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"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."Psalm 107:1
"O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His loving kindness is everlasting."1 Chronicles 16:34 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. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Suspected Fulani Attacks in Oyo State Causing Devastation 1/27/2021 —Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Increasing violence in Kaduna, Plateau and Benue States has caused millions of people to be displaced. More recently, these attacks have begun to spread further south in the country. Fulani invaded the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing more than 250 people in just three days. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/26/suspected-fulani-attacks-oyo-state-causing-devastation/ ICC Supports a Martyr’s Widow in Kenya 1/26/2021 —Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – n 2017, Annashali’s life was suddenly turned upside down. While praying at the church where he served, Annashali’s husband, Bishop Joel, was brutally murdered. In an instant, Annashali was left as a widow and the sole provider for their four children: Meshack, Lillian, Francis, and Collins. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/26/icc-supports-martyrs-widow-kenya/ Violence Spiking in Darfur, Sudan 1/25/2021 – Sudan (International Christian Concern) – Last week, more than 250 people were killed in attacks between different ethnic groups. Due to this violence, more than 100,000 people have been displaced, many of them fleeing to Chad for safety. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/25/violence-spiking-darfur-sudan/ Montagnard Christians Asked to Denounce Their Faith 1/24/2021 – Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – An ethnic Montagnard in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, along with four other Christians, were recently brought by the police to denounce their faith in front of other villagers. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/24/montagnard-christians-asked-denounce-faith/ 750 Christians Reported Dead Defending Supposed Ark of the Covenant 1/21/2021 — Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) – The area is home to many churches and other places of worship. One of these churches in Aksum, Maryam Tsiyon Church, is where many Ethiopian Christians believe the Ark of the Covenant is housed. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/21/750-christians-die-defending-ark-covenant/ In Final Days, Trump Administration Designates Oppression of Chinese Uyghurs a Genocide 1/21/2021 – China (International Christian Concern) – This week, prior to the swearing in of President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released a statement condemning the actions taken by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a genocide. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/21/final-days-trump-administration-designates-oppression-chinese-uyghurs-genocide/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for Wosene brother Daniel and land lift up Mike Mayer and his family. • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest in Ethiopia. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and 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 (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, and 1 Corinthians 8:8)
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For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14
Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you. Hosea 10:12 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:18 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Luke 6:35 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14 BREAKING NEWS & LATEST HEADLINES Nigerian Military Retake Base in Borno State 1/19/2021 - Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Militants from the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram attacked and took over a military base located in the town of Marte in Borno State. The military says that they were able to kill several of the militants, destroy seven of their gun trucks and chase them out of the town. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/19/nigerian-military-retake-base-borno-state/ Missing Nagorno-Karabakh Woman Found Dead, Tortured 1/16/2021 —Nagorno-Karabakh (International Christian Concern) – When Tovmasyan’s body was discovered, it had been mutilated nearly beyond recognition. Her brother Samvel only recognized her by her clothing. Relatives also reported that Tomasyan’s feet, hands and ears had been cut off as part of her torture. These types of atrocities are reminiscent of those committed during previous pogroms and genocides against the Armenian Christian community. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/16/missing-nagorno-karabakh-woman-found-dead-tortured/ Suicide Bomber Kills Six Soldiers in Nigeria 1/13/2021 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – the Nigerian military conducted an operation to clear out what they call the Islamic State West Africa Province’s (ISWAP), second largest training camp. During the raid, the military says that a desperate insurgent drove a vehicle loaded with explosives into the military, killing six soldiers. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/13/suicide-bomber-kills-six-soldiers-nigeria/ Al-Shabaab Attacks Bus Traveling in Kenya Looking for Christians 1/13/2021 — Kenya (International Christian Concern) – gunmen believed to be part of the Somali-based al-Shabaab terrorist group flagged down a passenger bus at Tarbaj, Wajir State. During the attack the gunmen separated men from women, interrogating them to identify non-local travelers. Fortunately, there were no Christians onboard and nobody was killed. Click here for more:https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/13/al-shabaab-attacks-bus-traveling-kenya-looking-christians/ Church in Southern India Desecrated by Unknown Assailants 1/13/2021 – India (International Christian Concern) – A church in India’s Telangana state was desecrated by unknown assailants. As a result, the church was partially damaged and its members were left fearing the potential of future attack. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/13/church-southern-india-desecrated-unknown-assailants/ Special Prayer Request! • Pray for America and her leaders; for God to bless America leaders; for God to bless other nations. • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest in Ethiopia. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and 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). Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. Psalm 130:7
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:18 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Philippians 8:18 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 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 Christian Convert in Uganda Killed 1/11/2021 —Uganda (International Christian Concern) – Yusuf Kintu, a 41-year-old former Imam of Macca Mosque in Dolwe Island, Mayuge District was killed on December 7, 2020 by a Muslims mob. This attack came just a week after Yusuf converted to Christianity. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/11/christian-convert-uganda-killed/ Boko Haram Murdered 12 in Northern Cameroon 1/09/2021 —Cameroon (International Christian Concern) – On January 8, 2021, a suicide bomber blew herself up in the middle of crowded park. Boko haram had raided the village of Mozogo in the Mayo Tsanaga, Cameroon. Many of these villagers ran to a local park for hiding. As they entered the town, they shot sporadically throughout the area, scaring the villagers to all run. Unbeknownst to them, Boko Haram had a small girl hide among the villagers while wearing a suicide vest. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/09/boko-haram-murdered-12-northern-cameroon/ Floggings Reported in Iran Against Religious Minorities 1/09/2020 – Iran (International Christian Concern) – The flogging sentence of 80 lashes each was carried out against two Christian men named Mohammadreza Omidi and Zaman Fadaii. Both were issued this sentence for drinking communion wine during a church service. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/09/floggings-reported-iran-religious-minorities/ Dozens of Civilians Killed in Eastern DRC Attack 1/07/2021 — DRC (International Christian Concern) – It is believed that the attack was conducted by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), one of the more than 100 rebel groups that live and operate in Eastern DRC. This group is currently the strongest and most prolific of the groups, and has recently tied itself to the Islamic State (ISIS). The 25 people killed in this attack were farmers who were working their fields at the time. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/07/dozens-civilians-killed-eastern-drc-attack/ Nearly 100 Civilians Killed in Niger 1/06/2021 – Niger (International Christian Concern) – As Niger continues its election season, violence by unknown gunmen took the lives of nearly 100 civilians in two villages…at least 70 civilians, though the number may have been as many as 90, had been killed in simultaneous attacks by suspected fighters on the villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/06/nearly-100-civilians-killed-niger/ Special Prayer Requests • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest in Ethiopia. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and 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). Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 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. Romans 5:1-5
God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised…so that…we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:17-19 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 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 First Christians Arrested Under India’s Newest Anti-Conversion Law 1/5/2021 India (International Christian Concern) — a Korean Christian and three Indian nationals were arrested and charged under the newly enacted Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance in Greater Nodia, located in the Gautam Buddh Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh. The individuals were arrested while distributing food and other aid to people in need due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/05/first-christians-arrested-indias-newest-anti-conversion-law/ Conflict Continues in Mozambique 1/4/2021 —Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – This week, the insurgents attacked the village of Quitunda, which falls within the area where Total is building a billion-dollar Natural Gas industry. This is the first time that the insurgency has attacked inside of the concession area, and shows that the insurgency may be growing in strength and influence. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/04/conflict-continues-mozambique/ Chinese Street Evangelist Detained on New Year’s Day 1/2/2021 —China (International Christian Concern) – a Christian street evangelist in China’s Hunan province was again sentenced by the authorities to ten days in administrative detention for “disturbing public order.” Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2021/01/02/chinese-street-evangelist-detained-new-years-day/ The Deep Sorrow of Lewono Lembantongoa’s Christians 12/31/2020 – Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – A group of East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT) terrorists descended on the village that Friday morning, brutally slain four villagers before setting fire to half a dozen homes, including a church. Until this day, the suspects are still at large. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2020/12/31/deep-sorrow-lewono-lembantongoas-christians/ Murderer Uses False Blasphemy Accusation to Justify Killing of Christian in Pakistan 12/30/2020 — Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – According to local sources in Pakistan, a Christian man was murdered earlier this month by a Muslim coworker in a factory. The victim’s family reports the murderer falsely accused the Christian of committing blasphemy to justify the killing. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/12/30/murderer-uses-false-blasphemy-accusation-justify-killing-christian-pakistan/ Fulani Militants Kill Christians in Kaduna State 12/30/2020 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Attacks by Fulani militants against Christian communities in Kaduna state continued leading up to Christmas. At least 18 people were killed and many others abducted in the villages of Ungwan Waziri, Gwazunu, Gbaja Katarma, Galumi, Kugosi, Gora Gan, and Kujeni Tudu. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/12/30/fulani-militants-kill-christians-kaduna-state/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest in Ethiopia. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Pray for the believers who are persecuted, imprisoned and 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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