Believers in Khambay, Pakistan continue to live through the consequences of last Sunday's attack on their church (click here for details). On Monday the funeral was held for Arshad Masih who was killed. Click here for pictures of the funeral. Of those injured, VOM has learned, two remain in hospital while the other four were forcibly released, despite their injuries. Pervez Masih remains unconscious and in critical condition. Ismael Masih (65) has been crying out in pain. He told VOM contacts on March 28 that he had received no medication for his pain. Pray for each of those injured in the attacks, and especially for Pervez and Ismael. Pray that they will fully recover from their injuries. Pray for Arshad Masih's young wife and child, as they begin to face life without their loved one.
For more information on the persecution of Pakistani Christians, click here.
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Ismael Masih
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Fozia, wife of Arshad Masih
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The Voice of the Martyrs has learned that Sunday's Easter morning service of the Victory Church International (also known as the New Apostolic Church) in the village of Khambay near Lahore, Pakistan was disrupted as four armed assailants opened fire on the church property, murdering one Christian worshipper and injuring six others. Killed was Arshad Masih, a young husband and father of a one-year-old daughter. 
