All over the world children are suffering because

All over the world children are suffering because they follow Jesus.

We estimate there about 30 million of these secret children.

Seven SECRETS

Secret children are an organisation who work throughout the world to support children who are persecuted for being Christian. They support children financially and spiritually through prayer.

Secret children help young people like Amir was three when he saw his father dragged away to prison. His father Mustafa had become a Christian, but Mustafa’s Muslim mother turned against Mustafa and tipped off the police.

Three months later, Mustafa returned home, traumatised by days of interrogation but still determined to follow Jesus. But they had to be secret believers. Amir had two different lives: at home he was free to talk about Jesus; at school he had to keep it quiet

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• Secret children support persecuted children and their families by sending letters of support, these letters can bring great comfort and encouragement to these people

Your task As a tutor group write a letter to a persecuted Christian, offering them encouragement and support, together make a list of things you want to say and then one person in your group can write the letter, there is a sample letter in the slides below You may also like to make small colourful greeting cards for younger children to enjoy

Pray before you start your letter Ask God to give you the right words to say Share God's Word Include one or two Bible verses. For other languages, visit www. biblegateway. com Show sensitivity Please don't dwell on the recipient's plight, or share about the blessings of life in your country, continue to pray for the person you write to

Sample letter Dear brother or sister in Christ I heard about your situation and wanted to write to you and let you know that you are in my prayers. Although we have never met, we are united as brothers and sisters in Christ. I cannot imagine what it must be like to have to endure your sufferings. But I know that the Lord is with you - even in the hardest times. I pray that you will know His presence and His peace everyday. Keep looking to Him and trusting in Him, because He is a faithful God. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. " (Psalm 46: 1) With love in Christ [Your name] [Your country - optional]

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