| VOM-USA Prayer Update for December 8, 2012
On Fri. Dec 07 2012 at 08:26 AM Moderator wrote:
Central Asia--Parents Expel Daughter from Home
Source: VOM Sources
Philemon 4:6
A young woman in Central Asia was kicked out of her home by her parents recently after a Muslim leader blamed them for the girl's Christian faith. "Rebecca" and a group of other women gathered to comfort a young woman whose mother had died, and one of the Christian women prayed. While prayer is common in this Muslim-majority country, several Muslim women became enraged when the Christian ended her prayer in Jesus' name. A local Muslim leader questioned everyone in the room, asking them if they believed in Jesus, and the Christians bravely admitted their belief. The Muslim leader then took Rebecca to her parents' home and blamed them for their daughter's Christian faith. Though Rebecca's parents aren't strongly opposed to Christianity, they forced her to leave the home out of fear of their neighbors. Pray for Rebecca as she adjusts to this change in her life, and pray that the community will be positively affected by the faith of these young people.
Kazakhstan--Churches Prevented from Gaining Legal Registration
Source: VOM Sources
1 Kings 8:27-29
Authorities in Kazakhstan have used strong-arm tactics and falsified information to prevent several churches from re-registering with the government. All churches were required to re-register under Kazakhstan's Religion Law, which was updated in October 2011. Under the revised law, churches had until Oct. 25, 2012, to apply for re-registration, and the Agency of Religious Affairs was supposed to respond to the applications within one month. However, after the Full Gospel Church submitted its paperwork, officials from the Department of Religion intimidated and threatened several church members, pressuring them to remove their signatures from the applications. The church's re-registration application was denied. Members of God's Victory Church were also harassed, and officials denied the church's application based on falsified information added by the authorities. Other churches have reported similar experiences, and at least five churches have filed lawsuits. Please pray for these churches as they fight for the legal right to worship.
Iran--Update: Youcef Nadarkhani Thanks Supporters for Prayers
Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Ephesians 1:15-16
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani spoke in London recently, thanking those who had prayed and worked for his release during his imprisonment. "It is the opportunity for me to share about what the Lord did for me and to thank you because you supported me by your prayers," Nadarkhani said. "You supported my family in a very difficult time. My prayer is I ask the Lord to bless you for what you did for me as a small member of the body of Christ. Today my presence here is the will of God and the result of what your prayers did for me." Nadarkhani was sentenced to death for apostasy in 2010, but in September 2012 the apostasy charge was reduced to a charge of evangelizing Muslims and he was released on time served. He was a guest speaker at the national conference of UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide in November. Praise God for his release, and continue to pray for persecuted Iranian Christians.
Nepal
VOM Project
Pray for the bold pastors who have received the gift of a motorbike. Rural areas in Nepal have very poor roads or no roads at all, and these motorbikes help the pastors respond quickly to believers' needs.
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On Wed. Dec 12 2012 at 08:55 AM Moderator wrote:
Algeria--Algerian Christian Awaits Court Ruling
Source: VOM Sources
2 Corinthians 3:12
An Algerian Christian facing five years in prison for evangelistic work awaits a court decision on his appeal. Karim Siaghi, a Christian convert from Islam, was sentenced in May 2011 to five years in prison and fined 200,000 Algerian dinars, or about $2,500, even though prosecutors presented no evidence or witnesses to testify against him. A judge heard Karim's appeal in November but has not yet made a ruling. In the meantime, the police commissioner has reportedly continued to investigate Karim's case and has found two witnesses to testify against him. Pray that Karim will receive a favorable ruling, and pray for continued strength and boldness for all Algerian believers.
Kyrgyzstan--Christian Worker Forgives Attackers
Source: VOM Sources
John 15:5
A Christian worker in Kyrgyzstan, Narsbek Sydykov, recently had the opportunity to share his faith and to forgive the men who attacked him during an aid distribution. While the men were on trial for assaulting Narsbek, one of them asked him for forgiveness. Narsbek told the man he was already forgiven. Then, during the court proceedings, Narsbek had the opportunity to tell the judge he was a follower of Jesus and that he had forgiven everyone involved in the incident, including those who beat him badly enough to send him to the hospital. Afterward, the attacker who had asked Narsbek for forgiveness returned to thank him. "I told him, 'Give thanks to God, because God has forgiven you,'" Narsbek said. Please pray that Narsbek's ministry will bear much fruit.
Nigeria--Christians Killed in Village Raids
Source: Release International
1 Corinthians 12:12
Suspected Islamists attacked two villages in Borno state on Dec. 1, killing at least 10 villagers and burning four churches. The attackers, thought to be members of the Islamist group Boko Haram, went from house to house in a predominantly Christian area of Chibok on Saturday evening, killing nine Christians and one Muslim man. They also attacked 20 homes and a church in Chibok. The same night, extremists burned three churches and several other buildings in Gamboru Ngala village, near the border with Cameroon. Several police officers were killed in the second attack. State officials met with community leaders and senior church leaders on Monday, Dec. 3, to discuss how best to help them. Pray for those affected by these recent attacks, and pray that Nigerian Christians will support their persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria.
India--VOM Project
Pray for the widows and other victims of the 2008 religious violence in Kandhamal, Odisha (Orissa) state, India. VOM has been helping replace and repair homes damaged in the riot.
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