Sabtu, 27 Mei 2017

Shui in China

Shui in China
The Shui are proud of their history, which dates back as far as 200 BC in Chinese records. The Shui live in villages that are arranged according to family clans. All Shui worship their ancestors. This is considered their main religion. It keeps them in bondage to the past and prevents them from receiving Christ, because to do so would be considered an insult to their ancestors.
Ministry Obstacles
As already noted, the Shui live in fear of insulting their ancestors.
Outreach Ideas
Jesus needs to be presented to the Shui people as One who came from God, giving his life for their sins, offering forgiveness and power to live this life.
Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for Scripture and other resources to be made available to Shui believers, and that they will utilize them diligently. Pray they will have nothing to do with the deeds of darkness, living as children of light.
Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Lord will release the Shui from bondage to ancestral worship, leading to freedom in Christ.
Scripture Focus
"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns.'" 1 Chronicles 16:31

 

People Name: Shui
Country: China
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 321,000
World Population: 321,000
Language: Sui
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Bible: None
Audio NT (FCBH): No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:

GPN - 05/26/2017

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On May 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 and June 1, 2, 3 at 7.30 pm. On Sunday May 28th, June 4 and 5 at 3 pm. Pray for revival among God's children; that they will be on fire and are willing to give their time to join the Johan Maasbach World Mission to reach many people, youth and children worldwide with the good news of Jesus' love.

IMPORTANT: Pray for the parents of Abe, from the nursery where I work. They expect a child who, according to the doctors, would not be viable (20 weeks). Pray for a miracle for this baby and for this family.

IMPORTANT! Pray for a touch of healing for Ben, who has heard that spots have been found on the lymph node.

For God's guidance for brother David Maasbach and the team, so that the new generation will be touched by the television broadcasts on SBS6 and they may have a life-changing encounter with Jesus and discover God's plan for their lives.

Mr. A. and Mrs. B.V. ask prayer for their son, who has a men's fashion store for 31 years. His sales have dropped to a low point. He feels down. Pray for a miracle of God.

Mrs. W.v.P. has fallen with her bicycle and has broken her left upper arm. Pray for complete healing.

Mrs. M.M.J. from Cuba asks us to pray for her children, and for provision in all her needs.

I really need God's help and guidance in my life. That He will help me to build my faith in Him. I need a breakthrough financially, for a good marriage, success in my academics and provison in a good job. S.

Mrs. S.M. (93) from Indonesia often feels lonely and sad and lacks joy in life. She would like to be an example for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. C.L. asks prayer for a permanent job and spiritual peace.

Pray for Mr. J.K., for a touch of God and for his wife. That they can go to church together and serve God.

Mr. A. and Mrs. H.K. need permission to visit their youngest two daughters, S. and A., together. They remain under care of Youth Care. Pray for a breakthrough and miracles of God. Pray also for their other children, J., E. and N. For the full return of their children.

Since February Mrs. J.v.H. is a widow. She has trouble to let go of her deceased husband, who deceived her. She is sometimes very angry and rebellious. Pray that she can handle this situation well and receive a year of joy, breakthroughs and blessings.

Mr. D.D. asks for recovery in the relationship with his ex-wife R. and children M. and D.

Ms. S.B. hears negative voices. It is getting worse, sometimes in the middle of the night. Pray for her deliverance.

For Mrs. N.B., for God's guidance in her situation. She has lent her son money for ten years and now needs money to settle her mortgage.

Pray that no longer alcohol will be sold in the restaurant of the psychiatric hospital L. That the director will win the hearing in this case. Mr. D.W.

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Gunmen Kill Coptic Christians on Bus Pilgrimage in Egypt

Breaking News: Gunmen Kill Coptic Christians on Bus Pilgrimage in Egypt

By Michael Ireland, Chief Correspondent for the ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net)

CAIRO, EGYPT (ANS -- May 26, 2017) --
  Gunmen have attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in central Egypt, killing at least 28 people and wounding 25 others, officials say.
mi the bus that was attacked in Egypt 05 26 2017The BBC reports the bus was travelling to the Monastery of St. Samuel the Confessor, 135km (85 miles) south of Cairo, from Minya province, when it came under fire.
No group immediately said it was behind the attack, but Islamic State (IS) militants have targeted Copts several times in recent months, and vowed to do so again.
The Copts killed on Friday had been travelling to St Samuel's monastery to pray. Their bus was in a small convoy that was stopped on a desert road near Adwa police station on the border between Minya and Beni Suef provinces.
The BBC reports officials have cited witnesses as saying between eight and 10 gunmen wearing military uniforms attacked the convoy. The gunmen then fired at the vehicles with automatic weapons before fleeing in three 4x4 vehicles, they added.
Minya Province Bishop Makarios said many of the victims were shot at point blank range, the according to the New York Times. He said that children had been on the bus and were among the dead, adding that a pick-up truck in the convoy carrying workmen at the monastery was also targeted.
mi scene of bus attack in Egypt 05 26 2017Minya governor Essam al-Bedawi said security forces had arrived at the scene and were fanning out along the road to the monastery and setting up checkpoints.
Copts make up about 10 percent of Egypt's population of 92 million.
www.CBNNews.com reports that between 10 and 12 gunmen reportedly opened fire on two buses carrying the Coptic Christians south of the Egyptian capital today, killing at least 28 people, including many children, and wounding 25.
A survivor said the attackers were masked and were wearing what appeared to be military uniforms. "We were 40 people, including children in the bus," said the survivor.
The Coptic Christians were on their way to pray at the remote monastery of Saint Samuel the Confessor, about 140 miles south of Cairo.
"They used automatic weapons," Essam el-Bedawi, the governor of Minya, told Egypt's state media.
Egyptian television showed pictures of a bus with its windows shot out and people injured in the attack being rushed to hospital.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but www.CBNNews.com says the terror incident has the hallmarks of the Islamic State group.
Egypt's tiny Christian minority, which makes up about 10 percent of the population, has repeatedly been targeted by various Islamic groups.
"The growing number of these terror attacks is not at all reassuring," Father Rafic Greiche, spokesman for the Egyptian Catholic church, told a local television station.
mi location of bus attack in Egypt 05 26 2017Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi called for an emergency security meeting following today's attack which also brought swift condemnation from around the world.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit condemned "in the strongest terms" the terrorist attack, expressing the league's "full solidarity" with Egypt against terrorism.
Iraq's foreign ministry denounced the "heinous terrorist" attack in a statement, adding that Baghdad "stands by the Egyptian people and government against all extremist and terrorist groups."
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office also released a statement strongly condemning the attack and conveyed "condolences from the Israeli people to the Egyptian people."
In the United States, House Speaker Paul Ryan Tweeted: "Awful attack on Coptic Christians driving to their place of worship in Egypt. Praying for them. We must bring those responsible to justice."
North Carolina's congressman Robert Pittenger released the following statement: “The heinous attack on Coptic Christians...again reveals the dreadful reality of the ominous threat of Islamic terrorists on all who do not subscribe to this diabolical cult. We must be vigilant and unified to eliminate this enemy."
Dr. Robert Jeffress, a radio host and senior pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas, said president Trump was right when he described in his speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia that the war against radical Islamic terrorism was a "battle between good and evil."
"If the world doesn't do more in defense of persecuted Christians we are going to see tens of thousands more die, quickly," Jeffress said in a statement. "Let's be clear: Islamic terrorists want to do to Christians in Egypt exactly what they did to them in Iraq and in Syria."
The Islamic State even warned Muslims to "stay away from Christian gatherings," saying more massacres were being planned.
"Hundreds of families have already been displaced from North Sinai, and multiple suicide bombings have killed dozens already this year," Jeffress said. "Christians in the west must speak up more loudly for Christians in the east, and we mustn't forget that the terrorists would kill everyone of us if they had the chance."
Indian Bishop Joseph D’souza on Attack on Egypt Coptic Christians
Joseph dSouza2From Hyderabad, India, the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph D’souza, moderating bishop of the Good Shepherd Church of India and president of the All India Christian Council, released the following statement on today’s terrorist attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt: "I'm grieved beyond words to hear that our Coptic brothers and sisters in Egypt have yet again been the victims of another terrorist attack. Our church in India mourns with the church in Egypt -- we are all members of one body, and if one of us suffers, we all suffer.
"While we always mourn the senseless loss of innocent life -- especially of children -- this latest attack burdens our hearts even more for a community that already has suffered so much. Let's not fool ourselves, Christianity in Egypt is under siege. This is the work of a barbaric and evil crusade to exterminate the people of the cross, and unless we intervene, countless more will continue to die.
"As world leaders gathered in Brussels this week, I've prayed that they would wake up to the plight of Christians -- not only in Egypt, Iraq and Syria, but also Pakistan and Nigeria, and a dozen other places where Christianity is facing an existential crisis. Woe be to us if we do nothing to stop this.”
What is the Coptic Christian faith?
The Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian Church in Egypt. While most Copts live in Egypt, the Church has about a million members outside the country.
Copts believe that their Church dates back to about 50 AD, when the Apostle Mark is said to have visited Egypt. The head of the Church is called the Pope and is considered to be the successor of St Mark.
This makes it one of the earliest Christian groups outside the Holy Land. The Church separated from other Christian denominations at the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) in a dispute over the human and divine nature of Jesus Christ.
www.CBNNews.com said today's attack comes on the eve of Islam's holy month of Ramadan. For the next 30 days, Muslims around the world will pray and fast as an opportunity to cleanse their mind, body and spirit.
Coptic serviceChristians worldwide are also being urged to join in by praying for Muslims during this time. An initiative called 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World asks Christians to "make an intentional but respectful effort during that period to learn about, pray for and reach out to Muslim neighbors."
The group publishes a booklet in multiple languages to help Christians pray more effectively for Muslims.
"The booklet contains daily readings that focus on various topics, people groups and geographical areas of the Islamic world," the website says.
"Each day's subject focus is followed by prayer points. It also features informative background articles and resources for involvement."
Photo captions: 1)The bus that was attacked in Egypt. 2) Scene of bus attack in Egypt (Al Arabiya TV). 3) Map of area where Egypt bus attack took place. 4) Bishop Joseph D’souza. 5) A Coptic service. 6) Michael Ireland.
Ireland Michael FEB.2009 320x276About the Writer: Michael Ireland is a volunteer internet journalist serving as Chief Correspondent for the ASSIST News Service, as well as an Ordained Minister who has served with ASSIST Ministries and written for ANS since its beginning in 1989. He has reported for ANS from Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Israel, Jordan, China, and Russia. Please consider helping Michael cover his expenses in bringing news of the Persecuted Church, by logging-on to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/ireland-michael
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SEBUAH KELUARGA YANG BERPUASA

40 HARI MENGASIHI BANGSA DALAM DOA -- SABTU, 27 MEI 2017

SEBUAH KELUARGA YANG BERPUASA

Saya teringat hari pertama saya mulai berpuasa. Pada waktu itu, usia saya baru menjelang tujuh tahun. Akan tetapi, saya sangat senang sekali diperlakukan layaknya seorang dewasa. Pada tahun itu, bulan Ramadan berlangsung selama liburan sekolah, itu berarti saya bisa tidur sepanjang hari jika saya menginginkannya. Ibu membangunkan saya pukul 03.00 dini hari untuk sarapan sebelum matahari terbit. Kami menyantap yoghurt dan telur dadar berbumbu dengan chapati, dan minum banyak chai. Menjelang matahari terbit, kami melakukan sembahyang yang pertama pada hari itu secara bersama-sama, sebelah menyebelah, saya dan ibu saya. Entah bagaimana saya merasa lebih dekat dengan ibu pada hari itu ketimbang hari-hari sebelumnya.

Kemudian, kami kembali lagi ke tempat tidur, dan puasa pun telah dimulai. Sepanjang waktu berikutnya pada hari itu, kami bermain-main, dan saya membantu ibu memasak untuk menyiapkan makanan iftar (makanan untuk buka) pada saat matahari terbenam.

Saya merindukan datangnya hari-hari ketika kami duduk bersama di sekitar alas/lapik kain/tikar yang ditebarkan di lantai berikut berbagai hidangan makanan kesukaan saya, yang hanya dimasak pada saat yang khusus ini. Inilah satu-satunya kesempatan saat kami, sepuluh bersaudara, makan bersama-sama. Ini terasa seperti sebuah perayaan yang mengikat kebersamaan kami dan membuat saya merasa bahwa kami adalah keluarga yang sejati. Pada hari Jumat, ayah saya mengundang beberapa temannya untuk berbuka puasa bersamanya dan kemudian kaum pria akan duduk dan makan di sebuah ruangan tersendiri, dan kami kaum wanita harus menunggu mereka sampai selesai makan sebelum kami sendiri boleh makan setelah sepanjang hari berpuasa.

Selama bulan Ramadan ini, rumah terasa lebih sunyi di sepanjang hari. Kami sering kali merasa lapar dan begitu letih untuk bercakap-cakap seorang dengan yang lain. Kami lebih sering berdoa, membaca Alquran atau tiduran dan menonton TV. Juga timbul ketegangan yang meningkat di sepanjang hari, khususnya saat kami menjadi semakin lelah sejalan dengan berlalunya minggu demi minggu. Akan tetapi, kami semua berusaha dengan cara kami masing-masing untuk melakukan apa yang benar di hadapan Allah, mengerjakan tanggung jawab kami, dan berusaha mendapatkan berkat-berkat-Nya sepanjang bulan ini dengan lebih tekun dibandingkan waktu-waktu yang lain di sepanjang tahun.

Mari kita berdoa:

- Bagi mereka yang memasak makanan meskipun mereka sendiri sedang berpuasa supaya saat mereka menyiapkan makanan, mereka mendapatkan inspirasi tentang Yesus sebagai Roti Kehidupan.

- Untuk keluarga-keluarga agar mereka bertemu Yesus pada bulan ini saat mereka makan dan berdoa bersama. Dengan demikian, mereka mengenal Dia sebagai Pribadi yang memberikan air kehidupan agar mereka tak akan haus lagi.

- Supaya ada kedamaian dalam keluarga-keluarga dan di antara anggota keluarga saat mereka menengadah kepada Tuhan untuk memohon berkat.


FOKUS DOA 1,1,1.

Somali in Somalia

Somali in Somalia
The coming of Arab traders to the area of Somalia in the 10th century significantly shaped much of modern Somali culture. The vast majority of Somalis converted to Islam at that time. Tribal and political rivalries continue to afflict the Somali people into the 21st century as no central government has managed to unite the disparate and sometimes hostile tribes.
Ministry Obstacles
Somalia is a dangerous place to live and work, unstable.
Outreach Ideas
Christians need to help with the material and physical needs of the Somalis.
Pray for the followers of Christ
There are a few followers of Christ among the Somalis; they need sustained prayer. Pray they will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Pray for the entire people group
Pray for peace for the peoples of Somalia, and for a government that can bring stability and safety.
Scripture Focus
"And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations." Mark 13:10

 

People Name: Somali
Country: Somalia
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 8,133,000
World Population: 19,582,000
Language: Somali
Primary Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Audio NT (FCBH): Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:

 

KADOS -- Edisi 360 (29 Mei -- 4 Juni 2017)

KADOS -- Edisi 360 (29 Mei -- 4 Juni 2017)

Salam sukacita dalam Tuhan,

Tidak ada hal yang terlalu kecil untuk kita doakan. Setiap hal yang telah Tuhan taruh dalam hati kita untuk didoakan, mari kita doakan dengan kesungguhan hati. Dalam minggu ini, kita juga akan mendoakan pokok-pokok doa di bawah ini. Kiranya kita dapat terus setia dan rindu menghampiri takhta-Nya. Mari berdoa. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.

Pemimpin Redaksi KADOS,
Santi T.
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29 Mei 2017 -- Aktivis Pemuda di Indonesia

Keberadaan aktivis sangat penting dalam sebuah pelaksanaan atau pergerakan sehingga tujuan dari pergerakan tersebut bisa tersampaikan dan terpenuhi. Akan tetapi, meski ada banyak aktivis di Indonesia, tidak semuanya bergerak untuk gerakan yang positif dalam masyarakat. Oleh karenanya, kita perlu bersikap bijaksana ketika ingin memberikan dukungan kepada aktivis/gerakan tertentu. Sebagai orang percaya, marilah kita berdoa kepada Tuhan Yesus untuk para aktivis Indonesia supaya pergerakan yang mereka lakukan membawa hasil yang baik bagi masyarakat. Berdoalah pula bagi aktivis-aktivis Kristen di Indonesia supaya mereka tidak hanya aktif mendukung sebuah pergerakan, tetapi biarlah mereka juga dapat menjadi garam dan terang bagi Indonesia.

30 Mei 2017 -- Orang Tua dan Anak

Anak dalam sebuah keluarga merupakan anugerah dari Tuhan untuk kita jaga dan kenalkan kepada Tuhan. Dalam hal ini, pola didik dan pola asuh dari keluarga kepada anak sangat memengaruhi tumbuh kembang anak. Kadang kala, pola asuh orang tua tidak hanya memengaruhi cara berelasi anak, tetapi juga kebiasaan atau karakter anak. Marilah kita berdoa kepada Tuhan Yesus supaya Ia memberikan hikmat dan memampukan para orang tua untuk mengasuh dan mendidik anak-anak mereka dengan bijaksana dan benar. Kiranya para orang tua Kristen bisa mengenalkan anak-anak mereka kepada Allah sejak dini sehingga kehidupan mereka bisa lebih terarah sesuai dengan firman Tuhan.

31 Mei 2017 -- Infrastruktur Sekolah di Desa

Pendidikan adalah hak setiap orang. Bahkan, di desa pun hal ini terus diusahakan dengan maksimal supaya warga desa bisa mendapatkan pendidikan yang layak. Marilah kita berdoa kepada Tuhan Yesus supaya pemerintah semakin peduli untuk mendukung tersedianya infrastruktur bagi setiap sekolah di desa. Berdoalah pula supaya setiap orang yang terlibat dalam proyek penyediaan infrastruktur ini, khususnya mereka yang sudah percaya Kristus, dapat melakukan tugasnya dengan bertanggung jawab sehingga infrastruktur sekolah dapat disediakan dan dimanfaatkan sebaik-baiknya untuk mendukung pendidikan warga desa.

1 Juni 2017 -- Hari Lahir Pancasila

Pancasila sebagai dasar dan ideologi negara Republik Indonesia lahir pada tanggal 1 Juni 1945. Melalui Keppres Nomor 24 tahun 2016, pemerintah menetapkan 1 Juni sebagai hari libur nasional dengan tujuan bukan hanya sekadar untuk memperingati hari bersejarah ini, melainkan juga untuk menerapkannya dalam kehidupan masyarakat Indonesia secara nyata. Mari kita berdoa kepada Tuhan Yesus supaya masyarakat Indonesia merespons hari bersejarah ini dengan arif sehingga nilai-nilai baik dari Pancasila dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Berdoalah pula supaya setiap orang percaya juga turut aktif dan mengambil bagian dalam penerapan Pancasila sehingga keberadaan orang percaya boleh menjadi berkat bagi orang-orang di sekitarnya.

2 Juni 2017 -- Para Pasien di Ruang ICU

Intensive Care Units (ICU) adalah tempat yang disediakan untuk melayani pasien yang memerlukan penanganan intensif, pemantauan ketat, dan dukungan dari peralatan dan obat khusus untuk memastikan fungsi tubuh normal. Pasien di ruangan ini sangat memerlukan dukungan dari banyak pihak, terutama orang-orang terdekat, setidaknya untuk menolong secara psikis ketika dirawat di sana. Mari kita berdoa untuk setiap pasien yang sedang dirawat di ruang ICU, khususnya mereka yang sudah percaya kepada Kristus. Kiranya Tuhan memberi kekuatan dan pengharapan bagi mereka sehingga mereka tidak menyerah dalam sakitnya. Berdoalah pula supaya pasien yang sedang menjalani perawatan dapat melewati setiap proses penyembuhan dengan hati yang sabar dan penuh pengharapan.

3 Juni 2017 -- Buku-Buku Kristen di Indonesia

Semakin berkembangnya teknologi membuat banyak orang beralih ke buku digital dan mulai menghindari buku cetak. Kenyataan ini menjadikan peminat buku cetak semakin berkurang. Hal ini juga terjadi pada peminat buku-buku Kristen. Meski demikian, peminat buku cetak masih ada karena melalui buku cetak, pembaca tidak hanya mendapatkan informasi, tetapi bisa memiliki buku secara fisik. Mari kita berdoa supaya setiap penerbit dan pengarang buku Kristen tidak mudah menyerah menghadapi kenyataan ini, tetapi semakin giat dan kreatif memproduksi buku dan memasarkannya.

4 Juni 2017 -- Alumni Peserta Pelatihan SABDA

Pelayanan SABDA telah melakukan banyak pelatihan di berbagai kota, baik berupa pelatihan penggunaan Software SABDA maupun #Ayo_PA!. Selain kedua pelatihan ini, SABDA juga sering mempresentasikan topik-topik yang berkaitan dengan pelayanan digital dan bahan-bahan guna memperlengkapi pelayanan Kristen di Indonesia. Setiap peserta yang pernah mengikuti pelatihan SABDA selalu kami tindak lanjuti dengan berbagai cara, misalnya dengan mengundang mereka terlibat dalam komunitas online YLSA, mengirimkan bahan-bahan pelayanan melalui buletin elektronik, dan memberikan informasi-informasi terbaru dari pelayanan YLSA. Marilah kita berdoa kepada Tuhan Yesus supaya para alumni peserta pelatihan SABDA terus setia untuk mempelajari firman Tuhan dan mengenal Dia melalui alat-alat dan bahan-bahan yang YLSA sediakan.


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