GPN 02-18-2011

GPN 02-18-2011


“When tempted by Satan, the Word of God is the best defense.” Luke 4:8.

Have a overcoming weekend. Greetings, Roberto Wijnhof

Misty's mother April is going into emergency open heart surgery for a aneurysm in her heart. It has dilated to a 4.4 which is extremely dangerous and life threatening. Your prayer and thoughts are valued more than words can express as we face another "stepping stone" that the Lord means for good. I know that through your prayers our needs will be met Chad Talor.

Zimbabwe poised on the edge of change. Zimbabwe's fragile compromise unity government has just passed its two-year mark despite President Robert Mugabe's calls for elections to coincide with the power sharing anniversary. Please pray for your brothers, sisters and the churches in Zimbabwe.

Flash floods and a powerful cyclone have taken a toll on Australia this year, but in the midst of their hardship, many residents have found the "good news." Pockets of revival are breaking out in the country and miracles have been reported as a result of the prayer movement "Rise Up Australia." Australia was once considered a Christian nation, but aggressive secularisation has caused many people to grow cold to Christianity. Only about 10 percent of the population regularly attends church, yet a number of churches and ministries are becoming more resolute in praying for the nation and desperately crying out to God. Praise God for the miracles that the Australians are experiencing due to His answers to prayers. Pray that the church will grow in numbers as well as spiritually. Ask God to reveal His goodness to those who need to rebuild their lives after the hardships.

Please pray for health as we have been very sick and still need healing. Ken Joseph Junior

TURKMENISTAN -- Christians Fined for Meeting Privately -- Forum 18 News ServiceA group of Protestant Christians who have been meeting in a private apartment were heavily fined recently, most likely on charges related to unregistered religious activity. The Christians were meeting in Turkmenabad, in eastern Turkmenistan, on Jan. 22 when their meeting was raided by police. Seventeen Christians were fined, and two children who were present were forced to stand in front of their school to face public insult. The group is most likely being charged under the section of Administrative Code that prohibits "support for or participation in the activity of a religious group or religious organization not officially registered in accordance with the legally established procedure." Locals told Forum 18 that the fines are equal to one or two months' pay for those in an average state job. "I don't know how these people are going to pay the fines," one said. Victims of persecution in this former Soviet republic are often afraid to make their stories known, fearing government reprisal. Pray that these believers will remain firm in their faith. Pray that God will provide them with the funds to pay their fines and that their testimonies will cause the police and the judge in the case to seek after God.

A day mother is facing two charges of assault, after she allegedly hit a baby on the buttocks, and slapped another so hard on the cheek that the mark was still visible five days later. The baby spent a night under observation to ensure she was not more seriously injured. Pray for day mothers in your community, that they will care for little ones with lots of love. Pray that those who are struggling with personal issues will not take it out on children but rather find professional help. Also thank God for those women who are willing to take care of children whilst their parents are at home. Pray that God will strengthen them to give the best care to children every day.

Prayer points:

1. Ministries accuracy this coming year of 2011

2. Our health to be improved

3. Our children’s spiritual growth and maturity

4. Our Church to be growing

5. Our visit to Hong Kong for evangelism among Indonesian workers this coming February 2011.

Heber and Johanna, Indonesia

Authorities in south-western China recently prevented a prominent house church leader from travelling to Hong Kong for an evangelical training conference. Wang Yi and three other church members were stopped by plainclothes police at the airport in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on their way to the conference. All four were taken to the police station, but only Wang was detained. The other three were able to continue on to the conference. After Wang was released several hours later, he returned to the airport to continue his trip, but he was again detained. Pray that God would grant boldness and tenacity to Christians in China.

Four people were injured when police fired rubber bullets on protesters in downtown Johannesburg this week during a demonstration by truckers who attacked non-strikers and damaged their vehicles. The countrywide strike may have disastrous impact on important services, including deliveries of fuel to petrol stations, gas to hospitals, and coal to Eskom's power stations. The road freight industry would be brought to a standstill as about 65 000 members intended joining the strike during the week. Please pray that negotiations will go smoothly and that agreements will be reached in favour of both employer and employee. Pray that those who are not participating in the strike will not join because of intimidation or bribery. Pray for those who have been harmed in the process so far; for the speedy recovery of health and all material losses will be recovered.

As of November 2010, according to Open Doors, church leaders in Eritrea estimated that there were around 1,500 believers in prison specifically for their faith. There are other reports that indicate up to 3,000 Christians being held, but information can be extremely difficult to confirm.

Families can sometimes wait years to hear any news of their loved ones' welfare. Eritrean Christians have asked believers around the world to continue praying for their country.

Pray that the newly arrested would remain firm in the faith. Pray that God would use their testimonies of faithfulness to convict their persecutors of their need for salvation in Christ.

Hi, my brothers and sisters asking special prayer for GODS strength and provision to stay alive this winter is it warmer yes but I have been fooled too many times to think that the winter is over and that there will not be more storms and cold weather. GOD richly bless you, brother Danny

P.s the bottom line is this with out your prayers I would not have made it this far. GOD richly bless you.

People flooding the streets of Cairo exploded into shouts of "God is Great" after it was announced on February 11, 2011 that President Hosni Mubarak would be stepping down from office. "Egypt is free," the crowds chanted. Pray for: The Lord to oversee and orchestrate this transition of power, accomplishing His plans and purposes for this nation. (Ps. 33:11); leaders to be raised up who will fear the Lord and bring Him glory by ruling with integrity and a servant's heart. (Dan. 2:21); peace in the streets of Cairo, Alexandria and throughout Egypt. (Isa. 26:12); Christians to be strong and very courageous. Ask the Lord to be present with them, encouraging them and driving out fear with His perfect love. Pray for Him to send His angels to guard them from harm. (Josh.1:9; I John 4:18; Ps.91:11); the Lord to give Vice President Omar Suleiman and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces wisdom and discernment in guiding the nation forward. (Prov.1:7; Prov. 28:2).

I need yall both to pray for Coach James Kennedy and his 2 kiddos(Madison and Cutter). He went home to check on his wife yesterday because she had been sick. She had died before he got there and he found her. She had been to a Dr. and was under his care. I have heard she had the flu. They have a daughter that is 7 and a son that is almost 3. I don't know if yall remember Angie that married Mike Lewellyn, Jennifer is her sister. Her maiden name was McKinney. She was one of the sweetest people I have met. I am really struggling with this. I know we have all known families where these tragedies occur but I think this is hitting me hard because of those young children needing their Moma!! Any time Coach Kennedy talked about his wife, he always said something about how lucky he was and how wonderful she was!! Just please pass the prayer request on to all the good prayer warriors in your lives and as we all know and this so horribly reminds us: "Treasure every Moment"! Mrs. Darla J.

There are reports of protests by hundreds of people in the Libyan city of Benghazi. Eyewitnesses told the BBC that the unrest had been triggered by the arrest of a lawyer who is an outspoken critic of the government. The lawyer was later said to have been released but the protests continued.

Pro-democracy protests have swept through several Arab countries in recent weeks, forcing the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt from power. A call has been put out on the internet for protests across Libya on Thursday. Please pray for Gods intervention in this countries.