GLOBAL MONTH OF PRAYER FOR PASTOR NADARKHANI – March 12-April 12
Dear Friends,
On 12 April, Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani turns 35.
But instead of planning birthday celebrations with friends and family, he remains imprisoned in Iran, living with the threat of an execution that could happen at any time.
Hence Christian Solidarity Worldwide (http://www.csw.org.uk/home.htm) is launching a month of prayer and action for him in the run-up to his birthday.
In autumn 2011, CSW's advocacy and campaigning triggered a wave of global action on behalf of Pastor Nadarkhani. It mobilised 60,000 activists on his behalf. CSW's lobbying efforts stimulated statements from international politicians and widespread media coverage.
Pastor Nadarkhani was arrested in 2009 soon after questioning the Muslim monopoly of religious instruction for children in Iran, which he felt was unconstitutional. He was charged, tried, found guilty of apostasy and sentenced to death. He's been in prison ever since and has been under pressure to renounce his faith in order to have the charges annulled and the death sentence lifted. Within the last month we received unconfirmed reports that his execution order had been signed.
Show your support - join the month of prayer! In Acts 12, we read of Peter's miraculous release from prison while the Church was earnestly praying for him. We have a vital role to play by standing in solidarity with Pastor Nadarkhani and praying a lifting of the death sentence, and for his unconditional release. See the link www.csw.org.uk/nadarkhani.
GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER for the Tibetan World – June 3, 2012
This year’s special focus day will be on June 3. CAF has material available. Please help to let people know about this day. Contact CAF at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Thanks for your intercession!
North Korean Refugees – How Far Would You Go for Your Freedom?
Would you attempt a dangerous river crossing in the middle of the night? Could you take the risk of bribing a border guard to get to a safe country, knowing there’s a chance they would let you cross and then hand you over to the authorities?
For thousands of North Koreans, many take these dangerous options to escape life under the grip of one of the world’s most brutal and repressive regimes.
There are an estimated 100,000 North Korean refugees in China, who have escaped, risking their lives to reach a place of safety in South Korea. But many of them are trapped in China and at risk of being sent back to North Korea. China’s treatment of these refugees is appalling. They routinely send them back across the border, to face interrogation, torture, imprisonment and even execution when they arrive.
Most Americans believe in positive effects of Christianity
More Americans believe that Christianity has a positive rather than a negative impact on key issues such as the level of crime and poverty in society, raising children with good morals and ethics in business, a new poll shows. The survey, commissioned by American research firm Grey Matter, asked 1,000 American adults whether they feel the Christian faith generally has a positive impact, a negative impact, or no real impact on 16 different areas of society, including sexuality, poverty, business ethics, crime, the role of women in society, and how people treat the environment. It found that 72pc believed the Christian faith has a positive impact on children being raised with good morals. Seventy-two per-cent also said they thought that the Christian faith had a positive impact in the realm of helping the less fortunate. Fifty-two percent believe the Christian faith positively impacts keeping the United States as a strong nation. Forty-nine percent see a positive impact on the role of women in society..
Praise: God that the impact our faith has on our lifestyle can change the world. (Jas.1:17)
More: http://www.ionainstitute.ie/index.php?id=2077
