To mark the one-year anniversary of Saeed Abedini’s imprisonment in Iran, a prayer vigil was held on the capitol steps in Boise. Ambrose students have been praying for Saeed since his imprisonment began, and the prayer vigil became an opportunity to show their support for Saeed, his family, and all persecuted Christians around the world.

Nine buses took all of the 2nd through 12th students to the capitol where they joined with other local supporters. Saeed’s wife Naghmeh spoke to the crowd, and specifically thanked the Ambrose students for coming. Tiffany Barrans, a lawyer from the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) also spoke. A statement from Mike Crapo was read, and Bob Caldwell of Calvary Chapel lead the prayer. There was also much worship as Saeed’s 7-year-old daughter sang “Here I Am to Worship,” a song her father would sing to her at bedtime.

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