Praise Reports

April 26 | TUNISIA
Give thanks for the Tunisians who are seeking the truth of
Jesus today and for those who have persevered for years with
minimal fellowship and resources
April 27 | ARABIAN PENINSULA
Thank the Lord for new believers in the desert! Please pray
that they will grow in faith.
April 28 | CHINA
Praise God for a new Tibetan Background Believer with a
passion to share the gospel with people in his home village
April 29 | GAMBIA
Praise God that several church denominations are members of
the Inter-Faith Group for Dialogue and Peace in Gambia.
April 30 | LAOS
One of the largest ethnic groups in Laos has a history of being
oppressed. This, however, has made them eager to receive the
healing and wholeness that Jesus Christ brings. Praise God for
their willingness to accept His gospel.
Praying Through The
World Watch List

March 31st- April 6th: Eritrea (#12)
+ Give thanks for the resilient faith of Christians like Gabriella;
remember those imprisoned in harsh circumstances.
+ That the Lord would comfort the grieving and broken-
hearted families who have lost loved ones.
April 7th-13th: Libya (#13)
+ o That God would strengthen and encourage isolated and
secret believers.
+ o For Open Doors as it supports efforts to reach Libyans
through TV, radio and internet programs.
+ o For stability and good government in Libya; persecution
of Christians has been observed to flourish in failing states
April 14th- 20th: Nigeria (#14)
+ For Gods Spirit to be at work, comforting families who
have suffered trauma or loss.
+ Thank God for the generous gifts of Open Doors supporters
to widows and orphans.
+ For the protection of the Open Doors team as they take
Bibles, relief and training to believers in need.
April 21st- 27th: Uzbekistan (#15)
+ For Uzbek brothers and sisters who are detained, fined, and
even beaten for owning Christian materials.
+ For long-term prisoner Tohar Haydarov, imprisoned in 2010
for ten years.





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PRAYER
FORCE ALERT
Prayer request bulletin
for persecuted
Christians worldwide
APRIL 2014
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THE LORD IS A REFUGE
FOR THE OPPRESSED,
A STRONGHOLD IN
TIMES OF TROUBLE.
(PSALM 9:9)
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continued
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his
sanctuary; praise
him in his mighty
heavens!
Psalm 150:1
Remember your leaders, those
who spoke to you the word of
God. Consider the outcome of
their way of life, and imitate their
faith. Hebrews 13:7
She opens her hand to the
poor and reaches out her
hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20
The LORD hears
the needy and does
not despise his
captive people
Psalm 69:33
For I was hungry, and you
gave Me something to eat; I
was thirsty, and you gave Me
something to drink; I was a
stranger, and you invited Me in.
Matthew 25:35
But you are a chosen people,
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
a people belonging to God, that
you may declare the praises
of him who called you out of
darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9
Pastors
April 1 | KENYA
Please pray for the family of Lawrence Kazungu Kadenge, an
Assistant Pastor who was killed by unknown assailants after
Islamic extremists were rioting.
April 2 | UZBEKISTAN
The government will not grant a pastor a visa to go to a
Christian Conference outside of the country. Pray that God
will change their minds.
April 3 | CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
A pastor and son were murdered during a recent violent
attack. Pray for his church and their families
April 4 | KAZAKHSTAN
Two charges against Pastor Bakhytzhan were declared to
be unfounded. However, he is still waiting to see what the
outcome of the other charges will be.
April 5 | COLOMBIA
Pray for a pastor who received a threatening letter reading
You must leave the region or youll die. The letter also
included a picture of a coffin.
Refugees
April 6 | RUSSIA
Pray for a mother of three who was kicked out of her home
when her faith was discovered
April 7 | NORTH KOREA
Pray for a refugee who recently stayed in a Chinese safe
house and returned to North Korea to share the gospel message.
April 8 | SRI LANKA
Open Doors has been able to help five pastors who have been
displaced start a farm. Pray that this will help sustain their ministry.
April 9 Central | AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Many displaced Christians are hungry and still experiencing
violent attacks.
April 10 | CHINA
Pray for a North Korean refugee who was initially resistant towards
the gospel, but is showing signs of a growing interest in God.
Women

April 11 | BANGLADESH
Pray for 20 women who will start a three-year discipleship
course through Open Doors.
April 12 | PHILIPPINES
Pray for a Muslim Background Believer who has remained
faithful to attend Bible study, despite being mocked by some in
her community.
April 13 | TUNISIA
A 15 year old girl has been a Christian for a few years. Pray
her family would accept her and come to know Christ as well.
April 14 | IRAN
Pray for Kristina Irani, the wife of imprisoned pastor Behnam
Irani, whose home was raided by security force members.
Churches
April 15 | IVORY COAST
Open Doors is involved in various interactions and collaborative
talks with Church leaders. Please pray for concrete actions in
response to the specific needs of the Church.
April 16 | BHUTAN
Pray for a Church leader who was summoned by village
officials, as this might make it more difficult for local
Christians to meet together for Sunday worship.
April 17 | MYANMAR
Authorities heavily monitor churches in the country. Pray
leaders will deal peacefully with those in authority.
April 18 | ARABIAN PENINSULA
Pray for fellowship with believers, as it is sometimes
difficult to come by.
April 19 | ISRAEL AND PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Pray for Easter celebrations in the different churches and
denominations all over the region.
April 20 | LEBANON
Pray that the Church will be able to celebrate Easter this
year without fear but with a joy
April 21 | IRAQ
Continue praying for the leadership of the Church in Iraq as
they share Christian materials with those around them.
April 22 | SYRIA
The Church keeps ministering in various parts of Syria.
Pray for their endurance.
April 23 | IRAN
The house church movement in Iran is growing and in need
of more leaders. Pray for God to bring up church leaders.
Prisoners
April 24 | CHINA
Pray for Alimjan, a pastor who is in prison for his faith. He
is in poor health and is only allowed a 20 minute visit from
his wife each month.
April 25 | IRAN
Pray for Pastor Behnam Irani, who has been imprisoned
since 2011 and suffering from poor health conditions.