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News and Prayer for the Persecuted
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Eight Iranian Christians Sentenced to Prison
Eight Christians from the
Church of Iran were given prison sentences for "political charges" that
could last anywhere from one to six years. They were found guilty of
"action against national security" and "propaganda against the order of
the system". They were arrested on October 12, 2012 during a prayer
meeting. They were released due to paying bail up to $25,000. The
Iranian government continues to detain Christians based on false and
exaggerated accusations such as these.
- Pray for the Iranian Christians to stand strong in their faith
- Pray for the Iranian government to allow religious freedom
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Christianity in Sudan Faces Escalating Persecution
The country of Sudan
continues to inch toward Islamic law. The population is approximately
97% Islamic, meaning Christians are heavily marginalized. Churches and
Christian charities continue to be destroyed in the capitol of Khartoum.
Between increasingly Islamic law and anti-Christian statements from
radical clerics, the situation is becoming increasingly hostile and
grave. The government is attempting to rid the country of churches and
Christian influence.
- Pray that Sudanese Christians would be strengthened in their ministry
- Pray for the Sudanese government to stop persecuting Christians
- Pray for the hearts of people in Sudan to be softened to the Gospel
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India Missions School Girls Recover from Brutal
Gang Rape
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an evangelical school for missionary kids in eastern India, there are
four young girls between the ages of 12 and 14 recovering from a gang
rape that happened on July 15. The girls were abducted from their school
by 25 men wearing masks and armed with knives. They were raped for
hours and rushed to a hospital after the gang-rape. The doctors examined
the young girls and said that their condition was "serious, but
stable". Police are currently searching for the culprits to be detained
and will rest at nothing until they are found.
- Pray for the quick recovery of the young girls who were raped
- Pray that the 25 men will be caught and arrested
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President of Indonesia Criticizes Radical Islamists for First Time
Muslim extremism continues
to be a blemish on Indonesia. Recently, a crowd of frustrated citizens
attempted to attack extremists for their constant troublemaking. The
police intervened, but tensions are strong between citizens and Muslim
extremists. President Yudhoyono condemned the terrorism of extremists
following the events. This is his first condemnation in his 9 years in
office, and his skeptics see this as political pandering. Indonesian
Christians continues to suffer attacks and have their churches closed.
- Pray for President Yudhoyono to protect religious minorities
- Pray that Indonesian believers would stand boldly for their faithduring these times of suffering
- Pray that God would touch the heart of Islamic extremists
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Catholic Nurse in Pakistan Faces Persecution after Rejecting Marriage Proposal from Muslim Man
A women in Pakistan is under duress
after refusing to marry an influential Muslim businessman and known
rapist. Nazia Masih was already engaged to a Christian man, but that did
not deter her new suitor. This businessman has used his influence to
have her family arrested, and has stopped any investigation into
complaints against him. He continues to issue threats and complaints
against her family, even claiming they are already married.
Full story
- Pray for safety for the woman and her family
- Pray salvation for the man, Ghulam Muhammad
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Christian Pastor Wrongly Imprisoned in Kazakhstan Goes on Hunger Strike
Pastor
Kashkumbaev continues to be imprisoned in Kazakhstan. Following a phony
arrest for serving the "hallucinogenic" known as red tea, he has been
mistreated by the authorities. He is now on a hunger strike in protest
of his treatment. Authorities are sending him to submit to
psychological testing, to see if he is sane enough to stand trial for
such a "serious crime."
- Pray that Kazakhstan would release Pastor Kashkumbaev
- Pray for the Pastor's health and that God would strengthen him
- Pray that he can be a witness to others while in prison
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"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of the destitute."
- Proverbs 31:8
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