Syria as refugees return home

Syria (MNN) — A year after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, many minority-religious refugees remain displaced in Lebanon. Camille Melki with Heart for Lebanon says the organization is committed to serving vulnerable people, including both Syrian refugees and Lebanese people. Please pray that as Syrian refugees return home, they will take the Gospel with them.

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Syria (MNN) – Since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from Syria in December last year, many refugees of the majority Muslim Sunni background have returned to Syria.

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In India, one child’s miracle story reflects hope this Christmas

India (MNN) — Sarani, a 10-year-old girl in India, grew up with serious heart problems that made her very weak. Then she was invited to a Children’s Bible Club run by Mission India. There, she heard stories about Jesus for the first time and how He healed the sick. Mission India’s Raina Miller says Sarani prayed for healing, and within just a few months, her heart miraculously grew stronger, her energy came back, and today Sarani follows Jesus as her Savior! Learn more about Mission India’s powerful ministry at our website. Find your place in the story.

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India (MNN) — Sarani drew a manger scene, and other kids can color along!