Fri, Jul 14th - 4:08AM

Muslim extremist stoned and clubbed christian woman

NIGERIA                                

Local church leaders said Muslim extremists overwhelmed police officers who were providing refuge for an unidentified Christian woman in Niger state on June 28. Extremists stoned and clubbed the woman to death for doing street evangelism. David Atabo of the Roman Catholic Church in Izom said he witnessed the killing of the woman. He said she had met a group of Muslim youths, shared the gospel with them and gave them tracts. When nearby Muslim elders learned that the woman had preached to the youths, they claimed she insulted the prophet of Islam, Muhammad, and ordered that she be killed. Police rescued her and took her into protective custody, but a mob stormed the police station. "The police, realizing that the Muslim crowd was overwhelming, smuggled the woman through a back door to escape with her, but the Muslims blocked all escape routes, and at this point the police abandoned the woman to save their lives," Atabo said.

Pray our omnipotent Father will move in power to change the hearts of Muslim extremists in Nigeria. Pray Christians will continue bold and loving in sharing their faith. Pray God will use the martyrdom of this bold Christian woman for His ultimate and eternal glory.

Wed, Jul 5th - 10:51AM

JUST A POEM

I AM A CHRISTIAN

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I'm not shouting, "I'm clean livin."
  I'm whispering, "I was lost,"
  Now I'm found and forgiven.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
  I don't speak of this with pride.
  I'm confessing that I stumble
  and need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I'm not trying to be strong.
  I'm professing that I'm weak
  and need HIS strength to carry on.

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I'm not bragging of success.
  I'm admitting I have failed
  and need God to clean my mess.

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I'm not claiming to be perfect,
  My flaws are far too visible
  but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I still feel the sting of pain,
  I have my share of heartaches
  So, I call upon His name.

When I say...  "I am a Christian"
  I'm not holier than thou,
  I'm just a simple sinner
  who received God's good grace, somehow.
   
                                         

                                                 Maya Angelou

Mon, Jul 3rd - 4:02AM

Persecution against Chinese house churches

CHINA

(Christian Aid Association)
On June 25, CAA released a report listing the cases of persecution against Chinese house churches in different provinces in China from May 2005-May 2006. According to the report, in the past 12 months, at least 1,958 Chinese house church pastors and Christians in 15 provinces have been arrested. It is reported that police officers and religious affairs cadres conducting the raids have mistreated and tortured Christians. The report shows that Henan has been the worst province in persecution against house churches. In 11 raids between July 2005 and May 2006, 823 pastors and believers were arrested. Five American citizens were arrested as well. Many of those arrested were abused. After a raid on March 13, 2006 in Wen county, two arrested Christian ladies, 72 and 21, were forced to strip off their clothes during the interrogation. A disabled pastor, Li Gongshe, was severely beaten with one of his ribs broken.

(Read the whole story at www.ChinaAid.org). "Henan province should be put on notice as having the worst religious persecution record," said Rev. Bob Fu of CAA, "It is morally imperative for any conscientious foreign investors in Henan to address this serious issue."

Communicate your concern to the Henan province authority:
Governor of Henan Governor Li Chengyu
Tel: +86-371-65908675 and 65907565
Fax number: +86-371-65711621
Emails: webadmin@cpmembers.org.cn and gufeng@cpmembers.org.cn


Pray Christians in China's house churches will remain faithful to the One who has called them into His Kingdom. Pray those in prison will point their enemies toward Jesus. Pray for an international outpouring of protest that will cause the authorities to stop attacks on house churches.