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May 15, 2012

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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, ask God to give us some of His strength when our own fails.  Let our dependence on Him turn our weakness into strength.

 

The Presidential Prayer Team, Open Doors Ministry, and Gospel for Asia have prayer requests, and I have a foreign missions report that I have forwarded below.

 

Please pray for a group of Iranian believers who will receive theological training this spring on the topic of covenant. Pray for the presenters as they communicate this material to these church leaders. Ask that the significance of covenant will impact their own walk with Christ to the point that they will be able to transmit this teaching to others through their lives--not just their intellect. Pray that the group will build a strong bond of fellowship, and intercede for their safety as they travel to and from the training session. http://centralasianpeoples.imb.org

 

“May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere.” The “everywhere” in Psalm 67:2 now includes Kasesha village and Kapishya village in the Northern Province of Zambia! Missionary Steve Schwarz has received a warm welcome from the chief and headman, is doing house-to-house evangelism twice each week in Kasesha, and is praying for a Bible study group to form in May. Meanwhile, missionary James Adair is using the storying cloth to share Bible stories of God’s amazing love each Thursday with those in Kapishya, with great attendance and interest. Please pray that souls will be saved and lives changed. “May Your ways be known through Kasesha and Kapishya villages, Your saving power among people in northern Zambia.”

 

The roads in Madagascar are sometimes impassable. A four-wheel-drive vehicle with a snorkel is necessary. There are no machines or electricity in most of the villages. The Southern dialect is drastically different from the official Malagasy language. The location of each village is unknown. Travel is slow, and temperatures are high. It takes hours--and in some cases, days--to reach these bush villages. These are a few challenges that missionary apprentices Adam and Suzie Hailes will be facing as they seek to reach the Antandroy people. Pray that the Lord will be softening hearts, as these people are known all over the island as the hardest, strongest and toughest people group. Pray for national partners to come alongside the Hailes family. Then pray that the people will accept salvation and be passionate about discipleship and training other believers. http://adamsuziehailes.blogspot.com

 

On July 6, 1775, the Continental Congress issued a Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.  It ended thus.  "With a humble confidence in the mercies of the Supreme and impartial God and ruler of the universe, we most devoutly implore His divine goodness to protect us happily through this great conflict, and to dispose our adversaries to reconciliation on reasonable terms, and thereby to relieve the empire from the calamities of civil war."

 

I Thessalonians 5:11-13

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.  And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;  And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.  And be at peace among yourselves.

 

MARANATHA!

 

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President Barack Obama on Wednesday endorsed same-sex marriages, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to take that position, following days of speculation about his “evolving” stance on the issue.  Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Monday became the third Administration official to endorse same-sex marriage, adding to the endorsements of Vice President Joe Biden and Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan.  Pray about American’s “devolution” from traditional Biblically supported values such as the sanctity of marriage.

 

WARS AND TERRORISM

Public support for the war in Afghanistan has reached a new low, according to a new AP poll that found 66 percent of the public oppose the war, compared with just 27 percent who said they supported the effort.  The Afghan government condemned the recent Taliban announcement of the start of their “annual spring offensive,” calling it cowardly and un-Islamic, and pledging the country’s forces would thwart any attacks.  Pray for our military men and women and their leaders as they continue with strategic battles in Afghanistan.

 

FOREIGN INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS

A growing number of Europeans appear less willing to “share the sacrifice” for someone else’s benefit. The Eurozone is not on the verge of collapse, but as its debt crisis continues, austerity is clearly on the public wane.  Truckloads of armed men attacked the Tripoli headquarters of Libya’s interim prime minister in a new demonstration of the lawlessness pervading the capital just weeks before the scheduled national election.  Pray about the global influences of actions taken abroad, whether about European debt or Libyan unrest.

 

THE ECONOMY

Average U.S. home prices – down a third since 2006 and still falling – will rise almost four percent a year over the next five years according to a new forecast that sees home prices stabilizing by the end of the summer 2012.  Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the approval of a major natural gas drilling project in Utah that the Obama Administration says will support more than 4,000 jobs during its development while safeguarding wildlife and the air.  Pray about the sluggish national economy and what can be done to improve it.

 

ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a unity government this week in a surprise move that could give him a freer hand to seek peace with the Palestinians or form an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.  A second round of nuclear talks between Iran and European Union members will take place on May 23 in Bagdhad. Iran must commit to halting all enrichment during those talks, according to Prime Minister Netanyahu.  Pray for supernatural wisdom for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he leads the new Israeli unity government.

 

HEALTH CARE

One in six cancers – two million a year globally – are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, a new Lancet article suggests. Most of the cases examined were in the developing world.  Late-in-life depression is a likely early sign of Alzheimer’s disease according to investigative researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia.  Pray for researchers and laboratories who are seeking ways of preventing and treating disease.

 

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God's Timing is Perfect
Tamirat Woldegorgis, an Ethiopian Christian imprisoned for allegedly desecrating the Quran, has been released from prison a year before his scheduled release date.  Read More

 

Glimmers of Christ's Light in Darkness of Saudi Arabia
In
Saudi Arabia, where conversion to another religion from Islam is a capital crime, the Internet is making an impact, leading to both conversions to Christ and increased persecution.  Read More

 

Burma Reforms Offer No Respite for Ethnic Christians
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s May 2 induction into parliament is being hailed as the beginning of a new era in
Burma (Myanmar). But for the 150,000 Internally Displaced People (IDP) living in eastern Karen state’s 4,000 IDP camps, life is still about landmine blasts, gun and mortar attacks and the possibility of war between armed insurgents and the Burmese army.  Read More

Urgent - Prayer Requests from the Field
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's May 2 induction into parliament is being hailed as the beginning of a new era in
Burma (Myanmar). But for the 150,000 Internally Displaced People (IDP) living in eastern Karen state's 4,000 IDP camps, life is still about landmine blasts, gun and mortar attacks and the possibility of war between armed insurgents and the Burmese army.  Read More

The light of Christ dispels spiritual darkness, and we pray, Father, for Your Spirit to cast this light across the whole earth. Thank You for the early release of Woldegorgis in Ethiopia. We pray that the work of Your Spirit will direct him as he and his family reunite and look toward the future. In the midst of spiritual darkness in Saudi Arabia, we rejoice that You take even the human means of social media and Internet to pierce the hearts of people with Your gospel. Hold them safely in the hollow of Your hand and strengthen their faith. We grieve over the Christians in Burma who are caught in the midst of ethnic clashes. Wash over them with Your comfort and peace, and sustain them with Your presence. For those in need right now in Central Asia, India and Mexico, we bring their needs before You and place them at the foot of Your cross. In the name of Jesus, who sheds His light on our paths, Amen.

 

Praying with you,

Open Doors Prayer Team

 

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A few of you have asked for updates on Pastor Bashuda, who was brutally attacked with swords last fall, and the field was able to send us the information below. The Lord is good in all things, and I’m so grateful for your prayers for our dear brother.  Some of our Bible college students could use your prayers right now, as well. Thank you for your continual intercession. It makes a world of difference.  Missionary Attacked with Swords, Left for Dead

 

"After losing her father, falling into desperate poverty, seeing her mother suffer helplessly, being rejected by those she worked for, and hearing she was worthless, Kanti, 8 years old, decided to commit suicide." Read Kanti's story of how God saved her from the pit of despair and wrapped her in His overwhelming love and acceptance.

 

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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 James Alix Michel of Seychelles (western Indian Ocean).

EAST ASIAN PEOPLES. In the eastern region of East Asia, many of the Christian workers are going through transition. It can be challenging at times. Please pray for the Christian workers to abide in the Lord’s steadfastness in the midst of such change. He is our rock and refuge when times are challenging. The Christian workers also need prayer that they will meet with local believers who have a desire to spread God’s Word strategically and help other believers mature in their faith.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN PEOPLES. “Our island has been blessed with many partnerships with fellowships in the United States. We have more short-term teams than we can facilitate. The major bottleneck is qualified translators. Every volunteer team that comes needs several translators to facilitate communication. There just aren’t that many good translators, and there also aren’t many teams willing to serve without translators. Please ask God to equip and connect field workers with more translators who also have a heart for the task. Pray for volunteers who are willing to serve without always having someone to translate. Pray for creativity for field teams trying to utilize volunteers in a way that overcomes the language and cultural barriers. Ask God to bless our volunteers as He brings His kingdom among the 52 unreached people groups on our island.”

CHINESE PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS. Please pray for those participating in a new worship service that has begun in Peru. Pray that the believers will be faithful to read God’s Word, grow in their faith, and learn to function as a local part of the body of Christ. Pray for seekers who are coming to the services, asking that God’s Spirit will soften their hearts, enable them to recognize and believe in Him as the only true God, and give them a desire to know Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. Pray that God will continue to speak through those who shared their testimonies at the meeting in April and impact the hearts and minds of those who don’t yet know Him personally.

ZAW PEOPLE OF CHINA. The Zaw people of China have lived in scattered villages across the mountains of southern China for generations. They are steeped in ancestor worship, superstition and animism, and often live in fear of the gods they serve. Only a handful have ever heard the name of Jesus, and even fewer are willing to follow after Him. Please pray for the salvation of the Zaw people.

CHUABO OF MOZAMBIQUE (chew-WAH-boh). Leadership development is very important for pastors and church leaders. Pray for a teaching time in Nicoadala for six pastors from Milange district who will be studying “Understanding Your Faith,” and for 26 pastors and leaders who will be finishing their study of the Old Testament. Pray for Chuabo Team members John Dina, Jim Oetter and Steve Jackson and for the Mozambican teacher who will be teaching during this time.

RUSSIAN-SPEAKING PEOPLE OF UFA, RUSSIA (oo-FAH). Team Ufa writes: “Rejoice with us, giving thanks to God, regarding four people who just recently repented and are on the journey of faith in Jesus, via the context of an evangelistic Alpha group led by believers from Grace Church in Ufa. Along with those four, two other people repented in other contexts and want to be baptized with the four from the Alpha group!”

MBUNDA OF WESTERN ZAMBIA (m’BOON-duh). Can you quote this verse? “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV). In the United States, this verse is almost so familiar to us in Christian circles that it loses it power! But the Mbunda believers in western Zambia need to be reminded of this promise this month. The Mbunda live side by side with the Lozi people group. Right now, weighty decisions are being made that will affect all the peoples of western Zambia. “We ask Lord, that You will resolve the issues in western Zambia so that Mbunda believers may live peaceful and quiet lives, in all godliness and holiness (1 Timothy 2:2, NIV). Encourage the Mbunda, O Father, that You have good plans for them!”

LOMWE OF MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE (LOHM-way). Last month you were asked to pray for R and her Lomwe Muslim family, who were trying to decide what to do about Jesus following R’s miraculous deliverance from demon possession. After nearly 50 days, R continues to live free of the demon who possessed her for so long. She has been attending Bible story teaching sessions with the new believers who prayed for her deliverance. She has confessed with her mouth that Jesus is Lord! Her parents continue to question their neighbors, themselves new believers, concerning Christ. Please continue to pray for all of R’s extended family to choose Jesus.

SOUTH ASIAN UNENGAGED PEOPLES. Spending most of the time in their homes, South Asian Muslim women are considered to be one of the world’s most unreached people groups. As you celebrate Mother’s Day this month, pray for doors--both physical and spiritual--to open so that God’s Light may enter into the homes where Muslim women live and work.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN UNENGAGED PEOPLES. The Pedi believers in the village of Diphagane, South Africa, and the American believers in Virginia are joining hands to pray, proclaim God’s Word, and worship Him. Both of these groups, though continents apart, are developing a vision to engage the Pedi with the Gospel. Pray for the volunteer team that is there now teaching on faithfulness, obedience, holiness and false teachers, in addition to other topics. Pray for their safety and health. Ask for the local believers not to be hindered from attending this ministry. Pray that these believers will be encouraged in their walk with the Lord and seek to share the Good News with their families and friends.

 

MUMBAI, INDIA (moom-BYE). Pray that more believers will step out in fear of the Lord and not fear of man and share their faith boldly.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (KAYP town). On May 12-20, the Cape Town Baptist Seminary, at which missionary Ron Davis teaches, will be ministering to Cape Town. During the week, the students will spend more than eight hours per day doing evangelism and outreach through door-to-door witnessing, as well as working in church planting and ministry in the neighborhoods. Please pray for their safety and for Christ to impact the people to whom the teams will be speaking.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN PEOPLES. Several missionaries from the Kingdom to Kingdom Cluster went together in April to the Shangombo district of the Western Province of Zambia. This area is very remote and poverty stricken. Serious followers of Christ in Shangombo are regularly threatened with witchcraft. Pray 1 Corinthians 15:58 for these believers: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toll is not in vain in the Lord.” Missionaries Daren Davis, Jeff Lowe and Mark Wint met with local church leaders for leadership training. Pray that 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 will be true of these leaders: “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

BELGIAN NATIONALS OF BELGIUM. Imagine standing hours for a quick glimpse of your hero. Brightly colored racers fly by. The long wait is over in a matter of seconds. It’s one of the favorite sports of the Belgian people: professional bicycle racing. Think “Lance Armstrong.” Races are carried out over many miles and one or more days. Portions involving hills are interspersed with riverside rides. City streets may be blocked off, or the terrain may be wide-open country. People watch from their balconies, sidewalks, and even atop their tractors. Children whose parents follow the sport grow up knowing all the statistics about their favorite heroes. They know where they were born and currently live. They may know who they live with and if they have children. They may or may not hear of their arrest for speeding in an automobile or if they’ve been accused of using drugs. These are the sad facts of their lives. Belgian children rarely hear much about God, Jesus or any biblical personage, although they have weekly “religion” class in school. In a recent video of children discussing the painting “The Last Supper,” one boy mentioned “the seven apostles.” Another said that perhaps they were telling Jesus that His hair was too long. Ask God to plant a desire for Himself in the hearts of the Belgian people so that they will seek Him from their balconies and sidewalks, their hilltops and riversides, in their cities and the countryside. Ask Him to change their hearts and become their “Hero.”

PEOPLE OF THE HIGHLANDS OF JALISCO, MEXICO (hah-LEES-coh). “Thank you for your faithful prayers for the salvation of the people in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico! Give thanks to God that in community SJ, we are now meeting in a home twice a week with approximately 25 people. Many of these people have made professions of faith in Jesus Christ and are now being discipled. They are growing stronger in their faith and are sharing it with others, despite receiving verbal persecution. In community J, local religious leaders have tried to keep people from attending our meetings, but we continue to meet weekly in the civic center with a group of approximately 30 people. Each time, we share God’s Word and emphasize the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, rather than merely being ‘religious,’ as they have always been taught.”

GLORYAK PEOPLE OF EAST ASIA. The GlorYak (pronounced GLOR-yak) people are an ethnic group living in the Himalayas. While most have been living outside of their homeland for more than 1,000 years, some refugees have only recently fled. Many live in the major cities in the Himalayan region, but the vast majority live in small communities tucked away throughout the mountains. These communities have developed unique languages and cultures based on their common heritage. Most have never heard the Gospel, and those who have heard generally have less than one in 1,000 believers. Only a few of the GlorYak people groups have a significant number of Christians. Pray for the salvation of the GlorYak people.

PEOPLE OF SOUTHWEST URBAN3, EAST ASIA. Considered to be one of the least-reached areas in East Asia, the Southwest Urban3 area is home to almost 50 million people, including many minority people groups. The Southwest Urban3 focus is on making the Lord’s name known among the 16 million-plus people living in the cities. Many of these urban dwellers have never heard the Good News even one time. These urban centers play host to hundreds of thousands of university students from all over East Asia, as well as from surrounding Southeast Asian countries. Please pray for the salvation of the people of Southwest Urban3.

SOKOTO FULANI OF NIGER (SOH-koh-toh fu-LAH-nee). There are currently several new ministries sites opening up among the Sokoto Fulani. A bush village that was closed in past years has opened up to allow a journeyman to live there during language study. There is high potential that she will be allowed to stay after language study ends. Bible stories are currently being told through MP3 players and picture books as she continues to work with the language. There has been no opposition so far, only a desire to look and listen to the stories. Two other field personnel are finding new villages located between their current ones as they travel on different roads. Please lift up these new ministry opportunities, and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and direct the field personnel to hearts that are ready to hear the Gospel. May many more have a chance to hear the Good News.

JAPAN IN CRISIS. Well over a year has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, but the unemployment situation in the Tohoku region continues to be a major concern. This is particularly true in the severely blasted Pacific coastal areas, where approximately 65,000 people are still looking for meaningful employment. In addition, unemployment benefits are running out and no one seems to have a sense of when there will be help on the horizon. Many are expressing a concern about how they will live tomorrow and the next day. In this situation of tremendous uncertainty, pray that many will have open hearts to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, our ever-present Helper in times of need and especially in the midst of the storms of life.

NORTHERN AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN UNENGAGED PEOPLES. Desert nomads of Arab descent, the Bedouin migrate with their herds across the Sahara. These particular Bedouin, the Sidi of Algeria, also engage in a bit of settled agriculture, thus making them only semi-nomadic. With a diet of dairy products from their camels and goats, unleavened wheat bread and oasis dates, with meat only for special occasions and holidays, they are often hungry. Pray that the Sidi Bedouin will be hungry for Jesus, the Bread of Life. The Sidi are predominantly Sunni Muslims and, as such, are resistant to the Gospel. They also dabble in mystical Sufism, which is the aspect of Islam that relates to God with more emotion. At the same time, they fear the jinn (evil spirits) and take precautions to ward them off. Pray that their resistance to Christianity will be turned into openness to the Gospel. Ask that they will be free from fear and free to follow Jesus. Whether they are settled under the stars of the Sahara Desert or roaming across the vastness of North Africa, God sees and knows the Sidi Bedouin. Likewise, may the Sidi know Him as Creator, Redeemer and Guide.

  

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