North Africa--Seminary Classes Delayed
Source: VOM Sources
1 Peter 3:14-16
The latest seminary class for a group
of North African pastors has been delayed because of unrest in the
region. A VOM partner reports that the students involved are very eager
to continue their studies. In the meantime,
they continue to study God's Word and prepare themselves for leadership
in their local churches. Because of government restrictions,
all churches in this region must meet in secret. "We feel confident that
classes will resume in the very near future," a VOM partner said.
"Please make this an urgent matter for prayer." Pray that the class will
be able to resume soon and that the work of these ministers will bear
much fruit in this region.
Uzbekistan--Refugee Pastor Jailed While Seeking Protection
Source: VOM Canada
2 Corinthians 4:1-2
Uzbekistan is seeking to extradite a
refugee from Kazakhstan on charges that carry a maximum 15-year jail
term. Pastor Makset Djabbarbergenov,
who fled to Kazakhstan and was recognized as a refugee by the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,
has been charged with exercising freedom of religion or belief in his
hometown of Nukus. On Oct. 15,
a court in Almaty,
Kazakhstan,
authorized detention until Nov. 5 and claimed the Uzbek charges could be
equated to terrorism-related charges under Kazakh law. The Supreme
Court claims it cannot find an appeal that Makset filed in August.
Please pray that Makset will not be deported. Pray that the Lord will
give Makset and his wife the strength to remain faithful.
Eritrea--Believers Arrested and Citizens Armed
Source: VOM Sources
Colossians 2:6-8
Christians in Eritrea are alarmed by an
increase in Christian arrests and by the fact that the government
appears to be arming citizens for unknown reasons. Authorities have
continued to arrest Christians throughout Eritrea,
holding them for several months before releasing them. The most recent
arrests have occurred on the outskirts of the capital,
Asmara. In addition,
the government is arming citizens between the ages of 18 and 70 with
AK-47 rifles. "The latest report I have from Asmara is that now,
for a few hours every day,
everyone is taking some kind of a basic training [with the weapons],"
wrote a VOM contact. "There is rumored speculation [that the
distribution of arms] started when the late Ethiopian prime minister was
sick; there is a tense fear that the new Ethiopian political situation
might trigger another conflict. [The other possible explanation is that]
as usual it is a diversion that the government creates to occupy its
citizens," the contact said. Pray for God's protection of Christians in
Eritrea and for stability and political reform in the country.
Bangladesh--VOM Project
Pray for families in need of emergency
funds for court fines and fees. The relief will go to persecuted
families in remote house churches who have urgent needs. Pray also for
the workers involved in delivering the funds.
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