Wk 110

November 9, 2007 To The Ends of The Earth

Verse for the week:
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. (Hebrews 13:3)

Quote for the week:
"I could feel your prayers in the cell! I knew that Christian brothers and sisters around the world were praying for me right then. Some nights I felt as if there were thousands of brothers and sisters with me in the cell and that we were all celebrating God's grace. That gave me hope during that worst time in my life. Actually I have never felt Christian love in such a strong way." - A persecuted pastor in a restricted nation

People Group of the week:
Persecuted Christians around the world

Apostolic Missions Committee Member to pray for this week:
Earl Ringger (Gridley, IL)

Apostolic Elder's Wife to pray for this week:
Miriam Sauder (Tremont, IL)

Apostolic Christian Missionaries to pray for this week:
Please pray for the pastors and evangelists with RGMMI in India who face the threat of persecution daily.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070405/26722_Persecution_in_India_Rises_with_Increased_Hindu-Christian_Conversions.htm
(*Links to websites do not necessarily imply endorsement.)

Other News:
As you all know, this Sunday is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As I was drifting off to sleep last night (in my nice warm bed), the thought suddenly came crashing into my head, "Right now someone is being beaten, tortured, or killed for Jesus...and I'm not." I didn't necessarily feel thankful that I wasn't being persecuted. I didn't really feel guilty for not being persecuted. I just felt like, "Wow. Persecution IS reality for someone JUST LIKE ME." I was compelled to pray.

If any of you would still like to sign up for the IDOP Prayer Chain, please email Heidi Knobloch at heidi.knobloch@gmail.com. Please do so before Saturday afternoon. She will send you some excellent IDOP prayer resources.