Arab, Yemeni of Yemen

Arab, Yemeni of Yemen Yemen is very poor. Most of the population is engaged in growing grains, vegetables, fruit, cotton, coffee, and khat (a stimulant-containing shrub), and raising sheep, goats, and camels. Foreign aid and remittances from Yemenis working abroad are important to the economy. Once part of the ancient Sabaean kingdom (750 BC-115 BC), Yemen was later ruled by the Himyarites, Romans, Ethiopians, and Persians. It was conquered by Muslim Arabs in the 7th century AD. Ministry Obstacles Yemen provides a hostile environment to Christian workers. Outreach Ideas Bridges of friendship and trust are needed with the Arabs of Yemen. Christians can help them in material and physical ways. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray the few followers of Christ among the Ta'izz-Adeni Arabs will cling strongly to their faith in a harsh environment. Pray the Lord will protect them and teach them to fully trust in Himself for life. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the Arabs of Yemen to improve their standard of living, find employment and provide schooling for their children. Scripture Focus "He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy He will save." Psalm 72:13		People Name: Arab, Yemeni Country: Yemen 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 5,967,000 World Population: 6,908,000 Language: Arabic, Taizzi-Adeni Spoken Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

Widow's struggle to survive

Widow's Struggle to Survive

Gospel for Asia
For Immediate Release
CARROLLTON, TX (ANS) -- Sarojini had overcome her husband's death, pushed back thoughts of suicide and pressed forward when failure seemed imminent. But the doctor's words shattered her triumphs as if they were nothing. Would her fight end so simply, with a diagnosis she couldn't afford to treat? With her children left as orphans?
She had two days to find out.
Woman Widowed with Two Children

Sarojini agonized over her inability to properly provide for her children

Sarojini's husband, Vaibhav, had died in an accident, giving the mother of two no time to prepare for life as a widow. She had no source of income, and her family could do little to help. Her parents were too old to work and her siblings had hungry families of their own. Her in-laws provided a small house, but paying for food and other daily needs remained an almost impossible challenge for Sarojini. She couldn't find work, and as she and her children struggled for mere survival, her family's emotional support felt increasingly meaningless.
Heartache and loneliness overwhelmed her, and thoughts of suicide flowed easily through her mind. . .
But Sarojini couldn't give in to such thoughts.
When it all seemed too much to bear, she thought of her son and daughter, Yuvraj and Arpita. If not for herself, she would press on for them. She would find some way to provide for her family.
Widow Scrapes by with Factory Job

Sarojini's long days at the factory barely provided for basic needs, and her children had to drop out of school to make ends meet

Sarojini found a job at a factory. It required long hours, but the pay was hardly sufficient for running a household. To stretch the wages further, her children had to drop out of school, ruining any hope Sarojini had of giving them a better life than the one she was living now. As she watched other kids going to school, it broke her heart to think of Yuvraj and Arpita sitting at home, waiting for futures as wage laborers, or worse.
There was nothing she could do about it except continue her work and dream of a promotion or another job opening. But one day on the factory line, she felt a sudden pain, and even her most meager aspirations were thrown into jeopardy.
Medical Emergency Leaves Future Shaky
As Sarojini clutched her abdomen in agony, her co-workers rushed her to the hospital. The doctors ordered a battery of tests she couldn't afford, so her friends pitched in to cover the costs. But there was more bad news on the way.
Sarojini had a dire case of kidney stones, the doctor explained, and she needed to have surgery within two days, or risk permanent damage.
The operation was expensive and Sarojini certainly couldn't pay for it on her own. She left the hospital with the doctor's warning ringing in her ears and headed back to work, toward her only chance for survival.
She desperately explained the situation to her manager and asked for an advance in pay, but the manager offered no mercy. He told Sarojini to go home so he could replace her with someone in better health.
Widow Loses Hope after Losing Job
That evening, Sarojini lay in bed, fighting the pain and wondering what would happen to her children. When there was a knock at the door, her daughter answered it, and soon the girl returned with a small group of women. The leader introduced herself as Manjari.
Seeing Sarojini's condition, the women kindly shared about the love of Jesus. Then they gave her some water and prayed that God would heal her.
After the prayer, Sarojini felt a little better, and Manjari gave her a book about God's power to heal and a phone number Sarojini could call any time. She also invited Sarojini to come to the church her husband pastored and receive more prayer.
The pain returned as the night wore on, so Sarojini asked her daughter to give her more of the water the women had prayed over and to read the book to her. As she drank the water and Arpita read, Sarojini felt as if someone were touching her.
Suddenly, the pain was gone.
Life Restored by Prayer

As Sarojini lay in bed suffering, a group of women came to share Christ's love and pray for her

The next morning, Sarojini called to tell Manjari and her husband about her healing and ask them to come over for more prayer. When they did, they continued to share the love of Christ and Sarojini eagerly embraced Him. Today, Sarojini's kidney problems are gone, and God has lifted her financial burden as well. Looking to Jesus as her provider, she found a job as a maid that meets her needs, and every day, she sees God working to bless her and her children.

Now Sarojini is growing in her faith with the support of other believers

Because Sarojini heard a message of hope in her time of need, she no longer lives in fear of tomorrow because Christ is her assurance for today. Help more widows like Sarojini by sponsoring a woman missionary. If you like to sponsor a woman missionary. Please go to: http://www.gfa.org/women/sponsor/

Pray for Berber, Kabyle of Algeria

Berber, Kabyle of Algeria
The Kabyle name derives from the name of the mountainous region in the north of Algeria, which they traditionally inhabit. The traditional economy of the area is based on orchards and olive trees, and tapestry or pottery. The area was gradually taken over by the French from 1857, despite vigorous local resistance. The armed Algerian revolutionary resistance to French colonialism, the National Liberation Front (FLN) recruited several of its historical leaders in this region.

Ministry Obstacles
Access to the Kabyle Berbers of Algeria is limited.

Outreach Ideas
Gospel television and radio can have good effect in North Africa, not being restricted by national borders.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for the followers of Jesus among the Kabyle Berbers, that they will be faithful to fellowship together, and will grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Pray they will live a life worthy of their calling in Christ.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Kabyle community will have an increasing desire for the One who is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life." Pray the Spirit of Christ will satisfy this desire.

Scripture Focus
"God has granted to the Gentiles [nations] also the repentance that leads to life." Acts 11:18


Country: Algeria
10/40 Window: Yes
People Name: Berber, Kabyle
Population: 3,342,000
World Population: 4,083,000
Language: Kabyle
Primary Religion: Islam
Progress Status: Least-Reached
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Bible: New Testament
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes

Prophesying the Burden

Prophesying the Burden
Alice Smith

Although intercession is not listed as “a gift” in Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12 or Romans 12, the gift of prophecy can be interchangeable with intercession. For example, the Hebrew word massa is translated “to prophesy a burden or to declare an utterance.”

Often in the Old Testament the prophets uttered the burden of the Lord. (Jer. 23:33-40; Ezek. 12:10; Dan. 9:20-23.) The gift of intercession can be expressed through prayer in a variety of ways. (2 Sam. 12:16, 17; 2 Chron. 15:14, 15; Zech. 12:10, 11.) For example, the Hebrew word paga, “intercession” means “to prophesy, or invade by violence, to struggle in prayer, or contend with an adversary, to fight or labor in fervent prayer, with force, crowd and press forward, or seize, to catch, travail and weep, to come between.”

As stated earlier, there is the role and the gift of intercession. There is also an office of intercession. This office is recognized when the gifts of intercession and administration are coupled to create a leadership role in the church. The Church should release into ministry those with the office of intercession and acknowledge God has positioned them to help equip the corporate body for intercession. Those called to the office of intercession can often impart a passion for intercession and dramatically change the spiritual atmosphere by their prayers.

Those called to the office of intercession carry “spiritual weight” before the throne of God, and inspire others with similar gifts and callings.

To find personal fulfillment and accomplish our God-given assignment, we should each learn our primary motivational gift from the seven listed in Romans 12; and become familiar with the manifestation by the Holy Spirit in and through our lives as described in 1 Cor. 12. For as Paul clearly says in this passage that each of us has a specific part to play. There are no general practitioners.

Intercession: One Ministry—Many Gifts
Our unity in service is best seen in our diversity of gifts. And each person’s gift mix is unlike any other person’s. Your place can be filled by no one else. Therefore, if you pattern your intercession after someone else (emulation), you’ll be frustrated, ineffective and confused. To emulate another is a work of the flesh (Gal. 5:20). You’re to imitate Christ and not others.

According to 1 Corinthians 12, “There are different kinds of gifts” (v. 4); “different kinds of service” (v. 5); and “different kinds of working” (v. 6). All the gifts work together. For example, an intercessor with the motivational gift of mercy from Romans 12 will pray differently than one with the gift of administration.

By looking at the diversity in our gifts, we can see the need for the different kinds of intercessors required to create a whole ministry of intercession. From the list of spiritual gifts in Romans 12 and 1 Cor. 12, let’s consider a few:

1. Administrative Intercessors
2. Cafeteria-Style Intercessors
3. Crisis Intercessors
4. Intercessors for the Nations
5. Mercy-Motivated Intercessors...and more

To learn more about prophesying a burden, you can purchase Beyond the Veil: entering into intimacy with God through prayer at www.prayerbookstore.com