One of the great things about having a dedicated and hard-working summer intern is that he can take care of some of the projects that I have had simmering on the back burner for quite a while.
One of those is uploading our videos to YouTube. Take a look at the new RememberThose video channel!
As I write this, we have four videos ready to watch - but stay tuned, as more are coming. If you're a YouTube user, be sure to subscribe to our video feed!
I'm more than happy to announce that all of you web-publishing folks out there now have a terrific opportunity to use your webspace to promote the work that Remember is doing for the persecuted church.
Check out www.rememberthose.org/banners to get your custom code, paste it in your HTML, and you will be doing us - and the people we serve - a huge favor. We have three different sizes and shapes to fit on your site.
The design is based on our upcoming banquet theme, but these banners can be used at any time to bring attention to the needs of persecuted Christians. Thanks for raising awareness and promoting hope!
All over the world, Christians are suffering for the sake of Christ.They are the persecuted church – suffering in prison and hunger, never certain when they may be called upon to pay the ultimate price.
Though they are persecuted, they are not forsaken.They serve our faithful God—and they have the Body of Christ to bear them up.They are not forsaken because you are God’s tool to provide for their needs.
So join us on October 2, 2008,
for Remember’s second annual fundraising banquet,
“Persecuted, Not Forsaken.”
It will be a night of compelling video presentations straight from the persecuted church, and a chance for you to get involved in blessing them.Contact Rememberfor more information!
This morning, I was delighted to send off the very first Ambassadors Update to all the people who have signed up to be Remember Ambassadors. That officially marks the launch of what I've been calling "Phase 2."
Phase 1 was this website–establishing a presence, and becoming your resource for news, prayer requests, and information to carry out your passion to assist the persecuted church.
Phase 2 is taking the next step–from information to action. The goal of Ambassadors is not just to equip you for action, but to give you meaningful ways to minister to the persecuted church. That is the essence of this newsletter–the first project. There are so many more to come, but if you want to get involved right now, on a project that has the potential to bless hundreds and thousands of people, this newsletter is the resource for you!
And if you would like to be put on the Ambassadors mailing list, simply e-mail me your address!
One of my constant goals is to let you you know how you can be involved in praying for the persecuted church. I write every week about the power of prayer, and that power is so evident in the lives of our persecuted brothers and sisters. But do not forget the blessing and power involved when we agree together in prayer! The Spirit is present when only two or three gather in His name–imagine the power when the worldwide community of believers agrees together.
April 27 has been designated the International Day of Prayer for North Korea. The people of North Korea have suffered unimaginable devastation at the hands of their communist dictator, and the Global Justice Prayer Network has provided a list prayer requests based on their specific needs. What amazes me is how so many of these broad needs have a direct link to persecution. While the citizens of North Korea in the broad sense are suffering, and need our prayers, the Christians of North Korea are specifically suffering–targeted by the enemies of Christ.
I would challenge you to mark April 27 on your calendar and remember to pray for the persecuted church in North Korea. You will be joining a worldwide "agreement" of intercession! While you're at it, print out a few prayer brochures, and make sure your friends and family know of this special time to lift up those in need.
