Since protests began against Iran’s oppressive regime in September, reports have surfaced of 18,000 people arrested and more than 450 killed, including 63 children. Last week, the niece of Iran’s supreme leader was arrested for speaking out against his regime. Iran is 98% Muslim, with 84 people groups still unreached with the Gospel. and ranksContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Iran”
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Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ
Because of Islamic oppression, Indonesia is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. But when an earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java Province earlier this week, killing at least 310 people, injuring more than 2,000 and displacing more than 82,000, Indonesian Christians rushed to the scene to help. Victims would normally needContinue reading “Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ”
Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees
An Ebola outbreak that began in Uganda in September has resulted in at least 55 deaths, including six healthcare workers. Of the 141 deadly hemorrhagic fever cases reported, 15 healthcare workers have been infected. This summer, more than 200 people died of hunger in Uganda. Meanwhile, nearly 70,000 refugees from Democratic Republic of the CongoContinue reading “Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees”
Myanmar: Family Flees Violence
After the brutal military takeover of Myanmar in February of 2021, Paw (not his real name) and his family were forced to flee their village. “Our lives were so peaceful before the coup. Our children could go to school, I could work on my farm and life was good,” he said. But when violence threatenedContinue reading “Myanmar: Family Flees Violence”
Pray for Aid to Reach War-Torn Tigray
It has already been over a week since Tigrayan and Ethiopian forces agreed to peace and promised to allow much needed humanitarian aid deliveries to the more than six million people suffering from acute hunger in war-torn northern Ethiopia. But so far, entry is still closed. Let’s continue praying for this country listed among theContinue reading “Pray for Aid to Reach War-Torn Tigray”
Nepal Shaken by Earthquakes, Persecution
Two earthquakes five hours apart shook western Nepal yesterday, killing four children and two adults. People as far away as New Delhi, India, also felt the tremors. The Himalayan country of more than 30 million people is still rebuilding after two earthquakes in 2015 killed almost 9,000 people and destroyed more 824,000 homes. With 258Continue reading “Nepal Shaken by Earthquakes, Persecution”
North Korea’s Need for Christ
Yesterday, North Korea marked its 28th missile launch this year by firing two short-range ballistic missiles just off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. Let’s pray for this Communist country counted as the second most dangerous in the world (next to Afghanistan). Lord, please bring an end to the reign of terror in NorthContinue reading “North Korea’s Need for Christ”
All the More Fighting in Tigray
Despite agreeing to peace talks (which have been delayed), neither side has relented in the Tigray conflict. In fact, the Ethiopian army has taken over three main Tigrayan cities — Shire, Alamata and Korem. The war which began two years ago has left about 5.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Ethiopia is listedContinue reading “All the More Fighting in Tigray”
China’s 20th Party Congress
Most of China’s 20th Communist Party Congress this week will be held behind closed doors, but Leader Xi JinPing’s opening speech has been summarized in a recent article by CNN. Let’s pray for this vast Asian nation of almost 1.5 billion people, suffering through severe zero-Covid restrictions, seeking reunification with Taiwan and influencing so manyContinue reading “China’s 20th Party Congress”
Pray for Myanmar’s Children
A Myanmar military helicopter fired at a school in central Sagain Region, Myanmar, killing at least six children and wounding another 17 last week. Unfortunately, these kinds of attacks are all too common in Myanmar since a military coup early last year. Lord, please have mercy on Myanmar, especially on the innocent who have noContinue reading “Pray for Myanmar’s Children”
