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Religious killings surge in Indonesia on the Bali anniversary. Indonesia (MNN)–We begin today in Indonesia, where the recent slaughter of Christians in Sulawesi raises fears that a religious bloodletting may be coming. Jemaah Islamiyah, a terrorist group with ties to Al-Qaeda, is regrouping to launch new attacks against believers. Voice of the Martyrs'[1] Todd Nettleton. “Apparently, there’s some tradition among Muslims in Indonesia to use the month of Ramadan as a time to attack Christians. Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world, (and) there is a large segment of radical Muslims within Indonesian society.” Nettleton expects the Muslim persecution of Christians to continue. He urges prayer. “As Christians live out their faith and their trust in Jesus Christ amidst these attacks, amidst these difficult times, I think Muslims and others who are watching say, ‘What is different about this person? How are they able to function in this situation?’ And so, that also opens doors for the sharing of the Gospel.” Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5289

Missionary in Nepal gets his day in court. Nepal (MNN) — Meanwhile, Gospel For Asia[2] just received promising news about their missionary in Nepal. Manja Tamang is serving a 20-year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. Tamang recently appeared before the Supreme Court of Nepal where evidence was presented to establish his innocence. A final ruling on the case is expected November 9th, which is ironically the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. During Tamang’s time in captivity, many fellow inmates have come to Christ. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5291

Despite war in the DRC, ministry to children is a top priority. DRC (MNN) — In the face of civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo ministry the ministry of reaching out to children has only increased. Every Child Ministries focuses on the needs of the forgotten children of Africa. ECM’s Lorella Rouster says trouble in the country has had an impact on their work. “We had an airstrip at one of our major centers that was disabled because the rebel lines came to close. And also, in Kinshasa, the streets are just swelled with street children because of the fighting and the general economic destabilization.” Rouster says children respond to the Gospel almost immediately and that’s why funding is important. “We’re trying to get sponsorships for some of the children. A sponsorship is $28 a month. And, that can provide for a child to receive vocational training and we also have a home for them.” Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5293

A Christian school bridges the gap in Nicaragua. Nicaragua (MNN)–Next, there’s a new education project in the works that bridges the gap between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’ in Nicaragua. Worldwide Christian Schools'[3] Steve Geurink says they’re working in partnership with the Nehemiah Center, to develop the ‘Timothy Project’. “This school will be tuition-based, but at one-fifth the cost of the National Christian Academy. The school is going to target a growing middle class in Managua, Nicaragua, and we feel, has significant potential to help spread the Gospel of Christ through Christian education.” Geurink says they are literally at the foundation stage, having just gotten permission to start building. “Worldwide Christian Schools is asking churches to consider sending what we call ‘hands teams’ or mission teams to help build this pre-school through nine (9th grade) school building. Our immediate need is for teams that are interested in going between March and July.” Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5290 [4]

Shortfall in funding leads to praise. USA (MNN) — And finally, what started off as a funding emergency has turned into a time of praise for Crossroad Bible Institute[5] . CBI helps disciple new believers in the prison system. An unexpected shortfall in funding last month forced CBI to send out an emergency funding appeal. Prisoners stepped forward and helped, which encouraged others to give. CBI officials say God took a little and multiplied it like the loaves and fish. This has allowed the ministry to continue helping prisoners learn more about Christ, enabling them to share their faith. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5292

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=VOM [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=GFA [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=WWCS [4]

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