VOM-USA News & Prayer UpdateFrom: The Voice of the Martyrs
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Subject: VOM-USA News & Prayer Update (July 25, 2007)
Dear Rev Dave Broos,
"Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to
pass."(Psalm 37:5)
Prayers for July 24, 2007
From The Voice of the Martyrs
TURKEY Turkish Prosecutor Demands Christians' Acquittal - Compass Direct
News
On July 18, a Turkish prosecutor demanded the acquittal of two Christians
on trial for "insulting Turkishness," under the nation's controversial Article
301. State Prosecutor Ahmet Demirhuyuk told the court there was "not a single
concrete credible piece of evidence" to support the accusations filed against
Hakan Tastan and Turan Topal, former Muslims who converted to Christianity more
than a decade ago. In court Demirhuyuk said, "There is absolutely no system or
practice to consider it a crime for Christians to learn or spread their
religion or gather for worship. Exactly the contrary, within the scope of
freedom of religion and belief, everyone is guaranteed the right under the
constitution and laws of Turkey, to live and spread his chosen faith." Pray the
charges against these believers are dropped. Ask God to touch the lives of
Christians in Turkey and that their lives would be a testimony to their
accusers. Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6,7
INDIA Christians Beaten by Police Inspector; Pastor Beheaded - VOM
Sources
a.. KARNATAKA - On July 15, while a group of Christians were gathered
for worship in Thadesa, a police inspector assaulted two believers and took
them to the police station. The police inspector continued to beat them for
another three hours there. Pray for healing. Ask God to encourage believers in
India and for their love to draw non-believers into the knowledge of Christ.
b.. MANIPUR - On July 5, Pastor Pau Za Khen, a Burmese pastor of the
Upper Myanmar Evangelical Lutheran Church, was beheaded by an unidentified
group in the town of Churachanpur, Manipur. Pastor Khen was abducted from his
daughter's home by four men on July 4. His decapitated body was found in a
field outside of town the next morning. His hands were tied behind his back and
he was blindfolded. Pray for Pastor Khen's family and ask God to touch the
lives of the killers so they can find forgiveness in Christ like Saul did.
Acts 9:1-19, Romans 8:11
CAMBODIA Christian Evangelism Banned - VOM Sources
On July 10, Cambodia's Ministry of Cults and Religions, distributed a
directive banning Christian groups from door-to-door evangelism on the grounds
that it "disrupts society." The directive also said distribution of religious
literature should be confined to church buildings, which can only be built with
government approval. Government officials said the ruling was aimed at reducing
Christian evangelism thought Cambodia. Pray Christians in Cambodia will remain
steadfast in their faith despite government opposition. Pray the testimony of
believers will draw non-believers to Christ. Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 54:14
KAZAKHSTAN Home Confiscations to Follow Massive Fines - Forum 18 News
On June 22, a mother and her young child were barred from their home as
court executors sealed the Baptist church premises in Shymkent where they live
to prevent the church from meeting. According to Forum 18 News Service, the
move followed the church's refusal to abide by a court order halting its
activity merely because it does not wish to undergo state registration. In
Semey, Baptist Pastor Viktor Kandyba, his wife and their 12 children were
threatened with the seizure of half their home after the pastor refused to pay
a fine for leading unregistered worship. Pray for Christians in Kazakhstan. Ask
God to give them courage and encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith
despite pressure for authorities. Pray for afety and provision for the
families. Psalm 27:1, Psalm 91
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