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February 13, 2009

VOTM Pray Day Friday

Published in Prayers, VOTM Pray Day Friday, Witnessing Outreach Ministries

I am a big supporter of The Voice of the Martyrs and I want to remember our persecuted brethren everyday which was the purpose of IDOP. I keep up with things that are going on with the persecuted through many of their outlets: the website, Prayer Update Emails, Twitter, the Blog and Facebook.
Since I receive their Prayer Updates on Friday I have decided I want to haave a VOM Friday Prayer Day. I will be sharing the week’s prayer requests for you to remember in your prayers, but if you would like to receive the updates in your inbox, you can sign up at VOMGroups.
So this week’s prayer updates are:
PAKISTAN — Islamic Extremists Beat Evangelist, Steal Rickshaw – VOM Sources
On Jan. 26, evangelist Azir was kicked and punched in the face by Muslim extremists after transporting Christians and evangelizing tools on his Scripture-covered rickshaw. The Voice of the Martyrs contacts report Azir was assaulted while returning from a Bible and Christian literature distribution in Punjab, Pakistan. Azir helped transport believers home in his motorcycle rickshaw, given to him by VOM in March 2008. “After the distribution and a blessed time with the people, the team returned to his village. Azir helped believers to get to their home. They were holding their Bibles, leadership materials, _He Lived Among Us_ and Action Packs. This drew the anger of local Muslims who saw them,” VOM contacts said. “Then they beat him. They kicked and punched his face. His tooth was broken and he had a small injury on his lips. They snatched his rickshaw, thank God he was! not seriously hurt,” VOM contacts added. Following the intervention of a village leader, Azir’s rickshaw was returned. VOM encourages you to pray for evangelist Azir and other believers in Pakistan. Praise God for their faithfulness and courage in the midst of persecution. Ask God to continue strengthening them and for blessings on Azir’s rickshaw business.

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

INDIA — Attacks on Christians Continue – VOM Sources
In recent weeks attacks on believers in India have continued.

* Kerala — On Jan. 22, Pastor T. T. Abraham was beaten and kicked by three Hindu extremists while he was distributing Bible tracts in Vaithiry, Kerala state. The assailants fled when they saw someone passing nearby. Pastor Abraham sustained injuries to his neck, stomach and back.

* Assam — On Jan. 24, 500 Christians returning from a priest’s consecration servic! e were attacked by Hindu extremists when they attempted to return home by boat from Majuli Island in Assam state. Hindus hurled insults at the Christians, accused them of forcible conversion, and beat several people. The Christians fled in fear and did not return to the boat dock until later in the evening, when they were able to leave the island under police protection.

* Maharashtra — On Jan. 26, members of the Navjivan Fellowship Church were conducting a baptism in the city of Gangapur, Maharashtra state when a group of Hindu militants armed with cricket stumps, iron rods and sticks arrived. Shouting “Jai Shri Ram” (hail to Lord Ram), the militants beat those present, including women and children. They also damaged the car of one Christian. One believer was injured in the head and others sustained broken limbs.

Pray for healing for those injured in these attacks. Pray that those who accuse Christians of forcible conversion will be silenced. Ask God to enable Christians in India to grow in Christ- likeness through their trials.

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

ERITREA – Christians Die in Prisons — Compass Direct News
Mehari Gebreneguse Asgedom, 42, died in solitary confinement at the Mitire Military Confinement Center on Jan. 16 from torture and complications from diabetes, according to Compass News Direct. In October, Teklesenbet Gebreab Kiflom, died while imprisoned for his faith at the Wi’a Military Confinement Center. He was reported to have died after prison commanders refused to give him medical attention for malaria. Pray for the families of the deceased believers. Ask God to encourage other Christians suffering for Christ’s sake in Eritrean prisons.

Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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The Torture of Christian and human rights lawyer Mr. Gao Zhisheng.
Anti-Christian in Bangalore warns against Valentine’s Day.
China – Christian Released after Two Years
Hindu Activists Assult Christians in India.

And we can rejoice because 79 Year Old Shuang Shuying released from Prison and was able to see her dying husband! PRAY WORKS!

Please join with me in remembering our persecuted brothers and sisters in other countries!
Love, Prayers and Blessings,

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