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John 12:24-26 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
A seed that is not planted will never produce a crop. So Jesus used a seed to illustrate why He had to die in order to bring many people to glory. He was teaching a principle that’s also true in our lives: If our ambition is to remain isolated, protected, and comfortable, we’ll never bear the fruit God desires. It’s in dying to self and being broken of pride and self-sufficiency that we become fruitful and useful to the Lord. ~ Charles Stanley 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Central African Republic: Dozens feared dead after massacre in Bria Published September 17, 2018 -- Early reports suggested that between 12 to 14 people were killed during the attack on 4-5 September, but local sources contacted by World Watch Monitor said as many as 42 were killed, as details about the attacks are now emerging…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/09/central-african-republic-dozens-feared-dead-after-massacre-in-bria/ Al-Shabaab Executes Two Christian Bus Passengers Published September 17, 2018 -- Kenya (International Christian Concern) – Al-Shabaab continues to be one of the biggest threats to Kenyan Christians lives. The Somali Based terror group rose to power around 2006, when another group splintered. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/17/al-shabaab-executes-two-christian-bus-passengers/ Indian Christians Remain Committed to Sharing Gospel Despite Rising Persecution Published September 17, 2018 In recent years, India has become a more hostile place for Christians. According to Open Doors USA, India has gone from the 25th most hostile country to Christians in 2015 to the 11th in 2017. In spite of this increase in persecution, Indian Christians remain committed to spreading the Gospel to their non-Christian neighbors.... Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/17/indian-christians-remain-committed-sharing-gospel-despite-rising-persecution/ China Cracks Down Christianity in Several Provinces September 15, 2018 — China (International Christian Concern) – According to Radio France International’s recent report, more than 7,000 crosses have been demolished in China’s Henan province, even the government-sanctioned churches could not escape... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/15/china-cracks-christianity-several-provinces/ Village Pastor Beat with Brick by Extremists in India Published September 14, 2018 – Hindu radicals attacked and severely beat Sujit, a Christian pastor in India, because of the ministry he led. Christian leaders are often targeted by Hindu radicals, who use intimidation and violence against those spreading Christianity. In recent years, attacks on Christians in India have become more common…Click https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/14/village-pastor-beat-brick-extremists-india/ Attacks against Copts ‘among deadliest acts of religious persecution’ – report Published September 14, 2018 – Attacks by members of the Islamic State group against Egypt’s Coptic Christian community “were among the deadliest acts of religious persecution” last year... “Fifty-three per cent of ISIS attacks against the public in 2017 were aimed at the Coptic community,”…Click here for https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/09/attacks-against-copts-among-deadliest-acts-of-religious-persecution-report/ 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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Hebrews 12:25-29 See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven. And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN." This expression, Yet once more," denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.
Worldly circumstances—natural disasters, wars, and assorted turmoil—may have an effect on everyone, but they can’t control the believer’s heart. Let your hope rest in Christ alone 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week 10 Killed, 20 Wounded in Assault on Syrian Christian Town Published September 11, 2018 -- International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on September 7-8, 2018, several missiles were reportedly fired by al-Qaeda-linked rebels toward the predominately Christian town of Mhardeh, Syria. Reports indicate that the missiles carried cluster bombs, killing at least 10 civilians and seriously wounding at least 20 others…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/11/10-killed-20-wounded-assault-syrian-christian-town/ Hindu Extremists in India Falsely Accuse 271 Christians with Forced Conversions Published September 11, 2018 – India (Morning Star News) – Dismissing an initial investigation that cleared Christians of wrongdoing, police under pressure from Hindu extremists are pursuing false charges against a pastor and 270 others, sources said.... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/11/hindu-extremists-india-falsely-accuse-271-christians-forced-conversions/ South Sudanese Youth Evangelist Shot to Death September 11, 2018 — South Sudan (The Christian Post) – The national youth coordinator for the Episcopal Church of South Sudan was killed by a group of unknown gunmen when his car was sprayed with bullets…. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/11/south-sudanese-youth-evangelist-shot-death/ Three Pastors Severely Injured in Attack on Spiritual Retreat in India Published September 10, 2018 – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) severely injured three pastors in an attack on Saturday, September 8. The attack took place under the close watch of local policemen in Premnagar, located in the Barely District of India’s Uttar Pradesh State, where Christians were holding a two-day spiritual retreat…Click here for https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/10/three-pastors-severely-injured-attack-spiritual-retreat-india/ Nigeria: Pastor and three sons burned alive among at least 20 killed in latest Plateau massacre Published September 07, 2018 – A spate of attacks, in which at least 20 were killed in Nigeria’s central Plateau State over the last week of August, has shattered peace efforts by religious and political leaders in its capital, Jos... Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/09/nigeria-pastor-and-three-sons-burned-alive-among-at-least-20-killed-in-latest-plateau-massacre/ Nicaragua: Christians attacked, detained and killed as ‘enemies of the regime’ Published September 06, 2018 -- Since April more than 300 people have been killed and more than 2,000 injured in clashes between police and pro-government militias. “More than 1,200 people were arrested or have disappeared with some charged with serious crimes, including terrorism,” …Click here for more https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/09/nicaragua-christians-attacked-detained-and-killed-as-enemies-of-the-regime/ Special Prayer Request!! • Save the Date! September 18, 2018 “Free the Oppressed” dinner. • 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 goal isn’t simply to resist temptation, but to move as far as possible in the opposite direction, toward godliness. ~Charles Stanley
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week CAR Religious Leaders Look to Russia For Help Published September 04, 2018 — Three prominent religious leaders in the CAR have sworn to work with Russians to help end the Civil War in CAR. During the peace talks, the three leaders wanted everyone to understand that they don’t see this as an interfaith struggle, but a political one…Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/04/car-religious-leaders-look-russia-help/ Challenges of Egypt’s Christians Continue to Deepen Published September 02, 2018 – During last week’s Muslim holidays, Coptic Christians in Egypt experienced a surge in persecution at the hands of Islamic hardliners.... Click here for more https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/02/challenges-egypts-christians-continues-deepen/ Peace, Dignity, and Justice Lacking for Syrians September 01, 2018 — While procedures are being put in place for Syrians to return to their war-torn country from neighboring Lebanon, the refugee crisis continues to linger and remains largely unchanged, a Caritas Lebanon official said.…. Click here for more https://www.persecution.org/2018/09/01/peace-dignity-justice-lacking-syrians/ Study: North Korean Human Rights Abuses Have Worsened Under Kim Jong-Un Published August 31, 2018 – A new report has revealed the increase of abuses and violations of human rights that take place in North Korea under dictator Kim Jong-un. Christians is one of the most affected groups in North Korea since they are constantly persecuted, brutally murdered and tortured for not surrendering their faith…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/31/study-north-korean-human-rights-abuses-worsened-kim-jong-un/ Fulani Militants Burn Pastor and Family Alive Published August 30, 2018 – Washington, D.C. International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Fulani militants raided several villages in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria on August 28. As a result, seven people were killed, including three children and a pastor... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/30/fulani-militants-burn-pastor-family-alive/ Eritrea Continues to Hunt Pentecostals Despite Opening of Borders Published August 30, 2018 — Eritrea (BBC) – Security agents in Eritrea are hunting for Pentecostal Christians who attended an informal sermon given by an Ethiopian evangelist last month…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/30/eritrea-continues-hunt-pentecostals-despite-opening-borders/ Special Prayer Request!! • Save the Date! September 18, 2018 “Free the Oppressed” dinner. • 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). For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. - Hebrews 5:12-14
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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Egypt: Muslim mobs force closure of 8 Coptic churches seeking ‘official’ recognition Published August 29, 2018 -- A Coptic diocese in Upper Egypt last week saw its eighth church closed following attacks by villagers protesting against the church building being legally recognized. Across Egypt, there are thousands of churches informally acknowledged as ‘churches’.…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/egypt-muslim-mobs-force-closure-of-8-coptic-churches-seeking-official-recognition/ Violent Incidents Embody Pakistan’s Growing Intolerance of Christians Published August 28, 2018 - Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – In August, two Christian families became the victims of Pakistan’s ever-growing religious intolerance. In both incidents, the families were subjected to extreme violence due to the low social standing Christians are afforded in Pakistan’s Muslim-dominated society... Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/28/violent-incidents-embody-pakistans-growing-intolerance-christians/ Ethiopian Authorities Arrest Ex-Ruler over Human Rights Abuses August 28, 2018 — Ethiopia (All Africa) – Clashes in the Somali region of Ethiopia led to the burning of churches, looting and rape. Police and PM Abiy Ahmed stepped in, calling the chaos shameful, and arresting a former regional president…. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/28/ethiopian-authorities-arrest-ex-ruler-human-rights-abuses/ Chinese Authorities Force Churches to Replace Crosses with National Flags Published August 26, 2018 Christians in China continue to be harassed by the government sincr churches are being forced again to replace crosses on their buildings with the Chinese flag. Children are also prohibited from attending church with threats of cutting any government financial assistance to low-income families.… Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/26/chinese-authorities-force-churches-replace-crosses-national-flags/ Constant al-Shabaab Attacks Cause Medical Facilities Closures Published August 24, 2018 – Due to continued activity by al-Shabaab in Eastern Kenya, many medical facilities have been closed. This has made it hard for women and children to receive the medical care they need. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/24/constant-al-shabaab-attacks-cause-medical-facilities-closures/ Church in Kampala Closed Due to Constant Attacks Published August 23, 2018 -- Uganda (Morningstar News) – A church outside Kampala, capital of Uganda, has closed after months of area Muslims pelting its gatherings with rocks, sources said.…Click https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/23/church-kampala-closed-due-constant-attacks/ Special Prayer Request!! • Save the Date! September 18, 2018 “Free the Oppressed” dinner. • 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) Don’t ever discount how God will use suffering, pain, trials and trubulations in your life as a platform for the gospel to be preached to a lost world. ~ Robby Gallaty, PhD
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Ethiopian PM sends condolences to Orthodox Church after 15 priests killed Published August 21, 2018 - Another five people have been killed in the Barkin Ladi local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. These individuals are believed to have been killed by Fulani Militants. This follows only a month after the slaughter of 230 in that same area by these militants...Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/21/five-killed-barkin-ladi-fulani-militants/ Coptic boy who saw father killed wants to join police ‘to protect Christians’ August 20, 2018 — A young Christian boy from a small village in Egypt’s Minya region, who saw his father killed by Islamic militants, dreams of becoming a police officer so he can prevent similar attacks. Mina was only ten years old when he and his brother Marco, aged 14, saw their father murdered... https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/coptic-boy-who-saw-father-killed-wants-to-join-police-to-protect-christians/ Nepali law criminalising ‘hurting of religious feelings’ comes into force Published August 17, 2018 – A law criminalizing religious conversions and the hurting of religious feelings comes into force in Nepal today, a year after the bill was passed. As World Watch Monitor reported last year, Nepal’s Christian minority fears the new law will be abused by those seeking to settle scores – as has happened frequently in neighboring India.… Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/nepali-law-criminalising-hurting-of-religious-feelings-comes-into-force/ Muslims Beat Group of Christians for Protecting Church Property in Pakistan Published August 17, 2018 – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a group of Muslims beat a group of Christians, including children, for attempting to protect their church property in Kasur, a city near Lahore, Pakistan… Click here for more https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/17/muslims-beat-group-christians-protecting-church-property-pakistan/ Mexican pastor survives assassination attempt Published August 16, 2018 — A Mexican pastor who survived an assassination attempt in the notorious border city of Juarez in June says he was targeted because his church’s work is seen to negatively impact upon the efforts of drug cartels. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/mexican-pastor-survives-assassination-attempt/ Another Chinese Church Destroyed in String of Demolitions Published August 15, 2018 -- the communist party in china ordered 70 police officers to demolish the Liangwang Catholic Church in China. The demolition of the church was allegedly to make way for the construction of more housing and a railway station. This is yet another of many churches demolished by the Chinese government who claim that the land is needed for urban development…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/15/another-chinese-church-destroyed-string-demolitions/ Special Prayer Request!! • Pray for Wosene and Getenah for renewed physical and spiritual strength! • 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) Ephesians 4:1-2 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
1 Peter 3:8 …be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tender-hearted and humble. Our life must change so that everybody who meets us will meet Christ in us. Our old life—how we lived before meeting the Lord—was self-centered; our new life is Christ-centered. Is that becoming more evident in you? ~ Charles Stanley 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Ethiopian PM sends condolences to Orthodox Church after 15 priests killed Published August 14, 2018 – a local source told World Watch Monitor, adding that four of the 15 priests were found burned together. Nine evangelical churches were also vandalized or looted. Although state media reported the deaths of at least 30 people, according to local sources the number could be as high as 50....Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/ethiopian-pm-sends-condolences-to-orthodox-church-after-15-priests-killed/ Father and Son Brutally Attacked by Radicals in India’s Madhya Pradesh August 13, 2018 — (International Christian Concern) Ramesh and his son Rahul were brutally attacked by a mob of 30 Hindu radicals while returning from a prayer meeting in Pipplipara village on July 10. They were both hospitalized due to serious injuries from the attack... Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/13/father-son-brutally-attacked-radicals-indias-madhya-pradesh/ Sudan court rules in favour of church in governance dispute Published August 10, 2018 A Sudanese court has surprisingly ruled against the government in a case against the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) after a long-standing dispute over ownership of the church’s property. Five church leaders, including the SCOC president Ayouba Telyan, appeared in court on Wednesday, 8 August, expecting to have to defend the legitimacy of their case but were surprised to find the judge rule in their favor, a local source told World Watch Monitor. Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/sudan-court-rules-in-favour-of-church-in-governance-dispute/ Believers Hopeful for Change Under New Peace Deal Published August 09, 2018 Eritrean believers inside and outside the country are cautiously hopeful a new peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea will end decades of animosity and promote greater freedom within Eritrea… Go here for more information: https://www.icommittopray.com/request/1751/eritrean-believers/ What is behind the Fulani herdsmen-farmers conflict? Published August 09, 2018 — Human rights groups have accused Nigeria’s government and its president, Muhammadu Buhari, of failing to deal with the conflict. An International Crisis Group report has pointed out impunity as one of the root causes of the continuing violence.… Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/what-is-behind-the-fulani-herdsmen-farmers-conflict/ Nine-Year-Old Christian Girl Raped and Murdered in India Published August 08, 2018 -- A nine-year-old Christian girl was recently gang-raped and murdered in India’s Punjab state. Local Christians claim anti-Christian sentiment had been growing in the area since a number of families had recently converted to Christianity. Attacks on India’s Christians and their places of worship have increased in both number and intensity in recent years…Click https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/08/nine-year-old-christian-girl-raped-murdered-india/ 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). Proverbs 6:23 For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life.
Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. God can use an honest, direct person to convey something we need to hear. Criticism forces us to examine ourselves. God’s goal is that we grow in spiritual maturity and holiness…Instead of allowing criticism to lead us into anger and self-pity, we should let it do its work in our life. We can’t allow hurt or anger to derail what God wants to do in us—namely, make us more Christlike. ~ Charles Stanley 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Pain of Genocide Defines Nineveh Plains Published August 07, 2018 -Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – The evil of attempting to annihilate an entire people group because of who they are generates long-lasting consequences. For Iraq’s Christians, the horrific pain of genocide has repeated time and time again. Over 80 years ago, the term “genocide” was coined because of the mass slaughter of Iraq’s Christians...Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/07/pain-genocide-defines-nineveh-plains/ We’ll close one church every week, Indian Christians told August 06, 2018 — Christian villagers in a rural district of India’s Maharashtra state have been told that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/well-close-one-church-every-week-indian-christians-told/ Uganda Bishop Asks Christians to Pray for Peace in South Sudan Published August 06, 2018 The political conflict in Sudan has affected and taken away the lives of many innocent victims. Both political parties have participated in the abuses of human rights including attacks on civilians, unjustified beatings and tortures, gang rape, enforced disappearances, etc… Rev. Sabino from Uganda is asking Christians to pray for South Sudan and the safety of the innocent.…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/05/uganda-bishop-asks-christians-pray-peace-south-sudan/ Chinese Authorities Set to Bulldoze Another Church in Jinan Published August 03, 2018 fter demolishing Shilihe Church and Liangwang Catholic Church, authorities in China’s Jinan province are set to reduce Wangcun Catholic Church to rubble as well. These churches are all state-sanctioned churches with official registration. The recent crackdown on various Catholic and Protestant communities in China has resulted in toppled churches and repetitive harassment on Christians. Go here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/05/chinese-authorities-set-bulldoze-another-church-jinan-province/ Religious minorities fear backlash as Sunni Islam declared state religion of Comoros Published August 03, 2018 — “In mosques and madrassas Muslim religious leaders teach anti-Christian sentiments and government officials obligate parents to send their children to madrassas,” says Open Doors. They also prohibit Christians from preaching or engaging in religious discussion in public, according to the charity.… Click here for more information: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/religious-minorities-fear-backlash-as-sunni-islam-declared-state-religion-of-comoros/ Buhari does not stop Fulani because they are his ‘kith and kin’ – Christian Association of Nigeria Published August 02, 2018 -- CAN says it is “disturbed” that the killings are ongoing despite its repeated calls for toughened security measures. “The president must act fast to prevent it,” CAN says.…Click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/08/buhari-does-not-stop-fulani-because-they-are-his-kith-and-kin-christian-association-of-nigeria/ 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). Grace means undeserved kindness. It is the gift of God to man the moment he sees he is unworthy of God’s favor. ~ D.L. Moody
1 John 1:16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week UNHCR Condemns Algeria’s Harassment of Christians Published August 01, 2018 – The UN Human Rights Committee has urged the Algerian government to stop harassing its Christian minority, after several churches and other religious institutions were closed down in recent months. Since November 2017, six churches have been forcibly closed in the Maghreb country ….Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/01/unhcr-condemns-algerias-harassment-christians/ Mysterious Death of Bishop Sparks New Concerns Among Egypt’s Christians July 31, 2018 — International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the bishop of Anba Makar Monastery, Anba Epiphanius, was found dead, lying in a pool of blood, on the morning of July 29. Go here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/31/mysterious-death-bishop-sparks-new-concerns-among-egypts-christians/ Surge of Attacks on Christians Documented in India’s Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh States Published July 27, 2018 — International Christian Concern (ICC) has documented multiple instances of anti-Christian violence in India’s Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh States in the past four weeks. These reports from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh come on the heels of 15 other anti-Christian incidents documented by ICC in the first two weeks of July.…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/27/surge-attacks-christians-documented-indias-jharkhand-chhattisgarh-states/ More than 8,000 Rwandan churches closed following government directive Published July 27, 2018 The Rwanda Governance Board continues to close churches it says fail to meet requirements laid down at the beginning of the year. New requirements set in place for those congregations that want to continue ministry are also complicating efforts to comply. Many see the closures as part of an effort by the government to make its aggressive secular stance clear.…Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/more-than-8000-rwandan-churches-closed-following-government-directive/ Eritrean Government Releases 35 Christian Prisoners of Conscience Published July 26, 2018 — International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Eritrean government has released 35 Christian prisoners. According to ICC’s inside source, Simon*, the 35 were released in the middle of last week….from Mai-Sirwa Prison… Click here for more information https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/26/eritrean-government-releases-35-christian-prisoners-conscience/ USCIRF Report: Christians in North Korea Tortured and Killed Published July 26, 2018 —In 2018 report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), North Korea is listed as one of the most “hostile and repressive” regimes in the world against religious communities, especially religions linked to the Western World. North Koreans are often arrested, tortured, imprisoned, or even executed for their faith…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/28/uscirf-report-christians-north-korea-tortured-killed/ 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 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week Iranian pastor taken to Evin Prison after violent raid on home Published July 24, 2018 – The pastor was sentenced to ten years in prison in July of last year, alongside three members of his congregation, and had been expecting a summons to serve his sentence, as World Watch Monitor reported last month….Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/iranian-pastor-taken-to-evin-prison-after-violent-raid-on-home/ Lutheran Pastor in Vietnam Handed Heavy Sentence July 24, 2018 — Religious leaders in Vietnam strongly condemn the heavy sentence handed to a pastor in a recent ruling and harassment of another religious leader for their democratic activities. Lutheran pastor Dinh Diem was sentenced to 16 years in prison on July 12 for his links to a U.S.-based democracy group and his “attempts to overthrow the government.” Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/24/lutheran-pastor-vietnam-handed-heavy-sentence/ Sudanese Government Strips Christian Community of Freedom to Worship Published July 23, 2018 — International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that frustrations continued to mount last week as a result of the ongoing lawsuit against the Sudan Church of Christ (SCOC) in the capital city of Khartoum. The church has been prosecuted by three agents of the Islamic government of Sudan…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/23/sudanese-government-strips-christian-community-of-their-freedom-to-worship/ Chad Governor Installs Sultan over Christian and Animist Populations Published July 23, 2018 — A Governor in Chad has established a Sultan, a religious and local leader, in a traditionally Christian area. This has caused fear and tension for the local Christians who see it as a way of enforcing Islam on them. Chad is already a majority Islamic country with about 60 percent being Muslim and 35 percent Christian…Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/23/chad-governor-installs-sultan-christian-animist-populations/ School Violated Law by Promoting Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mission Trip, Court Rules Published July 20, 2018 A federal judge has ruled that a Colorado school district violated the US constitution’s Establishment Clause by promoting a Christian student group’s mission trip.…Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/20/school-violated-law-promoting-fellowship-christian-athletes-mission-trip-court-rules/ North Korea Has Highest Rate of Modern Slavery Published July 19, 2018 — (Radio Free Asia) - North Korea is the world’s leading slave state with an estimated 2.6 million living in conditions of forced servitude, most of them forced to work for the state, according to report released on Thursday by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/20/north-korea-highest-rate-modern-slavery/ 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). Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. 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. Breaking News & Latest Headlines For The Week State-Sanctioned Church in Shandong Province Demolished July 18, 2018 — Washington D.C. – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on July 17, more than 70 police officers and workers forcibly demolished Liangwang Catholic Church in China’s Shandong province. Liangwang Catholic Church is a state-sanctioned church and had been registered since 2006. https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/18/state-sanctioned-church-shandong-province-demolished/ Estimated 38 Christian Women Remain Held by ISIS Published July 18, 2018 – ICC Note: A report indicates that of the 45 Christian women kidnapped by ISIS from Qaraqosh, only 7 have since returned. A separate report says that 3,100 Yazidi women remain enslaved by ISIS. Challenging as it is to learn about the situation of Yazidi women still in captivity. Click here for more: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/india-16-more-christians-arrested-under-jharkhands-anti-conversion-law/ Egypt: Mob attack encouraged by police promise ‘No church will be allowed here’ Published July 17, 2018 — A mob attacked a church in Minya, Egypt, on 13 July protesting against its legalisation and received a police officer’s approval, World Watch Monitor has learnt from local sources…For more click here: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/egypt-mob-attack-encouraged-by-police-promise-no-church-will-be-allowed-here/ Algerian government allows three churches to re-open in June, but now closes another Published July 16, 2018 — Churches and individual Christians in Algeria have faced increased harassment in recent months, raising concerns that these pressures signal a “coordinated campaign of intensified action against churches by the governing authorities…: https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/algerian-government-allows-three-churches-to-re-open-in-june-but-now-closes-another/ Beijing Orders All Districts To Investigate Christian Meeting Places Published July 16, 2018 — Authorities in Beijing issued a notice on July 4 ordering local offices to investigate churches in the area and report back before July 19. The notice mandated collection of specific information about Christian meeting places, such as addresses, names of landlords, age bracket of congregation members, and whether or not churches are registered with the government. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/16/beijing-orders-districts-investigate-christian-meeting-places/ Freed Czech charity worker recalls finding hell and heaven in Sudan’s jails Published July 13, 2018 The Czech aid worker who spent 14 ½ months behind bars in Sudan has said he counted his experience a “privilege” because it enabled him to share his Christian faith with Sudanese prisoners, and praised the country’s “very courageous” Christian minority…Click https://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2018/07/freed-czech-charity-worker-recalls-finding-hell-and-heaven-in-sudans-jails/ 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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