There is a full update that will be made available shortly, but in light of events that transpired yesterday, April 11, 2025, the House of Blessing is asking its supporters for urgent prayer.
It was planned for a number of teams of House of Blessing leaders to take part in Friday prayers in several strategically picked mosques this Friday (yesterday). The teams were not there to participate in the Muslim Friday prayers but rather to watch for an opportunity to share testimony of the Good News of the Gospel. This was accomplished, and there has been a very large harvest of souls which is still continuing as I write. There were, however, Islamic militants embedded among the crowds.
As promised, there is a more detailed report coming. For this brief prayer request, however, I must report that Sheikh Ballout, Shaheen, and Habib suffered very severe burns due to acid that was thrown into their faces. Their faces were severely burned, hair completely gone, and their eyelids melted closed. At this time it is feared their eyeballs have been destroyed, but it is not yet certain. Brothers Laith and Zalteem were burned on their necks and backs and the sisters did what they could for them. As for Al-Fishawi, Hab Ruman, and Azmi, Zaltimo, and Sheikh Al-Hidmi, they have many injuries including fractures of their fingers and considerable blood loss. The brothers took a horrible beating but have for the time being been taken to safer locations for care.
In the more detailed report coming, I will be able to give you a detailed report of what all transpired and information on the overall response of the crowds within the mosques — which was much different than the militant attackers. I also have messages from Abdelrahem.
Please pray folks. God was not caught off guard. Jesus warned us that the world hated Him and it would hate us as His followers.
Also, please pray for the ever greater need for Bibles, teaching booklets, and Biblical storybooks for the children. The need is in the thousands. Thank you all,
Forever in His Service,
Jake (aka Jack)