Release International Prayer Shields, Iran and Central Asia

[LoricaLady]

Iran
Persecution is reportedly on the increase in Iran as the authorities are determined to stop further growth of the house church movement. Pray the church will grow unimpeded.

Central Asia
Praise God that churches have been allowed to register in Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan, where, until now, there has not been a single registered church.

Central Asia
Pray that improvements in religious freedom in Uzbekistan last year will continue. Pray specifically that the evangelical churches which were officially registered in 2020 will grow rapidly.

Central Asia
Citizens from outside Central Asia are forbidden to take part in Christian meetings in the region. During the pandemic, officials have banned visits by foreign Christian workers. Pray that churches will not become isolated.

Central Asia
Continue to pray for the Christian workers Release supports in Central Asia. Pray that through their ministry the church in the region will grow and bear much fruit.

Central Asia
In registering, churches in Central Asia often have to provide personal details about their members. Pray that this information does not fall into the hands of criminals or Islamist extremists.

Central Asia
Churches must register with the authorities in order to have permission to meet. In Kyrgyzstan, the authorities demand a minimum church membership of 200. Pray that God will protect smaller churches from scrutiny.

 

[Paul4JC]

Iran
Persecution is reportedly on the increase in Iran as the authorities are determined to stop further growth of the house church movement. Pray the church will grow unimpeded.

Lord be with your people in Iran. Bless the house church movement and protect these from persecution. Give safe places to meet and worship you. For spiritual growth.

Central Asia
Praise God that churches have been allowed to register in Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan, where, until now, there has not been a single registered church.

Thank you Lord that churches have been allowed this. Grant more of the same.

Central Asia
Pray that improvements in religious freedom in Uzbekistan last year will continue. Pray specifically that the evangelical churches which were officially registered in 2020 will grow rapidly.

Lord bless these churches with spiritual growth and good shepherds.

Central Asia
Citizens from outside Central Asia are forbidden to take part in Christian meetings in the region. During the pandemic, officials have banned visits by foreign Christian workers. Pray that churches will not become isolated.

Help these churches grow by your Spirit, despite these bans. Open up for foreign believers to enter again.


Central Asia
Continue to pray for the Christian workers Release supports in Central Asia. Pray that through their ministry the church in the region will grow and bear much fruit.

Lord let your light shine in these dark regions. Bring many to faith in you.

Central Asia
In registering, churches in Central Asia often have to provide personal details about their members. Pray that this information does not fall into the hands of criminals or Islamist extremists.

Lord protect believers from extremists and criminal elements.

Central Asia
Churches must register with the authorities in order to have permission to meet. In Kyrgyzstan, the authorities demand a minimum church membership of 200. Pray that God will protect smaller churches from scrutiny.

Yes Lord, protect these smaller groups from scrutiny. Grant them safe places to meet and worship you. Build your church in Kyrgystan and Central Asia. Meet their daily needs and deliver them from evildoers. In Christ name, Amen.

 

[Fish55]

Hi, I prayed for Christians in Central Asia. May the pastors in prisons, if any, be strong in the Lord.