Prayer Points

NORTH KOREA - In North Korea, 20 to 40 households are grouped under a local monitor who reports on daily movements, any visitors and loyalty. Pray with underground Christians under this oppression.

BANGLADESH - Saiful*, a local church pastor, asks: “Please pray for us, that we may remain faithful to Christ until the last drop of our blood.” Pray for courage and blessing for Saiful and his family.

BANGLADESH - Pray specifically with Mamum*, a local evangelist threatened by Islamic leaders. He faces warnings to shut down the house church he leads. Ask God to shield him from the arrows.

BANGLADESH - In north Bangladesh, Christian persecution, especially against converts, is rising sharply. Pray for provision and protection over the families forced into hiding.

PHILIPPINES - Pray for the children’s storytelling programmes that our local partner leads in the southern region of the Philippines. Ask God to instil these Bible stories into the minds and hearts of these children.

PHILIPPINES - Pray for Filipino fathers today and all fathers facing persecution for their faith. Ask God to give them courage and equip them to be the spiritual leaders in their families.

PHILIPPINES - Today, on World Refugee Day, pray with Christians forced to flee their homes for safety. Ask God to comfort them and open new doors of opportunity and encouragement.

CENTRAL ASIA - Praise God for recent discipleship training courses in Central Asia. At one conference focusing on the calling of the Church, 283 believers from several Christian countries participated. Your prayers and support make this possible!

CENTRAL ASIA - Pray for steadfast faith for Ayaz, a 40-year-old widower with two teen daughters. He is a new believer, and the recent loss of his wife has been devastating. Pray for wisdom and perseverance.

CENTRAL ASIA - Pray with 16-year-old Hysam* from Central Asia. After he was baptised, his Muslim parents beat him and kicked him out of their house. Because of your support, Hysam has a place to live.