As we prepare this week to move into our new church building, I am reminded of how thankful I am that we live in a country where we are free to worship God without fear of persecution by the government.
Some recent stories which I have read have really driven this home to me. Please pray with me for our brethren in Myanmar (Burma), India, Turkey, China and throughout Africa as they face intense persecution from their governments and even family for their beliefs. Pray that God will give them the strength and courage to stand for what they believe even to the point of losing everything they have, including their lives. Pray that we, too, will have the courage to proclaim our belief in Christ and stand firm when faced with possible persecution.
I encourage you to check out the following articles for more information:
Prominent House Church Leader Repeatedly Beaten by Police (China)
Anti-Christian Rumor Helps Fuel Attacks (Bangladesh)
The Faithfulness, Boldness and Courage of Christians in Iran (Iran)
Some recent articles of local interest about refugees from Myanmar (Burma)
Refugees from Myanmar strain resources
‘It’s a hurricane’ of refugees
Myanmar restores some Web access
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