Open Doors Prayer Thread

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Latin America

Thursday 8th December - Mexico

Praise God that in Mitziton, where christians are so persecuted, a change is coming. An important cacique (tribal chief) one of the main persecutors, has shown an interest in faith. Please pray that he would indeed come to faith in Jesus.

 

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Latin America

9th December - Mexico

Please pray for the 35 innocent protestant Indians from Acteal, who have been imprisoned since 1997 accused of terrorism. Please pray for them to stand firm in prison and justic would finally be done.

 

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Latin America

Saturday 10th - Mexico

Do continue to uphold the Acteal prisoner's wive's and children, who live in poverty far away from their Husbands and Fathers.

 

[Abiel]

Monday December 12th-Iran

The new government seems to be keener on watching house groups and has instructed local authorities to keep a close eye on what is happening with registered churches. Please pray for protection of all christians and that they may remain strong in their faith if they are interrogated or arrested.

 

[Abiel]

I have misplaced my prayer leaflet

 

[Abiel]

I have found it.

Friday 16th December- Central Asia

Distributing literature is always a great challenge. Because of many restrictions most of it is done unofficially and carries a great risk for those who are involved in it. Please pray for them as they look for ways to get the scriptures into the hands of those who are longing to read tham.

 

[Abiel]

For 2006 our co-workers plan the translation of more than 44 different titles in various languages of Central Asia and the North Caucus, like Usbek, Karakalpak, Tajik, Turkmen, Azeri, and Chechen. Please pray for those who are involved in translation that the work will be done smoothly and accurately.

 

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Sunday 18th December - NORTH AFRICA

There are several Christians who are regularly called in by the authorities for interrogation. Please pray the Lord with give them the words to say each time they're questioned and that they will remain strong in Him. Also pray for the families to have peace and the Lord's protection during these times.

 

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Monday 19th December - LEBANON

This month there is a national book fair to be held in Beiruit. The Christian section is smaller than ever, but not to be neglected. Please pray that the Christian publishers will attract many seekers during the fair.

 

[Abiel]

Wednesday 21st December Israel/Palestinian areas

During the christmas season many activities will be organised by different churches and congregations. Pray that many will hear the good news that Jesus came to save his people from their sins.

 

[Abiel]

Friday 23 December Vietnam Please pray for a team of local partners working hard to finish the Vietnamese children's Bible in time for Christmas celebrations. Pray also for those young ones who will receive their own copy of God's word, that they will come to know and love the Lord.

 

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Apologies for the lack of updates recently, undoubtadly we've both been busy over christmas and now i've lost my prayer leaflet too! I'll update as soon as I can..

 

[Abiel]

Sunday 1 January 2006

Worldwide

Give thanks for the Year of the WOrd initiative. Pray that the cries for MORE Bibles and resources, MORE training and discipleship, and MORE presence and support will be heard and that MORE lives will be changed.

 

[Abiel]

apologies- I have lost my list again.

 

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Hoorah found it again

 

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Saturday 7th January - Turkmenistan

Please uphold in prayer the team working to translate the Old Testament in the Turkmen language. Perseverance and attention to details are essential in this long, hard task.

 

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Sunday 8th January - Sudan

Pray for peace in the south of this war torn country. There is much conflict and friction between internally displaced groups and permanent inhabitants who want these migrants to return to their homelands. There is also political in-fighting and fear of military organisations like the Lord's Resistance Army.

 

[Abiel]

Monday 9 January- Sudan
Continue to pray for the identification and equipping of strong church pastors. These saints often have to work in isolation from other Christian leaders under disparaging and difficult circumstances with a lack of adequate healthcare, roads, communication of education.

 

[Abiel]

Ethiopia

Muslims in a hostile southern area recently refused the burila of a Christian corpse. Pray that the authorities will help believers who find themselves in similar situationsand that the Lord will comfort those who mourn.

 

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Wednesday 11th January - Eritrea

Pray for imprisoned Christians. Ask the Lord to bless them in order that they remain faithful to their calling. Pray for protection against verbal and physical abuse (especially the women) and for the families who have to manage as best they can without them.