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INTERNET PRAYER REQUESTS

November 24, 2009

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Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.-James 5:16

Today pray that we may never compromise our service to God by mistakenly thinking that we can protect our future through a healthy bank account.

Vanessa Stuff, Open Doors Ministry and Gospel for Asia have prayer requests, and I have an international missions report that I have forwarded below.

God has answered your prayers for increased involvement on the part of French Christians. Many French believers are now participating in training classes, learning how to share Christ with their neighbors from other cultures. These cross-cultural training sessions are taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Please pour out your thanks to God for these brothers and sisters in Christ who are committed to learning how to share their witness more comfortably. Pray that they will constantly use these newly acquired skills, boldly sharing the gospel with their neighbors. Pray that those being trained will then train others and that many will come to salvation as a result.

“‘Group Meditation.’ In a women’s group, that’s what they’ve begun to call repeating a Bible story that they are learning,” writes missionary Kathy Shafto in Burkina Faso. “They gather in a building with a straw roof and a dirt floor. Before the meeting, one woman with a servant heart sweeps the floor of its wind-blown debris and animal droppings. Some of the women are not readers, so this ‘group meditation’ (repetition) is helpful to them and to all the rest of the group as well. They listen carefully as someone tells the story, and then go around the group, repeating the story and listening intently to see if correction is needed. If some are struggling, they act it out. During the telling and retelling and correcting of the story (with much celebration for those who tell it without fault or help), they find that the Holy Spirit is whispering to those hearts who are meditating on His spoken Word. Recently the story was about Mary and Martha. ‘What has God said to you through this story?’ I asked. One responded, ‘When we have visitors in our homes, we should give them more than just food; we should talk about what Jesus would talk about.’ Thank God with me for these women who, according to Colossians 3:16, are letting the Word of Christ dwell in them richly as they teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as they sing psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in their hearts to God.” http://www.shaftonews@blogspot.com

Please pray for J in China as she faces many challenges. Authorities have questioned her and tried to intimidate her. The Lord has given her the right answers each time, and she has felt total peace. She has lots of rats in her house, and they are eating her grain, clothes and books. Like most people who live in villages, she doesn’t have screens on her windows. She had two cats, but they only stayed for a few days and wanted out and never returned. Please pray for this courageous woman to stand firm, and ask for God’s protection wherever she goes. Please pray for co-workers for her and encouragement from other believers.

On October 6, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln told a group of Quakers that...."We are indeed going through a great trial, a fiery trial. In the very responsible position in which I happen to be placed, being a humble instrument in the hands of our Heavenly Father, as I am, and as we all are, to work out His great purposes, I have desired that all my works and acts may be according to His will, and that it might be so, I have sought His aid."

Job 5:13-15

He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong. They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night. But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

MARANATHA!

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Please continue to Pray for Heather and her family, her Grandfather passed away last week.

Love and Prayers
Vanessa

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It is with great joy that I can share with you that Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Amirizadeh have been released from prison today!!! I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to each person who sent an email to the Iranian authorities on behalf of Maryam and Marzieh. You used your time and freedom to play a part in pressuring the Iranian government for their release. It is a beautiful demonstration of Christian unity when so many individuals and organizations join together to speak out for suffering believers worldwide.

Maryam and Marzieh were imprisoned for over 9 months in Iran’s most notorious Evin prison, simply for their faith in Christ. Both women have been released without bail which is another blessing. Unfortunately, the government did not drop the two remaining charges of “apostasy” and “propagation of the Christian faith” with which the women have been charged. This means the women could be re-arrested and will have these charges hanging over them. Please join us in:

• Praising God for the release of Maryam and Marzieh!
• Praying for quick and complete physical healing of both women who are in poor health and need medical attention
• Praying that the 2 remaining charges against the women would be dropped quickly
  
  Learn more about Maryam and Marzieh’s release>>

Giving thanks,

Lindsay Vessey
Advocacy Director

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A few weeks before the floods hit Karnataka, India, GFA-supported missionaries serving in the region set out to make their community cleaner and more beautiful to celebrate the country's Independence Day.

Local markets and roads were cleaned, prison inmates got to hear the message of Christ's love and hospital patients were prayed for.

All of this was done out of love for their country and for Christ. I hope you are encouraged as you read how our brothers and sisters on the field are striving to show the world Christ's love through their service.

Yours for the unreached,

K.P. Yohannan

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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.-I Timothy 2:1-4

WORLD LEADERS. Please pray today for President Hu Jintao of China (eastern and central Asia).

IRANIANS OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE).The Iranian diaspora living and working in the United Arab Emirates have either left their home country in search of better jobs to help support their families, or are students attending one of the local or Iranian universities. They still maintain close ties to their home country and their family members who are still living there. Because of the close proximity to their home country, they frequently travel back to their home cities and villages to visit with family and participate in celebrations. They still hold close the values and customs of their families and their home country. The Iranian diaspora can be subdivided into three segments: the working business class, the merchants and general laborers, and the students. A separate group of Iranians in the UAE is made up of the transient workers. They work in the UAE for up to one month at a time, and then return to their homes in Iran. These Iranians primarily work in the bazaars and on the trade ships that transport goods between Iran and the UAE. The opportunities for the Iranians in the UAE to hear and respond to the gospel are much greater than if they were in their home country. Please pray for the salvation of the Iranians of the UAE.

NAFANA OF COTE D’IVOIRE (nah-FAH-nah). Several who have taken a baptism class in the past year have, for various reasons, not yet followed through in baptism. Some seem to be showing signs of conviction about needing to be baptized. For these who formerly followed a world religion, it may mean being considered a non-person or perhaps losing their house or relationships with family members. Pray for God’s Holy Spirit to work in each life and in their family to bring them to Himself no matter what, and ask for these “first fruits” to be the agents of bringing their families to Christ.

SONGHAI OF WEST AFRICA (SONG-high). The Songhai Team writes: “You have continually prayed for the salvation of the Songhai. Join us in praising the Lord for the harvest that we are now seeing. At least seven professions of faith were made in the month of October. We are seeing the gospel change the eternity of the Songhai one life at a time!"

CORSICANS OF FRANCE (KOR-si-kans). Join Team Corsica in giving thanks to God for providing an apartment for new team members in a university town. “Our team has been working for seven years to place someone here, and God has answered in His timing. We look forward with anticipation to all that He will do through our team to share His love on the island.”

MAYPING ZHUANG OF CHINA (may-ping JWAHNG). Because of a strange set of events, three key house church leaders in this area got in a serious argument and have not been able to reconcile. Pray that despite this severe spiritual attack, there will be reconciliation.

NGABE OF SOUTHERN COSTA RICA AND PANAMA (ing-AW-bay). Thank you for praying for the trip to Bajo de Las Nubes (Below the Clouds) in September. The new work there is the only evangelical witness in this valley. Continue to intercede for the Lord to guide Ngabe Team members in knowing how to take the gospel to this valley and the surrounding area. There are no evangelical churches in this area.

OBIE OF EAST ASIA (oh-BEE). Thank you for praying for 16-year-old M, who had gone to work to help support her family. She has now returned home to be with her father, brother and sister. Give thanks to the Lord that she is back with her family. Please continue to pray for the salvation of M and her family.

KHMER OF CAMBODIA (kuh-MER). A student recently shared that he would no longer be able to attend the student center or be very involved in activities there because he is now a fourth-year student at the university and must focus his energy and time on school. He is a believer, but seems to be quite motivated by worldly success. He is just one example of many of the students who are believers who prioritize studies over walking with the Lord, or who are nonbelievers who are distracted by studying and never get the time to consider the truths that they hear. Pray that the kingdom not of this world will be more appealing to Khmer students than anything else.

MUSLIMS OF KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA (CAR-not-ick-ah). Please ask God to call out a variety of laborers from many nationalities and with various giftings to reach this diverse and spread-out population. Pray that God will provide any training these laborers might need--language lessons, church-planting skills or professional training--to help them gain access to Muslim communities. Call upon God to give a unified vision and strategy for reaching the Muslims of Karnataka. Pray that as Karnataka Muslims come to faith, entire households will come to Christ. In situations in which an individual comes to Christ, beg for favor in the Muslim community and for many opportunities for bold witness.

SWAZI OF SWAZILAND (SWAH-zee). “Kelly, a True Love Waits International consultant, was in Swaziland in August/September meeting with our leaders and leading/teaching ‘True Love Waits’ presentations and trainings,” writes the Swazi Team. “Plans are being made to form a National ‘True Love Waits’ committee with representatives from our Baptist churches as well as other Great Commission Christian organizations. Continue to pray for leaders to rise up and stand strong in sharing the message of purity.”

ENGAGING CHURCHES - WEST AFRICA. First Baptist Church, Asheboro, N.C., asks you to pray for the U people of Nigeria to have an openness to the gospel message. Ask God to raise up more people willing to go and visit with the U people to share their faith. Pray for Pastor M and his congregation to continue to reach out to the U people.

CITY OF YELLOW STONES, CHINA. “Pray that the Father will fill us daily with His Holy Spirit so that we can be a bright light to our city in both word and deed.” (See Matthew 5:14-15.)

BRAZIL. Pray for all the teams in Brazil as they seek to reach the lost in their regions. There are so many lost, so many people who do not know that Jesus came to die and live again so they could be free. Brazil is a mix of peoples and cultures, and each team works to reach their specific area, but the task is God sized. With so few missionaries, it is easy to feel overwhelmed at times. Pray that God will call out more Brazilians who are willing to reach their own people. Intercede that the seeds planted during the relief efforts in Santa Catarina will bear fruit and lead to a revival there. Pray that revivals will break out in all the regions of Brazil.

LAST FRONTIER. A worker among a Last Frontier people group writes: “I was able to share with T the entire EvangeCube (a witnessing tool) presentation and talk with her about a relationship with Jesus. She is Buddhist and is not ready at this time to make a decision, although she listened and was very receptive. She has such a sweet, tender heart, and we shared tears over the telling of this story. I believe she understands that the Lord loves her very much. Please pray that He will continue to speak to her and show her who He is.”

MADAGASCAR, INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS. “We have seen answer to prayer!” writes Team Madagascar. “You joined us in praying for journeyman Tessa King and in asking for a national partner. Tessa now has many young national youth helping her to lead English Club Bible studies. She is training a national youth from the university to lead these studies, and there is much excitement in this ministry. Praise the Lord; He never fails in hearing and answering our prayers!”

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