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"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 “Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Ephesians 5:20 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. II Chronicles 7:14 “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.” Breaking News for the Week IRAN: ARSON ATTACK AT TOMB ESTHER AND MORDECHAI 11/24/2020 — JERUSALEM/TEHRAN (BosNewsLife)– Iranian officials have admitted that fire broke out at an ancient shrine viewed by Iranian Jews as the resting place of the Biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai. Click here for more: https://www.bosnewslife.com/2020/05/24/iranarson-attack-at-tomb-esther-and-mordechai/ Boko Haram Kills Fifteen over Two Days in Borno State 11/23/2020 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Boko Haram terrorists conducted several attacks over two days in Borno State, Nigeria. In the first attack, Boko Haram attacked a military convoy…between the towns of Jagiran and Monguno. During the attack, the terrorists killed six military members and injured an additional 26. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/23/boko-haram-kills-fifteen-two-days-borno-state/ Ethiopia Seizes Second Largest Tigray Town 11/22/2020 Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) — Fighting between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s leadership has led to full out Civil War in the East African Country. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/22/ethiopia-seizes-second-largest-tigray-town/ Thousands Flee After Beheading of Christians in Mozambique 11/22/2020 – Police confirmed that militants linked to the Islamic State terrorist group beheaded and dismembered over 50 people in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province last week. Click here for more information: https://www.bosnewslife.com/2020/11/22/thousands-flee-after-beheading-of-christians-in-mozambique/ Multiple Egypt Increases Pressure Against Free Speech 11/21/2020 – Egypt (International Christian Concern) – The recent arrests of multiple human rights activists associated with the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), combined with an increase of blasphemy charges against Christians, shows the worsening state of free speech in Egypt. When there is no free speech nor freedom of conscience, then the ability to pursue human rights activism is severely impacted. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/21/egypt-increases-pressure-free-speech/ Christians’ homes attacked by 2,000+ mob in India 11/19/2020 — Our partners in India recently shared shocking footage of a frenzied mob of 2,000 determined to punish and intimidate almost 80 Christian converts in their village of Singanpur in Chhatisgarh state. Many believers were severely beaten. Click here for more: https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/stories/video-christians-homes-attacked-by-2000-mob-in-india/ 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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“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
“I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart.” Jeremiah 24:7 “Therefore, if you have been raised with the Messiah, keep focusing on the things that are above, where the Messiah is seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 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 Murderer of Priest Loses Appeal 11/18/2020 Egypt (International Christian Concern) — The defense had argued that Ahmed was mentally ill, whereas the prosecution had argued that Ahmed as an extremist from a family known to harass, intimidate, and even threaten harm to Christians. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/18/murderer-priest-loses-appeal/ Another Iranian Christian Flogged 11/17/2020 —Iran (International Christian Concern) – Iranian Christian convert Saheb Zaman Fadaie has received 80 lashes for drinking communion wine. He is the second Christian to have this sentence implemented in two months. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/17/another-iranian-christian-flogged/ International Community Calls for Peace Talks in Ethiopia 11/16/2020 – Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) As Ethiopia nears two weeks of armed conflict in its northern Tigray region, the international community is increasing its calls for peace talks between the federal government and regional Tigrayan leaders. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/16/international-community-calls-peace-talks-ethiopia/ Militia Massacres Civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region 11/13/2020 – Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) – Some details of the massacre are still coming out but, after reviewing video evidence and satellite imagery, Amnesty reported that “scores, and likely hundreds, of people were stabbed or hacked to death” in the border town of Mai-Kadra. Click here for more information: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/13/militia-massacres-civilians-ethiopias-tigray-region/ Four Killed and Others Abducted in Recent Fulani Militant Attacks 11/13/2020 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Near the capital city, Kaduna seven people were abducted by Fulani militants. The seven abducted individuals include five daughters of a local pastor named, Istifanus Tiswan of Christ Embassy Church. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/13/four-killed-others-abducted-recent-fulani-militant-attacks/ Terror Groups in Africa Call on Others to Emulate France Attacks 11/12/2020 – Africa (International Christian Concern) – Two different terrorist groups in Africa have called on Muslims worldwide, but especially those in their areas to emulate the recent attacks that have taken place in France. https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/12/terror-groups-africa-call-others-emulate-france-attacks/ 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). 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) “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” Isaiah 60:3 “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” Proverbs 11:14 “for dominion belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations.” Psalm 22:28 “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.” Psalm 47:8 “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” Daniel 2:21 “He changes the times and the years. He takes kings away, and puts kings in power. He gives wisdom to wise men and much learning to men of understanding.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 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 & LATEST HEADLINES Mozambique Police - Islamists Behead 50 People in Troubled Province 11/10/2020 — Islamist militants have attacked several villages in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique in the past few days, beheading more than 50 people, state media and police said on Monday. Click here for more information: https://allafrica.com/stories/202011100082.html Drones Deployed as Locusts Ravage Farms in East Africa 11/09/2020 — Disaster response teams in Kenya's Samburu have started using drones equipped with mapping sensors to spray desert locusts that are ravaging crops and pasturelands in the region. Millions of the voracious insects have swept across East Africa. Click here for more: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00075641.html Algeria: New Constitution, Closed Churches 11/08/2020 — Algeria (International Christian Concern) – Algeria to approve constitutional reforms which Christians worry will do little to protect religious freedom. Algerian authorities have taken new steps which fail to protect the rights of Christians to worship. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/08/algeria-new-constitution-closed-churches/ Ethiopia Situation Intensifies as Ahmed Declares War on Tigray Region 11/06/2020 —Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) – Significant escalation of tensions in Ethiopia, with the federal government declaring war on the Tigray region along the country’s northern border with Ethiopia. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/06/ethiopia-situation-intensifies-ahmed-declares-war-tigray-region/ Fulani Militants Occupy more than 100 Christian Villages in Kaduna State 11/06/2020 – Nigeria According to the spokesman of the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, there are more than 100 predominately Christian villages in Southern Kaduna that have been occupied by Fulani. This means that the residents of more than 100 communities have been forced into displacement by violence and fear. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/06/fulani-militants-occupy-100-christian-villages-kaduna-state/ Boko Haram Kills 12 Christians, Kidnaps Others 11/05/2020 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – They killed 12 Christians during the attack and were able to escape, kidnapping multiple women and children. They also burned down many homes and businesses. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/05/boko-haram-kills-12-christians-kidnaps-others/ Young Christian Boy Beaten in Somalia 11/04/2020 – Somalia (International Christian Concern) – According to the father, the boy was taken to the hospital for three days and suffered wounds to his face, privates, and a stab wound to his hand. The boy lost a lot of blood, but was saved by the medical care he received. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/04/young-christian-boy-beaten-somalia/ Special Prayer Request!!!! • Pray for the communities experiencing continued murder, violence, and unrest in Ethiopia. • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church in USA. • 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 Phope God gives God gives (Ephesians 1:18) and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them (Ephesians 3:16). “How blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen as his own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” Proverbs 21:1 “He changes the times and the years. He takes kings away, and puts kings in power. He gives wisdom to wise men and much learning to men of understanding.” Daniel 2:21 “Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.” Romans 13:2 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 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 Dozens Killed in Ethiopia in Schoolyard Massacre 11/03/2020 — The assailants late on Sunday killed at least 54 people from the ethnic Amhara group in the Oromia region, Amnesty International said. Click here for more: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/02/world/africa/ethiopia-school-massacre.html American Missionary Rescued by Navy Seals in Nigeria 11/03/2020 — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The US navy Seals were sent to rescue Philip from the abductors. According to the public affairs assistant to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, “This American citizen is safe and is now in the care of the U.S. Department of State… No U.S military personnel were injured during the operation.” Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/03/american-missionary-rescued-navy-seals-nigeria/ Cross Ripped from Syrian Church 11/02/2020 —Syria (International Christian Concern) – Following Islamic prayers…, Islamists removed the cross of the Saint Sergius and Bacchus Greek Orthodox Church in the Syrian city of Tabqa. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/11/02/cross-ripped-syrian-church/ Tensions in Ethiopia Impacting Religious Communities 10/30/2020 – Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) Tensions do not seem to be easing in Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous country and home to over 80 distinct ethnic groups. The tensions are deep and complex, modern-day manifestations of centuries-old ethnic, religious, and political disagreements. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/30/tensions-ethiopia-impacting-religious-communities/ Multiple Christians Wounded in Fulani Militant Attacks Across Nigeria 10/29/2020 – Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – There have been multiple separate attacks across Nigeria over the past weeks that have left numerous Christians suffering from major wounds. These attacks, believed to have been conducted by Fulani militants took place in Plateau State and Adamawa State. Click here: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/29/multiple-christians-wounded-fulani-militant-attacks-across-nigeria/ Ethiopia Continues to Suppress Protests 10/28/2020 — Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) – Demonstrators in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, are being prevented from protesting what they claim are scores of ethnically-motivated killings in recent months. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/28/ethiopia-continues-suppress-protests/ American Missionary Kidnapped in Southern Niger 10/28/2020 – Niger (International Christian Concern) – Phillip Walton, was at his home in the town of Birnin Konni, near the border with Nigeria. He was there with his family, when gunmen entered his home early that morning. Click here for more: https://www.persecution.org/2020/10/28/american-missionary-kidnapped-southern-niger/ Special Prayer Request • Ask the LORD to bring UNITY and REVIVAL to the Church in USA during this election election week.. • 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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