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Friday, 10 June 2016 11:48
World: commitment to Bible translation
One in seven people do not have the full Bible available in their native language. But there are many Christians whose mission it is to change that statistic by 2025. For example, United Bible Societies recently…
Friday, 10 June 2016 11:42
Australia: federal elections and the Church
Australians are asking us to pray with them for justice in the Church. Their election prayer diary for this week says, ‘Let us pray for justice to be manifested in the Church. Let us repent of…
Friday, 03 June 2016 10:11
Can UN do more about Christian genocide?
As genocide against Christians and other minorities intensifies in the Middle East, advocacy groups are putting pressure on the United Nations to do more to intervene. In March John Kerry officially declared, ‘Christians and minorities in…
Friday, 03 June 2016 10:09
Iraq: fierce fighting continues
Last week we asked God to direct the government forces and their allies in their battles to retake Fallujah so that families are protected, and to keep open ‘safe corridors’ for fleeing people. This week Iraqi…
Friday, 03 June 2016 10:07
Praying for Muslims during Ramadan (6 June to 5 July)
Muslims are our neighbours. Jesus instructed us to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matt. 22:39). International '30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World' started in 1993, and every year the number of Christians using their…
Friday, 03 June 2016 10:04
Australia: prayer for 2 July elections
With the calling of federal elections on 2 July, there will be a season of prayer up to that date. The Australian Prayer Network will be providing weekly prayer points from the web address below. The…