IPC: Connections
IRAN—New Wave of Persecution
Window International Network (www.win1040.com) reports that since “December 26th, Iranian security forces stepped up their efforts to eliminate the ‘corrupting’ influence of Christianity by arresting 25 Christian Believers.” In January of 2011, estimates range as high as 60 arrests with many detained. Elam Ministries (www.elam.com) report 70+ arrests. There have…
Viva’s World Weekend of Prayer 2011
The World Weekend of Prayer is an international prayer event that will happen the first weekend in June (3rd, 4th, 5th) 2011, in Oxford, UK. The theme is “Together”. In past conferences, prayer booklets in 15 different languages including a child-friendly resource were published; it is hoped that these and…
HAITI—One Year Later
Joel News reported that more than 230,000 died in the January 12th earthquake of 2010. The country is still being rebuilt. Many relief agencies and churches are still working to transform the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. www.joelnews.org Please pray:1. For well coordinated relief efforts.2. For good working relationships…
NEPAL—Children at Risk Conference
The very first conference on “Children at Risk and the Christian’s Response” is being held from February 7-10, 2011. About 100 pastors and leaders are expected to attend with the following objectives:1. To make visible the Christian response to children at risk.2. To inspire church leaders for engaging with children…
