I received this email a couple of days ago.  I was especially moved by Mr. Rubesh’s final request. 

“The attached photos just came in this morning.  They are pictures of the Talahena Calvary Church in Colombo that was attacked by a mob of Buddhist monks and supporters just last Sunday.  Pastor Roshan (shown in one photo) is the younger brother of the pastor of our little church in Kandy.  He and his father were hospitalized in the attack.  The attack came while morning worship service was in progress, and the photos tell the rest of the story.  Please do keep these dear people in your prayers.  There is normally very little legal recourse available through the police as the government is hesitant to challenge Buddhist clergy who are involved in these things.  Pray that through such times (and numbers of churches in Sri Lanka are experiencing this sort of thing), God’s people will demonstrate the gracious aroma of Christ in the midst of suffering for His sake.

Thanks in advance for your prayers.

Ted Rubesh”