Kamis, 03 Juni 2010

Pray for Gypsy, Halebi of Egypt


Gypsy, Halebi of Egypt
Halebi is an Egyptian name for gypsy. The Halebi reside in the Nile delta in four tribes. They claim to come from Yemen or Syria, but this is uncertain. Traditionally, the men trade in horses and the women practice folk medicine, fortune-telling and divination. Some travel into the Sudan because of economic hardship.

Ministry Obstacles
It may be difficult for the Halebi to trust outsiders.

Outreach Ideas
Christians need to build friendships with these gypsies, caring genuinely for their material and physically needs.

Pray for the followers of Christ
There may be a few followers of Christ among the Halebi. Pray for these, and pray for the new believers that will soon be evident. Pray they in all things will grow up into Him who is the Head, Christ.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray for these gypsies to increasingly hunger to know the Son of God. Pray also for their material and physical well-being.

Scripture Focus
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." Psalm 33:12


Country: Egypt
10/40 Window: Yes
People Name: Gypsy, Halebi
Population: 1,254,000
World Population: 1,254,000
Language: Arabic, Egyptian Spoken
Primary Religion: Islam
Progress Status: Least-Reached
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Bible: New Testament
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes

Ad Dharmi of India


Ad Dharmi of India
The Ad Dharmi's primary occupation is tanning hides, and some are also engaged in leatherwork and related industries. There are no restrictions on their accepting or exchanging water and food from and with the neighboring communities. They visit the same religious places, share common sources of water and also take part in festivals along with other communities. Their literacy rate, according to the 1981 census, was 40 per cent.

Ministry Obstacles
A low literacy rate can hinder the coming of the Gospel if it comes only in written form.

Outreach Ideas
The Ad Dharmi need to hear the Gospel in oral forms and in written forms. Gospel films and recordings may be very helpful.

Pray for the followers of Christ
There may be no followers of Jesus among the Ad Dharmi community at present, but pray for those to the Lord will soon lead to Himself. Pray they will understand fully the way of salvation, and be zealous to know and follow the Lord.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray for the Ad Dharmi community to be able to care adequately for their families, and be able to send their children to school.

Scripture Focus
"And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations." Mark 13:10


Country: India
10/40 Window: Yes
People Name: Ad Dharmi
Population: 1,148,000
World Population: 1,148,000
Language: Panjabi, Eastern
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Progress Status: Least-Reached
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Bible: Complete
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes

Champa of India


Champa of India
The Champa inhabit the frozen deserts that separate Ladakh from Tibet in Jammu and Kashmir. The name Champa may have been derived from their traditional drink, chang. Their staple food is barley and the meat of yak and wild horse. The major economic resources of the Champa are yaks and goats. Their snow desert habitat does not have any communication or health service facilities.

Ministry Obstacles
The Champa live in a remote region.

Outreach Ideas
Christian workers can carry the message of Jesus to these people by recounting stories from Scripture, and showing films about the life of Christ.

Pray for the followers of Christ
There likely are no followers of Christ among this Buddhist community, but pray for the ones that will soon emerge. Pray they will forgive one another, just as Christ forgave them.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Champa community will find needed health care, and that they will be able to prepare their children to enter the 21st century in a productive manner.

Scripture Focus
"All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." Matthew 25:32


Country: India
10/40 Window: Yes
People Name: Champa
Population: 9,500
World Population: 9,700
Language: Changthang
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Progress Status: Least-Reached
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Bible: None
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No

BULETIN DOA OPEN DOORS JUNI 2010


Negara-negara yang didoakan bulan Juni 2010:
______________________________________________________________________

MESIR, INDIA, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDONESIA, LAOS, MALADEWA, MYANMAR,
FILIPINA SELATAN, SRI LANKA, VIETNAM, TIONGKOK, NIGERIA, SUDAN UTARA,
ETHIOPIA, JAZIRAH ARAB, IRAN, LIBY, SURIAH, IRAK, MAURITANIA, MAROKO,
ALJAZAIR, KAWASAN ISRAEL PALESTINA, LEBANON, KOLOMBIA, MEKSIKO,
TURKMENISTAN, UZBEKISTAN.
______________________________________________________________________

1 Juni 2010

MESIR

Berdoalah bagi seorang pendeta dari gereja injili di kota L. Dia dan
istrinya dilecehkan ketika polisi datang ke gereja dan rumah mereka.
Mereka diseret keluar dari gereja yang akan dihancurkan.

2 Juni 2010

INDIA

Bulan lalu, tiga insiden penganiayaan terhadap umat Kristen terjadi di
C. Sebanyak 10 hingga 12 orang dipukuli oleh kelompok fundamentalis
sebuah agama. Ada enam pendeta yang dimasukan dalam penjara atas
tuduhan palsu. Berdoalah agar Tuhan memberikan keadilan dan kekuatan
bagi umat-Nya.

3 Juni 2010

BANGLADESH

E adalah seorang Kristen yang tekun membagikan imannya. Meski banyak
tantangan, ia tetap menggembalakan sembilan gereja kecil. Berdoalah
agar Tuhan terus memperlengkapinya.

4 Juni 2010

BHUTAN

Umat Kristen, khususnya kaum perempuan di daerah terpencil Bhutan
sangat rentan terhadap ajaran sesat karena mereka buta huruf.
Berdoalah agar Tuhan memperlengkapi umat-Nya dengan keahilan baca
tulis untuk dapat membaca Alkitab.

5 Juni 2010

INDONESIA

Alkitab untuk anak-anak sedang dalam proses produksi. Berdoalah agar
kasih Tuhan memotivasi penulis, penggambar, penyunting, serta semua
orang yang terlibat dalam pelayanan ini.

6 Juni 2010

LAOS

Umat Kristen di daerah perkotaan terus bertambah. Berdoalah agar
mereka dijangkau melalui program persekutuan dan pemuridan. Mayoritas
berasal dari suku Khmu; ironisnya, mereka tidak memiliki Alkitab dalam
bahasa suku mereka.

7 Juni 2010

MALADEWA

Aktivitas umat Kristen Maladewa terus dilakukan secara
sembunyi-sembunyi. Risiko yang dihadapi cukup besar bahkan ketika
saling menyapa satu sama lain di tempat umum. Berdoalah bagi mereka
yang tidak dapat berbagi dalam persekutuan.

8 Juni 2010

MYANMAR

Umat Kristen di negara bagian Chin mengalami kelaparan karena wabah
tikus. Banyak dari mereka yang harus membayar sewa dan tidak punya
uang karena harus pindah ke daerah lain. Kemiskinan yang sangat parah
menyebabkan banyak orang putus asa dan meninggalkan gereja.

9 Juni 2010

FILIPINA SELATAN

Untuk memperlengkapi umat Kristen yang baru merupakan upaya utama para
pemimpin di Mindanao Barat. Sebanyak 18 orang datang pada awal tahun
ini dan minta diperlengkapi. Mereka juga sudah menabung untuk membuka
usaha kecil.

10 Juni 2010

SRI LANKA

Akhir dari perang saudara mengakibatkan ketidakpastian. Banyak orang
menderita trauma. Berdoalah agar gereja di Sri Lanka dapat menjadi
saluran berkat di tengah situasi ini dan membagikan damai Tuhan bagi
setiap orang yang membutuhkan pemulihan emosional, meskipun kegiatan
gereja terus diawasi.

11 Juni 2010

VIETNAM

Berdoalah bagi para "trainer" Priscilla Training dan suami-suami
mereka yang akan mengikuti kursus pernikahan. Berdoalah agar kursus
ini dapat menguatkan hubungan mereka. Berdoalah juga bagi pelaksanaan
program ini untuk mereka yang belum menikah.

12 Juni 2010

TIONGKOK

Produksi Alkitab Perjanjian Lama bagi kaum muda ditunda karena
terjemahan yang belum selesai. Bersyukur karena Alkitab Perjanjian
Baru yang sudah selesai dan diterima dengan baik, serta membantu
banyak anak muda.

13 Juni 2010

TIONGKOK

Berdoalah agar pelayanan kunjungan ke Tiongkok dapat terus menjadi
berkat bagi mereka yang berkunjung dan bagi gereja yang dikunjungi.
Berdoalah agar setiap perjalanan dapat menggenapi maksud dan rencana
Tuhan.

14 Juni 2010

NIGERIA

Pada bulan Januari, sebanyak dua ribu keluarga mengungsi dari Nigeria.
Kurang lebih, 700 orang tewas karena konflik keagamaan di Jos.
Berdoalah bagi keluarga–keluarga Kristen yang kehilangan orang–orang
yang mereka kasihi. Berdoa agar Tuhan memberikan penghiburan bagi
mereka.

15 Juni 2010

SUDAN UTARA

Banyak umat Kristen yang bersembunyi karena takut dibunuh. Awal tahun
ini seorang perempuan menjadi pengikut Kristus dari latar belakang
agama lain dan secara rahasia membeli Alkitab pertamanya. Berdoalah
bagi perempuan ini.

16 Juni 2010

ETHIOPIA

Bulan Februari lalu, seorang Kristen diserang oleh orang-orang dari
kelompok fundamentalis karena ia baru menjadi pengikut Kristus.
Lukanya cukup serius. Berdoalah baginya.

17 Juni 2010

JAZIRAH ARAB

Berdoalah bagi penyelesaian sebuah proyek film yang berisi kesaksian
dari seorang pengikut Kristus di Jazirah Arab. Berdoalah agar film
ini menjadi berkat bagi banyak orang termasuk mereka yang belum
mengenal Yesus.

18 Juni 2010

IRAN

Sudah setahun sejak A kembali terpilih menjadi Presiden di Iran.
Berdoalah bagi umat Kristen yang harus keluar dari negara Iran karena
ada tekanan situasi.

19 Juni 2010

LIBYA

Banyak orang Kristen yang sudah menunggu bertahun-tahun untuk memiliki
Alkitab. Berdoalah agar Tuhan memberikan tuntunan dan perlindungan
atas program distribusi ALkitab di negara ini.

20 Juni 2010

SURIAH

Berdoalah bagi gereja-gereja yang membawa anak-anak dan kaum muda
untuk menghadiri konferensi dan perkemahan. Berdoalah agar mereka mau
menyerahkan hidup mereka bagi Kristus. Berdoalah bagi program
distribusi pada musim panas ini.

21 Juni 2010

IRAK

Banyak umat Kristen Kurdistan yang tidak bisa membaca dan menulis.
Mereka telah bergumul dan berusaha agar dapat membaca. Mereka tidak
pernah berhenti belajar. Berdoalah agar mereka dapat membaca firman
Tuhan.

22 Juni 2010

MAURITANIA

Para pemimpin di Mauritania semakin sadar akan prioritas yang harus
mereka lakukan di negaranya. Berdoalah bagi kesatuan dan hikmat dalam
membangun kontak satu dengan yang lain. Gereja banyak membutuhkan
dukungan, berdoalah bagi OD agar Tuhan memberikan hikmat dalam
menguatkan gereja di negara ini.

23 Juni 2010

MAROKO

Pemimpin–pemimpin gereja diinterogasi polisi. Beberapa di antaranya
bahkan diikuti saat mereka dalam perjalanan pulang. Polisi juga
menyita Alkitab mereka. Berdoalah agar mereka tetap kuat.

24 Juni 2010

ALJAZAIR

Tahun 2006 Undang-Undang Anti-Perpindahan Agama diterima. Pemimpin
gereja melihat UU itu dapat dihapuskan melalui tekanan dunia
internasional. Berdoalah agar Tuhan memberikan hikmat dalam menyikapi
hal ini.

25 Juni 2010

KAWASAN ISRAEL PALESTINA

Berdoalah bagi staf House of Light saat mereka merencanakan perkemahan
anak-anak pada musim panas ini. Salah satu tujuan utama perkemahan ini
adalah rekonsiliasi antara anak dari latar belakang Yahudi dan latar
belakang Arab.

26 Juni 2010

LEBANON

Tetaplah berdoa bagi orang-orang yang bersiap untuk mengikuti
perkemahan dan konferensi. Berdoalah bagi anak-anak dan kaum muda yang
akan ikut serta. Berdoalah bagi perdamaian di negara ini.

27 Juni 2010

KOLOMBIA

Kelompok gerilyawan telah menutup sepuluh gereja pada bulan ini dan
pendetanya diancam. Berdoalah bagi hal ini.

28 Juni 2010

MEKSIKO

Berdoalah bagi umat Kristen di I, Hidalgo, yang terus diancam oleh
kelompok fundamentalis.

29 Juni 2010

TURKMENISTAN

Tanggal 29 Juni adalah hari ulang tahun Presiden Berdymukhamedov.
Umat Kristen meminta kita berdoa agar mereka dapat menerima Alkitab
anak-anak, karena buku-buku dari luar negeri disensor.

30 Juni 2010

UZBEKISTAN

Tanggal 9 Maret TH dikenai hukuman 10 tahun penjara atas tuduhan
palsu. TH adalah jemaat Gereja Baptis. Berdoalah agar ia menerima
keadilan yang layak.

Negara-negara yang didoakan pada bulan Juni 2010:
______________________________________________________________________

ALJAZAIR, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, ETHIOPIA, FILIPINA SELATAN, INDIA,
INDONESIA, IRAK, IRAN, JAZIRAH ARAB, KAWASAN ISRAEL PALESTINA,
KOLOMBIA, LAOS, LEBANON, LIBYA, MALADEWA, MAROKO, MAURITANIA, MEKSIKO,
MESIR, MYANMAR, NIGERIA, SRI LANKA, SUDAN UTARA, SURIAH, TIONGKOK,
TURKMENISTAN, UZBEKISTAN, VIETNAM
______________________________________________________________________

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Pray for Rendille of Kenya


Rendille of Kenya
The Rendille have lived a nomadic life in north central Kenya. They now live in large semi-permanent villages of married men, women and children and move two to three times each year. Harassed constantly by the more powerful groups of Oromo and Turkana, they lead an extremely harsh existence. Their religious ceremonies are similar to Old Testament Jewish traditions, providing a basis for discussion of Christ's sacrifice.

Ministry Obstacles
A nomadic people is difficult to contact, and to build any kind of enduring relationship with them.

Outreach Ideas
The religious ceremonies that resemble Old Testament traditions will provide a wonderful basis for explaining who Jesus is, and what He has done for the Rendille.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for the few Christians among the Rendille community, that they will be nurtured by the Holy Spirit, growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray they will put on the full armor of God, including the shield of faith.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Rendille will be able to live in peace and harmony with the neighboring tribes.

Scripture Focus
"Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You." Psalm 67:3


Country: Kenya
10/40 Window: No
People Name: Rendille
Population: 48,000
World Population: 48,000
Language: Rendille
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Progress Status: Least-Reached
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Bible: Portions
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes

Paradigm Shifts


Paradigm Shifts
Alice Smith

Thomas Friedman, the author of The World is Flat, said a sobering statement about young people of today. "Young people used to have to take LSD (a mind-altering drug) to escape. Now they just go online. Now you don't shoot up, you download."

This is true not only about young people, but the entire crazy world. Aren't we living in a day of detached emotions, easy believism and compromised doctrine? A time when a Facebook friend is more vital to our relationship, than a mother, father or spouse? What's happened to us? :~<

Recently, a friend of mine saw four couples in a restaurant, all busily working on their Blackberry's and I-phones. They were in each other’s presence, but they weren't really present! (Eddie and I have been guilty of the same. Yikes!) We may have social networks with people from India, Canada, South America and Europe yet fail to connect with our loved ones, and worst still, the greatest connection of all--talking with the King of all glory, Jesus Christ.

A shift in the heavenlies is happening. I'm sure you sense it. People are doing anything to fill their time, hoping that “busy-ness” will block out the concerns of everyday life. Especially for those who have never given their hearts to Christ. So, we shouldn't be surprised that one day there would come a generation who would experience the “beginnings of sorrows.” The beginning of massive worldwide shifts are here.

God told Daniel,”This is a confidential report, Daniel, for your eyes and ears only. Keep it secret. Put the book under lock and key until the end. In the interim there is going to be a lot of frantic running around, trying to figure out what's going on.' (12:4; The Message Bible)

That describes our age perfectly. We are frantically running around. Moms run over other moms in Wal-Mart to get the newest Christmas toy for their children. And Gen-x'ers camp out all night outside of Best Buy for the newest techno gadget available.

A paradigm is defined as a set of assumptions, concepts, values and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community living. Today, our paradigms are shifting so fast, we are getting whiplash from the jerks of change.

The apostle Paul encouraged us "to no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men" (Eph. 4:14). However, he also told us, "FINALLY, my brethren, be STRONG IN THE LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the WHOLE ARMOR of God, that you may be able to STAND against the wiles of the devil" (Eph. 6:10-11 emphasis mine).

Friend of Insight Newsletter, we are in the days of shaking! Get use to it! Get in the prayer closet! Get "socially connected" to Jesus. He will strengthen your weak knees, help you to stand strong in the day of battle, and no matter how many times your paradigms shift, you will still STAND!

Selasa, 01 Juni 2010

Prayer Request GPN 05-28-2010


GPN 05-28-2010


“In Jesus Christ we find a Savior who redeems, cares, and gives meaning to life.” John 3:7; Acts 16:31 Lets honor and praise Him. Roberto Wijnhof

It is estimated that more than 400 million believers all over the world participated in the Global Day of Prayer. Give thanks to God for what He has done in communities, nations and in the hearts of His people. Pray that prayer will continue in all these nations and that people will continue to seek God’s face.

Greetings in Jesus Name from the Philippines. After serving Christ for over a decade in the Philippines and South East and East Asia, is God calling us back to India to serve Christ among the same unreached people group, my dad and mom served as medical missionaries from 1960-2005?

We have applied to serve as Associate Pastor at Union Church, Ooty(a hundred and fifty five year old Church)in the mountains of the Niligiris, South India. I preached there on May 9th, and both my Salvy, my beloved wife and Asha, my daughter love it to serve Christ there as a family.

- Do pray with us that God may open the door for us. The Board of Trustees, will meet again on June 15, and are still praying about this, please pray for clear direction from God, both from us and unity from the Board of Trustees. We are grateful for your prayers. Thank you, God Bless you. Daniel, Salvy and Asha S.

Please pray for my father Charles M. sr. he is in the hospital on a ventilator, they are trying to wean him off. My mother Eunice M. has dementia and not doing very well. My sister has health issues.

A transport strike in South Africa, now in its third week, has resulted in farmers losing over R1 billion and putting jobs in the agricultural sector under threat. In the past year, the agriculture sector has shed more than 100 000 jobs and only 30 000 were created in the first quarter. These jobs are now under threat as the sectors themselves are facing production losses. Cry out to God that a resolution will be found soon. Pray for those who are in fear of losing a job and facing the reality of not being able to support families. Pray for the ministers and other authority figures, that God will grant them wisdom on how to resolve this problem as soon as possible.

Sis Garnet is admitted in ICU, Lungs are weak, now on oxygen. Doctors left hope. Please pray for healing.

A Christian school urgently required a computer for school. Please pray that the Lord send a donor. Bro. Arun from Hubli India.

I need prayer for a relationship I met a man but he is not a Christian I please ask that you pray for his salvation, We are just getting to know each other I am really starting to like him. I don’t want to loose him, In Jesus name I ask Amen. Asha

I need desperate prayer for my husband. He is displaying obvious signs of bipolar. We have only been married for 5 months and he has told me he is leaving me and divorcing me. He is not acting like the man I married at all, He had a tender heart toward God and was spirit filled and on fire for God. He now says he will never go to church again and doesn't believe in prayer. He is living in the world and has opened demonic doorways. He has done a 360 degree turn around. We need a miracle. Please pray for us. We are desperate and our marriage is on the line but more importantly my husband's salvation. This is not the man I married.

Around the world, projects and networks supported by Viva, as well as other churches, organizations and individuals, are preparing for the World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk, which will take place over 5-6 June. Not only is this an opportunity for people everywhere to lift up to God the issues facing children at risk, but it also gives the children a chance to speak out for themselves about their rights, in public city-wide prayer and praise events. Pray for the projects and networks that will be putting on events over this weekend. Pray that all of the planning would go smoothly, that all the necessary finance would be raised, and that lots of children would be able to attend. Pray that these events would be a huge success; pray that children at risk everywhere would know that they are valuable in God’s eyes, that He listens to them and answers their prayers. Pray for changed mindsets of people who are involved in or who are made aware of the events. Pray that God would come in power, answer prayers and make a tangible difference to children’s lives. Pray for events taking place in churches in the UK, the US and elsewhere. Pray that people in more ‘privileged’ situations would be made aware of the suffering of children inside and outside of their communities, and that they would be mobilized to carry on praying throughout the year.

My Fiancé recently left me. We were together for ten years, she was by my side through cancer, frequent travel, legal issues, bankruptcy and financial ruin. I love her so very much, I want to have her back in my life and marry her. She is not a Christian. Please pray that Nahied and Eric will get back together and that I might lead an upright, righteous and Godly life with her and lead her to Christ. I know God will bless us richly if we are together again. My heart is broken, my tears do soak my couch during the day and my bed at night. I fear that she may have another man in her life and I ask God to remove any potential suitors until we have a chance to talk things out. I also ask that the Lord would continue to sustain me and fill me with faith and hope.

Thank you for caring and your prayers and God Bless you. Eric

Please pray for Holy Spirits fire to quench every work of darkness coming from witchcraft through patsy in Miami, Florida in Jesus name amen! Thank you very much! Deborah

Hi, my brothers and sisters asking special prayer for Gods strength and provision. In the newspaper this morning, two different people were murdered on the subway this weekend I know your time is valuable, it is just your prayers that are saving my life. God richly bless you, brother Dannny

Please pray that God would immediately heal my youngest daughter. A.

Barbados - I will be leading worship on Sunday May 30, please pray that the anointing of God will fall on me and His people. Pam.