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“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:9-10
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” 1 John 4:7 "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” John 13:34 "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. – II Chronicles 7:14 Breaking News and Latest Headlines for the Week Schools in Cameroon Shut due to Boko Haram Attacksram Attacks 10/27/2020 — Cameroon (International Christian Concern) – Cameroon has deployed their military to this region in an attempt to stop the Boko Haram insurgency from causing any more problems, but it will take a long time to end all attacks. Please pray for this war-torn country. Pray for the safety of the children who are being targeted by Boko Haram Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/27/schools-cameroon-shut-due-boko-haram-attacks/ Violence Against ENDSARS Protests in Nigeria Turns Against Christians 10/26/2020 —Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Morningstar News, the violence has turned against the church as well. The report lists at least seven separate churches that have been damaged or destroyed due to prayer walks that the congregations were taking or their proximity to ongoing protests. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/26/violence-endsars-protests-nigeria-turn-christians/ Churchgoer Shot and Killed in India’s Punjab State 10/26/2020 – India (International Christian Concern) a Christian man was shot dead and three others wounded when assailants entered into a Pentecostal church and opened fire in India’s Punjab state. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/26/church-goer-shot-killed-indias-punjab-state/ Preschool with a side of Atheism—North Korea intensifies early brainwashing efforts 10/23/2020 – North Korea’s indoctrination of its children—ensuring the worship of the ruling Kim family—is one of the first steps the state takes to control 25.7 million people living in the country that has been No. 1 on Open Doors’ World Watch list for the last 19 years. Click here for more: https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/stories/preschool-with-a-side-of-atheism-north-korea-intensifies-early-brainwashing-efforts/ Christian Killed in Plateau State 10/22/2020 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A young Christian named Justine Patrick and two of his friends were traveling home from the farms where they worked…Justine and his friends were then attacked by Fulani, who hacked Justine to death with machetes. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/22/christian-killed-plateau-state/ Iraq Government Continues to Deny Access to Humanitarian Aid 10/21/2020 – Iraq (International Christian Concern) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that federal Iraqi government has denied NGOs the ability to intervene in humanitarian crises in the specific regions of the country. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/21/iraq-government-continues-deny-access-humanitarian-aid/ Special Prayer Request • Continue to pray for Bob Fu, his family, and his ministry, China Aid, during this troubling time. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Continue to pray fervently for our Nation and for all those affected by COVID-19 virus. • 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). • 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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Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 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 and Latest Headlines for the Week Missionary in Mali Killed after Years in Captivity 10/20/2020 — Mali (International Christian Concern) – This past week, Switzerland confirmed that an evangelical missionary named Beatrice Stockli has been killed in captivity. Beatrice, from Switzerland, has been an evangelical missionary in Mali since 2000. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/20/missionary-mali-killed-years-captivity/ Church in Southern India Burned Down Following Threats by Local Extremists 10/20/2020 — India (International Christian Concern) – Last month, a church in India’s Andhra Pradesh state was set on fire by suspected religious extremists. According to the church’s leadership, extremists had issued several threats against the church if the church was not closed down. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/20/church-southern-india-burned-following-threats-local-extremists/ Iranian Christian Receives 80 Lashes 10/15/2020 – Iran (International Christian Concern) Yesterday, Iranian Christian convert Mohammadreza Omidi (Youhan) received 80 lashes... He is currently serving two years of internal exile in the city of Borazjan… He had previously served two years in prison because of membership in a house church…This is the second time he received 80 lashes for the same charge. https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/19/millions-west-africa-face-starvation-hands-extremists/ Millions in West Africa Face Starvation at Hands of Extremists 10/19/2020 – Africa (International Christian Concern) – The United Nations will meet tomorrow, seeking to raise $1 billion in aid for Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three countries “at the center of a humanitarian crisis.” Due to the operations of extremist groups, families face starvation, children face malnutrition. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/19/millions-west-africa-face-starvation-hands-extremists/ Boko Haram Kills 14 Farmers in Borno State 10/15/2020 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 14 farmers in the village of Ngwom, a small town about 14 km outside of Maiduguri. The terrorist had taken the farmers from their fields in the village and cut their throats. They had also grabbed and slashed a fifteenth farmer, but he survived the attack and is in a hospital in critical condition. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/15/boko-haram-kills-14-farmer-borno-state/ Ten Christian Families in India Mercilessly Beaten by Radicals 10/14/2020 – India (International Christian Concern) – Ten Christian families in India’s Chhattisgarh state were violently attacked by radical Hindu nationalists after they refused to recant their Christian faith. As a result, several Christians were severely injured with some suffering bone fractures, head injuries, and hearing loss. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/14/ten-christian-families-india-mercilessly-beaten-radicals/ Special Prayer Request • Pray for our brothers and sisters in Somalia where persecution is on the rise. • Continue to pray for Bob Fu, his family and his ministry, China Aid, during this troubling time. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Continue to pray fervently for our Nation and for all those affected by COVID-19 virus. • 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). “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phillipians 4:6 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 and Latest Headlines for the Week Swarm breeding in northeast Africa and Yemen 10/13/2020 — Substantial hatching and hopper band formation have caused numerous immature swarms to form in northeast Ethiopia. Click here for more information: http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/index.html Netanyahu: Israel to airlift 2,000 Ethiopian Jews 10/11/2020 — The move "symbolizes the special relationship between the two peoples," Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed says. Click here for more: https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/10/11/netanyahu-israel-to-airlift-2000-ethiopian-jews/ Al-Shabaab Attacks Mandera Bus, Tries to Separate Passengers by Religion 10/07/2020 – Kenya (International Christian Concern) – Gunmen believed to be part of Somalia-based al- Shabaab, attacked a bus heading from Mandera in Northeast Kenya to Nairobi, the capital. The gunmen ambushed the passenger bus as it was driving across a bridge… they opened fire on it. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/07/al-shabaab-attack-mandera-bus-try-separate-passengers-religion/property/ Christian Christian Couple Arrested in Somalia 10/07/2020 — Somalia (International Christian Concern) – According to Middle East Concern, Somaliland police announced at a press conference the arrest of a Christian couple…The couple was arrested for being “apostates and evangelists spreading Christianity.” Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/07/christian-couple-arrested-somalia/ American Missionaries Shot Dead in Haiti: ‘We are Asking for Prayers’ 10/06/2020 – Haiti, Pastor Jean Philippe Quetant and his wife Erna Plancher-Quetant were both gunned down in their home while serving as missionaries in Haiti…The couple was in the process of building a church and orphanage. Click here: https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2020/october/american-missionaries-shot-dead-in-haiti-lsquo-we-are-asking-for-prayers-rsquo Special Prayer Request!!!! • Continue to pray for Bob Fu, his family, and his ministry, China Aid, during this troubling time. • Pray for frontline pastors, workers and their families in countries hostile to Christianity. • Continue to pray fervently for our Nation and for all those affected by COVID-19 virus. • 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). It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, It is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, Jeremiah 14:12, and and 1 Corinthians 8:8) |
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