In This Issue: Praying the way Paul told Timothy to pray
- SOUTHEAST ASIA: Herbalist Draws Lost to Christ
- ISRAEL: Jews for Jesus Worker Recounts Deportation
- SRI LANKA: Buddhist Monks Lead Mob
- WORLD: Human Trafficking and the Response of the Church
- BANGLADESH: Deadly Violence Mars Elections
Greetings!
The apostle Paul instructed Timothy to pray for kings and those in high positions (1 Timothy 2:1-5). Today, will you join us in praying along those lines?
1. World leaders are meeting in Switzerland to discuss Syria. Since the beginning of the conflict three years ago, an average of 6000 people per day have fled the country. Pray for Geneva II and the formation of an interim government for Syria.
2. Also pray for the leaders meeting in late February in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan to discuss Religion, Security, and Citizenship.
3. In the US, January is now National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, per proclamation by the president. Much to pray about concerning those issues!
And finally, some cool tools to help us know the world better:
1. The Refugee Project is an interactive map that shows where refugees are coming from and where they are going.
2. Ever wonder what countries are friends with each other? A good indication is where they allow visitors to come from and where they allow their citizens to go. Check out Visa Mapper and The World’s Worst Passports for clues.
Pray for God-honoring relationships among the nations’ leaders!
Praying with you,
Pat
About Us
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.