Jos Persecutions

Joseph gave news this morning about the violence in Jos, Nigeria where he served as a pastor before coming to study in Philadelphia. On Thursday (Thanksgiving day here) five pastors with whom he had worked were beheaded. The churches where they had provided meals as a mercy outreach to the Muslim community were burned. Christians have fled and their homes have been looted. Tensions between the Muslim and Christian communities are very high with fatalities on both sides. Apparently it is rumored that Muslims are planning to attack the seminary where he taught and where his ten year old only son is living. Joseph fears for his safety. This evening he has written requesting prayer: "The news about Jos is bad, but I believe your prayers would make a great difference."