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(Canada)–Canada headlines today’s news as Christians are being asked to pray as the country’s parliament is now in summer recess. At issue is proposed legislation that would consider the Bible ‘hate literature’ because of its stand on homosexuality. International Bible Society’s[1] Stan Kellner. “As individual groups and nations turn away from the word of God as their mooring in life, unfortunately these are some of the very typical things that happen. Now what we have are groups who are saying, ‘hey, because the Bible has these particular verses, we can call that hate literature.'” Kellner says the legislation will be considered in the fall. He says now is the time to pray. “You know, as we look in the book of Daniel we’re reminded about how God says that I can raise up kings and I can bring them down. Yes, legislation can be a challenge to all of us, but we’ve seen even here in our United States that, while it doesn’t always happen, when groups come together to pray, impact can be made.”

(China)–Meanwhile, churches refusing to register with the Religious Affairs Bureau in China say they would rather risk being arrested, than be officially recognized and forced to come under government control. Two weeks ago, officers raided another house church meeting and took three of their leaders into custody. Voice of the Martyrs[2] believes the crackdown on Christians shows the Chinese government fears the house church growth. Please pray for believers as they practice their faith in light of government scrutiny.

(China)– Christian Aid Mission[3] team members encourage prayer for challenged Christians in China. There are several house church leaders that were imprisoned earlier this year. God’s strength is needed to help build their faith and preserve their testimonies as well as provide for the families they were taken away from. Pray also for the ten new Bible Institutes initiated this past year, and that the Chinese students will gain a better understanding of how to effectively share the Gospel.

(Haiti)–Next, Haiti is the first country in the world to use a U-S based program aimed at stemming mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission. This is a breakthrough for the medical front, but there’s been an advance on the spiritual front, as well. Men For Mission’s[4] Warren Hardig says they’re spearheading a evangelistic saturation for Haiti, adding, “It’s the largest project that Men For Missions has ever taken on, and, as a part of the OMS, it’s a hundred times larger than anything we’ve ever tried. There are actually two key ingredients to this project: one is prayer, then the second thing is the partnership.” Hardig says the partnership aspect comes with other agencies, but focuses on the indigenous church. While the task looms large, sharing the load makes it doable. “While it’s a seven-and-a-half-million dollar project, thirty dollars, sponsorship of a radio, partnering that way, could make it possible for as many as 21 people a day to hear the Gospel.”

(Korea)–And, the Far East Broadcasting Company[5] just celebrated 30 years of HLAZ’s ministry in South Korea. FEBC’s Jim Bowman says political pressures forced them to move into South Korea during the turbulent 70’s. “When Okinawa reverted back to Japan, Japan does not allow Christian organizations to have radio stations, so we actually had to move. We had to look for another place, Jeju island—and the Korean government granted us a license for 250 kilowatts.” Bowman says their work in South Korea allows them a foray into both China and North Korea…countries traditionally hostile to the Gospel. “Of course we’ll continue to broadcast into China until the day comes that we can have stations in China. And of course, all eyes are looking north to North Korea. We’re looking to the day when those countries will be open and the Gospel can be shared locally. So, until then, we’ll have to broadcast from offshore.” Please pray the Lord will continue to bless this radio ministry.

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=IBS [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=VOM [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=CAID [4] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=MFM [5] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=FEBC ———————————————————————

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