Re: Keith China Nanjing

Admin Fri 24 Jul 2020 - 18:18

"I have said these things to you,
that in Me you may have peace. In the
world you will have tribulation. But take
heart; I have overcome the world."
~ John 16:33 ESV

SOUTH KOREA: Accused as Criminals for Bible Distribution
Source: The Voice of the Martyrs Korea

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Rev. Dr. Eric Foley and his wife Dr. Foley.

When missionaries first arrived in Korea in the late 19th century, they discovered that the Gospel message had already preceded them. Koreans who had been assisting with Bible translation in China consequently came to faith in Christ. By smuggling portions of the New Testament into their homeland, they were also able to lead others to Christ. The resulting believers came to be known as "Bible Christians."
The Bible remains essential to the church in North Korea today, and The Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOMK) is determined to continue getting God's Word into this closed nation through the use of various innovative methods. However, these efforts have recently become a point of contention with leaders of the South Korean government who are seeking to appease demands from the dictatorial government of Kim Jong Un in North Korea. See this recent report on the challenges encountered when making these efforts.
The co-founders of VOMK are presently facing possible criminal charges, as well as a review of the ministry's status as a registered NGO. In a recently sent email, Rev. Dr. Eric Foley and his wife Dr. Foley wrote, "We stand accused in our own country as criminals, and we do so alongside our North Korean Christian brothers and sisters." The couple released a fascinating account about the "Bible Christians" of those earlier days and how they connect to the current situation in both North and South Korea (see VOMCanada.com/bible-christians).
Please keep the Foleys in your prayers, and the rest of the VOMK staff, as they navigate how to wisely deal with these present challenges while endeavouring to honour God through the distribution of His Word and the provision of humanitarian aid. Pray that the people of North Korea who have received the distributed Bibles will be touched by what they read, resulting in their eternal salvation. Intercede for the governmental leaders of both North and South Korea that they would not only cease from opposing the Gospel but also willingly embrace our Heavenly Father's 'Love Letter to Humanity' to the point of becoming convicted of their need to accept His Son Jesus as their own personal Saviour.

INDIA: Pastor Killed by Rebels
Source: Morning Star News

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Pastor Munshi with his wife Jaini, and one of their children.
Photo: Morning Star News

On July 10th, Pastor Munshi Devu Tado was leading a worship service for a small group on his property when armed Maoist rebels approached. According to his wife, they shook hands with the pastor and then tied his hands behind his back and led him away. The rebels then told family members that they wanted to talk to him. A few minutes later, a gunshot was heard. Pastor Munshi was found dead on the ground and, by this point, the attackers were gone.
Pastor Munshi leaves behind a wife and four young children. According to reports, opposing villagers had been upset about the growth of the church, as people were being converted from their tribal religion to Christianity. It is believed that the disgruntled villagers incited the Maoists to kill the pastor, contrary to a note left at the scene by the killers claiming that he had been a police informant.
Police investigating the crime insist that Pastor Munshi was not an informant. The family has faced ongoing persecution since they came to faith in Christ seven years ago. Pastor Vachami, who was a close associate of the slain minister, spoke favourably about him, "He was a very simple man and a very faithful servant of God." For more on the persecution facing Christians in India, go to our country report.
Remember Pastor Munshi's wife Jaini, as well as their young children, in your prayers during this time of tragic loss. In addition, pray for the villagers who have come to trust in Christ through their pastor's faithful service to God, asking the Lord to spur them onward in their walk of faith. May others of this community who have yet to acknowledge Christ as their Saviour -- including the attackers -- be touched by the late pastor's testimony and, through his ongoing legacy, receive God's mercy, forgiveness and transformative saving grace.

REPORT UPDATE

IRAN: Appeal Decisions for Ismaeil Maghrebinejad
Sources: Article 18, Middle East Concern, International Christian Concern

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In January 2019, Ismaeil Maghrebinejad, 65, was arrested and has since faced multiple charges and convictions, which he has appealed. Originally convicted of "membership of a group hostile to the regime" and "insulting Islamic sacred beliefs," he was further convicted of "propaganda against the state" in May 2020 (read more).
On July 5th, an appeal court overturned the three-year sentence for "insulting Islamic sacred beliefs." The charge came about due to someone else's social media joke, to which Ismaeil merely responded with a smiley face emoji. The judge ruled that since the accused was not the originator of the joke, he should not be convicted.
The appeal of the other two convictions were decided on July 15th. In this most recent case, the judge rejected both appeals. As a result, Ismaeil must serve two years in prison for "membership of a hostile group." The sentence for propaganda against the state was reduced; however, since that was a shorter concurrent sentence, it doesn't make any difference to the length of his prison term. For more on the persecution of Christians in Iran, go to our country report.
Continue to uphold Ismaeil in your prayers, along with the members of his concerned family, as they now face a two-year period of separation from one another. May the Lord sustain them with renewed hope, peace and strength --having the assurance that He is ultimately working through this difficult situation to bring about His greater plans in each of their lives and for the salvation of others. As Ismaeil waits on God for deliverance, may he experience continued health and strength -- physically, emotionally, mentally, as well as spiritually -- seizing every opportunity made available to him to be a vibrant Christian witness to fellow prisoners and prison workers.
If you would like to post a prayer of praise or petition on behalf of our persecuted family around the globe, visit VOMC's prayer wall.

The Persecution & Prayer Alert is a ministry of:
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Tel. (905) 670-9721 Website: www.vomcanada.com

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Admin Fri 10 Jul 2020 - 10:27

"I will live for Jesus and die for Jesus,
but I will never turn back."
~ Bindu Mudu after the death of her husband

IRAN: Twelve Arrested in Coordinated Raids
Sources: Article 18, Middle East Concern, Iran Human Rights Monitor

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Tehran, Iran

At least twelve Christians have been arrested by intelligence agents in a coordinated operation on June 30th and July 1st. Besides the arrests, dozens of others were ordered to provide contact details and told they would be summoned for further questioning.
The first raid happened at a home located in the city of Tehran where about 30 Christians were gathered. While recording the raid, the agents were polite and separated the men from the women. But later, when the cameras were off, they treated the Christians harshly. The agents came prepared with arrest warrants for six of those in attendance who were then handcuffed, blindfolded, and taken away.
Those arrested were taken to their residences in Tehran and Karaj where they were searched for Bibles and other Christian materials. However, as three of the people listed on the warrant were not present at the meeting, these individuals were arrested later when agents went to their homes. That same night, three converts in Malayar were ordered to report to the Revolutionary Guard office the next day. Yet, before they had a chance to turn themselves in the following morning, they were arrested.
The three from Malayar have all been released after posting bail. The fates of the other nine Iranians are unknown, though at least two were attempting to raise bail at last report. It is believed that the raids were coordinated with the help of an informant who had infiltrated the church, gaining their trust. For more on the persecution of Christians in Iran, go to our online country report.
Prayerfully remember all the believers who were recently arrested, as well as those interrogated for practising Christianity.. Also uphold their concerned families and fellow church members. Continue to pray for the many others who are being imprisoned in Iran due to their faith in Jesus Christ. May they be refreshed, sustained, comforted and encouraged as they trust in God for their vindication and deliverance. In addition, intercede for the person who had infiltrated the church with wrong intent, asking the Lord to use the messages of God's Word that were heard during the services to bring about sincere repentance and salvation.

INDIA: Christian Man Slain for His Faith
Sources: Christian Solidarity Worldwide, International Christian Concern, Church in Chains, Morning Star News

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Kande Mudu
Photo: Christian Solidarity Worldwide

Kande Mudu, also known as Philip, was a 27-year-old man who converted to Christianity four years ago. His family were the only Christians in the village of Bari in Jharkhand; and ever since their conversion, they have faced opposition and threats from other villagers. In 2018, the family's home was attacked and Kande's mother-in-law was gang raped. Five of the six attackers were convicted but the sixth perpetrator continued threatening to harm Kande if he refused to abandon his faith.
On June 7th, a group of men came to the door and demanded that Kande step outside. Suspecting what might happen, he encouraged his wife Bindu to remain strong and never give up her faith in Jesus. She took their children and sought safety at nearby houses, but no one would help the fleeing family. Bindu finally found refuge at the home of another Christian who lived several kilometres away.
Kande's body was found on the side of the road later that night by his younger brother. The attack was so brutal, the victimized believer was barely recognizable. The next day, charges were laid against eight men. During the funeral, Bindu was approached by her father who tried persuading her to forsake Christianity if she wanted to stay alive, recounting the rape of her mother and the recent murder of her husband.
Bindu responded, "I will live for Jesus and die for Jesus, but I will never turn back." To read more about the challenges facing Christians in India, review here.
Lift up Bindu and her family in your prayers, as they face this devastating time. Pray for their protection, comfort, guidance, provision and peace. May those responsible for their loved one's death be held responsible. In the midst of this tragedy, may the faithful testimony of Kande and Bindu serve as a light to others in their village, so that many will see the truth of the Gospel and, as a result, receive God's eternal salvation through Jesus Christ (John 14:6).

TURKEY: Foreign Christian Workers Expelled
Sources: Christian Post, International Christian Concern, Christian Solidarity Worldwide

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Joy Subaşigüller and her family
Photo: Facebook / Joy Subaşigüller

Last year, at least thirty-five foreign Christian workers were expelled from Turkey, as their permits had been either revoked or denied renewal. So far this year, the number of those forced to leave the country has already reached sixteen. The latest of those workers are Joy Subasigüller and Pastor Zach Balon, both from the United States.
On June 5th, Joy was told that her residency permit had been revoked, even though she has resided in Turkey for nearly ten years and is married a Turkish pastor named Lütfü. The couple, who have three young children (all Turkish citizens), have appealed but such appeals are regularly denied.
Pastor Zach Balon is pastor of the New Hope Church in Istanbul. He was about to fly on a trip with his family on June 24th when he was told that he wouldn't be allowed to return to Turkey once he left. He immediately cancelled the flight and filed an appeal.
In these cases, and so many others, the notified Christians all had the necessary legal documentation and visas, yet they were subjected to deportation due to the country's crackdown on Christianity and government efforts to strengthen President Erdogan's support among conservative Islamic elements. More information on the persecution of Christians in Turkey, including previously posted reports, can be reviewed here.
Pray that the appeals presented to the courts on behalf of the believers requesting to remain in the country will be successful. May the Turkish authorities diminish their campaign against foreign Christian workers. Ask God to continue blessing the past, present and future outreaches of the church throughout Turkey, so that many more names will be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life" (Revelation 13:8; 20:15).
If you would like to post a prayer of praise or petition on behalf of our persecuted family around the globe, visit VOMC's prayer wall.

The Persecution & Prayer Alert is a ministry of:
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, P.O. Box 608, Streetsville, Ontario, L5M 2C1
Tel. (905) 670-9721 Website: www.vomcanada.com

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Admin Wed 8 Jul 2020 - 11:21

Please continue your daily prayers for us, we really need them. Just two minutes per day

Please share these prayer requests with your church/prayer groups/social media groups

This will be the last battle stations for at least a month, so please print this out and keep in your bible

Please remember our dear Pastor Z and family in your prayers, they take care of 4 churches

Lift up our church in prayer, especially our meetings, which are still virtual

Bible studies on Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday at 5.30am
House groups on Friday at 7.30pm
Prayer Meetings on Thursday at 7.30pm
Sunday Services at 8am

We hold communion once a month at a believer's restaurant. Pray for safety

Please pray we would be able to meet in person

Please pray for divine appointments to share the gospel

Please pray for the new people coming that they would come to salvation and come to faith

Please pray for the three leaders, L, Y and My wife H

Please pray for a move of grace amongst the men, especially S and W, still mired in sexual sin

Please pray for the men L, M and F, who need to step up into leadership

Please pray for F and H, need salvation

Please pray for a dear sister L, who has broken bones in her leg

Continue to pray for my father in law, he is very thin, under six stones and last year had stomach removed because of cancer. Please pray for deep healing and especially salvation , also for his wife S

Please pray for our daughter M, for protection, guidance and salvation.

Admin Tue 7 Jul 2020 - 18:17

DAILY PRAYER

Lord we Thank and Praise you for all you do each day to guide, protect, provide, and answer every petition as they make their needs, wants, and the desires of their hearts known to you.

Lord please bless, keep, guide, and provide each person this message reaches. Throughout each day, bless them with perfect health, healing, and the abundant supply to fulfill all they need, want or desire. Keep each of them safe and secure, no matter the weather, temperatures, or other circumstances that should try to cause their body, mind or our spirits to be tried and tested! Guide each of them as they pray, ask, and require. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Ephesians 6:10-20 ; Luke 1:1-4; Luke 18:1-8 ; Colossians 1:9-23; Romans 8:26-30

Dear Lord in sharing the words of prayers and words of wisdom from history, I hope to encourage all my readers of these messages, to show that we are not experiencing anything that others have not, and to show that you always provide. Let the readers also reflect on the time and circumstances of these prayers and words of wisdom, so they may draw strength and insight from them.

God knows us through and through. Not the most secret thought, which we most hide from ourselves, is hidden from him. As then we come to know ourselves through and through, we come to see ourselves more as God sees us, and then we catch some little glimpse of his designs with us, how each ordering of his providence, each check to our desires, each failure of our hopes, is just fitted for us, and for something in our own spiritual state, which others know not of, and which, till then, we knew not. Until we come to this knowledge, we must take all in faith, believing, though we know not, the goodness of God toward us.

Edward Bouberie Pusey (1800–1882)

Have a wonderfully blessed and prosperous day in the Lord today!

Dear Lord, bless us with the strength and words to be there for those we love.

DAILY PRAYER

Lord we Thank and Praise you for all you do each day to guide, protect, provide, and answer every petition as they make their needs, wants, and the desires of their hearts known to you.

Lord please bless, keep, guide, and provide each person this message reaches. Throughout each day, bless them with perfect health, healing, and the abundant supply to fulfill all they need, want or desire. Keep each of them safe and secure, no matter the weather, temperatures, or other circumstances that should try to cause their body, mind or our spirits to be tried and tested! Guide each of them as they pray, ask, and require. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Ephesians 6:10-20 ; Luke 1:1-4; Luke 18:1-8 ; Colossians 1:9-23; Romans 8:26-30)

Dear Lord in sharing the words of prayers and words of wisdom from history, I hope to encourage all my readers of these messages, to show that we are not experiencing anything that others have not, and to show that you always provide. Let the readers also reflect on the time and circumstances of these prayers and words of wisdom, so they may draw strength and insight from them.

God knows us through and through. Not the most secret thought, which we most hide from ourselves, is hidden from him. As then we come to know ourselves through and through, we come to see ourselves more as God sees us, and then we catch some little glimpse of his designs with us, how each ordering of his providence, each check to our desires, each failure of our hopes, is just fitted for us, and for something in our own spiritual state, which others know not of, and which, till then, we knew not. Until we come to this knowledge, we must take all in faith, believing, though we know not, the goodness of God toward us.

Edward Bouberie Pusey (1800–1882)

Have a wonderfully blessed and prosperous day in the Lord today!

Admin Fri 3 Jul 2020 - 20:18

"The world today is full of troubled and hurting
people who need the Saviour's gentle care.... When
we've been a beneficiary of God's loving compassion,
we can't help but want to extend it to others."
~ A. Kieda in reference to Matthew 9:36

NIGERIA: Reports of "Unfolding Genocide"
Sources: Forbes, Christian Post

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For several years, suffering has been a way of life for Christians in Nigeria. In 2010, the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened a preliminary examination into this troubling situation which was formerly caused by the violence of Boko Haram militants. Thousands of lives have been lost throughout the years that followed, along with the destruction of numerous homes and churches, and the abduction of hundreds of innocent victims --including teen Leah Sharibu who was taken captive in February 2018 and is still missing to date.
As horrific as the crimes perpetrated by Boko Haram have been, this terrorist group has been eclipsed in recent years by Fulani militia groups. While the exact death toll is unknown, Christian leaders claim that over 6,000 believers have been maimed or killed -- many of them vulnerable children, women and the aged. Open Doors refers to the attacks as a "religious cleansing"; in other words, an attempt to eradicate Christianity from the region. Others refer to it as genocide.
On June 15th, the United Kingdom's All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief released a report titled, Nigeria: Unfolding Genocide? The document outlines the fact that thousands of innocent lives have been lost and multiple homes destroyed, concerns that have prompted the organization to call on the involvement of the international community. This call includes providing humanitarian assistance for those who are suffering, a response from the international community, and proactive action taken by the Nigerian government. To view the report, click here. British representatives have also taken their concerns to the ICC earlier this year, asking for further investigation.
The response of the Nigerian government to allegations referencing its passivity over the horrendous atrocities committed by the country's militants has been dismissive. President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesperson refers to a "misleading campaign" with "false allegations of persecution of Christians." Such an apathetic response leads to another concern, questioning potential bias on the part of the president, the son of a Fulani chief. For more information on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, go to our country report.
Intercede for Nigeria's Christians who are facing these ongoing campaigns of violence from various opposing sources. Pray that the government will act responsibly on behalf of these innocent victims by making efforts to halt the alarming number of casualties, rampages of destruction, and the resulting grief and suffering. May action from the international community serve as an impetus to bring about positive change and, therefore, a brighter future for all Nigerians.

MALI: Raid of Three Villages Results in Tragic Loss
Sources: Christian Post, Reuters, Barnabas Fund

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Suspected Fulani militants killed twenty-seven people in three predominantly Christian villages of Central Mali. The village of Tillé was raided on May 26th, resulting in the deaths of seven, some of them burned alive. Over the next 24 hours, the attackers moved on to the villages of Bankass and Koro, killing another twenty villagers.
In 2012, al-Qaeda affiliates seized control of the northern two-thirds of Mali. They were driven back by French forces but have since regrouped, expanding into neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger. The stated aim is to establish an Islamic state which clearly involves the attacks of any groups or individuals not compliant with their agenda, causing valid concerns for Christians.
Remember the survivors remaining in these villages, including the families and friends of those who have been tragically slain. As they now contend with the resulting trauma -- along with the fear and uncertainty of potential further risk -- pray that God's peace, comfort, healing and protection will be tangible realities in their lives. May steps be taken by governing officials to ensure their safety and bring those responsible to justice in hopes that the perpetrators will experience genuine heartfelt repentance and transformation.

SUDAN: Christians Attacked After Incitement from Mosque Leaders
Sources: Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Morning Star News

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Khartoum, Sudan
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Several South Sudanese Christians were attacked in Khartoum after mosque leaders called on their followers to rid their "Muslim area" of Christians. After evening prayers on June 6th, when imams raised the call, the mob attacks ensued. In one incident at a local market the following day, a group of Christians were targeted with batons and rifles. Many were severely injured, including 18-year-old Ariere Sathor. In addition, 16 temporary plastic shelters, where the South Sudanese refugees had been staying, were burned down.
According to one local source, these Christians have been harassed for a long time. Yet their attackers were emboldened to attack after claims were made by the imams that those practising Christianity were infidels, criminals and brewers of alcohol.
On June 20th, a separate attack took place in Omdurman, a populace city located on the west banks of the Nile River, across from the capital of Khartoum. During this incident, a Christian father of four by the name of Mariel Bang was stabbed to death and several other believers were injured. It was reported that the throng of young men responsible for this most recent outbreak of violence kept shouting "Allah Akbar" during their attack. More information on the difficulties facing Christians in Sudan is available here.
Please prayerfully lift up the many who've been injured, asking God to minister His healing upon them both physically and emotionally. Also uphold Mariel's family who are grieving their sudden loss. May the Lord prove Himself mighty on their behalf by providing for their spiritual and practical needs "according to His riches in glory" (Philippians 4:19). In addition, pray that His provision and protection will be extended to encompass the above mentioned refugees so each family represented may have a safe place to call home.
If you would like to post a prayer of praise or petition on behalf of our persecuted family around the globe, visit VOMC's prayer wall.

The Persecution & Prayer Alert is a ministry of:
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, P.O. Box 608, Streetsville, Ontario, L5M 2C1
Tel. (905) 670-9721 Website: www.vomcanada.com

Admin Wed 17 Jun 2020 - 20:24

Please continue to lift up our church, churches throughout our nation, and the people of China. Let's start by praying for two of the minority people groups of China; please consider adopting one of these peoples; they are in desperate need of prayer.

Achang

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10146/CH

Achang, Husa

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18384/CH

Although we are still having virtual church, we are grateful to God for His faithfulness. We do have study at 5.30am every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; also, we have also started up one of the house groups and are able to meet for Communion once a month along with food and fellowship.

Continue to lift up our Pastor and co-workers as they seek to serve the church

Please pray for the many men in the church that they would be totally surrendered to Christ and committed to the gospel.

Pray for brothers M and L, to take a more active role

Brother W and his new wife to be committed to the church

The following men to be saved, F and H.

S is a brother who is still in serious sexual sin, please pray he would be saved and set free.

Please pray for our children and young people, that they would come to the faith

Continue to pray that more and more people would come to church and that many would come to faith

Please pray for a deep move of the Holy Spirit throughout the church, and that all sin would be dealt with.

Thank you for your prayers!

Please continue to pray and please share this with friends and social media

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Admin Wed 10 Jun 2020 - 14:29

Please use these prayer requests; it will only take you a few minutes to pray.

HOLD CHINA IN YOUR HEART

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Dear Prayer Partners

Please print these prayer needs out, so you can pray for 2 minutes per day.

Thank You and God bless you

Keith

Daily Prayer Requests for China

Sunday

Please pray for the unregistered church, that it would grow, deepen, and become mighty and mature in its faith.  Pray that the church would welcome the current persecution and that it would be purified by it.  This time is an incredible door of opportunity, because of the Coronavirus and other things, please pray that the gospel would take root in every area of China

Please pray for the Preachers and Church Workers as they share the gospel on this the Lord's day.  May the word of God not return to Him void.

Please pray for the protection of all churches.  Please pray for a deep and powerful revival to touch every Unregistered Church in China.  Please pray that every China would allow Jesus to be visible in his Church, may he never be outside the door knocking Revelation 3:20

Monday

Many believers are in prison for their faith...  Stand with these precious believers in prayer that they may never waver in their faith.

Please pray that the Church would focus on the word of God and prayer. Many Churches have early Morning Prayer meetings...  May these become the engine room of the Church.  Please pray that the Chinese church would be faithful at the place of prayer.  Would you consider praying every day for the Chinese church at 7am every day for 2 Minutes.

Please pray that every Christian would become an effective witness.  May they know what the gospel is and how to share it.  Please pray for the many fervent witnesses who share it fervently, even on the subways and streets.

Tuesday

Please pray that Christian marriages would be strong and that they would stand out as shining lights in every community.

Many believers are in marriages where their spouses are unsaved.  Please pray for the reuniting of these marriages in Christ.

Please pray that single believers would marry in the faith.  There is a lack of godly men in the church.  So many women marry outside the faith.  Please pray for more men to come to faith.

Wednesday

Please pray that the situation in Chinese schools would change.  They teach humanism/evolution.  Please pray for all Christian students and teachers would stand true to the gospel.  Please pray that Bible study groups would start in every University in China.

Please pray for all men in the Church, as many are consumed with making money.  Please pray that they would commit their lives to the gospel.

Many thousands are coming to Christ every day, and these people need to be trained. Please pray they would grow up strong in their new found faith and become soul winners themselves.

Thursday

Young people are concerned with the latest mobile phones and fashion. Please pray that these young people would respond to the gospel and grow up to lead the Church.  Please pray that every church would have a Sunday school.

Much of the coastal region is evangelised, but the inland areas such as Hunan, Gansu, and Shanxi are un-reached.  Please pray for many un-reached peoples such as the A-che, Pingdi and She.  Please click on the link below

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/CH

China | Joshua Project
The Joshua Project Progress Scale is an estimate of the progress of church planting among a people group, people cluster, country, or language. The Progress Scale is derived from people group values for percent Evangelical and percent Christian Adherent.
joshuaproject.net

Please pray for the millions trapped in Atheism, Buddhism, and
Confucianism, and that they would find freedom in Christ.  Please pray for the millions of CCP members and Young pioneers.

Friday

Please pray for the millions of Chinese studying and living overseas.  They are an open door to be reached with the gospel.  Thousands travel every year!  Pray that the Western Church would reach out to them.

Please pray for the Chinese Churches outside China, that they would grow and be evangelism centres to reach out to the Chinese in their communities.

There are so many hurting people in China, please pray for the healing power of the gospel would shine brightly all over China and transform many lives. We have over 20 housing complexes with a short radius of us, most of them like ours with over 500 flats, please pray bible study groups would start in every housing complex in China.

Saturday

Please keep China in your prayers.  China is becoming a major player on the world scene, so please pray that the church is kept pure and blameless.

Please pray for all Christian families.  They are under severe pressure, so please pray that the Christian family unit is kept central.

Please pray for the blessing of the whole of China, and that God will use China in a great way over the next twenty years.  By then the Christians may number 2-300 million, so please pray that the Chinese Church would hold fast to the truths of the Bible.

KK

Sermon series

Men of a Different spirit, focuses on the story of Caleb given by Pastor Roger Higginson

This is a series of seven, click and choose which one to listen to

https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?sourceOnly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=colerainefpc&subsetcat=series&subsetitem=Men+of+a+Different+Spirit

Admin Wed 3 Jun 2020 - 10:34

[size=14][size=16]Please continue to pray for us. God is faithful.

We are still having virtual church. Please pray that we return to normal very soon. Some house groups are up and running, please pray all will be.

Please pray for study at 5.30am on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. Please pray for many to come at this early hour.

Please pray for more prayer in the church; the balance is to study. Many come to study, but co-workers can't be bothered to come to prayer meeting on Thursday at 7:30pm.

Please pray for church on Sunday, if we have three groups, then there aren't enough preachers or people willing to preach.

Please pray for Pastor Z, His wife S and Son A who all preach.

Please pray for the men in the church, we propose to hold a meeting for them on Sunday afternoon, many are very resistant to gospel.

Please pray for Dr W, he has serious issues, he has just got married. Please pray their marriage would be blessed, and that he would be healed

Please pray for F and her mum; they are still fighting, need salvation and emotional healing

Please pray for many in church, who need to find their hope in Christ and Christ alone

Please pray for me as my teaching has started up again

Please pray for my wife as she juggles her job, church, family and her ageing parents. Her dad is slowly improving.

Please pray that God's spirit would be able to work freely in the daily life of the church.

Continue to lift up China; please pray that the church stands strong through persecution.

Continue to lift up the minority peoples of China, our focus is on the following:

AMI

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10295/CH

A-CHE

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18385/CH
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Admin Fri 22 May 2020 - 20:53

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Fri, May 22 at 3:05 AM

In these troubling times, I can thank God because we are truly blessed. I ask that you continue to hold us up in prayer in the following areas:
- For Bible Study at 5.30am Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. For growth for those attending and for the three leaders
- We are still meeting online for Church each Sunday and for prayer meeting on Thursday evenings. Pray that God will continue to move in these ministries.
- D my special American friend has a prayer meeting on zoom, that you are welcome to, the details are here: The room code is 9541167083. Due to changes in Zoom security a password is now required. The password is 050348
- Please continue to pray for the men of the church, that God would call and challenge them to enter the ministry.
- Please pray for our dear pastor Z and His wife S
- Please pray for our outreach, that many people would be open to the gospel
- Many people in church need encouragement; please pray for S and X couple, Pray for F couple, both need salvation
- Please pray for many who need to repent and turn to God
- Please pray for my father and mother in law; he is very thin and she doesn't like to hear the Word of God
- For China: The Chinese Parliament is happening at the moment. Pray that God would touch many CCP members
- Please pray for the minority people of China, start with these:
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Ming

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18597/CH

Mo

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19013/CH

SERMONS

We continue through the bible with Dennis Lyle, hope you are enjoying this series

Ezra

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=3414165441

Nehemiah

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=311141635511

Esther

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=3251416415310

Job

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=93014158115
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Admin Fri 15 May 2020 - 11:44

[size=16]Beidalao people

Population: 25,000

Christians: very few

These people live in an isolated part of Guangxi province and have no resources available to them, they are strong Animists and also worship their ancestors.

This is hard ground, before it can be even sown, the ground has to be watered with the prayers of the saints, are you prepared to shed a tear for this people?

Please pray that someone would be called to go to them, how can they hear without a preacher. Romans chapter 10. Please pray that God would call someone to Go.

[size=16]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10765/CH[/size]

Sermons

Please be blessed by the ministry of Mike Gendron, A former Roman catholic, who exposes the false teaching of the Catholic church, here are some excellent sermons by him, as to how reach and answer their objections to faith in Christ alone

Reasons for the reformation

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=916171117281

The compromising Church

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=226151610440

Purgatory & The Mass

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=5310319520

False Converts in the church

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1028142223262

Reaching Catholics For Christ Mark 1:14-18

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=31202155141578

Rescuing souls lost in Religion[/size]

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=310131542585

Admin Tue 12 May 2020 - 21:31

[size=15][size=16]HAN CHINESE DAN[/size]

[size=16]Population: 4.9 million[/size]

[size=16]Evangelicals: 1%[/size]

[size=16]These people are unique, they are mostly fishermen and worship the goddess of fishermen Tin-Hau. They mostly live on boats and so present a unique gospel challenge. Please pray that the establishing of a Dan church would be a reality.[/size]

[size=16]They have the Bible in their own dialect, so please pray that the word of God would take root among them.[/size]

[size=16]There are nearly 5 million of them, but only a few believers; please pray that many would be saved and called to serve their brethren.[/size]

[size=16]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18473/CH[/size]

[size=16]HAN CHINESE MIN ZHONG[/size]

[size=16]POPULATION: 900,000[/size]

[size=16]EVANGELICAL: 4%[/size]

[size=16]This group lives in Fujian province; they are one of the smallest of the Han peoples. Fujian province has many Christians, so please pray that many of the Min Zhong would come to faith.[/size]

[size=16]It is said that the Min Zhong were the Magi who first brought the news of Jesus back to China. Whether or not this is the case pray that the gospel would come as good news to the Min Zhong and that a church would be formed and many of this group would come to faith.[/size]

[size=16]They are trapped in Buddhism and worship of spirits, please pray that these people would be set free for the power of the gospel.[/size]

[size=16]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18479/CH[/size]

[size=16]GOD BLESS YOU[/size]

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[size=16]Sermons[/size]

[size=16]We need a passion for the Lost, here is a wonderful short series by Pastor Roger Higginson[/size]

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What to do when the enemy attacks your home Nehemiah 4:14

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1030111014434

Eternity is too late to pray Isaiah 55:6

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=11611829341

Blood guiltiness Psalm 51:1-19

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1116111559128

Unmoved Acts 20:24

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=112011822575

Admin Sun 26 Apr 2020 - 20:44

Beidongnuo

Population : 480

Christians: 0

A small unheard of tribe hidden away in the province of Guizhou, why should you care about them?

Because Christ loves you and his offer of salvation is to be extended to all people, please pray for them.

Who will go? Please pray that God would call someone. Please water the ground with your tears.

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18413/CH

Sermons

Please be blessed by the ministry of Steven Lawson, two teaching sermons and two Biographies of great men of God, Martin Luther and William Tyndale

William Tyndale

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=11141313232

Martin Luther

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=31918164955

Battle for the mind

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=319181648132

A Saviour of Nobodies

The Savior of Nobodies

The Savior of Nobodies

Dr. Steven J. Lawson | OnePassion Ministries

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Admin Sat 25 Apr 2020 - 22:01

Beidongnuo

Population : 480

Christians: 0

A small unheard of tribe hidden away in the province of Guizhou, why should you care about them?

Because Christ loves you and his offer of salvation is to be extended to all people, please pray for them.

Who will go? Please pray that God would call someone. Please water the ground with your tears.

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18413/CH

Sermons

Please be blessed by the ministry of Steven Lawson, two teaching sermons and two Biographies of great men of God, Martin Luther and William Tyndale

William Tyndale

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=11141313232

Martin Luther

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=31918164955

Battle for the mind

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=319181648132

A Saviour of Nobodies

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1211422953

Admin Fri 24 Apr 2020 - 23:18

DAILY PRAYER

Lord we Thank and Praise you for all you do each day to guide, protect, provide, and answer every petition as they make their needs, wants, and the desires of their hearts known to you.

Lord please bless, keep, guide, and provide each person this message reaches. Throughout each day, bless them with perfect health, healing, and the abundant supply to fulfill all they need, want or desire. Keep each of them safe and secure, no matter the weather, temperatures, or other circumstances that should try to cause their body, mind or our spirits to be tried and tested! Guide each of them as they pray, ask, and require. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Ephesians 6:10-20 ; Luke 1:1-4; Luke 18:1-8 ; Colossians 1:9-23; Romans 8:26-30)

Dear Lord in sharing the words of prayers and words of wisdom from history, I hope to encourage all my readers of these messages, to show that we are not experiencing anything that others have not, and to show that you always provide. Let the readers also reflect on the time and circumstances of these prayers and words of wisdom, so they may draw strength and insight from them.

God knows us through and through. Not the most secret thought, which we most hide from ourselves, is hidden from him.. As then we come to know ourselves through and through, we come to see ourselves more as God sees us, and then we catch some little glimpse of his designs with us, how each ordering of his providence, each check to our desires, each failure of our hopes, is just fitted for us, and for something in our own spiritual state, which others know not of, and which, till then, we knew not. Until we come to this knowledge, we must take all in faith, believing, though we know not, the goodness of God toward us.
Edward Bouberie Pusey (1800–1882)

Have a wonderfully blessed and prosperous day in the Lord today!

TODAYS DEVOTIONS

(It is not my intent to be a salesperson, just send uplifting and encouraging devotions, so all links I remove, but items that are in bold print, usually were linked, the attached PDF still has hot links or you can follow the link at the bottom to the devotion online)

I remember walking out of the state-of-the-art fertility clinic with my husband. We had come to seek a second opinion from a highly regarded infertility specialist after four years of testing, treatments, and heartache.
Our appointment with the doctor had not gone well. He was arrogant, overlooked our questions, and seemed flippant about our journey as he outlined his proposed course of treatment. We left his office feeling uneasy and confused about what our next steps should be.
As we stepped into the sunshine and walked to our car, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper, “This is not what I have for you.” My husband felt the exact same pull on his heart.
At the time, we thought perhaps the Lord did not like this particular doctor or his chosen methods for helping us, but as the days went by, we both had a stronger sense that God was actually calling us away from infertility treatments as a whole.
The more I prayed about it, the more I sensed God was asking us to lay our efforts aside. It was time to put away the medication, stop the doctor appointments, cease striving and join Him on the long, hard road of childlessness.
At first, every fiber in my being resisted. I begged God to give us something else to pursue — a different doctor, adoption, natural remedies for healing my body. Over and over, I heard God say, “That is not what I have for you. Come join me on this road through the wilderness.”
To many people, I’m sure it looked like we had just given up and thrown in the towel on our plans to start a family. The truth is, we were (and still are) obediently following God on this hard road that He has called us to. It may not make sense to the world around us, and it occasionally does not make sense to me either, but I know we are doing what He has asked of us and Jesus has sustained us every step of the way.
God often calls us to difficult things. In Matthew 7:14, Jesus said, “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Did you notice where the hard way leads? It leads to life.
Our difficult calling has a destination. God does not ask us to wander the wilderness aimlessly. Our roads are going somewhere glorious — into the heart of God Himself.
The Greek word used for life is zōē, and it holds a sense of vitality, fullness, animation, and devotion to God. It is the absolute fullness of life with God. This is the same word that Jesus uses in John 10:10 when He speaks about the abundant life. These hard roads are highly profitable if we are willing to stay on them.
Jesus was no stranger to walking difficult roads — His entire ministry was fraught with hardship, and the final days of His life were especially lonely and painful.
From the Garden of Gethsemane to standing trial, being beaten and tortured, and then dying on a cross, Jesus stayed true to the call God had given Him. Jesus had plenty of opportunities to step off His hard road. He could have summoned legions of angels. He could have taken Himself down off the cross. He could have avoided the whole ordeal altogether, but He chose to remain “obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8).
So how exactly do we stay on our hard roads? What kept Jesus on the course that the Father had called him to? 1 Peter 2:23 gives us the answer to that question, “When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.”
Jesus continually entrusted Himself to God. Over and over, He trusted in the love of his Father and in the eternally redemptive outcome of His plan, and we are invited to do the same.
God desires that we might entrust ourselves daily to Him. We do this simply by walking with Him in prayer, reading His Word, and trusting in His good and loving heart. We can stay the course by following Christ’s example.
Friends, I don’t know what hard road God has called you to right now. Maybe it’s singleness or enduring an invisible illness, maybe it’s working in a job you dislike or living with family members who test your patience every day.
Hard roads are hard. The easy way out is tempting, but if God has called you to walk on a difficult path, He will sustain you on it. So fix your eyes on Jesus, entrust yourself to God, and keep putting one foot in front of another as you journey toward the life in God that awaits you.

Admin Tue 21 Apr 2020 - 22:36

[size=19]TIBETAN GTSANG[/size]

[size=19]POPULATION 740,000[/size]

[size=19]CHRISTIANS: 20[/size]

[size=19]This area is tightly controlled and all religious activity is monitored. It is a stronghold for Buddhism. Christianity has never taken root amongst these people. Pray that they would have the opportunity to hear the gospel.[/size]

[size=19]Please pray that the few believers would grow in their faith, and that this tiny flower would bloom into a viable and mature church.[/size]

[size=19]The Bible is translated into their language, and please pray that the word of God would penetrate human hearts - Hebrews 4:12-13.[/size]

[size=19]Please water these people with your prayers and tears! They are going to a Christ-less eternity and they don't know the Name of Jesus![/size]

[size=16][size=19]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18698/CH
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[size=19]God bless you[/size]

[size=19]KK[/size]

[size=19]XI[/size]

[size=19]POPULATION 1,680[/size]

[size=19]CHRISTIANS: NONE KNOWN[/size]

[size=19]These people worship the spirit world, trees, wood and their dead ancestors.[/size]

[size=19]In 1998, Chinese evangelists had the opportunity to present the gospel to these people. They were listened to, but were politely refused. This was due to a non-Christian cult abusing them in their past. Please pray that their eyes will open and that they would respond in repentance and faith.[/size]

[size=19]They have no resources in their own language; please pray for them.[/size]

[size=19]Please don't forget to pray for this precious people.[/size]

[size=16][size=19]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18716/CH
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[size=19]God bless you[/size]

[size=19]KK[/size]

[size=19]Sermons[/size]

[size=19]These are great sermons..people have lots of time at the moment, please use this time to listen to these sermons and to feed your soul on the word of God[/size]

[size=19]Standing firm: all or nothing for Jesus by Clarence simmons Philippians 1[/size]

[size=16][size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=63019167343972
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[size=19]Christian modesty and worship by Jeff Pollard 1 timothy 2:8-10[/size]

[size=16][size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=728131357526
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[size=19]Beauty and God -fearing women by Jeff pollard proverbs 31[/size]

[size=16][size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1218161344468
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The Pastors heart by Andrew Quigley Romans 1:8-15

[size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=219201414474869

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Admin Tue 21 Apr 2020 - 22:34

Please pray fervently for China, use these prayer requests and links and pray for 5 minutes per day. Please share on all social media platforms and if anyone is reading this, who doesn't receive my devotions, they are available for you at keitherichobkirk@hotmail.com

Please pray for a deep and lasting revival throughout China, that will shake the church first and then the whole land.

Please pray that the church would have a powerful purity that would impact all areas of Chinese society

Please pray for the minority people of China, the two groups below have an active Church and their growth is pivotal to reaching other groups in China

A-Hmao

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH

Lisu

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13076/CH

Please pray for all Pastors and Church workers including Pastors Z, S and G

Please pray that our little fellowship would be protected as we meet online, pray for protection for all services. Persecution is still active, but we are blessed by it, we don't hate it, we welcome it.

Please pray for the husbands of many sisters that they would come to faith, please pray for the sisters of unbelieving husbands to live in a godly manner in front of them.

Please pray for our Children. Sunday School is banned and children are encouraged to report on their Christian parents. Please pray for the young people of China.

Praise God for safe delivery of F's baby; please pray that her and her husband would come to a biblical faith along with her Mother and boyfriend.

Continue to pray for the salvation of men such as F, H , S and W.

Please pray for brother L and Sister Z, recently married, but struggling spiritually.

Please pray for newly married W and M. The husband is struggling with sexual issues.

Please pray for sisters Y and C, who have unsaved husbands.

Continue to lift up my father in Law G, who is 85, and his wife. Thy both are in need of salvation.

Please pray for my wife and daughter H and M.

Please pray for my nephew and his partner, in homosexual relationship.

Please pray for me, my foot is nearly better, please pray as I have to apply for residence permit in June.

Sermons

We continue our journey through the Bible with Dennis Lyle, this time sharing the books of Ruth and 1 and 2 Samuel, also included is another great sermon by this man of God

Ruth

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=123131554192

1 Samuel

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=11414153591

2 Samuel

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=121141547100

Lead me to Calvary by Dennis Lyle

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=103114653240

Admin Sun 19 Apr 2020 - 20:34

[size=19]TIBETAN GTSANG[/size]

[size=19]POPULATION 740,000[/size]

[size=19]CHRISTIANS: 20[/size]

[size=19]This area is tightly controlled and all religious activity is monitored. It is a stronghold for Buddhism. Christianity has never taken root amongst these people. Pray that they would have the opportunity to hear the gospel.[/size]

[size=19]Please pray that the few believers would grow in their faith, and that this tiny flower would bloom into a viable and mature church.[/size]

[size=19]The Bible is translated into their language, and please pray that the word of God would penetrate human hearts - Hebrews 4:12-13.[/size]

[size=19]Please water these people with your prayers and tears! They are going to a Christ-less eternity and they don't know the Name of Jesus![/size]

[size=19]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18698/CH

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[size=19]God bless you[/size]

[size=19]KK[/size]

[size=19]XI[/size]

[size=19]POPULATION 1,680[/size]

[size=19]CHRISTIANS: NONE KNOWN[/size]

[size=19]These people worship the spirit world, trees, wood and their dead ancestors.[/size]

[size=19]In 1998, Chinese evangelists had the opportunity to present the gospel to these people. They were listened to, but were politely refused. This was due to a non-Christian cult abusing them in their past. Please pray that their eyes will open and that they would respond in repentance and faith.[/size]

[size=19]They have no resources in their own language; please pray for them.[/size]

[size=19]Please don't forget to pray for this precious people.[/size]

[size=19]https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18716/CH
[/size]

[size=19]God bless you[/size]

[size=19]KK[/size]

[size=19]Sermons[/size]

[size=19]These are great sermons..people have lots of time at the moment, please use this time to listen to these sermons and to feed your soul on the word of God[/size]

[size=19]Standing firm: all or nothing for Jesus by Clarence simmons Philippians 1[/size]

[size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=63019167343972
[/size]

[size=19]Christian modesty and worship by Jeff Pollard 1 timothy 2:8-10[/size]

[size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=728131357526
[/size]

[size=19]Beauty and God -fearing women by Jeff pollard proverbs 31[/size]

[size=19]https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1218161344468
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The Pastors heart by Andrew Quigley Romans 1:8-15

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=219201414474869

Admin Sat 18 Apr 2020 - 21:04

SERMONS

CHINESE

IS HELL FOR REAL BY DEREK TU

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=12114051282

english/chinese

EVIDENCES OF TRUE CHRISTIANITY BY PAUL WASHER

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=5231994146639

ENGLISH

MY REFUGE AND MY PORTION BY MALCOLM WATTS PSALM 142

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=22420638300

SEEK THE LORD BY RYAN MCKEE

https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=328201829395048

JOB 1

And fell down upon the ground before God. 21 “I came naked from my mother’s womb,” he said, “and I shall have nothing when I die. The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
20约伯便起来，撕裂外袍，剃了头，伏在地上下拜，-21说：“我赤身出于母胎，也必赤身归回；赏赐的是耶和华，收取的也是耶和华。耶和华的名是应当称颂的。”
22 In all of this Job did not sin or revile God.
在这一切的事上约伯并不犯罪，也不以神为愚妄（或译：也不妄评神）。

KEEPING YOUR MOUTH FROM SIN
谨守你的口，不要犯罪。

Job was a very rich man, he had much cattle, sheep and was also blessed with many sons and daughters. Now to lose one of any of these, who be terrible, but to lose everything, must of been absolutely awful. One by one his servants came, each one telling a worse story than the last one. It must of been like, one servant finishes telling him that he has lost his sheep and then whilst he is just about to finish, here comes another one , look at verses 16-18.
约伯非常富有，他有许多牛羊，也因者神的祝福得了许多儿女。现在失去这些中的任何一样，都是很糟糕的，但若失去一切，一定是绝对极坏的事。他的仆人一个接一个地来了，一个比一个讲得情况更糟。情况肯定是这样的：刚一个仆人告诉他，他丢失了他的羊，就在他要讲完的时候，又来了一个（报信的）仆人，看16-18节

He was not just having a bad day, he was having the ultimate bad day. He had suddenly lost everything. But and here is the beautiful thing about Job, he did not blame God or sin with his mouth.
他不仅仅是度过了糟糕的一天，他更是度过了极其糟糕的一天。他突然失去了一切。但约伯所行的比较好的是，他没有责备神，也没有嘴上犯罪。

Why is this? Well if we look back to the earliest verses of Chapter 1, we find out the reason.
这是为什么呢?如果我们回顾第一章最初的几节，我们就会找到原因。
The first thing, we find out about Job is that he was a good man who feared God and kept away from evil. Even the devil when we brought his sick accusation, recognised that Job feared God.
首先，我们发现约伯是个义人，他敬畏上帝，远离邪恶。连魔鬼也知道约伯敬畏神。

Secondly, his concern for his family, when they had a party, Job prayed for them, this was Job's regular practice verses 5. He was a praying father to his children.
第二，他对家人的关心，当他们聚会时，约伯为他们祷告，这是约伯的惯例，参见第5节。他是一个会为孩子们祷告的父亲。

Finally, he had a realisation, that everything he owned had come from God, he was just the steward and that God was the real owner of all he owned. It was easy for him to let go, of all these things, because he realised who the real owner was.
最后，他意识到，他所拥有的一切都来自于上帝，他只是个管家，而上帝才是他所有家产的真正主人。对他来说，失去这些东西就相对容易多了，因为他知道谁才是真正的主人。

What an example Job is.. Hope you will follow
约伯是多么好的榜样，希望你们能效法他。

God bless you
上帝祝福你。

Keith

ACTS 5
使徒行传第5章
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
公会的人听从了他，便叫使徒来，把他们打了，又吩咐他们不可奉耶稣的名讲道，就把他们释放了。
41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
他们离开公会，心里欢喜，因被算是配为这名受辱。
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
他们就每日在殿里、在家里不住地教训人，传耶稣是基督。
HOW TO HANDLE A BEATING
如何应对毒打
The disciples had appeared before the council of the Jews, and had defended themselves and the reasons for them preaching the gospel, this time, they had found an unlikely ally in Gamaliel, who was the teacher of Saul, later the apostle Paul.
门徒们出现在犹太人的公会面前，为自己辩护，就传福音的理由进行争辩，这一次，他们发现了一个不太可能的同伙，伽玛列，他是扫罗(后来的使徒保罗)的老师。
The council had wanted to kill them, but they took this man's advice and they had suffered a beating.
犹太公会本想杀死他们，但他们听从了迦玛列的建议，（最后只是）遭到了毒打。
The reaction to the beating are significant and we have to do the same. Firstly they were rejoicing, all through the book of Acts, we see a rejoicing church. Every church and every individual you see in the book of Acts is rejoicing, despite intense and horrible persecution.
对于被殴打的心态是值得深思的，我们也必须这样做：首先，他们是喜乐的，在使徒行传中，我们看到一个喜乐的教会。你在使徒行传中看到的每个教会和每个人都在欢呼，尽管他们受到了严重甚至可怕的迫害。
Secondly, they rejoiced because they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of the Lord. Here they were being beaten for their faith, just like their Saviour. You know believer, what we go through is the same thing that happened to the Saviour John 15:18-20
其次，他们喜乐，是因为他们算是配为主的名受辱。在这里，他们因为信仰而被殴打，就像他们的救主（耶稣）一样。你知道信徒，我们所经历的和救主所经历的是一样的。约翰福音15章18-20节

Thirdly in verse 40, they were told not to speak anything about Jesus, but who did they obey? We can be threatened and told not to share Christ, but who are we are to obey? The NT believers fully knew the risks of sharing the gospel, but they didn't hesitate, they had already said that these things in Chapter 4:19-20.
第三，在第40节，他们被犹太公会告知不要谈论任何关于耶稣的事，但是他们真正该服从是谁呢?我们可能会受到威胁，被告知不要与人分享基督的福音，但我们要服从谁呢?新约之下的信徒完全知道传福音的后果，但是他们没有犹豫，他们已经在第4章19-20节说过了。
Remember that the authorities, can threaten and beat you, but your attitude must be one of rejoicing, and to recognise that we are counted worthy to share his sufferings and then continue to share the gospel in all it's power.
记住，权力机构可以威胁、殴打你，但你的心里必须是喜乐的，要认识到我们有资格分担耶稣的苦难，然后继续借用神的一切能力（放胆）分享福音。

God bless you
上帝祝福你。
Keith

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Virtually all the cities (58) market towns (700) and villages (17,000), are completely unreached. Please pray that Christians would be called to go and reach these people.

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These people are deeply entrenched in worshipping the spirit world, and are very careful not to offend the spirits. They give reverence to nature.

Virtually all the cities (58) market towns (700) and villages (17,000), are completely unreached. Please pray that Christians would be called to go and reach these people.

The Bible is not available in their language, so please pray that they would have the Word of God in their own language and that a thriving church would be established.

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LABA PEOPLE

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Please pray for the breaking of the ancestor worship and animism. These are very powerful forces and need to be broken by prayer.

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Please pray that the Gospel would break through in this people group and that they would become majority Evangelical.

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12935/CH

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Brother W, who was in sexual sin has now got married and his new wife and him are wanting us to help them, please pray for wisdom

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Thanks God for all his blessings to us. He is so good.

Thank you for your constant and faithful prayers for us, please continue to pray for 5 minutes every day for China using the prayer requests below

Please continue to pray for the pastors and church workers of China especially our own Beloved husband and wife pastors Z and S and their son, who is preacher A

Please continue to pray for revival in the Chinese Church, that it would grow and mature, many thousands are brought into the kingdom each week.

Please continue to pray for an outpouring on the un-reached people of China, there are many, please start with these two, adopt them in your church and get everyone to pray for them, please click on the links below and print out the page and place it on your church notice board

KUCONG

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18528/CH

GELAO

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11857/CH

Please pray for the men of our church to become strong and effective witnesses for Christ.

Brother W, who was in sexual sin has now got married and his new wife and him are wanting us to help them, please pray for wisdom

S in still in denial, he wants to be part of church, but still wants to live in his sin

Please pray for husbands of many sisters to come to faith

We don't have our three young co-workers, please pray that others would step up

Please pray we would have divine opportunities to share the gospel

Please pray for many young believers would grow in their faith

Please pray for My wife H and daughter M

We are still unable to meet in person, please pray for our small groups fellowship

Please pray for me as I have to renew my residence permit in June, and also for healing of my hairline fracture of left foot

Please pray for our focus to be on Christ, as you know the world is focusing on the pandemic, help us to focus on what is really important.

Please pray for precious unity between us

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[size=21]MUDA

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Population: 3,000

Christians: None known.

The gospel has touched many in Jinhong county, but these people have been passed over. Please pray that they would be reached with the gospel.

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Please stand in the gap and pray for these people.

PAIWAN

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Population: 660

Christians: None Known.

A small number of the Paiwan live in mainland China. The majority live in Taiwan and there are several strong Churches. Please pray that the Paiwan believers in Taiwan would reach out to their mainland neighbours.

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10 Indictments against the church

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Please stand with the church in China.

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Wa

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Guopu

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ALU

POPULATION: 7,050

CHRISTIANS: NONE KNOWN

These people are bound to many different types of spirits. Chickens are sacrificed in every village to keep the spirits quiet. Please pray that these practices would be bound as the gospel takes root.

Chinese evangelists visited the Alu but they were not interested; please pray that something that was said would stick with some of the people.

Please pray for a move of God amongst them.

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18886/CH

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ALUO

POPULATION: 31,500

CHRISTIANS: NONE KNOWN

This people believe in the deity Ah-Luo, and have a strong belief in polytheism.

They are controlled by shamans offering a series of sacrifices. Little outreach has been done in their area, so please pray that Christians would reach out to them.

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10 INDICTMENTS AGAINST THE CHURCH

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