Hi Family, Hebrews 13:3 (Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies). Thank you so much for your continuous prayer for our family who lives in hostile or restricted nations. Please let keep lifting them up daily in prayer. Prayer changes things. your prayers matter. Let pray for Bahrain this week. Here are some facts about this country ( obtained from the voice of martyrs website: Category: Restricted Nation Religion: Muslim 83.2%, Christian 9.8% Ideology: Islam Head of State: King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa Although it is one of the most open countries in the Persian Gulf region, local Christians cannot freely practice their faith. Proselytism is illegal, and the courts enforce Shariah law. Christians who witness openly suffer persecution, mostly from friends and family, and many choose to worship secretly in informal networks. Churches are not uncommon in Bahrain, but they are used mainly by foreigners, and each building serves dozens of congregations. There are two small Christian bookstores in the country. VOM provides support to an active evangelist in Bahrain.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:54:05 +0000
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