We mourn with those who mourn

Our hearts go out to those who are affected by the sad recent events in Virginia. We join with those praying for the bereaved families and the students who had to go through that ordeal.

Our hearts are also heavy today with the news that three wonderful men of God ministering in Malatya, Turkey have been brutally murdered. Brothers Necati Aydin ('nedjati', father of 2), Ugur Yuksel and Tilman Geske (father of 3, and a German citizen) were working in a publishing house in a city that has seen way more than its share of martyrs. Ten young men have been arrested for this brutal attack.

Aydin was the pastor of the 30-strong Protestant community of Malatya. Tilman is pictured left with his wife and his 3 children. Ugur was due to be married very soon and was a new believer.

Let's pray for their families and the church in Malatya and that Christians in Turkey would not be fearful, but would seek the Lord in this difficult time.