 01/25/12
Turkey (CIC) Iranian Christian Asylum Seeker Burned By Employer In
Turkey- Yousef Fallah Ranjbar, an Iranian Christian, is currently
seeking asylum. Why? Because Ranjbar’s
Turkish employer--an employer with extreme anti-Christian views--poured
scalding, hot water on the faithful Christian. According to
reports, Ranjbar was simply asking for his pay when the incensed
Turkish man attacked the unsuspecting Iranian believer.
Ranjbar has filed a complaint with local police, but any action against
Ranjbar’s employer has yet to be taken.
Pray
for complete physical and mental healing of
Yousef Fallah Ranjbar.
Pray
that Ranjbar’s employer is caught
and convicted.
Pray
that Yousef Fallah Ranjbar will indeed
receive asylum. | |
 01/29/12
Iran (Mohabat News) Iranian Christian Convert Sentenced To Two Years In
Prison-
On July 30, 2011, Iranian security agents burst through the
door of Leila Mohammadi’s home and arrested the terrified
woman. Leila was then thrown into a police car and driven to
Iran’s notorious Evin Prison. Why? What
was Leila’s crime? Unfortunately, Leila is a
Christian convert living in a fundamentalist, Islamic country--a
country where Christians are treated as second-class citizens.
Leila’s case was finally brought to trial on January 18,
2012, where she was charged with the following: (1)
anti-Islamic propaganda, (2) deceiving citizens by formation of what is
called a house church, (3) insulting sacred figures, and (4) actions
against national security. The judge of the Revolutionary
Court in Tehran sentenced Leila Mohammadi to two years in
prison.
Pray
that Leila Mohammadi’s conviction
is successfully appealed.
Pray that
the government in Iran enacts laws to protect its Christian
citizens.
Pray
that the Lord places a hedge of protection
around Iran’s Christian citizens. | |
 01/30/12
China (UCANews) Chinese Officials Arrest
‘Underground’ Priests-
On January 29, 2012, five Chinese priests were in the midst
of a meeting when 30 police officers rushed in and arrested the
faithful men of God. The police officers gave no explanation
for the arrests, leaving family members confused and worried.
According to sources, the Chinese priests did not belong to the
“government-sanctioned” church. Instead
they were part of an underground church--a church where all types of
pastoral work must be done in secret…away from the eyes of
the Communist government.
Pray
for the immediate release of the five
Chinese priests.
Pray
for the safety of China’s
underground church.
Pray
for religious tolerance and Christian
leadership in China. | |
 01/30/12
Pakistan (CDN) Christian Charged With ‘Blasphemy’
In Pakistan Denied Bail-
On December 5, 2011, a young Pakistani Christian named
Khuram Masih was arrested and charged with desecrating the Quran--a
serious charge that falls under the jurisdiction of
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. According to
Masih’s landlord, Masih had burned pages of Islam’s
holy book to prepare tea. Yet Khuram Masih fervently denies
these charges! In fact, Masih states that his landlord
invented the charge, because of an argument that occurred earlier in
the day--an argument over rent. If Khuram Masih is charged
with desecrating the Quran, he could face life in prison.
Pray that
all charges are dropped against Khuram Masih.
Pray that
Masih’s landlord admits to “inventing”
the charges against Khuram Masih.
Pray that
Pakistan does away with its blasphemy law. | |
 01/31/12
Egypt (ANS) Over 3000 Muslims Attack Christian Homes And Shops In Egypt-
Violence erupted in Alexandria, Egypt on Tuesday, January
31, 2012, when an incensed Muslim mob attacked Christian Copts in the
village of Kobry-el-Sharbat. The mob, which was over 3,000
strong, looted shops and set homes ablaze until the Egyptian army
“finally” arrived. But why? Why
such violence against the village of Kobry-el-Sharbat?
According to sources, the attacks were made in retaliation to rumors
that a Christian man had photos of a Muslim woman on his cellphone.
Thus, because of this rumor that may or may not be true, people have
been hurt, businesses have been destroyed, and homes have been lost.
Pray
that the rumors are found to be completely
false.
Pray
that the Egyptian government helps to
rebuild the village of Kobry-el-Sharbat.
Pray that
the Egyptian government starts protecting its Christian citizens. | |
 01/31/12
India (AsiaNews) Hindu Extremists Assault Students And Teachers Of A
Christian College-
Police were present when Hindu radicals attacked St.
Joseph’s College in India but did nothing to stop the
premeditated attack. The radicals beat up the students and
shouted for the arrest of the school’s director.
But why? According to sources, St. Joseph had not hoisted
India’s national flag on January 26--the anniversary of the
Indian Republic. Thus, in a fit of anger the angry Hindu
radicals attacked! To save his school, St. Joseph’s
director turned himself in amidst a shower of anti-Christian
slogans. Fortunately, the director was released.
Pray for
the swift healing of the St. Joseph students who were attacked by Hindu
Radicals.
Pray that
the Lord places a hedge of protection around St. Joseph’s
College in India.
Pray that
Indian police officers begin protecting Indian Christians. | |
 02/01/12
Nigeria (BBC News) Nigerian Mourn Christmas Day Church Bomb Victims-
As Christians around the world celebrated the birth of
Christ on December 25, 2011, believers in Nigeria screamed in terror as
members of Boko Haram, a radical Islamic group, attacked and killed
their brothers and sisters in Christ. On February 2, 2012,
family members and friends of the victims attended a burial service at
St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla. Over the last year,
Boko Haram, (which means "Western education is forbidden"), has stepped
up its activities in an effort to establish Islamic Sharia law in
Nigeria.
Pray
for a sense of peace to befall the family
members who lost a loved one on December 25, 2011.
Pray for
the immediate break up of Boko Haram.
Pray that
Sharia Law will not be established in Nigeria. | |
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