Police detained eleven elderly Christians from Early Rain Covenant Church last Thursday, as they gathered to read together in a teahouse in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Most have chronic illnesses, including He Futao, 73, who has struggled with lung cancer and fainting. By Saturday morning, nine had been released, but Elder Wu Wuqing and Brother ShenContinue reading “Christians Arrested in China”
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Pray for Persecuted Christians
IRAN: All eight Christians arrested June 9 in an Isfahan home raid have now been released. Six still face charges for leading house churches. (Open Doors Canada, Facebook, September 3) Lord, thank You for this answer to prayer. Please protect them, strengthen them, heal their wounds, fight for them, bring forth truth and justice, andContinue reading “Pray for Persecuted Christians”
News from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Americas
Pray for those involved in these tragic situations, that God will comfort, heal and save them: INDIA: At least seven people died and perhaps 40 more are trapped amid the rubble after a multistory building in New Delhi collapsed Sunday. CAPE VERDE: A bus fell down a ravine Saturday on the African Island of Fogo,Continue reading “News from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Americas”
Pray for Christians Imprisoned in China
China is listed among the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians due to high surveillance and persecution of believers, as well as destruction and/or closure of churches. Today, let’s pray by name (pronunciation in parentheses) for our brothers and sisters currently in prison there because of their love for Christ: Lord, please be a ShieldContinue reading “Pray for Christians Imprisoned in China”
China Typhoon, Indonesia Fires, Bolivia Explosions
Pray each person involved in these situations will hunger for truth and God will meet them in powerful ways and save them: INDONESIA: Wildfires have intensified in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Sulawesi, and West Papua. Haze has now spread to SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, the PHILIPPINES and BRUNEI. CHINA: Typhoon Saudel has killed five, with dozens missing afterContinue reading “China Typhoon, Indonesia Fires, Bolivia Explosions”
Pray for Christians in Nepal Affected by Floods
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods at the end of August that swept away entire communities on the Nepal-Tibet border and killed more than 1,118, with nearly 4,000 people still missing, 590 of those from 39 other countries. According to missionaries with contacts in the area, 12 or more pastors have lost their lives. BelieversContinue reading “Pray for Christians in Nepal Affected by Floods”
Persecution News: China, Israel, Cameroon, Pakistan
CHINA: Pastor Gao Quanfu, 69, his wife Pang Yu, and Pastor Tang Bingyi, leaders of Light of Zion Church, a house church in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, have been charged with “fraud.” They face a possible 12-13 years in prison for receiving voluntary offerings and purchasing spiritual books. (Gao Zhensai, ChinaAid News, August 21) ISRAEL: Ramallah,Continue reading “Persecution News: China, Israel, Cameroon, Pakistan”
Nepal, Pakistan and Other World Headlines for Prayer
Pray for those involved in these tragic situations, that God will comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded and draw all people to Himself. NEPAL: The death toll from Wednesday’s flash floods has jumped to 616 in Nepal, with nearly 3,000 missing; while seven have died in Tibet, CHINA with 554 missing. That same day, aContinue reading “Nepal, Pakistan and Other World Headlines for Prayer”
Nepal: 1,300 Missing in Flash Floods
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods Wednesday that swept away entire communities on the Nepal-Tibet border and buried people and homes in mud. At least 469 have died in Nepal and five in China. More than 1,300 are still missing. According to missionaries with contacts in that area, 12 or more pastors have lost theirContinue reading “Nepal: 1,300 Missing in Flash Floods”
Colombia Earthquake, Nigeria Rescue, China Storm, North America Wildfires
Pray for the survivors of each of these events, and for family members who are mourning, that God will meet with them in powerful ways and they will turn to Him and be saved. COLOMBIA: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the northwestern section of Chocó yesterday, and was felt in Cali and Bogotá. At leastContinue reading “Colombia Earthquake, Nigeria Rescue, China Storm, North America Wildfires”
Weekend Floods, Fires and Other News
Let’s pray together today for survivors and the families of those involved in each of these situations, that every heart will turn to Jesus: INDIA, PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN: At least 82 people died in flash floods and landslides due to recent monsoon rains. More than 650,000 in Assam state, India have been affected. CHINA, HONG KONG:Continue reading “Weekend Floods, Fires and Other News”
Floods, Fires and a Schoolbus
UGANDA: At least 23 children and one adult from the King David Junior School in Kampala died in a bus crash, after an excursion to see Sipi Falls on Thursday. NORWAY: A fire on the edge of Drammen Friday destroyed 100 homes; more than 400 people were evacuated. ALGERIA: A fire in an orphanage inContinue reading “Floods, Fires and a Schoolbus”
Floods, Fires and Other World News
SPAIN: At least 12 have died and 23 others are missing in wildfires near Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province. VIETNAM: A speedboat carrying 32 tourists from INDIA and four crew members capsized Saturday just a half kilometer (0.3 miles) from shore, killing 15. VENEZUELA: The twin earthquakes death toll has risen toContinue reading “Floods, Fires and Other World News”
China Floods, Hamas Steps Down, Sri Lanka Battles, Venezuela Grieves
CHINA: Storms, tornadoes, floods and landslides hit central and south China, killing at least 15, injuring 330, damaging nearly 5,000 homes, and affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Northern VIETNAM was also affected. GAZA: As part of the US President’s 20-point peace plan, Hamas dissolved its government Monday in preparation for the transfer of powerContinue reading “China Floods, Hamas Steps Down, Sri Lanka Battles, Venezuela Grieves”
Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”
Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!
Today, on Day 21 of our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, as we pray for East Asia to awaken to God’s love, we wanted to share with you this miraculous news of answered prayer from North Korea: Praise God! A Christian imprisoned in one of North Korea’s inhumane labor camps is free! DeaconContinue reading “Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharing with their unbelieving teammates and with other athletes in their division from closed nations where missionaries are not allowed. Lord, please be a Shield around every Christian athlete in the Olympics and protect them from sicknessContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes
As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Winter Olympic Games these next two weeks in Italy, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV: Only seven of the 20 countries ratedContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes”
Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Sign up below to get the free daily prayer points in your inbox in time for your morning quiet times with God. INDIA: A mob of 150 Hindu nationalists dragged Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik, 35, from a worship service in a houseContinue reading “Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China”
How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas
SUDAN: On Christmas Day, a Sudanese Armed Forces drone attack killed at least 11 Christians and wounded 18 others on their way to church in Julud. (Morning Star News, Jan 2) INDONESIA: Muslims shouting “Allahu Akbar” blocked Christians from attending a Christmas service at Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Church near Jakarta. (MSN, Dec 23) DespiteContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
It was 100 years ago at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, when Eric Liddell won a gold medal in the 400 metres. The very next year, he followed God’s call to China as a missionary. As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharingContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
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