On the anniversary of his arrest, renewed prayers have been requested for Andrew Brunson, the American pastor who was detained in Izmir on October 7, 2016. He remains in prison.
Prosecutors have demanded four life sentences on charges that he gathered political and military information for espionage purposes, with the aim of "toppling" the Turkish parliament and government and undermining the country's constitutional order.
Andrew denies all these accusations. On September 28, President openly proposed a trade with the US and offered to exchange Andrew Brunson for Fetullah Gülen, the US-based Islamic scholar whom Turkey accuses of being behind last year's failed military coup.
Amidst the enormous challenges facing Andrew and his family, Andrew was recently inspired to write a song from his prison cell. His wife has given permission for us to reproduce the song here as an encouragement to continue praying for Andrew.
You are worthy, worthy of my all
You are worthy, worthy of my all
My tears and pain I lift up as an offering
Teach me to share in the fellowship of your suffering
Lamb of God you are worthy of my all.
You are worthy, worthy of my all
Adopted as a son, a brother to my King
Indeed I will share in your glory if I share your suffering
Jesus, you are worthy of my all.
You are worthy, worthy of my all
But my heart faints, drowned in sorrow, overwhelmed
Make me like you, Cross-bearer, persevering, faithful to the end
To stand the trial and receive the crown of life.
You are worthy, worthy of my all
This is my declaration in the darkest hour
Jesus, the Faithful One who loves me, always good and true
You made me yours, you are worthy of my all.
I want to be found worthy to stand before you on that day
With no regrets from cowardice, things left undone
To hear you say, "Well done, my faithful friend, now enter your reward"
Jesus, my Joy, you are the prize I'm running for.
You are worthy, worthy of my all
You are worthy, worthy of my all
What can I give to the Son of God, who gave himself for me
Here I am, you are worthy of my all.
(Andrew Brunson, September 2017)
Danish European Mission has received this song from our partner, Middle East Concern
You can help Andrew and his family by
- Pray for Andrew and his family
- Write to the Turkish authorities and ask them to release Andrew.
Click here to download the appeal letter.
Sign and date the appeal letter and send it scanned to Danish European Mission at: info@forfulgtekristne.dk or by post to Danish European Mission, Drejervej 15, 2400 Copenhagen NV. Danish European Mission will then forward the appeal to the Turkish Ministry of Interior.
