In This Issue: Holidays, haram, and South Americans “going for more”
- COLOMBIA: Guerrilla Group Bans Worship Services
- SOUTH SUDAN: Cry Out to the Lord
- KAZAKHSTAN: Fines for “Extremist” Books
- IRAQ: Government Declares Christmas a National Holiday
- EVENTS: Additions to 2014 Calendar
Greetings!
This edition includes a number of stories about suffering Christians. The last year has been a newsworthy one for global persecution, says the Christian ministry Open Doors – which publishes an annual World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians face the most persecution.
“Hundreds of churches have been attacked in Nigeria. Entire Christian towns have been destroyed in Syria. And in North Korea, at least 80 people were allegedly killed for owning a Bible,” writes Open Doors.
As the writers also point out, however, many people are coming to Christ in some of these countries.
For an overview, read The 2014 Watch List Is Here and follow links to other resources and ways to respond.
Thanks for praying!
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Missions Catalyst is a free, weekly electronic digest of mission news and resources designed to inspire and equip Christians worldwide for global ministry. Use it to fuel your prayers, find tips and opportunities, and stay in touch with how God is building his kingdom all over the world. Please forward it freely!
Pat Noble has been the “news sleuth” for Missions Catalyst since 2004. In addition to churning out the news, she is working to create a SWARM (Serving World A Regional Mobilizers) in Northern New York using the NorthernChristian.org website. You can connect with her at www.whatsoeverthings.com.