Weekly Prayer Updates Update 07/26/2013

vom groups weekly prayer updates "Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness." - Andrew Murray "praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints" - Ephesians 6:18 VOM-USA Prayer Update for July 26, 2013 On Wed. Jul 24 2013 at 03:04 PM Moderator wrote: Iran--Eight Christians Sentenced to Prison Sources: VOM Sources, ASSIST News Service Matthew 5:11-12 On July 16, eight Iranian Christians were sentenced to prison after being convicted of "action against national security" and "propaganda against the system." The sentences, which range from one to six years in length, follow the court's issuance of bail amounts ranging from $80,000 to $200,000. The Christians are expected to appeal their convictions. The National Council of the Church of Iran said the charges against the eight Christians were entirely without foundation and that they would continue to "pray for our leaders and for peace and reconciliation in our nation." In Iran, non-Muslim religious activities are commonly characterized as threats to national security.[/quote] Egypt--Radical Muslims Continue Attacks on Christians Source: VOM Sources Psalm 9:13-16 Magdy Lamie, a 59-year-old Egyptian Christian, was beheaded this month by radical Muslims, further emphasizing the danger of being a Christian in Egypt, a VOM contact reported. In the city of Luxor, Christian leaders received reports that four other believers were martyred. In Upper Egypt near Menia City, church meetings have been canceled and Christians avoid moving about in public for fear of being attacked. Radicals have painted marks on local Christian-owned shops to make for easy attack and to warn outsiders not to purchase from the Christians. Many Christian shop owners have closed their shops. Christian women and girls are staying at home to prevent being attacked or kidnapped by radical Muslims.[/quote] Guinea--Anti-Christian Persecution Increasing in Guinea Source: VOM Sources Hebrews 10:32-39 Violence against Christians in Guinea, especially along the Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire borders, has been steadily increasing. Three churches in Guinea were burned in the last week, according to VOM contacts, and Christians have been told that they will be taken into the forest and forced to endure animalistic ritual ceremonies. Christians are often refused jobs, robbed and ridiculed, and new Christian converts are immediately ostracized by family and friends. A number of Christians have had children or wives taken from them, while others have suffered physical violence because of their faith in Christ.[/quote] India--VOM Project Pray for the families of seven Christian men imprisoned in Odisha. VOM is helping support the men's wives, children and other dependents.[/quote] ************* • Printer-Friendly Format • Add the PrisonerAlert application on Facebook • Download the prayer application on the iTunes Store or the Android Marketplace • Download the photo issue application on the iTunes Store or the Android Marketplace • Digital versions of our books are available on the Amazon.com Kindle and Barnes & Noble NOOK bookstores: search for Living Sacrifice Book Company[/quote] Suggested Links Persecution.com The Voice of the Martyrs official homepage. Find links to our programs, read news about recent events, and learn more about the organization. VOMBooks.com Order books, videos, and other materials related to the persecuted church through our secure online store. Like us on Facebook Become a fan of VOM on Facebook! Connect with other fans and discuss recent events. PrisonerAlert.com Write to a Christian Prisoner in their own language! Use our letter-writing template online to build your letter, and send it by mail to a needy Christian. Follow us on Twitter Follow VOM-USA on Twitter for updates and prayer requests. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Weekly Prayer Updates topic at www.vomgroups.com. If you have received this email in error or if you wish to unsubscribe, click here.