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(Philippines)–We begin today in the Philippines, where Christian radio stands strong, despite a 19-hour military coup attempt. 300 junior officers and enlisted men demanded the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Loyalty of senior officers helped her retain power. Far East Broadcasting Company[1] operates in the region. FEBC’s President Jim Bowman. “When there are upsets like this, there are moments in people’s lives when they’re more open to the Gospel. But, everything like this is an opportunity, in radio, to say something about human nature and about corruption and about the effect of sin and the need for Christ.” Bowman describes why he believes the coup took place. “There’s a sense in which this kind of coup is an attempt to express some kind of frustration over the corruption that just kind of continues. This, of course, was stimulated over the apparent ‘deal making’ with the Islamic forces in the Philippines.” Pray that FEBC will continue making a spiritual difference in the lives of Filipinos.

(Liberia)–Next, Food for the Hungry[2] is providing relief as rebels continue spreading bloodshed in Liberia. Nearly 20 percent of families within the capital city of Monrovia have been displaced as a result of the uprising. Food for the Hungry is working in conjunction with local churches to help provide assistance to both Liberian cities of Monrovia and Guinea. Please pray for the relief teams as they work to meet both physical and spiritual needs in Liberia.

(Liberia)–The number of Liberian refugees seeking shelter at Radio Station ELWA’s facilities in Monrovia tops two thousand as fighting among rebels and government forces intensified in the capital. In addition to soaring food prices, there is starting to be a serious food shortage in the area. HCJB World Radio[3] , works to share the gospel across the country and West Africa. However, their current needs are pressing. Please pray that the Lord will provide.

(Russia)–Meanwhile, a Christian organization has received accreditation to do international adoptions in Russia. Buckner Orphan Care International’s[5] Debbie Wynne (win) says they’re thrilled. “It’s been a 3-year long wait. There (are) over 700,000 orphans. Unfortunately, their system is not one that is adoption-minded, and so, those children that cannot be returned to birth families, end up growing up in the orphanage. A lot of these children, the girls, will go into prostitution and both girls and boys go into drug use.” Adoption gives these children hope. Wynne says this extends the work they’re already doing. “Buckner has been working in Russia since 1995. We do a great deal of mission work as well as humanitarian aid efforts there. So, it’s just a blessing that we can continue our ministry through adoptions.” Christian families are needed to share their lives and their faith with these needy children.

(Peru)–And, Iquitios’ streets are considered safe, and the sights beautiful, but in this Peruvian haven, many struggle with poverty issues. Through the contrast of this romantic city, Latin America Mission’s[6] Ken MacHarg explains how the door opens for ministry and evangelism. “LAM missionary Billy Clark can barely get into the children’s day care center in the jungle town of Iquitios. Kids swarm around him as he makes his way through the crowd to greet a visitor. Some of the kids want to shake his hand, others want a hug. All of them are semi-abandoned, turned out by their mothers because there is no money to feed them. At the center, nearly 40 show up each day for breakfast and lunch along with a time of Bible study and some tutoring. Later, after attending school all afternoon, they go home to sleep but are back at the center the next day. Many of them come to know the Lord because of the Christian influence that they find in the Scripture Union Center.”

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=FEBC [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=FFH [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=HCJB [4] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=SIM [5] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=BOC [6] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=LAM ———————————————————————

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