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Be Steadfast in Prayer! Luke 18:1-8
While the Israelites engaged in physical combat, a spiritual battle was simultaneously being waged nearby. Scripture tells us that as Moses was praying, he grew weary in the midst of a critical situation (Ex. 17:12). If this can happen to one of God’s greatest leaders, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we feel defeated or discouraged. As battles loom, we oftentimes lose heart because our eyes are focused on the circumstances. Jesus knew that we would at times feel fainthearted, which is why He told the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). The Lord wanted to encourage His followers to be tireless in prayer. This requires faith, without which it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6). So keep praying, and let the Word of God encourage you personally. You’ll hear His assurance as He fights for you. Pray like the verse Luke 18:1 says, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” So, let us be steadfast in prayer! Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Christian Pastor Beaten and Arrested While Following Proper Conversion Procedure in India Published June 20, 2018 — A Christian pastor and his lawyer were beaten after being accused of forcefully converting 11 Hindus to Christianity. According to reports, the pastor was visiting the courthouse in Sardhana town in Uttar Pradesh to file 11 affidavits for the 11 individuals who wished to convert to Christianity. Despite following proper procedure, enraged Hindu extremists beat the pastor and handed him over to police for investigation. For more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/06/20/christian-pastor-beaten-arrested-following-proper-conversion-procedure-india/ Pastor in Eritrea Released After Decade in Prison June 18, 2018 — (ICC) has learned that Pastor Oqbamichel Haiminot has been released after more than a decade of imprisonment. According to VOM Australia, Pastor Oqbamichel was the first senior pastor in Eritrea to be arrested and held after the controversial and wrongful crackdown on religion in 2002. Though he was only in jail for a short period after his initial arrest in 2003, he was constantly harassed and rearrested over the next four years. In 2007, he was finally arrested and jailed for more than 10 years even though no charges were ever filed against him…Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/06/18/pastor-eritrea-released-decade-prison/ Copts’ homes attacked after they protest Muslim men swimming naked in front of them Published June 15, 2018 — Coptic houses were attacked in a village in Upper Egypt last week, after Copts objected to a group of young Muslim men swimming naked in a canal in front of their homes, as Coptic women sat outside…Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/06/copts-homes-attacked-after-they-protest-muslim-men-swimming-naked-in-front-of-them/ North Koreans ‘betrayed’ by human rights omission in Trump-Kim agreement Published June 13, 2018 – According to the US State Department’s International Religious Freedom Report for 2017, there were more than 1,300 religious-freedom violations in North Korea last year, while it is estimated that its camps hold more than 120,000 political prisoners… Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/06/north-koreans-betrayed-by-human-rights-omission-in-trump-kim-agreement/ Coptic Christians harassed for drinking water during Ramadan fasting hours Published June 13, 2018 — In one of three incidents reported to World Watch Monitor, an Egyptian photographer was detained by police for carrying a bottle of water during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan,.…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/06/coptic-christians-harassed-for-drinking-water-during-ramadan-fasting-hours/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16).
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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:05
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 The Bible and the work of God’s Holy Spirit are like a map and a compass. The Bible is our map. When we are trying to find our way through the journey of life, God has given us a spiritual compass to guide our path. That guide is the Bible, God's Holy Word. The truth that we find in the Bible never changes. It will always point us in the same direction. It will always point us to Jesus. All Scripture is . . . profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. —2 Timothy 3:16 Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Second Christian leader in two weeks kidnapped in Burkina Faso Published June 5, 2018 — A Christian pastor and three members of his family have been kidnapped in Burkina Faso’s north-eastern province of Soum, two weeks after the kidnapping of another Christian leader and his wife…local sources told World Watch Monitor three members of his family – his son, his daughter-in-law and his granddaughter – were also abducted. For more click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/06/second-christian-leader-in-two-weeks-kidnapped-in-burkina-faso/ Pakistan: Christians told they can’t have a church in Muslim-majority village Published June 4, 2018 — Christians in a village in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been told to remove every visible sign of Christianity from their church, six months after being forced to sign a form pledging they would no longer hold services. The 40 Christian families in Nayya Sarabah (Chak 336) village, part of Toba Tek Singh district near Faisalabad, haven’t held a service since before Christmas.…Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/06/pakistan-christians-told-they-cant-have-a-church-in-muslim-majority-village/ Nigeria: 7 more killed by suspected herdsmen in what Benue governor calls a ‘jihad’ June 4, 2018 — A fresh attack attributed to Fulani herdsmen has left seven killed in Tseadough village, in the Kwande local government area of Benue state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…According to its Governor, Samuel Ortom, at least 492 people have been killed in Benue so far this year. The violence has been often portrayed as a conflict between Muslim nomads and Christian farmers over access to grazing lands. Click here for more information: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/coe/nigeria-7-more-killed-by-suspected-herdsmen-in-what-benue-governor-calls-a-jihad/ Rights Groups Call for Recognition of Repressions in Eritrea Published June 3, 2018 – Rights groups have called for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Human Rights Special Rapporteurs for Eritrea. Human rights violations in Eastern Africa have only continued to get worse. Eritrea is among the worst examples of repressing religious freedoms, prompting thousands to flee the country….The State Department estimates that between 1,200 and 3,000 individuals are held on religious grounds. Click here for more information. https://www.persecution.org/2018/06/03/rights-groups-call-recognition-repressions-eritrea/ Fifteen Christians Falsely Accused of Forced Conversion in India’s Jharkhand State Published June 1, 2018 — Washington, DC (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that at least 15 Christians in India’s northeastern state of Jharkhand have been falsely charged with forced conversions during the month of May…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/06/01/fifteen-christians-falsely-accused-forced-conversion-indias-jharkhand-state/ Special Prayer Request!! •Continue your prayers for Muslims during Ramadan. Pray that they will know the only One True God and Jesus Christ. Pray as they hunger that they will know the Bread of Life of Jesus and the Living Water of Jesus Christ as they fast. •Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. •Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. •Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). When we face a crisis, the Lord is willing and able to help. But before He will become involved and release His divine energy into our situation, He requires one thing: a righteous heart. The problem arises, however, when a Christian knowingly lives in sin and chooses not to turn from it—the Lord will not hear an unrepentant heart.
When a crisis comes, cry out to our almighty God, but be sure you do so with a righteous heart. Then He will hear and answer—either fulfilling your hoped-for request or providing a different solution. Because He is omniscient, loving, and sovereign, you can fully trust that His answer is in your best interest. By Charles Stanley If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 John 1:19. Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Algeria: two more Protestant churches closed down by government Published May 29, 2018 — Authorities in Algeria have closed down two more Protestant churches, amidst growing pressure on the country’s Christian minority. Over the past weekend, police sealed off two churches in the north-eastern province of Kabylie, where much of the growth in the Church is happening.: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/algeria-two-more-protestant-churches-closed-down-by-government/ Chinese Pastors Arrested During Seminary Class Without Warrant Published May 29, 2018 — Two pastors were arrested in China last Wednesday by 14 Chinese officials. The victims were teaching their scheduled seminary classes when the police abruptly interrupted them and took them without a warrant or proof of any legal documentation. According to the police, the two pastors do not have proper credentials to teach or operate the school…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/29/chinese-pastors-arrested-seminary-class-without-warrant/ Indonesian Pastor Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Evangelizing Muslim Cab Driver May 29, 2018 — A protestant Pastor in Indonesia was sentenced to four years in prison and a fine equivalent to $3,565 after a video was released showing him sharing his faith with a Muslim taxi driver. Consequently, Indonesia‘s largest Islamic organizations filed a blasphemy complaint against the pastor... a well-known former Muslim apologist. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/28/indonesian-pastor-sentenced-4-years-prison-evangelizing-muslim-cab-driver/ Indian Christians Continue to Suffer as Modi and the BJP Mark 4th Year in Power Published May 26, 2018 – According to the Evangelical Fellowship of India, incidents of persecution against Christians in India have increased from 147 in 2014, 177 in 2015, 250 in 2016, to now 351 in 2017. This marks a 232% increase in documented incidents of persecution faced by Indian Christians under the Modi administration…Click here for more information.: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/25/indian-christians-continue-suffer-modi-bjp-mark-4th-year-power/ Fulani violence against Nigeria Christians hits record high Published May 25, 2018 — Violence attributed to militant Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria has reached a record high this year. The Governor of the central state of Benue said this week that 492 people have been killed in his state alone so far this year.…Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/fulani-violence-against-christians-hits-record-high/ Eritrea Still One of Worlds Worst Human Rights Violators May 25, 2018 — Eritrea remains one of the worst human rights violators in the World. Rights groups are calling for a continuation of the mandate of the UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur for Eritrea in June. The current Special Rapporteur has said that during her tenure, the country has not progressed at all… Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/25/eritrea-still-one-worlds-worst-human-rights-violators/ Special Prayer Request!! • Commit to 30 days of prayer for Muslims during Ramadan. Pray that they will know the only One True God and Jesus Christ. Pray as they hunger that they will know the Bread of Life of Jesus and the Living Water of Jesus Christ as they fast. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). Do everything for the glory of God and invest in the lives of others (1 Cor. 10:31-33).
God has put the right people in your life not only will you help them rise higher and fulfill their purpose, but you will rise higher too! being connected to others is one of life’s greatest joys, you realize that life’s best comes when we invest in people and relationships. So, if you really want more out life, then start to and invest your time, knowledge and wealth in solid relationships! “An experiencing God lifestyle is always seeking out ways to serve and sacrifice for the good of others and the glory of God.” Self-centeredness is a good sign you’re not experiencing God. “An experiencing God lifestyle is burdened by an ever growing, God-centered, holistic compassion for people. It’s not about you. Jesus is asking you, ‘Do you love Me and people?’ It’s not about your happiness but your holiness first.” ~ Patrick Payton Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Nigerian Catholics Protest the Murder of Fellow Believers Published May 22, 2018 — Nigeria (Vanguard) – Clergies, religious and the laity of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, Edo State, will today join other Catholics in the country on a peaceful protest march from St Paul’s Catholic Church on Airport Road, Benin… to register their displeasure over the gruesome killings of two priests and 17 worshipers at St. Ignatius Catholic Parish in Ukpor-Mbalon in Benue State. For more click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/22/nigerian-catholics-protest-murder-fellow-believers/ Gunmen Attack Church in Chechnya May 21, 2018 — Chechnya Region, Russia (New York Times) – Four gunmen stormed a church in Russia’s predominantly Muslim region of Chechnya on Saturday, killing at least one churchgoer and two police officers, according to authorities…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/21/gunmen-attack-church-chechnya/ Christians Enter Ramadan as Pressure Grows May 19, 2018 — Egypt (The Christian Post) – Coptic Christians in Egypt enter into this year’s Islamic celebrations of Ramadan under intense pressure, a persecution watchdog group has said, but they are showing their faith in Jesus by continuing a centuries-old (cross) tattoo tradition…showing that they are Christians ... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/19/christians-enter-ramadan-pressure-grows/ Egypt: Families of beheaded Copts finally reunited with remains of loved ones Published May 16, 2018 – After a three-year wait and a number of broken promises, the Egyptian Coptic families of 20 men beheaded by IS in Libya in 2015 have finally received their loved ones’ remains.: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/families-of-beheaded-copts-reunited-with-remains-of-loved-ones-in-egypt/ Another Church Attack Demonstrates How Religious Freedom is Under Siege in Pakistan Published May 16, 2018 — Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – The state of religious freedom in Pakistan remains adverse in spite of provisions written in the Pakistani constitution. Article 20 of Pakistan’s constitution guarantees the freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions. Yet, Pakistan was still ranked 10th in the world in 2015 in terms of the greatest social hostilities involving religion…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/16/another-church-attack-demonstrates-religious-freedom-siege-pakistan/ Myanmar: 7,000 Kachin displaced as violence escalates May 15, 2018 — Almost 7,000 people belonging to the largely Christian minority group in Kachin, northern Myanmar, have fled their houses since fighting between the army and a rebel group flared up in early April, according to recent figures from the Red Cross… Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/myanmar-7000-kachin-displaced-as-violence-escalates/ Special Prayer Request!! •Commit to 30 days of prayer for Muslims during Ramadan. Pray that they will know the only One True God and Jesus Christ. Pray as they hunger that they will know the Bread of Life of Jesus and the Living Water of Jesus Christ as they fast. •Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. •Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. •Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). The troubles and suffering we experience in life are not random events without purpose. God works through them for our good (Romans 8:28). We may not like or understand exactly what He’s doing, but knowing some of His general goals helps us trust Him and cooperate so we can reap the benefits of a season of affliction.
“Is the character of my life so God centered and God honoring that I am allowing the LORD to show me how my suffering is working for the good of others? ~ Patrick Payton Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Villagers Confirm Church Attack Conducted By Fulani Militants to BBC Published May 14, 2018 — BC visited and spoke with members of the Church where two priests and at least 15 others were killed last month. The locals believed the attackers to be Fulani militants. For more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/14/villagers-confirm-church-attack-conducted-fulani-militants-bbc/ Algerian Fined for Importing Crucifix Keyrings May 13, 2018 — A court in Algeria has overturned a prison sentence, but upheld a fine, against a Christian man convicted for carrying a Bible and other Christian items…Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/13/algerian-fined-importing-crucifix-keyrings/ Nigerian Military Kills Ten Fulani Militants, Following Attack in Adamawa May 13, 2018 — Ten Fulani militants were killed in Taraba state, Nigeria. They were caught fleeing an attack they had conducted on Mega village in Adamawa State. The military and police engaged them as they fled and reportedly took two AK-47 rifles, a G3 rifle, an SMG, three dane guns, four motorcycles and some charms... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/13/nigerian-military-kills-ten-fulani-militants-following-attack-adamawa/ Four Kenyans Killed by Al-Shabaab in Mandera Published May 11, 2018 – Four non-Muslim Kenyans were again killed in Mandera, Kenya, by al-shabaab. This has been all too common over the past several years. There have been many attacks on Christian quarry workers in North Eastern Nigeria…Go here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/11/four-kenyans-killed-al-shabaab-mandera/ Fulani Militants Attack Bus Passengers, Rape Women on 5 May Published May 10, 2018 — Fulani militants attacked a bus full of people travelling to Kaduna State. During the attack, they raped several of the female passengers and injured several others. They ended by stealing the people valuables and money before leaving…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/10/fulani-militants-attack-bus-passengers-rape-women-5-may/ Beijing Moves to Tighten Control of Foreigners’ Religious Activities in China May 9, 2018 — Radio Free Asia has learned that China is further tightening control of religion for foreign nationals who practice their religions on Chinese soil, in order to prevent “hostile foreign forces” from infiltrating the country. The State Administration of Religious Affairs is asking for input on a new set of administrative guidelines to “protect public interests.”… Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/11/beijing-moves-tighten-control-foreigners-religious-activities-china/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Romans 5:3-5 …we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. “Is the character of my life so God centered and God honoring that I am practicing the spiritual maturity of seeing the Good Hand of God in what is otherwise meant for my hurt and affliction? ~ Patrick Payton Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in all countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Court orders extra payment to Christian widows of 14 who died in India riots May 8, 2018 — …the High Court of Odisha state in eastern India has ensured the disbursal of extra compensation awarded two years ago to dependents of 14 Christians killed in the widespread anti-Christian violence that engulfed Kandhamal district in 2008. Click here for more information: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/india-compensation-assured-for-widows-of-14-who-died-in-kandhamal-riots/ Christian Convert’s Body Mutilated by Family in Uganda May 8, 2018 — A Christian man, who had converted several years ago, was recently attacked and killed by unknown assailants. When his body was returned to his family, who are Muslim and hated his conversion, it was reportedly mutilated before being buried in a small grave... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/08/christian-converts-body-mutilated-family-uganda/ Nigerian Army Rescues 1,000 Boko Haram Captives May 8, 2018 -- Nigeria (CNN) – The 1,000 hostages reported freed by the NIgerian army on Monday were rescued after a week-long battle with Boko Haram in which 50 militants were killed, an army spokesman told CNN. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/08/nigerian-army-rescues-1000-boko-haram-captives/ Shandong Authorities Confiscate More Than Thousands of Christian Publications Published May 4, 2018 – Authorities in China’s Shandong province confiscated more than 1,100 copies of alleged “illegal” Christian publications and disks during their visits to at least five house churches, in the name of cracking down anti-pornography and illegal publications. Local Christians believe the campaign was just an excuse for the government to clampdown on Christianity…: https://www.persecution.org/2018/05/07/shandong-authorities-confiscate-thousands-christian-publications/ Church massacre shatters Central African capital’s tranquility Published May 3, 2018 — At least 24 people are feared killed and more than a hundred injured following a fresh outbreak of violence in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic… Until recent weeks, the capital had been considered a safe haven in the war-torn country – the only place the government is in control, with three-quarters of the country occupied by armed groups.…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/central-african-capitals-tranquillity-shattered-by-church-massacre/ Special Prayer Request!! • Praise God that our team made it back home safely! • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). Psalm 46:11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week ‘Avoid persecution-of-Christians label,’ says Syria expert May 2, 2018 — As the conflict in Syria continues, freelance journalist Jayson Casper sat down with Miles Windsor, head of advocacy at Christian charity Middle East Concern, to discuss where Syrian Christians’ allegiance lies, whether those who fled the country may return, and how Christians in other countries can help. Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/avoid-persecution-of-christians-label-middle-east-concerns-miles-windsor-interviewed/ Egypt’s disappearing Coptic women and girls May 1, 2018 — At least seven Coptic Christian women and girls disappeared in Egypt last month, in what is becoming a recurring phenomenon. In each case, the family of the woman says she was abducted by a Muslim who wished to convert her to Islam and marry her. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/egypts-disappearing-coptic-women-and-girls/ Trump tells Buhari: ‘We cannot allow Christians to be murdered’ May 1, 2018 -- US President Donald Trump decried the killings of Christians in Nigeria as he met with the country’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, in Washington yesterday (30 April). Nigeria has been plagued by violence attributed to Fulani herdsmen in the Middle Belt and northeast. Benue state has been particularly affected, with attacks happening almost on a daily basis. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/05/trump-tells-buhari-we-cannot-allow-christians-to-be-murdered/ Catholic Priest Fatally Shot After Mass in the Northern Philippines Published April 30, 2018 – Washington D.C. – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on the morning of April 29, a 37-year-old Catholic priest in the northern Philippines was gunned down in Gattaran town, Cagayan province, shortly after the conclusion of Mass.…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/04/30/catholic-priest-fatally-shot-mass-northern-philippines/ Kenyan Police Storm Village and Destroy Churches and Houses April 30, 2018 — Police in Central Kenya, stormed a village in search of criminals. During their search, the police burned down several homes, and destroyed two churches. Residents are also claiming that they stole and destroyed property…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/04/30/kenyan-police-storm-village-destroy-churches-houses/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Eithiopia. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). Deuteronomy 7:21 Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.
Psalm 47:2 For the LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High. Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Algeria: church-run nursery ordered to close April 24, 2018 — Authorities in Algeria’s north-eastern city of Tizi-Ouzou, in the Kabylie region, have closed down a day-care center for Christian children. The Early Childhood Home was established more than 10 years ago by Église Protestante du Plein Évangile (The Full Gospel Protestant Church), also known by its French acronym EPPETO. Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/algeria-church-run-nursery-ordered-to-close/ Pakistani Christian dies after being set on fire by Muslim in alleged dispute over who should convert April 23, 2018 — A Christian woman from north-eastern Pakistan has died from her injuries after being set on fire by a Muslim man, who claims it was an accident and followed a discussion about which of them should convert if they were to marry.: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/pakistani-christian-dies-after-set-on-fire-by-muslim-in-alleged-dispute-over-who-should-convert/ Hundreds More Kachin IDPs Fleeing After Shelling Hits Their Village April 23, 2018 -- Myanmar (DVB) – Clashes between government troops and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) around a village in Mogaung Township, Kachin State, have sent more than 800 people fleeing to the nearby town of Namti, in the latest bout of fighting to affect the region.…click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/04/23/hundreds-kachin-idps-fleeing-shelling-hits-village/ Egypt church application triggers attack Published April 19, 2018 – Egypt’s Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has called for the process of legalising unlicensed churches to be “speeded up” after granting a second batch of church buildings official status this week. The government has legalised 219 churches and church-affiliated buildings this year, but 3,511 others remain on the waiting list…Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/egypt-church-application-triggers-another-attack/ Sudan: Four Christians charged, 36 others to stand trial April 19, 2018 — New charges have been brought against four members of one of the country’s major Protestant denominations. Thirty-six others will appear in court next week on unspecified charges; five others have been acquitted. Azhari Tambra, Mina Mata, George Adem and Kodi Abdulraheem were charged on 11 April with “causing physical harm to police and supporters of a Muslim businessman” when police and an armed mob attacked the Church’s premises,…: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/sudan-four-christians-charged-36-others-to-stand-trial/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Eithiopia. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD… Deuteronomy 4:29 “But from there you will seek me the LORD your God, and you will find him if you search for Him with all your heart and your soul. Amos 5:4 “Seek Me that you may live.” Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Indian police play down mob attack on Christian meeting April 18, 2018 — Christian families have fled their homes in eastern India after telling police a Hindu nationalist mob had attacked a church fellowship meal, only to be met with attempts to silence them. Pastor Kasi Ram told the World Watch Monitor that only three Christian families remained in the village of Bakel. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/indian-police-play-down-mob-attack-on-christian-meeting/ Church burned in Christian-majority neighborhood in Pakistan April 18, 2018 — A mysterious fire has damaged a Protestant church in Pakistani town rocked by blasphemy protests two months ago: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/18/church-burned-christian-majority-neighborhood-pakistan/ Governernment Shuts Off Electricity and Water in the Largest House Church in Beijing April 17, 2018 -- (China Aid) In order to keep a close watch on Christianity, Beijing has required surveillance cameras to be installed at house churches after the project was run in Zhejiang province…click here for more: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/17/government-shuts-off-electricity-water-largest-house-church-beijing/ Sudan Charges Four Christians For Defending Church Property Published April 17, 2018 – Four Christians have been charged in Sudan for trying to defend Church property from illegal seizure by the government. When the government tried to sieze the property last year in April, Church members resisted. One elder was killed in the process, but only Christians have been arrested…Click here for more: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/17/sudan-charges-four-christians-defending-church-property/ 97 missing Chibok girls feared dead April 16, 2018 — (World Watch Monitor) – After relatives and activists commemorated on Saturday the 4th anniversary of the Chibok girl’s kidnapping, there are now fears that many of over 100 girls still missing will never return home. Of the 276 kidnapped, 57 escaped, 107 were rescued…: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/97-missing-chibok-girls-feared-dead/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Eithiopia. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. God’s commands are designed to guide you to life’s very best. You will not obey Him, if you do not believe Him and trust Him. You cannot believe Him if you do not love Him. You cannot love Him unless you know Him. ~ Henry Blackaby Everybody is called to pray. Please pray for the following! The UNREACHED in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan Pray for the most important leaders of these countries – that the Holy Spirit will take away their spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 4:4). Pray for supernatural/extraordinary manifestations of God through dreams, healing, revelations and visions, etc. among the unreached of these countries (Acts 2:19; 4:30; Heb. 2:4). Pray that the Spirit of God will raise people from these countries to build a strong church among their own people. Pray that God’s Name be glorified and honored wherever the Truth is suppressed or denied. Pray that God’s Kingdom come and rule and His will become effective where it is defied and where it is opposed by His enemies! (Matthew 6:9-10) The CHURCH of the UNREACHED and all over the World It is the task of the church of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel of Salvation to the nations of the World. Pray that the Church of Christ will take the Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 literally. Pray for the church to gain a new vision for mission work. Pray for the Church to persevere despite persecution. Pray for unity among the small groups and against false doctrines that often come and destroy the young congregations. Pray for outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them (Acts 4:31). For the SALVATION of the people from the UNREACHED Pray that whole families will become converted – it makes it easier for the converts to remain standing. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their hearts in a divine way and urge them to search for the True God in Jesus Christ. Pray especially for the redemption of individuals who are leaders or who are in positions of authority in these countries. Pray that these people will openly confess their sins and their faith in Christ and that they will also follow Him openly. If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Nigerian Military Claims Rescue of 149 Women and Children From Boko Haram April 11, 2018– The Nigerian military says it has rescued 149 women and children abducted by the armed group Boko Haram in the country’s northeast. Onyema Nwachuku, army spokesman, said on Sunday the freed captives included 54 women and 95 children, according to the NAN news agency. Click here for more.: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/11/nigerian-military-claims-rescue-149-women-children-boko-haram/ Egyptian Military Court Sentences 36 to Death for Bombing Three Churches April 10, 2018 — (Daily News Egypt) -An Egyptian military court sentenced on Tuesday 36 defendants accused of bombing three churches and a police checkpoint. The court referred the ruling to Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam for approval, a step required by law, though his opinion is non-binding. More: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/10/egyptian-military-court-sentences-36-death-bombing-three-churches/ Six Christians Hospitalized After Assault on Prayer Gathering in India April 09, 2018 -- Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that an annual prayer gathering in Vakel village, located in the Bastar District of Chhattisgarh, was attacked by Hindu radicals last Thursday. The April 5 attack left many injured, including six Christians who required hospitalization at the district hospital in Jagdalpur…Click here: http://www.persecution.org/2018/04/09/six-christians-hospitalized-assault-prayer-gathering-india/ China pledges to protect religious freedom, days after Bible ban Published April 06, 2018 -- China presented an official ‘white paper’ on religion on Wednesday, 4 April, guaranteeing “protection” for religious freedom, just four days after banning the online sale of Bibles…For more click here https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/china-pledged-to-protect-religious-freedom-days-after-online-bible-ban/ Thousands of churches closed in Rwanda, as Cameroon considers following suit April 06, 2018 — Rwanda has closed thousands churches in the country since February for alleged “noise pollution” and failing to comply with building regulations. Now Cameroon – another majority-Christian country – is considering following suit…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/thousands-churches-closed-in-rwanda-as-cameroon-considers-following-suit / Five years on, Central African Republic crisis deepens Published April 04, 2018 – A UN official has called for a new approach to end the still-deepening crisis in the Central African Republic. The situation in CAR has been deteriorating for five years now, and in the next six months may grow even worse, according to the head of the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in CAR, Joseph Inganji.…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/04/five-years-on-central-african-republic-crisis-deepens/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for safe travel for our team and pastors traveling to the leadership training. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned & even killed for their faith. • Pray for the underground church and pastors we support in East Africa. • Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters who are under attack. That they would know the hope God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). |
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