Then we were off to Egypt, where 90% of the population is Muslim, and only 10% is Christian. Christians can face discrimination and persecution from their families, neighbors, and the government. We were able to visit with our partner, who reminded us of Mother Theresa. She ministers to the Sudanese refugees tirelessly and with much joy. She reaches out to the community, providing food, medicine, and clothing. This last year, they opened a school where most of the children are orphans. We went to a Sudanese church and were so inspired by the faith and resiliency of these dear Christian Believers. They fled their country, in the face of persecution and war. Yet their joy and passion for Jesus is incredible! What a blessing it was to worship with them!

We spent a good deal of time with our dear partner and his family. He radiates joy and has such love and concern for people. He has worked with our ministry for many years and continues to minister to persecuted Believers, many who were former Muslims. We were able to meet some of these dear people who have been imprisoned, beaten, or had to flee their homes. Their Muslim families have threatened, tortured, and have even attempted to kill them because they have chosen to follow Christ.

We met Sister "S," whose story we have shared in past prayer letters. Her husband was paid by a Muslim group to convert to Islam and now wants to take their daughter and raise her as a Muslim to receive more money. Sister S refused to turn their daughter over to him, so he brutally attacked her with a knife. She had lacerations and wounds across her face and body which required hospitalization and hundreds of stitches. I was really overwhelmed to meet her and her daughter personally. Sister S is a kind, caring mother who is in hiding just because she chooses to follow Jesus.