WEEKLY SUMMARY: Burma, China and India (Nov. 19, 2008)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, by Emma Villa“He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” (Psalm 91: 15)
IN THIS ISSUE
BURMA: Leading democracy activists receive up to 65 years in prison
CHINA: Uyghur Christian still detained without a court date
INDIA: Believers arrested in Karnataka
Prayer
WEEKLY SUMMARY: Burma & Sri Lanka (12 Nov.)
Posted: November 12th, 2008, by Chato Olivas-Gallo“And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off? I tell you, He will see that they get justice, and quickly.” Luke 18: 7-8
IN THIS ISSUE:
SRI LANKA: Prayer request re anti-conversion bill
BURMA: 1,971 displaced by Burma Army attacks
PRAYER
CONNECT & ENCOURAGE: Write to the persecuted church
Posted: November 12th, 2008, by Chato Olivas-Gallo“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners…” (Hebrews 13:3)
Many of our brothers and sisters in the faith are in prison. They and their families will be encouraged to receive cards and letters from you, especially this Christmas to show that they are not forgotten. Continue reading »
WEEKLY SUMMARY: India & Burma (5 Nov. 08)
Posted: November 5th, 2008, by Chato Olivas-GalloINTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED (IDOP), November 16, Sunday - Don’t miss this chance to stand in solidarity with believers worldwide. Organize a time of prayer in your church and feel free to use CSW UK’s IDOP Hope of Prayer booklet with leader’s guide, speaker’s notes and creative prayer ideas; slide presentation, prayer profiles, house group handout and children’s resources. Available for free at http://www.csw.org.uk/idop.htm
IN THIS ISSUE:
INDIA: Catholic priest dies from injuries in Orissa violence
BURMA: More than 250 people flee across border; three villagers killed
PRAYER
MOVIE: Seoul Train (19 November)
Posted: November 4th, 2008, by Chato Olivas-Gallo“A truly remarkable film - raw emotional power” - Council on Foreign Relations
“A gripping documentary” - Bob Woodruff, ABC News
“Drive, walk, run - but however you do it, be sure to see Seoul Train” - Denver Post
A gripping documentary about North Korean refugees, SEOUL TRAIN will be screened at Community Church Hong Kong (CCHK) Ministry Centre on 19 November, Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Address: 3/F Wincome Building, 39 Des Veoux Road Central, Hong Kong.
The evening will also feature original songs dedicated to the people of North Korea, an opportunity for prayer, and advocacy postcard signing.
For details, contact admin@csw.org.hk
WEEKLY SUMMARY: Laos and Pakistan
Posted: November 3rd, 2008, by Emma Villa“He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” (Psalm 37:6)
IN THIS ISSUE
LAOS: Christian villager imprisoned for his faith
PAKISTAN: Younger sister’s account of kidnappings re-opens custody battle
Prayer
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