Selasa, 03 April 2012

Prau for Bengali of United States



Bengali of United States
Bengalis are a heterogeneous and considerably diverse ethnic group. They are mostly concentrated in Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal in India, but are also scattered into many countries, including the USA. The Bengalis are known for their artistic and cultural achievements.

Ministry Obstacles
Bengalis in the USA may very well have a protectionist mindset, not willing to open up to Christians around them.

Outreach Ideas
American Christians need to seek out the Bengalis around them, finding ways to befriend them.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for the followers of Jesus among the Bengali in the USA, few in number. Pray the Lord will give them hearts to search for Christians in the communities where they live. May they be lead to true followers of Christ, to help them grow.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Bengali in the USA will be led into contact with true disciples of Jesus, and will be protected from nominal Christians who don't represent Christ well.

Scripture Focus
"But indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord." Numbers 14:21


People Name: Bengali
Country: United States
10/40 Window: No
Population: 213,000
World Population: 1,503,000
Language: Bengali
Primary Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
1.2

Pray for Iu Mien of China



Iu Mien of China
Even though they occupy land up to heights of 12,000 feet, the Yao have ingeniously adapted to their landscape by carefully constructing terraced rice paddies that hang off the sides of steep cliffs. The family unit is very important to the Yao, and divorce is a rare occurrence among them. The Yao religion is a combination of ancestor worship and exorcism of ghosts. They are a people living in gross spiritual darkness, crying out to a host of gods who can neither hear them nor help them. More than half of the Yao have never once heard the name of Jesus.

Ministry Obstacles
The Yao reside in mountainous areas, making access somewhat difficult. More importantly, they have a worldview that is different from the scriptural worldview. Their worldview can be viewed as "pre-scriptural", however, a preparation.

Outreach Ideas
Pray that Han Chinese believers in Christ will be burdened to carry the Gospel to the Yao peoples. Pray that ethnic hostilities will be overcome.

Pray for the followers of Christ
The Yao are a large people group, and there are some Christian believers among them. Pray for these believers to faithfully fellowship together, and come to an accurate understanding of the Gospel of grace. Pray they will be zealous to learn of Christ, and follow Him.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray that the Yao people will be set free from the spiritual bondage they have been in for generations. Pray for the light of the Gospel of Christ to deeply penetrate the darkness.

Scripture Focus
"And those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3


People Name: Iu Mien
Country: China
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 1,182,000
World Population: 1,522,000
Language: Iu Mien
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
1.2

Seven Dead in Shooting Rampage at an Oakland Christian University





Suspected gunman identified by police. He was a former nursing student

By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries

OAKLAND, CA (ANS) -- A gunman who today (Monday, April 2, 2012), allegedly opened fire at a Christian university in Oakland, California, killing at least seven people and wounding as many as three more, has been arrested.

Shocking scene at the Christian University
(Photo: BBC website)
Police have named him as 43-year-old One L. Goh, a former nursing student at the Oikos University, which caters to the Korean-American Christian community.

Oakland police Chief Howard Jordan said that the shooter had opened fire in a classroom at Oikos University and the former student later surrendered at a supermarket in nearby Alameda city.

Jordan said police recovered the weapon they believe he used during the rampage.

"It's going to take us a few days to put the pieces together," Jordan said. "We do not have a motive."

Police first received a 911 call at 10:33 a.m. reporting a woman on the ground bleeding. As more calls came in from the school, the first arriving officer found a victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, he said.

Mr. Goh is believed to be an Oakland resident, Mr. Jordan said during Monday evening's press conference.

He estimated it would take a few days "to put the pieces together," adding: "We do not have a motive."

The gunman had opened fire throughout the building, leaving a "very bloody scene," he told reporters.

"Officers found several victims throughout the classroom, throughout the building," he said.

Scene shortly after the shooting rampage
"There were several people hiding in locked buildings, locked doors behind desks, as you can imagine, very frightened, very scared. Some of them were injured so we had to rescue them out. We had to force our way into a number of rooms."

More officers arrived and formed a boundary around the school on the belief that the suspect was still inside, he said.

"This unprecedented tragedy was shocking and senseless," Jordan said.

Pastor Jong Kim, who founded the Christian university about 10 years ago, told the Oakland Tribune that the shooter was a former nursing student at the college.

He said he had heard about 30 gunshots in the building, adding: "I stayed in my office."

A witness, Brian Snow, told local news station KGO-TV: "One of the people who was inside the building, was saying there is a crazy guy inside.

"She did say someone got shot in the chest right next to her before she got taken off in an ambulance."

A woman who was doing errands nearby, Angie Johnson, told the San Francisco Chronicle she helped a woman with a gunshot wound in her arm.

Mayor of Oakland Jean Quan speaking
The Mayor of Oakland Jean Quan said: "This is the kind of incident that hurts a whole community."

Mayor Quan stated that most of the victims appeared to be from the city's Korean-American community, and the city was working to find multilingual counselors to help survivors.

"No American mayor wants to have this situation," she said. "It seems over the last decade, we've gotten used to seeing senseless mass killings like this, and we'll have to question the availability of guns and the need for other services in our community."

The college, which caters to the Korean-American Christian community, offers degrees in theology, music, nursing and Asian medicine, according to its website (www.oikosuniversity.org).

Logo of the University
Youngkyo Choi, Chairman, Board of Directors of Oikos University said on the website, "We are an independent institution that was established specifically to serve the community of Northern California in general and San Francisco and Oakland areas in particular. Oikos University was launched to provide highest standard education with Christian value and inspiration.

"Oikos University has a very specific goal and mission to offer education programs in the area of religious studies, music, and vocational nursing in that we motivate, educate and equip students in such a way that they will be able to live enriched life by fulfilling their goals in life and serve the community with their learned professions and skills."

The website also says, "The mission of Oikos University is to educate men and women to be the leaders to serve the church, local communities, and the world by using their learned skills and professions in the areas of biblical studies, music performance, Asian medicine and practical vocational nursing."

It adds that its vision is, "to educate emerging Christian leaders to transform and bless the world at every level - from the church and local community levels to the realm of world entire. The fulfillment of this vision inspires, motivates, drives and defines the work of Oikos University."

The school is affiliated with Praise God Korean Church in Oakland and Shepherd University of San Francisco.

Now comes the long path back for those at this university who have suffered such a terrible event on their campus.

Minggu, 01 April 2012

Pray for Madura of Indonesia



Madura of Indonesia
The Madura are the third largest people group in Indonesia. They are renowned for their harsh character and lifestyles. This is probably caused by their natural surroundings and their history of oppression by others. The majority of Madura people are known for being very devout Sunni Muslims. Nevertheless, many Madura people seek security by the use of magic spells that are used in an attempt to control both good and evil spirits.

Ministry Obstacles
The large Madura community has long resisted the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but that can change.

Outreach Ideas
Much sustained, focused prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the Madura to understand and believe the good news of Jesus. Prayer prepares the ground.

Pray for the followers of Christ
There are only a few Christian believers among the large Madura people group. Pray they will rest firmly upon Jesus and His finished work on the cross, being zealous to know and serve Him, and living consistently in the power of His Spirit. Pray they will be tactful yet bold witnesses for Christ to their own people.

Pray for the entire people group
Madura people generally have a low income. Medical services, better nutrition and education are greatly needed. Education, especially jobs skills education, is an immense need.

Scripture Focus
"The time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and see My glory." Isaiah 66:18


People Name: Madura
Country: Indonesia
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 7,907,000
World Population: 7,907,000
Language: Madura
Primary Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
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" -- April 2012


BULETIN DOA "OPEN DOORS" -- April 2012

Minggu, 1 April 2012 -- Tajikistan

Pemerintah Tajikistan menetapkan peraturan baru perihal mendapatkan pendidikan agama di Tajikistan. Peraturan tersebut menetapkan bahwa setiap orang yang ingin pergi ke luar negeri untuk pendidikan agama, harus terlebih dahulu mendapatkan gelar di bidang agama dari negara. Masalahnya, tidak ada pendidikan Kristen di negara ini. Berdoalah untuk kemungkinan dibukanya sekolah bagi umat Kristen yang diakui oleh pemerintah.

Senin, 2 April 2012 -- Qatar

Teruslah berdoa agar Tuhan melindungi MBB di Qatar. Berdoa agar mereka dapat menikmati persekutuan bersama umat seiman dan pelayanan misi Tuhan dapat terus bertumbuh di gereja-gereja lokal.

Selasa, 3 April 2012 -- Pakistan

Teruslah berdoa untuk AB, ibu dari empat anak yang saat ini berada di penjara Pakistan. Bersyukur atas setiap umat Kristen yang telah mengunjunginya selama Natal. Terus berdoa untuk keadaan fisiknya dalam menghadapi setiap kekerasan di penjara. Berdoa juga agar terjadi perkembangan atas kasusnya yang hingga saat ini belum menunjukkan kemajuan berarti.

Rabu, 4 April 2012 -- Tunisia

Berdoalah untuk para pemimpin gereja di Tunisia dalam menghadapi segala tantangan dan kemungkinan penganiayaan.

Kamis, 5 April 2012 -- Bhutan

Para sukarelawan di sekolah minggu dalam gereja lokal bersemangat dan berkomitmen dalam pelayanan yang mereka pilih, meskipun jumlah mereka relatif sedikit. Para sukarelawan ini membutuhkan tempat untuk belajar dan memperoleh seperangkat keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk menjadi guru sekolah minggu. Tetaplah berdoa agar pintu terbuka dan mereka bisa diperlengkapi.

Jumat, 6 April 2012 -- Bhutan

Kekristenan dibatasi di Bhutan. Pada tingkat politik, undang-undang telah diperbarui berdasarkan peraturan agama Buddha sebagai agama utama. Praktik iman Kristen hanya dapat dilakukan di dalam rumah-rumah umat Kristen saja. Berdoalah kepada Tuhan untuk hikmat-Nya atas umat Kristen untuk menyikapi situasi ini.

Sabtu, 7 April 2012 -- Turkmenistan

Teruslah berdoa untuk setiap tahap dalam proses penerjemahan firman Tuhan ke dalam bahasa setempat. Hal ini harus melalui proses yang panjang dan dilakukan dengan penuh hikmat dan kesabaran. Teruslah berdoa untuk tim yang bertanggung jawab dalam proyek penerjemahan ini.

Minggu, 8 April 2012 -- Laos

Bersyukur untuk karya Tuhan di tengah pelayanan kaum muda di Laos. Pemimpin-pemimpin bangsa di masa depan telah diperlengkapi dan diharapkan mereka dapat berkarya. Tidak hanya di gereja, tetapi di setiap area -- olahraga, hiburan, pemerintahan, ekonomi, dan pendidikan. Dengan prinsip-prinsip yang berdasar pada firman Tuhan dan kebenaran yang ditanam di hati dan pikiran para pemuda, diharapkan Injil dapat dibagikan, bahkan di tengah-tengah area yang sepertinya mustahil untuk dijangkau. Puji Tuhan untuk perkembangan ini!

Senin, 9 April 2012 -- Indonesia

Mengucap syukur atas pemulihan umat Kristen berlatar belakang agama lain, pasca letusan Gunung Bromo tahun 2011. Di bawah proyek sosial ekonomi yang dilakukan oleh Open Doors, saat ini mereka mulai bertani kubis kembali. Berdoalah kepada Tuhan, agar mereka mendapatkan hasil panen yang baik pada tahun-tahun mendatang.

Selasa, 10 April 2012 -- Kawasan Israel dan Palestina

Berdoa agar Tuhan memberikan tuntunan dan kekuatan bagi umat Kristen di West Bank. Tidak mudah menjadi pengikut Kristus di tengah negara yang mayoritas agama lain. Teruslah berdoa agar Tuhan memberikan hikmat dan perlindungan, khususnya bagi para pemimpin gereja.

Rabu, 11 April 2012 -- Myanmar

Biaya bepergian di Myanmar sangat mahal. Warga harus membayar surat rekomendasi, kartu identifikasi, dan izin hanya untuk berpindah dari satu kota ke kota lain. Bagi umat Kristen, biaya-biaya ini sering dinaikkan menjadi lebih mahal. Banyak dari mereka yang melakukan perjalanan untuk berpartisipasi dalam pelatihan pemuridan yang diselenggarakan oleh gereja. Berdoalah agar Tuhan dapat memenuhi segala keperluan dan kerinduan mereka untuk menghadiri pelatihan pemuridan tersebut.

Kamis, 12 April 2012 -- Uyghur

Teruslah berdoa bagi A, yang saat ini masih berada di penjara. Berdoalah bagi anak-anak dan istrinya, agar dapat melewati situasi ini. Berdoalah agar mereka sekeluarga dapat mengalami kasih setia dan penyertaan Tuhan dalam keadaan ini.

Jumat, 13 April 2012 -- Korea Utara

Teruslah berdoa untuk Korea Utara. Saat ini mereka sedang mempersiapkan sebuah peringatan hari jadi Kim Il Sung yang ke-100 pada tanggal 15 April 2012. Banyak orang yang tewas karena kelaparan dan ribuan umat Kristen tewas di Kamp kerja paksa. Pada saat yang bersamaan, pemerintah menghabiskan jutaan dolar untuk kemeriahan acara tersebut.

Sabtu, 14 April 2012 -- Korea Utara

Berdoa untuk para penjaga dan mata-mata, serta pihak-pihak lain yang melakukan penganiayaan atas umat Kristen di Korea Utara, agar mereka dapat menemukan kebenaran sejati dalam Kristus melalui kesaksian umat Kristen.

Minggu, 15 April 2012 -- Afganistan

Berdoa untuk umat Kristen di Afganistan, agar dapat membawa pengaruh positif bagi kelompok sosial yang memiliki kesempatan untuk menceritakan kasih setia Tuhan di tengah masyarakat.

Senin, 16 April 2012 -- Brunei

Meskipun hanya ada beberapa umat Kristen di Brunei, mereka melakukan yang terbaik untuk menjadi saksi Kristus di negara ini. Banyak dari mereka yang masih harus menutupi keberadaan mereka sebagai pengikut Kristus, tidak dapat bersekutu, serta melakukan pelatihan. Berdoalah bagi saudara-saudari kita di Brunei.

Selasa, 17 April 2012 -- Brunei

Departemen Agama mengawasi secara ketat setiap aktivitas yang dicurigai mengonversi umat M ke agama lain. Umat Kristen sangat rentan terhadap kecurigaan ini. Berdoalah agar mereka dapat menemukan cara-cara yang efektif untuk bisa mengenal Kristus melalui kesaksian umat Kristen. Selain itu, berdoalah bagi setiap pengikut Kristus agar siap berbicara tentang pengharapan yang mereka miliki dalam Kristus, saat Tuhan memanggil mereka untuk pelayanan-Nya.

Rabu, 18 April 2012 -- Maladewa

Pembatasan diberlakukan kepada pekerja imigran dan kaum ekspatriat. Mereka dilarang untuk memberitakan kekristenan. Siapa pun yang melakukannya dan bagaimana pun bentuknya, akan dihukum dan dideportasi ke negara asalnya. Berdoalah agar Roh Kudus terus memberikan perlindungan, pimpinan, dan damai sejahtera melampaui akal pikiran manusia atas umat Kristen di Maladewa.

Kamis, 19 April 2012 -- Maladewa

Maladewa adalah salah satu Negara yang memiliki tingkat perceraian tertinggi. Ada banyak anak dan pemuda yang tumbuh dengan gejolak emosional karena disfungsi dalam keluarga. Berdoalah bagi anak-anak ini agar dapat menemukan kebenaran Tuhan, sehingga mereka akan menemukan arti dan tujuan dalam hidup.

Jumat 20 April 2012 -- Turkmenistan

Berdoalah bagi pemerintah Turkmenistan. Kiranya mereka mulai terbuka dan memberikan izin bagi gereja dan organisasi-organisasi Kristen untuk berdiri serta memberikan kemudahan dalam pengajuan izin.

Sabtu, 21 April 2012 -- Bangladesh

Buta huruf terus menjadi hambatan bagi banyak umat Kristen di daerah terpencil untuk mengenal Tuhan lebih dalam. Untuk pertumbuhan rohani, mereka hanya mengandalkan khotbah mingguan dari gereja. Teruslah berdoa bagi 100 kelas yang akan diadakan di Bangladesh tahun ini. Berdoa agar kelas-kelas ini dapat membantu umat Kristen untuk dapat membaca firman Tuhan.

Minggu, 22 April 2012 -- Sri Lanka

Akibat kekurangan sumber daya finansial, pendeta dan para pekerja gereja di Sri Lanka tidak dapat membeli buku-buku yang dapat membantu mereka lebih efektif dalam pelayanan. Tahun ini, Open Doors akan mendistribusikan satu set buku untuk lulusan seminari Alkitab. Berdoalah agar proyek distribusi ini menciptakan dampak jangka panjang dalam hidup dan iman mereka.

Senin, 23 April 2012 -- Libya

Berdoa bagi mereka yang terlibat dalam proyek distribusi buku-buku ke negara ini. Kiranya mereka terus berada dalam perlindungan Tuhan.

Selasa, 24 April 2012 -- Sri Lanka

Pendeta R dari Timur Sri Lanka menghadiri Seminar SSTS Open Doors tahun 2011. Ia bersaksi: "Kami telah melalui kesulitan selama perang. Banyak pendeta lari dari pelayanan selama masa kesulitan. Banyak pendeta yang mengkhianati rekan-rekan seiman mereka. Kami telah melihat dan mengerti melalui perspektif firman Tuhan, bagaimana seharusnya kami merespons penganiayaan. Ini adalah pelajaran berharga bagi kami dalam pelayanan. Kami memuji Tuhan untuk jawaban ini." Teruslah berdoa untuk seminar SSTS di Sri Lanka, agar dapat memberkati pendeta dan hamba-hamba Tuhan lainnya.

Rabu, 25 April 2012 -- Vietnam

Mayoritas umat Kristen di Vietnam berasal dari 54 kelompok suku yang diakui pemerintah. Mereka tinggal di tempat-tempat terpencil yang sulit untuk dijangkau karena keadaan jalan yang rusak dan pengawasan dari pejabat lokal yang ketat. Terus berdoa bagi gereja di Vietnam agar menemukan cara-cara untuk dapat menjangkau umat Kristen yang hidup terisolasi.

Kamis, 26 April 2012 -- Vietnam

Program baca tulis Open Doors di Vietnam yang diselenggarakan bersama dua denominasi gereja rumah terus mengubah kehidupan banyak orang percaya. Dampak program ini membawa umat Kristen semakin aktif melayani di gereja-gereja dan komunitas mereka, bahkan membuka peluang dalam pekerjaan dan kehidupan mereka. Mereka semakin efektif menjadi saksi Kristus. Bersyukur pada Tuhan untuk program ini.

Jumat, 27 April 2012 -- Suriah

Teruslah berdoa agar Tuhan memberikan perlindungan atas gereja dan umat Kristen di Suriah. Kiranya ada kesatuan antara gereja-gereja di Suriah. Berdoa secara khusus bagi negara ini karena situasi terus memburuk akibat perang saudara. Banyak rakyat menjadi korban, terkhusus anak-anak.

Sabtu, 28 April 2012 -- Filipina Selatan

Tahun ini, Open Doors akan menyelenggarakan pelatihan untuk 20 orang yang sebagian besar para guru dan fasilitator. Mereka merupakan kontributor utama program pelatihan Alkitab Open Doors di Filipina Selatan. Berdoa agar melalui acara, para peserta diperlengkapi untuk menemukan cara-cara inovatif ketika mengajar umat Kristen dari latar belakang agama lain.

Minggu, 29 April 2012 -- Filipina Selatan

Kejahatan meningkat di kalangan pemuda Filipina karena kemiskinan dan kelalaian orang tua. Berdoalah bagi umat Kristen dalam merespons situasi ini. Berdoalah bagi mereka, agar dapat menjadi garam dan terang Tuhan di tengah lingkungan dan komunitas. Berdoa juga untuk kaum muda yang melayani bersama Open Doors, serta program anak-anak di bagian Selatan, agar semua yang terlibat terus menjadi berkat.

Senin, 30 April 2012 -- Kirgizstan

Berdoa bagi D (16 tahun) yang diserang oleh teman-teman. Mereka marah kepadanya karena kesaksian D tentang kekristenan. Mereka memukulinya sehingga mengakibatkan D mengalami gegar otak, mengancamnya, mengolok-olok, dan memaksa D menyangkal imannya. Para penyerang juga mengirim surat kepada pendeta D dan menuntut penutupan gereja. Berdoalah agar D menemukan kekuatan dalam Tuhan.

Pray for Bambara of Mali



Bambara of Mali
The Bambara are the largest and most dominant group in Mali. During the 1700's, there were two Bambara kingdoms: Segu and Karta. In the 1800's, aggressive Muslim groups overthrew these kingdoms, leaving only a few anti-Muslim Bambara to oppose their occupation. But today, the Bambara are majority Muslim. However, many people still follow their traditional beliefs in ancestor worship. The Bambara believe that the ancestral spirits may take on the forms of animals or even vegetables.

Ministry Obstacles
Mali is not very hospitable to Christian workers, so creative means of access is helpful.

Outreach Ideas
Christians need to build bridges of trust and friendship with the Bambara, helping them with physical and material needs.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for the followers of Jesus among the Bambara, that they will live holy lives and be a shining testimony of the Lord's goodness to their own people.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Bambara tribe may be able to care adequately for their families, as they live in a harsh environment.

Scripture Focus
"The time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and see My glory." Isaiah 66:18


People Name: Bambara
Country: Mali
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 3,787,000
World Population: 5,035,000
Language: Bamanankan
Primary Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
1.2

Some Afghan Parliament Members Embrace Christianity


By Jeremy Reynalds
Senior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service

AFGHANISTAN (ANS) -- Afghanistan, a country long suffering from civil wars, has not experienced peace for many years. Ongoing bombings by fundamentalist Muslims have stolen peace from the lives of Afghanis.

However, according to a story by Mohabat Christian News Agency, the country has recently seen signs of change.

Mohabat News said, "Informed Afghan authorities acknowledge that Christianity has obtained a special place not only among youth, but also among various layers in society. (In addition), house churches are growing tremendously."

Mohabat News said an independent Shi'ite website in Iran has quoted a knowledgeable Afghan official as saying, "There is evidence of widespread Christian propaganda in Afghanistan, and the existence of more than ten churches that operate secretly in residential houses have been proven."

Mohabat News said negative media reports have been published about in American soldiers and organizations providing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The objective, Mohabat News says, has been an attempt to persuade Afghan rulers and politicians that the objective of the aid is really to spread the Christian gospel.

At the same time, Mohabat News said, human rights advocacy groups are concerned that reducing the power of the U.S. in Afghanistan will result in the growth of religious based violations and Islamic persecution of religious minorities, especially Christians.

On the other hand, Mohabat News said, new reports indicate that the Christian faith is spreading among Afghanistan's movers and shakers. Some members of the country's parliament have embraced Christianity.

Mohabat News said, "This clearly indicates that a reform is taking place in Afghanis' zealous and traditional beliefs."

Mohabat News said, "Farsi News Service of AghanTelex, also published a report on the conversion of some members of the Afghani Parliament to Christianity and wrote, 'Evangelism and Christian propaganda is taking place in the country at a high level, but this is the first time that those who call themselves representatives of the Afghani people not only have become 'apostates,' but have joined Christian ministries to evangelize. This time they want to present their Christian services to Muslim people through parliament.'"