March 9, 2010

A PAKISTANI pastor had a Muslim business partner. The pastor was given goods to sell, and then, on his way home, he was accosted by robbers who tied him up and stole his wares. Now, his partner is accusing him of theft and threatening him with charges. He has offered to drop the charges if the pastor converts to Islam.

Pray that the pastor will persevere in the faith and that his family will be protected. “Who shall bring any charge against God's elect?”

March 7, 2010

UPDATE (8/12): In YEMEN, Muslim terrorists kidnapped nine mission workers. Three were found murdered soon after. Now, there is confirmation that the other six are alive. This number includes three children, ages 5, 3, and 1.

Pray that negotiations are successful and that the Christians are released unharmed. "For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God."

March 5, 2010

Muslims in TANZANIA invited two evangelists to a religious debate. Then, instead of attending, they called the police. They have been arrested and charged with “using religious sermons to incite Muslims and Christians into viewing each other with suspicion.” They have been harshly fined.

Pray that the charges will be dropped and that the evangelists will be released. “Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised.”

March 3, 2010

Islamist terrorists looted and burned a church in ALGERIA to the ground. Police have made no attempt to arraign the arsonists.

Pray that the believers will be able to rebuild their church. “A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.”

March 1, 2010

Because a Christian in PAKISTAN refused to convert to Islam, his eleven year-old daughter was brutally raped and left for dead by the side of the road. When the man tried to seek justice, his family was threatened. They have now successfully immigrated.

Pray that their daughter heals, emotionally and physically, from her ordeal. “Till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life.”

February 26, 2010

An eighth-grade girl was kidnapped in BANGLADESH.  Her attackers forced her to convert to Islam and marry her captor.  Police arrested three of the kidnappers, but the Muslim court granted them bail and are delaying trial. 

Pray that this child will be rescued and her oppressors will be brought to justice. "The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe."

February 24, 2010

A Christian leader in SOMALIA fled to a refugee camp in Kenya.  He was tracked to the camp, militants raided his home, and word is circulating throughout the settlement that he is to be murdered.  Because of the threat he was forced to abandon his job and now has no way to support his wife and four children. 

Pray for their safety as they continue to preach Christ despite the danger. "For the hand of the LORD his God was on him."

February 22, 2010

Evangelism is becoming increasingly difficult in KYRGYZSTAN.  Those who preach the name of Christ are in constant danger of being deported.  One pastor has been told to report to officials and to bring his passport-a sign of imminent deportation. 

Pray that this pastor will not be deported and that other Christian leaders will be able to continue in ministry. "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness."

February 20, 2010

Thirty elderly Christian women gathered for a prayer meeting in ERITREA.  Police raided and arrested them all.  Their children and grandchildren have had no news of their whereabouts or condition.  Other believers who have been arrested in the region have faced torture or imprisonment in shipping containers. 

Pray that these women's lives will be preserved and they will soon be released. "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered."

February 18, 2010

KENYA has drafted a bill that recognizes Sharia Law as part of the country's constitution.  The laws governing the right to propagate religion and the right of conversion are now in serious doubt. 

Pray that God will protect the Christians' ability to witness.  "For the LORD had made them joyful."

February 16, 2010

A BANGLADESHI Christian widow and her two daughters are in danger of starvation.  Her husband was murdered and now her landlord is evicting the family because they are Christians.  She cannot pay for her children's school tuition and her youngest daughter is suffering from severe malnutrition. 

Pray that she will find a job and a place to live. "You shall put them in the house of God."    

February 14, 2010

Three months ago a Christian father and daughter in PAKISTAN were accused of ripping pages from a Koran--a crime punishable under the country's strict blasphemy laws.  Since the accusation they have faced imprisonment and the destruction of their property.  Thank God they have been declared innocent and released! 

Pray for their safety as there are many radical Muslims who may yet seek to punish them. "But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law."

February 12, 2010

Massive riots have been unleashed in EGYPT.  3000 Muslims gathered and ransacked 65 Christian businesses.  At least seven Christians were severely injured.  A witness reports, "We have never been so frightened and humiliated in all our lives...our religion, and our Lord, were openly insulted."  

Pray that God will bring peace and calm to the region. "That we might humble ourselves before God, to seek from Him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods."

February 11, 2010

A proposed law in the MALDIVES would ban all non-Muslim places of worship.  Christians, already under stiff opposition, would face large fines and long imprisonments. 

Pray that the law will be voted down and that the church will be strengthened in the face of new persecution. "For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach His statutes and rules in Israel."