Bedouin, Laguat of Algeria

Bedouin, Laguat of Algeria Bedouin society is organized according to a series of overlapping kin groups. The family is the smallest unit, followed by the clan, then the tribe. In the past, it was shameful for a Bedouin to accept a wage-paying job. Today, however, many have been forced by economic circumstances into full or part-time employment. To endure the extreme heat of the desert, the Bedouin wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. It is very loose-fitting, allowing for the circulation of air and freedom of movement. While most Bedouin are Sunni Muslims there is still a basic belief in spirits known as jinnis. Ministry Obstacles There is always spiritual opposition when Jesus Christ is presented to people. Pray for workers to be prepared for this. Outreach Ideas There are a number of resources available in the language of the Algerian Bedouin, Gospel recordings and videos included. Pray for workers to take these resources to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no known Christian believers among the Laguat Bedouin, but pray that even now God will be preparing their hearts. Pray they will be open and accepting of God's messengers when they come. Pray for the entire people group Pray for adequate rainfall to support the livestock of the Bedouin, and, as needed, for employment opportunities. Scripture Focus "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7		People Name: Bedouin, Laguat Country: Algeria 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 75,000 World Population: 75,000 Language: Arabic, Algerian Spoken Primary Religion: Islam Bible: New Testament Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

GPN - 13/02/2015

13/02/2015

Dear Dave and church,

'God can turn winds of adversity into showers of blessing.' (Genesis 50:20)

Until tomorrow we have '4 days of Fasting & Prayer' with all The Blessing Churches. We believe and pray for breakthroughs for those who are in need and all who seek Him for an answer. Pray also for the pastors and for the ministry of the Johan Maasbach World Mission Foundation.

Tomorrow we will have the closing service of our '4 days of Fasting & Prayer' at the Immanuel Church in Utrecht. You are welcome to join us in prayer from 14.00 - 16.00 h. Do you have a need for yourself or someone close to you? E-mail us, so we can pray together for a miracle. 

Urgent: Pray for a miracle of healing for my daughter Shakira who has bonecancer and metastases in her body. According to the doctors he has only six months to live. Pray also for the evangelical tracts that we have spread at the hospital. Mrs. H.R.

Urgent: Pray for Mr. M.T. who has a severe metastatic cancer in the intestine and liver. Pray that God will do a miracle, but above all that he will come to repentance. Mr. G.d.H.

Pray for Bill, because he may have stomach cancer. He and his family are very scared. There was a lot of fluid in his stomach. Pray for God's healing. Ms. Vicky

Pray for God’s blessing, anointing and guidance during the mission trip to the USA from February 18th until March 3rd for John T.L. Maasbach and the MAP Band.

I need deliverance from watching junk on the internet. I want to repent and live a holy life. Please pray for me. Mr. F.R.

Pray for healing, comfort and new strength for Mrs. B. (94) She is cold and has recently lost her two sons. She has fallen and is now recovering from two broken ribs.

South Sudan: Please pray for God's provision, so I can pay the school fees for my children. Although we do not know how God is going to help us in paying them, yet we trust in Him. He will help us to go through, as He did in the past years. Evangelist K.F.

Pray for healing of chronic pneumonia for Mrs. E. Also for repentance and deliverance for her mother in law from witchcraft.

Pray for a breakthrough for my business with eBay in this really hard time. Pray that Mr. J.G. sr. will get the job that he applied for today and that Mr. J.G. jr. would get off drugs and go to a rehab center. Also agree in prayer for healing from God for the stomach of A.H. Mrs. D.G.

Pray for all preparations of All Kids 1st for the kids program this upcoming Easter. And for yourself, that God will put someone on your mind to invite to your church this Easter.

Mrs. G.B. asks us to pray for healing of her mom from pneumonia, COPD and arthrosis. For herself, for deliverance from a depression. She has a desire that her sons will live closer to her. And for an open door to help in her church.

Central Asia: Pray for Christians who are experiencing difficulties because of their faith, for God's protection and wisdom. Pray for Baurzhan, Nurzhamal and their families. They are afraid and tense for the possible consequences of a search of the secret service who had found a Bible with them. Pray for Sergey and his family. He is indicted for his involvement in the illegal distribution of religious literature and materials. The proof are several books and CDs with Christian content that were found in a house search. Open Doors

Mrs. v.K. (42) asks us to pray for deliverance from sleeping problems.

Pray for all those who want to follow Jesus and will be baptized at the Baptismal Service on Sunday March 22nd in The Hague. That God will bless them and keep them on His path, so they can be used in God's Kingdom.

Pray for the conversion of my son D. (32), who is an atheist. And for a partner for my daughter G.M. (40). Mrs. E.

Malawi: Pray for the land of our ministry, which we purchased on 2007. We have built a church and have plans to build a clinic and resthouse, grow maize meal, etc. Unfortunately, other people sold another part of the land illegally and some people have already erected some infrastructures. We really need God's intervention. Pray for the ministry of Aid for Trade and Savings Loan Association. Bishop T.C.

Continue to pray for Mr. L.D., for deliverance from insomnia, anxiety, restlessness and confused feelings.

Pray for open doors and open hearts during outreaches from various The Blessing Churches. Pray for each tract that will be spread, that people will accept the Lord and attend church.

PRAYER HELPS: He has answered our prayers, because I can move to a new home. Thank God that I can move on in peace and that I can close this chapter in my life. Pray that everything will go smooth, for enough help from people and the necessary finances. Ms. C.M.
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Gilaki of Iran

Gilaki of Iran The Gilaki are one of the Caspian peoples, inhabiting the southern coastal region of the Caspian Sea. The inhabitants of Gilan province have often been the source of resistance and reform movements within Iran. For example, after World War I, the Gilaki demanded national reform and independence for their region. The Apostle Bartholomew may have spent time evangelizing in this area of the world around 50 A.D. Although Christianity was once a strong presence here, now it is extremely weak. Today, the Gilaki are virtually all Muslim. Ministry Obstacles Iran is hostile to any kind of overt Christian evangelistic effort. Outreach Ideas Scripture portions are available in the Gilaki language, as are other resources such as the Jesus film. But workers are needed to take these to the people. Creative means of access will be necessary to do this. Pray for the followers of Christ There may very well be no followers of Jesus among the Gilaki people today. If there are some, they need prayer support. Also, pray for those the Lord will soon draw to himself. Pray that scripture and other teaching resources will become available to them. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Gilaki people will increasingly hunger to know forgiveness for their sin, forgiveness that only Jesus Christ can offer. Pray they will not be satisfied with a religion that offers no forgiveness for sin and no power for living. Scripture Focus "Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You." Psalm 67:3		People Name: Gilaki Country: Iran 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 4,112,000 World Population: 4,112,000 Language: Gilaki Primary Religion: Islam Bible: Portions Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

Kaseng of Laos

Kaseng of Laos Between the first and sixth centuries AD, the area inhabited by the Kaseng was a center of the Mon-Khmer Funan Kingdom, and then part of the Chenla Kingdom (sixth to eighth centuries). Many ruins remain today from that golden area of the Khmer civilization. The Kaseng today are animists. They have never embraced Buddhism. The Kaseng believe spirits can destroy crops, bring sickness and epidemics, and can disguise themselves as people or animals. A host of different deities and spirits are appeased, in order to bring peace and prosperity to their community. Ministry Obstacles Laos does not provide easy access to Christian workers coming from outside the country. The Kaseng are such a small group they may be difficult to find. Outreach Ideas Two Gospel recordings exist in their language. Pray for the vision of nearby believers to use these tools to bring them the gospel. Pray for the followers of Christ There are likely no followers of Jesus Christ in this tribe today, but pray that hearts will even now be prepared to receive the Gospel and its messengers. Pray for the entire people group Ask the Lord to protect the Kaseng from the control of evil spiritual influences. Pray for freedom for them to understand and believe the Gospel when it comes. Scripture Focus "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7		People Name: Kaseng Country: Laos 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 1,500 World Population: 1,500 Language: Kasseng Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

Tatar, Chulym of Russia

Tatar, Chulym of Russia The core part of the Chulym Tatars is descended from the Khants and/or Kets, and was probably influenced from the 6th century on by the Altai and Uighur tribes. In the late 16th century, the Chulym Tatars began to pay tribute to the Tsar in Moscow. In 1621 the fortified settlement of Melotsk was founded on their land and, secured by military footholds; some peasants from European Russia were settled in Siberia. Tribe by tribe, the natives were subjugated by the Russians, although with the Chulym the struggle went on through the whole of the 17th century. In 1720 the Chulym Tatars were forcibly Christianized. Ministry Obstacles The Chulym have probably been somewhat inoculated from a true faith in Christ because of their previous forcible conversion to Christianity. Outreach Ideas Perhaps workers can help the Chulym improve their situation of lack of health care and safe drinking water while pointing them to the Giver of Life. Pray for the followers of Christ There probably are no followers of Jesus among the Chulym people, but pray for those who will soon come to Christ as Savior and Lord. Pray they will not mix animistic beliefs with the purity of the Gospel. Pray for the entire people group Pray this small tribe living in a harsh land will be able to support their families adequately and will have improved medical care. Scripture Focus "And those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3		People Name: Tatar, Chulym Country: Russia 10/40 Window: No Population: 400 World Population: 400 Language: Chulym Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

Pray for Persecuted Believers Around the World

China	Colombia	Egypt	Kazakhstan	Laos	Nigeria	Pakistan

Pray for Persecuted Believers Around the World

Christian Aid Mission is asking believers to pray for our brothers and sisters around the globe who face harassment, imprisonment, and even death because of their faith in Jesus Christ.
While persecution is an ongoing reality in many parts of the world, the problem has received greater attention this year from secular media who reported malicious attacks on Christians in places like Egypt, Pakistan, and Nigeria.
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is designated for Sunday, November 3. The annual initiative encourages Christians to set aside time to remember and pray for fellow believers who endure great adversity for the sake of the gospel.
Indigenous ministries assisted by Christian Aid Mission work on the frontlines in many of these difficult and dangerous areas. Some of their missionaries have been directly impacted by acts of violence and, in some instances, gave the ultimate sacrifice so that they may “finish [their] race with joy, and the ministry which [they] received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20: 24b, NKJV).
Click on the country links below the map for seven stories of persecution and a list of prayer needs. These examples reveal some of the challenges our ministry partners, their missionaries, and local believers confront as they faithfully follow the Lord Jesus and seek to fulfill the Great Commission to the ends of the earth.

Shui of China

Shui of 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: 517,000 World Population: 517,000 Language: Sui Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2

Buletin Doa Open Doors Mei 2013

BULETIN DOA "OPEN DOORS" -- MEI 2013

Rabu, 1 Mei 2013 -- Korea Utara

Tolong berdoa untuk perlindungan atas kontak kami. Belum lama ini, dua orang Kristen yang dilatih di sebuah safe house telah tewas di Korea Utara.

Kamis, 2 Mei 2013 -- Korea Utara

Tolong doakan agar Open Doors dapat mengirim makanan, obat-obatan, pakaian, dan barang bantuan lainnya bagi orang percaya yang menderita.

Jumat, 3 Mei 2013 -- Korea Utara

Teruslah berdoa untuk orang Kristen yang menderita di penjara dan kamp kerja paksa. Beberapa telah disiksa begitu parah hingga cacat seumur hidup.

Sabtu, 4 Mei 2013 -- Mesir

Tolong berdoa bagi perlindungan dan kuasa atas tim Open Doors karena mereka pergi ke desa-desa yang dipenuhi ilmu sihir.

Minggu, 5 Mei 2013 -- Mesir

Berdoalah agar Tuhan Yesus mengirimkan orang yang tepat dan relawan untuk pelayanan perempuan, Open Doors melihat bahwa pintu-pintu terbuka dan ada banyak panen.

Senin, 6 Mei 2013 -- Mesir

Juga berdoa untuk perlindungan terhadap gereja-gereja dan pendeta karena ada banyak ancaman dan serangan atas mereka. Berdoalah agar malaikat melindungi mereka, dan bahwa TUHAN memberikan keberanian dan kebijaksanaan kepada pendeta dalam menghadapi situasi ini.

Selasa, 7 Mei 2013 -- Mesir

Berdoalah agar ada lebih banyak kesempatan untuk bekerja dengan gereja-gereja ortodoks dan Katolik Koptik.

Rabu, 8 Mei 2013 -- Nigeria

Berdoalah untuk hikmat Tuhan bagi para pemimpin. Berdoalah bagi orang Kristen yang telah menanggung beban dari kampanye Boko Haram untuk membersihkan Nigeria Utara dari Kristen dan Islam moderat.

Kamis, 9 Mei 2013 -- Nigeria

Berdoalah untuk misionaris di desa-desa terpencil yang menjalankan usaha kecil di rumah pribadi mereka, sebagai alat untuk menginjili mereka yang belum percaya. Berdoalah bahwa Tuhan memberkati usaha mereka dan mereka didorong untuk terus giat memberitakan kabar baik-Nya.

Jumat, 10 Mei 2013 -- Nigeria

Dengan kegiatan Islam di seluruh wilayah Afrika Barat, umat Kristen yang hidup dalam masyarakat yang didominasi Muslim secara terbuka terancam karena iman mereka kepada Kristus. Berdoalah untuk perlindungan Tuhan dan kekuatan dalam hidup mereka dan pelayanan.

Sabtu, 11 Mei 2013 -- Mali

Ada ketidakpastian di Mali sehingga gereja sangat membutuhkan doa. Pada April 2012, pejuang Islam radikal, di wilayah Mali Utara, mengklaim negara merdeka yang disebut Azawad dan mengumumkan bahwa mereka akan menerapkan hukum Syariat.

Minggu, 12 Mei 2013 -- Mali

Berdoalah agar Tuhan menunjukkan kasih karunia-Nya kepada orang Mali dalam mencegah perubahan lebih lanjut terhadap Islam radikal. Berdoalah untuk orang-orang Kristen yang trauma dengan semua yang telah mereka alami. Para pengungsi Kristen di Bamako hidup dalam keadaan sulit.

Senin, 13 Mei 2013 -- Mali

Open Doors telah mendengar beberapa orang Kristen yang tetap tinggal di Timbuktu dan Gao. Berdoalah bahwa Tuhan akan melayani mereka melalui Roh Kudus-Nya karena mereka menghadapi keadaan yang sangat sulit di sana.

Selasa, 14 Mei 2013 -- Eritrea

Situasi politik di Eritrea masih tidak pasti dan tegang. Tolong berdoalah bagi orang percaya karena adanya peningkatan pengawasan yang mempengaruhi mereka secara langsung. Berdoalah agar pemerintah berhenti mencurigai mereka bekerja sama dengan 'musuh eksternal' negara.

Rabu, 15 Mei 2013 -- Eritrea

Sejak awal tahun ini, pemerintah telah memulai kampanye baru terhadap umat Kristen di Eritrea. Pada akhir Februari, OD telah mendengar tentang penangkapan setidaknya empat puluh orang percaya. Tolong berdoa bagi anugerah TUHAN dan perdamaian bagi orang-orang Kristen. Berdoalah agar Tuhan terus memberi mereka kekuatan untuk menghadapi kondisi mereka yang sangat sulit. Teruslah berdoa bagi pemerintah Eritrea. Berdoalah bahwa Tuhan akan membawa mereka kepada iman yang menyelamatkan di dalam Kristus.

Kamis, 16 Mei 2013 -- Eritrea

Berdoalah untuk para wanita yang terpaksa menjadi pencari nafkah ketika suami mereka ditangkap karena iman mereka. Semoga Tuhan memberi mereka hikmat, kekuatan, dan memberikan kesempatan yang inovatif untuk mengurus keluarga mereka.

Jumat, 17 Mei 2013 -- Sudan Utara

Presiden Omar al-Bashir telah menetapkan pikirannya untuk menciptakan sebuah negara Syariat di Sudan. Banyak LSM dan gereja telah ditutup. Selama beberapa bulan terakhir, Intelijen Nasional Sudan dan Jasa Keamanan (Niss) telah memerintahkan lebih dari seratus pekerja asing, diduga terlibat dalam kegiatan Kristen, untuk meninggalkan negara atau menghadapi deportasi. Berdoalah agar Tubuh Kristus mampu menanggung serangan ini.

Sabtu, 18 Mei 2013 -- Sudan Utara

Berdoalah agar denominasi yang berbeda yang ikut dalam seminar SSTS dapat menguatkan, mendorong, dan mendukung satu sama lain. Tolong doakan agar TUHAN menunjukkan cara-cara yang inovatif untuk melanjutkan pekerjaan mereka. Berdoalah untuk hikmat bagi para pemimpin gereja, terutama ketika mereka bertemu dengan pejabat pemerintah.

Minggu, 19 Mei 2013 -- Kenya

Berdoalah untuk Presiden yang baru terpilih, gubernur, senator, anggota Parlemen, dan berbagai Perwakilan, saat mereka melaksanakan tugas baru mereka. Ini merupakan sistem pemerintahan baru bagi bangsa ini. Tolong berdoa untuk hikmat bagi semua pemimpin. Berdoalah untuk transisi dan pemerintahan yang lebih efektif. Berdoalah bahwa sistem baru akan membawa negeri ini ke kemakmuran yang lebih besar dan perdamaian.

Senin, 20 Mei 2013 -- Tanzania

Bangsa Tanzania memulai me-review konstitusi, dan orang Muslim memaksakan untuk dimasukkannya pengadilan Kadhi ke dalam konstitusi baru. Berdoalah dengan orang-orang Kristen bahwa Tuhan akan campur tangan atas masalah ini. Pulau-pulau Unguja dan Pemba juga memaksa untuk memisahkan diri sehingga mereka dapat menjadi sepenuhnya diatur undang-undang Syariat, berdoalah bahwa Tuhan melindungi Bangsa Tanzania.

Selasa, 21 Mei 2013 -- Tanzania

Berdoalah untuk keluarga pendeta dan imam Katolik yang telah dirugikan, dan bahkan dibunuh karena mereka melayani Tuhan di daerah yang didominasi Muslim. Semoga Tuhan menghibur dan menyembuhkan mereka. Semoga Dia mempertahankan iman mereka melalui pengalaman yang menyakitkan dan membawa keluar kesaksian yang kuat.

Rabu, 22 Mei 2013 -- Brunei

Hampir tidak mungkin bagi orang percaya baru untuk menemukan peluang pertumbuhan rohani. Mereka mempertaruhkan kebebasan dan keamanan pribadi ketika mereka mencoba bertemu dengan orang Kristen lainnya, untuk mengadakan persekutuan dan pemuridan. Tolong berdoa agar Tuhan memimpin mereka ke teman-teman Kristen yang berkomitmen untuk membantu mereka bertumbuh dalam iman kepada Yesus Kristus.

Kamis, 23 Mei 2013 -- Brunei

MBBS Brunei memelihara iman mereka secara tersembunyi karena takut mengalami penganiayaan. Meski begitu, mereka mengumpulkan keberanian yang cukup untuk bergabung dalam pertemuan Kristen, bahkan jika itu hanya sekelompok kecil orang percaya yang bertemu diam-diam di rumah pribadi. Berdoalah untuk perlindungan mereka, dan agar Tuhan membuat mereka "tak terlihat" oleh mata.

Jumat, 24 Mei 2013 -- Indonesia

Bulan ini, Open Doors akan mengadakan seminar kesiapan menghadapi penganiayaan di Jawa Timur dan kelas pemuridan untuk MBBS di Jawa Tengah. Tolong berdoa agar peristiwa ini benar-benar membantu orang percaya Indonesia yang menghadapi tekanan karena iman mereka, dan untuk bahan pelatihan guna memperkuat mereka dalam beberapa bulan berikutnya. Tolong doakan juga untuk pekerja Open Doors dan mitra saat mereka mempersiapkan dan melakukan perjalanan untuk kedua proyek ini.

Sabtu, 25 Mei 2013 -- Indonesia

Pada tanggal 9 Mei, orang-orang Kristen di Indonesia telah merayakan Kenaikan Yesus Kristus. Tolong berdoa bagi semua gereja untuk mengamati dengan peka terhadap tetangga Muslim mereka dan meminta perlindungan Allah selama pelayanan. Juga, silakan berdoa bagi gereja-gereja di seluruh Indonesia yang sering kali akan bersaing dengan oposisi dan mendapat tekanan dari pejabat lokal mengenai izin bangunan dan ibadah, terutama selama pemilihan gubernur di Indonesia.

Minggu, 26 Mei 2013 -- Indonesia

Seorang MBB di Aceh terus hidup nomad setelah menerima ancaman dari seorang pria yang mencuri perekamnya yang berisi ajaran-ajaran Kristen. Tolong berdoa untuk dia dan keluarganya agar menemukan kekuatan dan keberanian dalam Tuhan. Berdoa juga untuk "secret believer" di Aceh agar tetap di dalam Kristus, terlepas dari peraturan ketat Syariat.

Senin, 27 Mei 2013 -- Malaysia

Awal tahun ini, isu kontroversial atas penggunaan kata 'Allah' muncul kembali. Perdebatan terjadi antara kelompok-kelompok yang menginginkan hal itu digunakan secara eksklusif oleh Muslim dan orang-orang yang percaya sebaliknya. Tolong berdoa agar Tuhan menggunakan acara ini untuk membuat Gereja di Malaysia lebih tekun berdoa. Berdoalah bagi para pemimpin Kristen agar penuh kasih karunia dan kebenaran dalam menanggapi masalah ini.

Selasa, 28 Mei 2013 -- Malaysia

Januari lalu, ada seruan, yang tidak pernah terwujud, untuk membakar kitab suci yang menggunakan kata 'Allah' di dalamnya, di mana umat Islam mayoritas moderat di Malaysia menentang keras. Isu-isu agama seperti ini cenderung muncul kembali dan digunakan oleh para politisi. Sekarang ini, Malaysia bersiap untuk Pemilihan Umum ketiga belas bulan depan, mohon berdoa untuk orang Kristen agar terus berdoa dan bersyafaat bagi negara mereka dan pemimpin politik mereka.

Rabu, 29 Mei 2013 -- Bangladesh

MBB dan pendeta, 36 tahun, Badsha diculik pada malam tanggal 2 Oktober 2012. Badsha telah menarik orang kepada Kristus sebelum penculikannya. Lima hari kemudian, dengan bantuan dari polisi setempat, Badsha dilepaskan dengan beberapa luka-luka di tubuhnya, yang menunjukkan bahwa ia telah disiksa. Tolong berdoa bagi Tuhan untuk menyembuhkan fisik, emosional, dan spiritual Badsha.

Kamis, 30 Mei 2013 -- Bangladesh

Pada bulan Februari 2013, tiga insiden tekanan agama terjadi di dua desa terpisah di Utara Bangladesh. Sekitar 25 MBBS diancam akan diusir dari rumah mereka, dan dua keluarga (lima orang percaya) melarikan diri ke daerah lain. Berdoalah untuk perlindungan Tuhan dan perdamaian agar menaungi orang-orang Kristen selama musim yang sulit dalam kehidupan mereka sebagai pengikut Kristus di Bangladesh.

Jumat, 31 Mei 2013 -- Maladewa

Maladewa meloloskan hukum baru tahun ini, yang mengharuskan partai-partai politik memiliki minimal sepuluh ribu anggota terdaftar, kalau tidak mereka akan dibubarkan. Beberapa pihak konservatif Islam dipengaruhi oleh kebijakan ini. Semoga ini menjadi benih pertama kebebasan beragama di Maladewa, tolong doakan untuk komunitas kecil orang percaya supaya mereka berpegang pada iman dalam Kristus.

Tibetan, Shanyan of China

Tibetan, Shanyan of China The Tibetan name for Shanyan means "rough terrain". The people live in a very remote district of China, requiring travel by foot or horseback. Reports indicate they defied imperial rule for over 200 years by relying on their dangerous terrain, and were finally brought under Chinese rule in 1910. They are completely unreached by the Gospel, posing one of the greatest challenges of any Buddhist group in the world. Ministry Obstacles The Shanyan people have little basis for understanding a creator God who knows and loves them personally. Also, their remote location is an especially difficult barrier. Outreach Ideas Sustained, focused prayer is needed for these difficult to reach people. Pray the Lord will prepare their hearts to understand and receive, and pray for dedicated Chinese believers to carry the message to them. Pray for the followers of Christ Even though the Gospel message is completely unknown to these people, pray for the followers of Christ that will soon come out from among them. Pray the Lord will help them become devoted disciples, firmly planted on the truth of Scripture, and growing in the faith. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the Shanyan community to be able to cope with the rapidly changing conditions of the 21st century. Pray they will make schooling a priority for the children. Scripture Focus "That all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God; there is no one else." 1 Kings 8:60		People Name: Tibetan, Shanyan Country: China 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 24,000 World Population: 24,000 Language: Language Unknown Primary Religion: Buddhism Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1

Punjabi of Canada

Punjabi of Canada The Punjabi people are from the Punjabi region, straddling the border between India and Pakistan. This region has been host to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, including the Indus Valley civilization. There are a number of Punjabi emigrant communities scattered around the world. They are traditionally Hindu, Muslim, or Sikh. Ministry Obstacles The Punjabi religious background presents an obstacle to the Gospel, but can also become a springboard for the Gospel. Outreach Ideas This people group is very accessible to the Gospel message, being located in Canada. Canadian believers can carry the message of salvation in Christ to these people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are Christian believers among the Punjabi of Canada. Pray they will live lives that honor the Lord, being united in love around truth. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Punjabi will increasingly hunger for forgiveness of their sins, found only through the finished work of Christ. Scripture Focus "But indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord." Numbers 14:21		People Name: Punjabi Country: Canada 10/40 Window: No Population: 874,000 World Population: 2,472,000 Language: Panjabi, Eastern Primary Religion: Other / Small Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2

Trying to Save Saeed

Trying to Save Saeed

By Jeremy Reynalds
Senior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
BOISE, IDAHO (ANS) -- Saeed Abedini is in a battle for his life.

Saeed Abedini and his family

According to an article by Katy Moeller for the Idaho Statesman, the 32-year-old has languished in Iran's notorious Evin Prison for more than 200 days. He was convicted of "threatening the national security of Iran" for his involvement in Christian home churches from 2000 to 2005.His parents are allowed to visit him weekly, and they say he's enduring beatings and other torture. He has suffered internal bleeding and needs medical treatment, according to the American Center for Law and Justice.
Tiffany N. Barrans, international legal director for the nonprofit advocacy center, said it has petitioned to have the Red Cross come in as a third party to treat him.
"That has not been granted by the Iranian authorities," the Idaho Statesman reported Barrans said.
Saeed, a Boise resident with his wife and two children since 2006, was in Iran doing humanitarian work when he was imprisoned in September. In January, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.
The Idaho Statesman said Saeed has told authorities that if he is freed, he will leave Iran and never return, Barrans said. That didn't help his case.
As hopeless as the situation appears, Barrans said there's reason to be optimistic about his release. A decision on Saeed's appeal is pending.
"It gives the Iranian government an out, to save face," the Idaho Statesman reported Barrans said of the possibility that his sentence will be overturned. "They want to look like a country that is following the rule of law."
It's important to get Saeed released before Iran's elections in June.
"During and around those elections, the Iranian government is not going to want to release anyone who is seen as oppositional," the Idaho Statesman reported Barrans said.
Barrans said the key to Saeed's safe release is pressure from other countries - particularly those that have ties to Iran, including Qatar, Italy, Argentina and Brazil.
The Idaho Statesman said the American Center for Law and Justice is seeking support from those nations, and the group hopes the U.S. State D epartment is doing the same behind the scenes.
One positive new development, Barrans said, is that human rights groups within Iran haven taken up Saeed's cause.
"If there is enough stir in Iran - in their media and social media - it may cause unrest," Barrans said. "They may decide it's not worth the unrest during their elections, if this one man's case could disrupt that peace."
Keeping the Pressure On
The Idaho Statesman said more than half a million people have signed an online petition calling for Saeed's release.
Friends at his church in Boise are doing what they can to help.
"We have a constant flow of letters going to Iran, so they know he's not forgotten," said Rhett Allen, assistant director of children's ministry at Boise's Calvary Chapel.
Some of those letters have been written by children from the church, he said. The church is selling neon yellow "Save Saeed" T-shirts for $20 at its bookstore.
"We're exercising every resource that w e have," the Idaho Statesman reported Allen said. "We serve a good God, and we know he can do miracles."
Saeed's wife, Naghmeh, is doing a lot of public speaking, hoping to keep her husband's plight in the public eye.
The Idaho Statesman said a regular on Fox News, she tries to limit travel outside the state to just once a month so that she's not away from the couple's two children, ages 6 and 5.
Naghmeh said most of the money raised on her family's behalf has gone to others who need it more. She said she's sent it to a group of Christian families - associated with her husband - who fled from Iran to Turkey.
"I feel responsible for them," she said.
Raised in Idaho, Married in Iran
Naghmeh (Panahi) Abedini, 36, was born in Iran but grew up in the Treasure Valley.
The Idaho Statesman said her family fled during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. Today, her father runs a user-interface manufacturing company called PKG User Interface Solutions in Meridian.& nbsp;
Naghmeh graduated from Centennial High School in 1995, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Puget Sound. She had her sights set on medical school.
Through Calvary Chapel, the Idaho Statesman said, she did some missionary work in her 20s, including a trip to India, and felt God calling her to do the same in her native Iran.
Her parents were stunned at her decision.
"They felt I was going backward. 'We brought you here so you could flourish as a woman and be a doctor,'" she recalled.
The Idaho Statesman said she comes from a well-educated, high-achieving family. Her twin brother earned a doctorate in quantum physics from the University of Chicago.
Naghmeh went to Iran in late 2001 and met Saeed at a Christian gathering in 2002. They had a Christian wedding in Iran in 2004.
The Idaho Statesman said persecution of Christians intensified after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected president, and they decided in 2005 that it was time to move to Idaho. Naghmeh was pregnant with th eir first child.
The couple live at Naghmeh's parents' house in West Boise. An ordained pastor, Saeed participated in Christian ministry in Iran via Skype.
In 2009, the Idaho Statesman said, Saeed and his family visited Iran. He was detained at the airport on their way home. He was interrogated every day for two months about his activities with the home churches.
The Idaho Statesman said Iranian officials warned him to stop his involvement with the home churches. However, they said he could do nonreligious humanitarian work and continue to travel back and forth between Iran and the U.S., Naghmeh said.
From 2009 to 2012, Naghmeh said, Saeed complied with the Iranian government's demands. Last summer, he was in Iran to build an orphanage on family land in the city of Rasht near the Caspian Sea.
"It was a big surprise when he was arrested," the Idaho statesman reported Naghmeh said.
Wife Warned Not to Go to Iran
Until he was imprisoned, Saeed was able to talk to his wife and children via Skype and telephone.
The Idaho Statesman reported Naghmeh said her first instinct was to go to Iran to be there for her husband. Officials warned her in-laws against that.
"They said, 'If she sets foot in this airport, she's going straight to prison,'" the Idaho Statesman reported Naghmeh said.
That's because she's a Muslim who converted to Christianity and was involved in Christian house churches in Iran with her husband years ago, she said.

Druze of Syria

Druze of Syria "Druze" is a word derived from el-Drzi, the name of one of the early propagandists of the Druze religion. The religion of the Druze began in the 9th century AD, as a sect of Islam. Druze hold the Qur'an to be sacred, but look upon it as an outer shell, holding an "inner, esoteric meaning". They can be found in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, and follow a lifestyle of isolation. Ministry Obstacles The Druze see Jesus as a major prophet, but not the Son of God. Also, their life of isolation makes them resistant to outside influences. Outreach Ideas Christian Arabs may have special rapport with the Druze. Perhaps the Lord will grant a burden for the Druze to some Middle Eastern Christian Arabs, and also to Messianic Jews in Israel. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few believers among the Druze, that the Lord may strengthen them out of his glorious riches so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. Pray these believers will fellowship together, and grow as the body of Christ. Pray for the entire people group Pray each individual in the Druze community will soon become persuaded that Jesus is truly the Son of God, and will place their faith in his finished work on the cross. Pray for multiplying disciples among the Druze. Scripture Focus "All nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord, they will bring glory to your name." Psalm 86:9		People Name: Druze Country: Syria 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 482,000 World Population: 868,000 Language: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken Primary Religion: Other / Small Bible: Portions Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1