International Prayer Connections
Prayercast—A Valuable Tool for Prayer
Compelling video feeds of important prayer concerns are accompanied by prayers that you can join in with at Prayercast (www.prayercast.com). “It is our hope that not only would individuals be spurred to heartfelt prayer through Prayercast’s online resources, but also that small groups, churches and organizations would use them in…
Burma—Update and Global Day of Prayer
On January 23, 2011, a force of 250 Burma Army troops entered the Manarone area of Ta Naw Tha Ri Township in southern Karen State where many Karen families were hiding. These Burma Army troops fought against the Karen National Liberation Army (ethnic pro-democracy resistance) from January 24-26. On January…
Middle East and North Africa Updates
Protests within 15 Arab countries across North Africa and the Middle East have exploded in the past month, starting with a small rural town in Tunisia where the result the overthrow of a corrupt and repressive government. Here is a quick rundown on the current situation for prayer: LibyaMuammar Gaddafi…
Iran—Release of Some Christians
Compass Direct News (www.compassdirect.org) reports that in December and January, Iranian authorities reportedly released 62 of the 120 Christians arrested for their faith as well as one held in prison since June of 2010. Iranian religious and political figures acknowledged the existence of home fellowships and called them a threat…
