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if my people, who are called by my 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
LET US BE WATCHMEN ON THE WALL WATCHING GOD LORD GOD Almighty, help us to watch You. To keep our eyes fixed upon You and to worship You for all that You are! Help us to see You for who You are and worship You in all of Your!
WORLD WATCHING BLESSED SAVIOR, LORD JESUS, help us to watch YOU work in the nations, our nation, and our local area, and thank You for ALL that You are doing around us. Help us to pay attention to what GOD is doing around us this week!
WATCHING WITH GOD ABBA, FATHER, GOD, help us to watch and pray WITH YOU and see the news and world events through Your eyes. Thank YOU for Your invitation to join You in watchful praying. Teach us to see matters through Your perspective and pray as Your Spirit gives direction!
CURRENT WORLD EVENTS AND BREAKING NEWS Twenty-Two Civilians Killed in DRC Attack 2/14/2023 – DRC (International Christian Concern) Twenty-two civilians were killed in two separate attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday and Monday of this week. The attacks took place in the conflict-ridden province of Ituri. The perpetrators of the attacks, which occurred about twelve hours apart, are suspected to belong to a local rebel group called CODECO, which is one of the many militias operating in the east of the country. https://www.persecution.org/2023/02/14/twenty-two-civilians-killed-in-drc-attack/ Christian Families Evicted from Their Village 2/13/2023 – Laos (International Christian Concern) Residents of a majority-Buddhist village in Laos drove out more than a dozen Christian families following their conversion to Christianity. Their pastor was also forced out of the village. The incident occurred in Mai village in the Luang Namtha province of Laos. Despite supposed efforts by government authorities to solve the issue of converts to Christianity being kicked out of their homes by their communities, the issue remains prevalent. As a result, evicted villagers face homelessness and joblessness. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2023/02/13/christian-families-evicted-from-their-village/ Another humanitarian crisis plagues Syria following historic quakes 2/13/2023 -- Syria (International Christian Concern) A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning, killing and injuring thousands of people, and leaving a path of aftershocks and destruction. Officials estimated that more than 2,500 people on both sides of the border were killed, with the number expected to climb in the coming days as search and relief efforts are underway. Click here for more information: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/another-humanitarian-crisis-plagues-syria-following-historic-quakes/ UN genocide expert spotlights attacks on Nigeria’s minorities 2/9/2023 — (Mission Network News) The conversation put an important spotlight on an increasingly dangerous region, with a rise in attacks on Christians and religious minorities from radical Islamic groups like Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. https://www.mnnonline.org/news/un-genocide-expert-spotlights-attacks-on-nigerias-minorities/ PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE PERSECUTED BELIEVERS
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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
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 Latest Headlines and Breaking News MENA Believers Reach Refugees For Christ 2/7/2023 – Middle East / North Africa (Mission Network News) The global refugee crisis has more than doubled in scope over the past decade. According to the United Nations, over 70 percent of refugees come from one of five countries: Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and South Sudan. The Middle East bears an uncomfortable burden in the refugee arena. Türkiye hosts the largest number of refugees, with 3.7 million people, and Lebanon hosts the most refugees per capita. Click here: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mena-believers-reach-refugees-for-christ/ Three Christians Killed by Government Forces in Ethiopia 2/6/2023 – Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) Three people were killed on Saturday in Ethiopia after attackers opened fire on a church in the city of Shashimani, located in the populous Oromia state. According to local church sources, the assailants were government special forces who perpetrated the attack amid the growing tensions within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2023/02/06/three-christians-killed-by-government-forces-in-ethiopia/ Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria 2/6/2023 -- Nigeria (International Christian Concern) A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning, killing and injuring thousands of people, and leaving a path of aftershocks and destruction. Officials estimated that more than 2,500 people on both sides of the border were killed, with the number expected to climb in the coming days as search and relief efforts are underway. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2023/02/06/earthquake-kills-thousands-in-turkey-and-syria/ “unfoldingWord” Celebrates Bible Translation Progress in Sudan 2/5/2023 -- Sudan (Mission Network News) A Christian cannot grow without access to God’s Word. Using Church-Centric Bible Translation principles, unfoldingWord is empowering a Sudanese church-planting network to alleviate Bible poverty. unfoldingWord partners with church planting networks throughout Sudan, teaching local believers how to translate God’s Word into minority languages. Click here for more information: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/unfoldingword-celebrates-bible-translation-progress-in-sudan/ Radical Islam Drives Persecution Uptick in African Nations 2/3/2023 -- Africa (Mission Network News) The Islamic State released an infographic this week highlighting its activity worldwide. Africa rose to the top with the deadliest and most frequent attacks. When Islamic State terrorists took over parts of Iraq and Syria, jihad led to Christian persecution. It’s no different in Africa. Click here for more information: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/radical-islam-drives-persecution-uptick-in-african-nations/ Special Prayer Request!! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • 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 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) Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
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 and Latest Headlines! Sunni Cleric in Iran Stands with Protestors and Religious Minorities 1/30/2023 – Iran (International Christian Concern) Molavi Abdolhamid, an Iranian Sunni cleric has publicly spoken out in favor of respecting the rights of Iran’s religious minority groups and urged the government to provide the reform that protestors have been pushing for since September. Iran is predominantly Shi’a Muslim, which is the state religion. Abdolhamid is a part of Iran’s Sunni Baluch minority. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2023/01/30/sunni-cleric-in-iran-stands-with-protestors-and-religious-minorities/ Terrorist Threat on the Rise in Tanzania 1/26/2023 – Myanmar (International Christian Concern) The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued a security alert to all Westerners and the general public on Jan. 25, following intelligence of a possible terrorist attack. In a statement, the Dar Es Salaam-based Embassy mapped out several tourist areas as spots the terrorists could hit. “Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by Westerners,” it read. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2023/01/26/terrorist-threat-tanzania/ Militants Attack Villagers, University Students In Central Nigeria 1/26/2023 -- Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Plateau State police and the Nigerian army has not arrested any of the Fulani militant attackers after 21 Christians were killed in three communities in Bokkos county of North- Central Nigeria late last year. “No one was arrested,” said Plateau State Police spokesman DSP Alfred Alabo, after the militants killed 21 Christians, burnt down houses and churches, and raped female students at a State university in Bokkos. Many were displaced during the November attacks. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2023/01/26/militants-attack-villagers-university-students-in-central-nigeria/ Sudan Junta Says It Will Cede To Civilian Rule 1/25/2023 -- Sudan (Mission Network News) It’s been more than a year since another military coup in Sudan destroyed any hope of transitioning to civilian rule. Now, the junta says it will hand over power to a civilian-only government. Political parties began official talks with military leaders earlier this month. “Whenever statements are made like this, we hope and pray for the best,” says Arne*, a believer overseeing unfoldingWord’s work in Sudan. Click here for more information: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/sudan-junta-says-it-will-cede-to-civilian-rule/ Scripture Booklets Change Lives in Eswatini 1/23/2023 -- Sudan (Mission Network News) Eswatini faces one of the most severe HIV epidemics in the world. At mobile medical clinics run by The Luke Commission, every patient receives the hope of Christ... The Luke Commission gives each patient a World Missionary Press Scripture booklet, but they ran out of material last year. Click here for more information: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/scripture-booklets-change-lives-in-eswatini/ Special Prayer Request!! • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest • 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 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) • 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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