Remember Ambassadors

Preparing for our upcoming banquet is taking about all of my time these days, so I haven’t had much time to update here. But I wanted to make sure to put out a reminder to pray for Orissa, India.

You can read the background of this prayer request in today’s Weekly Reminder. The violence started about two days ago, and has continued; pray for these Christians!

For more information–

Deaths Mount as Violence Spreads in Orissa

Carnage Continues in Orissa: Reports of 150 Houses and 20 Churches Destroyed

Aftermath of Swami’s Killing: The Christian Victims List

It is time to RSVP for Persecuted, Not Forsaken! Be sure to get your name in to be a part of this exciting evening of powerful testimony from the persecuted church. You can RSVP by e-mailing Remember, or by calling us at (843) 408-7848.

And if you would like to be an even bigger blessing to the needs of the persecuted church, you can become one of our “clipboarders.” If you are willing to tell your friends, family, and church members about the banquet on October 2, I would love to send you a clipboard full of sign up sheets so that they can sign up on the spot to attend. Last year our clipboarders were unbelievably powerful advertising agents - and the result was spectacular!

Would you be a clipboarder?

It has been a while since we did a World Update, but lots has been happening - please be sure to keep these stories in your prayers!

Bangladesh: Christians Flee After Attack on House Church

Bhutan: Missionary Asked to Renounce Christ

China: Christian Book Store Owner’s Condition Deteriorating in Prison

Shia Weihan was arrested four months ago for selling unapproved Christian books, and his condition continues to get worse as he languishes in prison.

Ethiopia: Muslim Mob Attacks Christians

Extremist Islam is growing in Ethiopia, sparking increasing violence. Ethiopia is not unique in this regard; the Muslim presence throughout northern Africa is causing problems in many countries. Pray for northern Africa!

India: Missionaries, Bible College Students Beaten, Tortured and Jailed

Iran: Christian Couple Dies from Police Attack

Last week, Iranian secret police raided a house church service, brutally beating, arresting, and interrogating many. This is the latest update from this tragedy.

Saudi Arabia: Plans to Deport 15 Christians

The crime committed by these believers was that they held a church service. The were arrested, had possessions confiscated, were mocked and interrogated - and now that they have been released, they face deportation.