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Prayer Calendar today!
This New Year, what better way can you stand with the persecuted
Church than to remember them in your prayers? This electronic calendar
will serve as a daily reminder for the plight of the oppressed.
The calendar includes:
- 31 days of specific prayer points
- A focused topic about the persecuted Church each day
- Links to recent news stories on persecution
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Life Gets Tougher for Vietnam's Christians After New Decree
Amid a campaign to arrest Christians, Vietnam’s communist
government has implemented a new decree, giving authorities greater
control over the religious lives of its citizens. The latest to be
convicted are 14 political activists—most of them Catholics between
24-39 years old. They are accused of “plotting to overthrow” the
government. At a recent meeting between
Chinese and Vietnamese government officials, Vice Chairwoman of National
Assembly of Vietnam, Ms. To Ping Thi Phong, said her country would
increasingly model itself after China in matters of religious policies.
Pray Christians in Vietnam’s prisons be found innocent and released.
Pray for the Gospel to infiltrate the Vietnamese government.
Pray for greater religious freedom in Vietnam.
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Christians Say China's Pledge to End Labor Camps Will Make 'Little Difference'
China has announced the nation’s labor camps will be overhauled.
These camps have been used over the past several decades to imprison
various types of dissidents, including Christians, without trial.
Chinese Christians, though, believe that closing the camps or changing
the prison system will have little effect on religious freedom in the
country.
Pray that China will follow through on its promises to overhaul and close down labor camps.
Pray Christians in China’s labor camps be released.
Pray the overall persecution of Christians will decrease in China.
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Islamic Extremists Advance South as Christian Persecution Increases
Islamist militants in Mali’s northern region are making their way
south. As they go, they are being met with resistance by the Mali
government. However, it is believed that Mali’s military cannot
withstand the brunt of a full al-Qaeda offensive. The militants’ goal is
to take the cities of Kona and Mopti while on their way to their
end-target: Bamako, Mali’s capital. Once there, the Islamists intend to
force the government to apply Sharia law throughout Mali.
Pray that God would spoil the plans of the Islamic extremists and protect all of Mali’s citizens.
Pray that the Mali government will have the resources it needs to protect its nation.
Pray that the strength of Christians in Mali will be renewed; that they may be able to stand strong in their faith in Jesus Christ.
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More Punishable "Offences" for Exercising Religious Freedom
Kyrgyzstan officials are pushing for increase religious
restrictions, unfortunate in a country where laws are already in place
to squelch even the simplest of religious activities. The Kyrgyzstan
National Security Committee and State Commission for Religious Affairs
are proposing new punishments and a broader range of punishable
offences. Citizens of Kyrgyzstan are understandably very concerned over
the increased loss of freedom that the new proposal would mean to them.
Pray the new laws proposed in Kyrgyzstan will not be passed.
Pray for the Christians in Kyrgyzstan, that their faith not falter.
Pray for the propagation of the Gospel in spite of the government’s attempts to cease all religious activity.
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Christian Minority in Sri Lanka Receives Aid
In December, Sri Lanka experienced major flooding that killed more
than 40 people. Many wells were destroyed, as was much of the farm land.
The Christian minority have been overlooked by the government and have
been denied aid. Though waters are receding, much land remains under
water. Efforts are being made by Gospel for Asia and Barnabas Fund to
provide food. Gospel for Asia is also assisting with cleaning water
wells so the people can stay properly hydrated.
Pray that relief organizations receive the supplies they need to serve the Christians of Sri Lanka.
Pray that the Sri Lankan government would honor its duties to serve all its people, including the Christians.
Pray that the lack of clean water will not bring more disaster, such as disease and vermin.
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China Falls on List of World's Persecutors
China has fallen in rank on Open Doors’ annual list of the most
persecutory nations. Ranking in the top 10 five years ago, China is now
at 37 for 2012. Though more than 100 Christians are currently
imprisoned, “house searches, and the confiscation of Bibles and Christian books no longer occur on a large scale,” according to Open Doors.
Pray that China continues to fall in rank on the list of persecuted nations.
Pray that the decrease in searches and seizures continues.
Pray that the 100 Christians currently in prison be released.
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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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