Christian aid worked killed in Mauritania

Al-Qaeda has reportedly claimed responsibility for shooting and killing an
American aid worker, Christopher Leggett (39), on June 23 in Nouakchott, the
capital city of Mauritania. On June 25, Al-Jazeera TV reportedly received an
audio statement from al-Qaeda which stated that "two knights of the Islamic
Maghreb succeeded Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. to kill the infidel American
Christopher Leggett for his Christianising activities." Leggett worked for a
non-governmental organization in Mauritania involved in training and equipping
prisoners to re-enter society. He also oversaw a microloan program which
fostered the growth of small businesses. He had been a resident of Mauritania
for the past seven years along with his wife and four children.

Thank the Lord for Christopher Leggett's life as a cross-bearing disciple. Ask
God to comfort those who mourn for him. Pray that Christians in Mauritania will
be emboldened to follow in their Saviour's footsteps and remain steadfast in
faith (1 Corinthians 4:9-14, 16).

You can leave a message of condolence for the family of Christopher Leggett at
Chris' online obituary:
http://www.ralphbuckner.com/sitemaker/sites/RalphB1/obit.cgi?user=chris-leggett