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Christian Pastor and Two Friends Arrested in Iran

7/9/2014 Iran (Christian Today)

 

Three Christians, including Pastor Matthias Haghnejad, have been arrested again by Iranian security forces, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has confirmed. "These men have been targeted by the Iranian authorities in the past, they were clearly arrested on account of their faith," Chief Executive of CSW Mervyn Thomas said. American pastor Saeed Abedini remains in jail in Iran for developing home church centers.

 

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  • Pray for the swift and safe release of Pastor Haghnejad, the two brothers, and Pastor Abedini 
  • Pray for God's anointing on His children as they stand for His name 
  • Pray for the hearts and minds of the leaders of Iran to open their hearts to our Lord's Truth for Salvation

In Manchester, New Hampshire, a Community Waits for Meriam with Open Arms

7/8/2014 United States (CNN)

 

Meriam Ibrahim, a mother of two and wife to American citizen, Daniel Wani, continues to be barred, along with her family, from leaving Sudan after being acquitted from a death sentence for her Christian faith. "I don't really know what's going to happen to us," Meriam Ibrahim told CNN. A community of South Sudanese refugees in Manchester, New Hampshire are also waiting for the family's safe travel and arrival. "We can't wait to see them," said community member Zakaria Aging.

 

  • Pray for God's victorious resolution in these uncertain times and a renewing of strength for Meriam and her family
  • Pray God's spiritual and physical healing touch will come upon Meriam and her family
  • Pray for God's comfort and safe release for all our brothers and sisters who remain imprisoned for their faith
     

Christians in Syria, Iraq Fleeing Attacks and Crucifixions
 
7/8/2014 Iraq (BosNewsLife)
 

Christians in Syria and Iraq are facing more upheaval as ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) expelled nearly 30,000 residents from their homes in the Syrian town of Shuheil, and crucified at least nine people. "In ten years there will perhaps be 50,000 Christians left in Iraq. Prior to 2003, this figure was about 1.2 million. This is very serious, we are losing our community," Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako said. 

 

  • Pray for Christ's renewing, protection and uplifting of all Christians remaining in Syria and Iraq
  • Pray for the traveling mercies of all Christians seeking asylum  
  • Pray our Lord Jesus Christ's children will not perish from Iraq and Syria, but flourish and replenish for His glory  

 

Pakistani Christians and Hindus Report Surprising Tolerance from Taliban

  

7/4/2014 Pakistan (InterAksyon)

 

Christians and Hindus who fled from a military offensive against insurgents in tribal northwest Pakistan say the Taliban treated them with relative tolerance, and even unexpected sympathy for the Peshawar church bombing. Many locals accused the Taliban of extorting, kidnapping and stealing food, but one resident, Lal, said, "We had never been threatened on the basis of our religion and never forced to convert."

 

  • Pray the Taliban will continue to show tolerance and find Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior 
  • Pray for peace and religious freedom in Pakistan 
  • Pray the enemies of our Lord will be quick to fail and swift in seeking Christ's salvation

China: Christianity Faces Its Biggest Persecution Since Mao's Cultural Revolution?

7/4/2014 China (Guardian)

 

According to China Aid, since the beginning of 2014, 60 churches in Zhejiang province have received notice that either their crosses or their buildings must be demolished regardless if it's a government-approved church. Christians in China have not seen such sustained persecution since the Cultural Revolution. "The fear now is, the government will turn its attention to the house churches," said Pastor Joy, a member of the evangelical network in China. 

 

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  • Pray for the safety and protection of all worshippers of our Lord Jesus Christ
  • Pray those who bring harm to God's children will not succeed  
  • Pray for the renewing and uplifting of the displaced congregations through these dark hours
     

  

Sweden: Christian Midwife Fired for Refusal to Perform Abortions

6/30/2014 Sweden (Morning Star News)
 

Scandinavian Human Rights Lawyers (SHRL) has filed suit against the Swedish government for Christian mid-wife Ellinor Grimmark, who was fired for refusing to perform abortions. According to LifeNews, Reinhold Fahlbeck of SHRL said, "if brought to the European Court of Human Rights, Sweden will lose.  The European council allows freedom of conscience for health care workers regarding abortion."

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  • Pray God will continue to bless and honor Ellinor's faith as she faces this storm 
  • Pray Sweden will open their eyes to the Word and unite with Ellinor in our Father's name
  • Pray all brothers and sisters will follow Ellinor's example, and not stand silently, but in praise of our Lord Jesus Christ 

 

 

 
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