May 2009
Make a Parachute That Will Reach Colombian Guerillas!
Missionary pilot Russell Stendal drops parachutes into the waiting hands of guerillas. The parachutes are attached to solar radios that play Christian radio broadcasts. They also contain Christian books that dispel the myth of communism and point toward Jesus Christ.
Click the image to download a parachute pattern for yourself.
Underground Reality: Colombia
Young people from four different nations went to Colombia last year. They wanted to experience what the believers there live, every day. They learned of unspeakable horrors at the hands of the guerillas. But they also experienced joy, courage and hope in the lives of Colombian believers.
A Kidnap Victim Speaks Out
Gary Lane of CBN News spoke with Mark Gonsalves, who was held captive by the FARC guerillas for five long months. During his time with the FARC, Mark recognized the power Christian radio has to bring hope into the dark jungles of Colombia.
An Inside Look at a Christian on Trial
Sandul was arrested for allegedly desecrating the Quran. Her father, Gul Sheer, was arrested for allowing her to do so. VOM workers in Pakistan say the family was targeted because they openly shared their faith in their Muslim village. This video footage was taken secretly on February 24, 2009, during one of the court proceedings.
April 2009
VOMedical Get Involved
VOMedical provides needed surgeries, prosthetics, medicine, physical therapy, payment for medical bills and even counseling to Christians injured for their faith. Since 2002, this ministry has helped to treat wounds so Christians can heal and continue spreading the gospel.
India- CBN
Namrata, 10, was injured by a bomb during two months of horrific violence against Christians in India. Radical Hindu groups carried out systematic attacks on Christians in Orissa’s Kandhamal district. Hundreds died, and thousands were left homeless.
Serving Persecuted Christians with Action Packs
Our Pakistani staff recently aided a small group of 100 believers in a town of 4,000 Muslims. They presented them with Action Packs from our readers.
Serving Persecuted Christians in Orissa
The fall of 2008 saw the worst display of anti-Christian violence in India’s history. VOM contacts report 126 people were killed, 4,500 homes and churches were burned and 70,000 people were displaced.
Nigeria Riot Victim Speaks
On Nov. 28, 2008, a riot broke out in the crowded Nigerian city of Jos. Groups of Muslim warriors roamed the city with machetes. More than 100 Christians were killed, and thousands more were beaten, shot or cut. Many more were wounded and about 25,000 people were displaced.
March 2009
Richard Wurmbrand: Solitary
A Richard Wurmbrand classic video. Rev. Wurmbrand talks about his time in solitary while imprisoned in Romania.
Indonesia Christmas Care
CBN Report: Afghanistan
A CBN interview with Gary Lane about an increase in threats on Christians in Afghanistan.
CBN Report: Mosul
CBN reports on Christian families facing vioence in Mosul, Iraq.
Kurdish Church Service
Scenes from a Kurdish church service.
February 2009
Action Pack Distribution in Pakistan
Observe the Distribution of Action Packs in Pakistan.
Sandul's Family
Sandul Bibi's sister reads a letter she wrote from prison.
Luis Interview
Luis discusses evangelism in Colombia.
Shafia's Faith: A Struggle Ends in Victory
January 2009
A Letter From A North Korean Defector
Listen to a letter form a North Korean defector.
Pakistan Action Pack Distriubution
Footage of an Action Pack distribution in Pakistan
The Torchlighters Trailer, The Richard Wurmbrand Story
A trailer for the upcoming installment of The Torchlighters, focusing on the life of Richard Wurmbrand. The Torchlighters is an animated series showcasing heroes of the faith.
Rioting in Indonesia
