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Dear Pray-ers,
"Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."(Phillipians 4:11-13)
From The Voice of the Martyrs
NORTH KOREA Christians Need our Prayers and Support - VOM Sources/www.persecution.com
There is a spiritual war taking place in North Korea as our enemy seeks to destroy the souls of North Korea's citizens. Following "the God of Heaven" is considered treason, punishable by imprisonment or even death.
Caught in the middle of this spiritual battle are our persecuted brothers and sisters, bearers of Light in a terribly dark country.
Much of VOM's work in North Korea cannot be discussed publicly, but we can tell you we are supporting the spread of the gospel, training leaders in the underground church and providing Scriptures to the people of North Korea.
Pray God will give discernment and protection to those who are bringing the comfort of Christ Himself to our suffering brothers and sisters in North Korea. Pray North Koreans will find the source of true peace that exists for North Koreans: the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Matthew 25:40
CHINA Handicapped Pastor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison - China Aid Association
CAA learned October 9 that Pastor Wang Zaiqing, a prominent Chinese house-church leader in Anhui Province was sentenced to two years in prison on the charge of "illegal business practices," fined 100,000 Yuan ($12,500.00 US), and had all the books and printing funds taken from his home.
Pastor Wang was crippled at the age of 5 years. He became a Christian in 1993, and later became a very well-known house church planter and preacher in several provinces around Anhui Province.
Pray Pastor Wang will find comfort and strength, knowing the One who will never forsake him. Hebrews 4:14-16
CHINA Prosecution of Six Christian Leaders Postponed - China Aid Association
The trial of six Christian leaders arrested in July in connection with the demolition of a church under construction, has been postponed due to lack of evidence. The local prosecutor in Hangzhou city decided not to prosecute the church leaders at this time.
At the time of the event, the church leaders implored the military police to postpone entering the construction site, and at the same time urged the Christians to leave quickly.
A potential large-scale clash was actually avoided on the spot. The local people's prosecutor might find the charge of "incitement to resist law-enforcement" is not tenable.
The case was returned to the local PSB to gather more evidence.
According to an expert legal analyst, the most optimistic prospect is that the case will be thrown out for lack of sufficient evidence. Give thanks to God that He has shown Himself powerful on behalf of the Christians. Psalm 27:12-14
EGYPT Christian Convert from Islam Jailed - Compass Direct
A Muslim sheikh jailed in Egypt for 18 months has declared from his prison cell that he is under arrest for "insulting Islam" by becoming a Christian.
Egypt's secret police transferred Bahaa el-Din Ahmed Hussein el-Akkad, 57, to the Wadi el-Natroun Prison last month. He was told he would remain there indefinitely unless he agreed to work as a government informer against other converts to Christianity.
According to the prisoner's Cairo attorney, Athanasius William, his client remains incarcerated in this desert prison "only because he has chosen a different belief, to be a Christian."
When courts ordered El-Akkad's release from provisional detention 10 weeks ago, State Security Investigation authorities deliberately ignored the ruling.
Pray God will strengthen this faithful believer with the assurance that Jesus is with him and He will be the final victor. Psalm 102:19-22
INDIA Christians Dismissed from Operating Health Care Center - Compass Direct
Accusing a Christian-run health center of forcible conversions, the Chhattisgarh state government has ordered the takeover of the facility and fired 17 of its employees.
On October 10, Hindu extremist Bharatiya Janata ordered the takeover of Integrated Child Development Services in Lundra village. The government program had been assigned in 1995 to the Raigarh-Ambikapur Health Association, a Catholic voluntary health service, and they will approach the Bilaspur High Court for a stay order.
Pray the High Court will allow the health center to continue serving the Lord. Proverbs 14:31
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"Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."(Phillipians 4:11-13)
From The Voice of the Martyrs
NORTH KOREA Christians Need our Prayers and Support - VOM Sources/www.persecution.com
There is a spiritual war taking place in North Korea as our enemy seeks to destroy the souls of North Korea's citizens. Following "the God of Heaven" is considered treason, punishable by imprisonment or even death.
Caught in the middle of this spiritual battle are our persecuted brothers and sisters, bearers of Light in a terribly dark country.
Much of VOM's work in North Korea cannot be discussed publicly, but we can tell you we are supporting the spread of the gospel, training leaders in the underground church and providing Scriptures to the people of North Korea.
Pray God will give discernment and protection to those who are bringing the comfort of Christ Himself to our suffering brothers and sisters in North Korea. Pray North Koreans will find the source of true peace that exists for North Koreans: the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Matthew 25:40
CHINA Handicapped Pastor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison - China Aid Association
CAA learned October 9 that Pastor Wang Zaiqing, a prominent Chinese house-church leader in Anhui Province was sentenced to two years in prison on the charge of "illegal business practices," fined 100,000 Yuan ($12,500.00 US), and had all the books and printing funds taken from his home.
Pastor Wang was crippled at the age of 5 years. He became a Christian in 1993, and later became a very well-known house church planter and preacher in several provinces around Anhui Province.
Pray Pastor Wang will find comfort and strength, knowing the One who will never forsake him. Hebrews 4:14-16
CHINA Prosecution of Six Christian Leaders Postponed - China Aid Association
The trial of six Christian leaders arrested in July in connection with the demolition of a church under construction, has been postponed due to lack of evidence. The local prosecutor in Hangzhou city decided not to prosecute the church leaders at this time.
At the time of the event, the church leaders implored the military police to postpone entering the construction site, and at the same time urged the Christians to leave quickly.
A potential large-scale clash was actually avoided on the spot. The local people's prosecutor might find the charge of "incitement to resist law-enforcement" is not tenable.
The case was returned to the local PSB to gather more evidence.
According to an expert legal analyst, the most optimistic prospect is that the case will be thrown out for lack of sufficient evidence. Give thanks to God that He has shown Himself powerful on behalf of the Christians. Psalm 27:12-14
EGYPT Christian Convert from Islam Jailed - Compass Direct
A Muslim sheikh jailed in Egypt for 18 months has declared from his prison cell that he is under arrest for "insulting Islam" by becoming a Christian.
Egypt's secret police transferred Bahaa el-Din Ahmed Hussein el-Akkad, 57, to the Wadi el-Natroun Prison last month. He was told he would remain there indefinitely unless he agreed to work as a government informer against other converts to Christianity.
According to the prisoner's Cairo attorney, Athanasius William, his client remains incarcerated in this desert prison "only because he has chosen a different belief, to be a Christian."
When courts ordered El-Akkad's release from provisional detention 10 weeks ago, State Security Investigation authorities deliberately ignored the ruling.
Pray God will strengthen this faithful believer with the assurance that Jesus is with him and He will be the final victor. Psalm 102:19-22
INDIA Christians Dismissed from Operating Health Care Center - Compass Direct
Accusing a Christian-run health center of forcible conversions, the Chhattisgarh state government has ordered the takeover of the facility and fired 17 of its employees.
On October 10, Hindu extremist Bharatiya Janata ordered the takeover of Integrated Child Development Services in Lundra village. The government program had been assigned in 1995 to the Raigarh-Ambikapur Health Association, a Catholic voluntary health service, and they will approach the Bilaspur High Court for a stay order.
Pray the High Court will allow the health center to continue serving the Lord. Proverbs 14:31
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