Of ALL nations (v19)
FBC Mission Statement We are a redeemed community. We do the Great Commission. …by the Holy Spirit …for the glory of God.
The Great Commission • Matthew 28:19-20 – Of ALL nations (v19) – Christ, with us to the end (v20)
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 2011
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ: Hebrews 13:3 “Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.”
Pray for their persecutors: Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Pray God will reveal Himself to the persecutors, that their eyes might be opened to the freedom found in Christ.
Iran As persecution increases in Iran, many pastors are fleeing for their lives. The pastors often receive death threats, saying they must deny Christ or be killed. Pray for Christians’ safety throughout Iran.
Pakistan Pakistan’s blasphemy law condemns blasphemy against any religion but is only applied to Islam. Muslims often use this blasphemy law to imprison or threaten Christians. Pray Pakistani leadership changes the blasphemy laws.
north korea
VOM is launching helium-filled balloons loaded with gospel tracts into the world’s most-closed country, where the people are told their dictator is a god. PRAY for North Koreans to receive the gospel and believe in Jesus.pp
Colombia In Columbia, many FARC guerrillas have never heard the gospel. Christians are risking their lives to spread the gospel in FARC-controlled areas. Pray FARC guerillas would hear and understand God’s Word.
North
Korea Oppressive, isolated North Korea is one of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world. Ask God to protect North Korean Christians while giving them the strength to endure.
Egypt Amidst the upheaval of protests and violence, Egyptians Christians still have limited rights to worship. They are threatened, and churches are often destroyed. Pray for God’s protection over Egyptian Christians.
Indonesia At least 30 churches in Indonesia have been burned or closed in 2011. Pastors have faced arrest and false charges. Pray church congregations in Indonesia remain strong despite this ongoing persecution.
Pakistan In January 2010, Imran Ghafur Masih was sentenced to life in prison and fined 100,000 rupees ($1,155 U.S.) for allegedly burning pages of the Quran. Pray for Imran, who said he is using his time in prison to study God’s Word.
Iran In Iran, Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s case has been delayed and referred to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pray God will convict Khamenei’s heart to dismiss Nadarkhani’s case.
Bibles
Unbound VOM’s Bibles Unbound program continues to send Bibles to Christians that need them. Pray God will speak to and empower your brothers and sisters in Christ who receive these Bibles.
The Great Commission • Matthew 28:19-20 – Of ALL nations (v19) – Christ, with us to the end (v20)
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 2011
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ: Hebrews 13:3 “Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.”
Pray for their persecutors: Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Pray God will reveal Himself to the persecutors, that their eyes might be opened to the freedom found in Christ.
Iran As persecution increases in Iran, many pastors are fleeing for their lives. The pastors often receive death threats, saying they must deny Christ or be killed. Pray for Christians’ safety throughout Iran.
Pakistan Pakistan’s blasphemy law condemns blasphemy against any religion but is only applied to Islam. Muslims often use this blasphemy law to imprison or threaten Christians. Pray Pakistani leadership changes the blasphemy laws.
north korea
VOM is launching helium-filled balloons loaded with gospel tracts into the world’s most-closed country, where the people are told their dictator is a god. PRAY for North Koreans to receive the gospel and believe in Jesus.pp
Colombia In Columbia, many FARC guerrillas have never heard the gospel. Christians are risking their lives to spread the gospel in FARC-controlled areas. Pray FARC guerillas would hear and understand God’s Word.
North
Korea Oppressive, isolated North Korea is one of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world. Ask God to protect North Korean Christians while giving them the strength to endure.
Egypt Amidst the upheaval of protests and violence, Egyptians Christians still have limited rights to worship. They are threatened, and churches are often destroyed. Pray for God’s protection over Egyptian Christians.
Indonesia At least 30 churches in Indonesia have been burned or closed in 2011. Pastors have faced arrest and false charges. Pray church congregations in Indonesia remain strong despite this ongoing persecution.
Pakistan In January 2010, Imran Ghafur Masih was sentenced to life in prison and fined 100,000 rupees ($1,155 U.S.) for allegedly burning pages of the Quran. Pray for Imran, who said he is using his time in prison to study God’s Word.
Iran In Iran, Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s case has been delayed and referred to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pray God will convict Khamenei’s heart to dismiss Nadarkhani’s case.
Bibles
Unbound VOM’s Bibles Unbound program continues to send Bibles to Christians that need them. Pray God will speak to and empower your brothers and sisters in Christ who receive these Bibles.
