June 24 | NORTH KOREA

Pray for the many Christians in prisons and camps. Pray

that God will give them supernatural strength and faith to go
through the daily abuses, torture and hard labor.
June 25 | IRAN
Some Iranian believers testify boldly when they stand to trial or
during hearings. Pray that the Lord will bless the testimonies of
imprisoned believers given to judges and other officials.
Praise Reports

June 26 | PHILIPPINES
Praise God for the Believers Gathering which was held in
Zamboanga City last year! The event was attended by 850 MBBs.
June 27 | IRAN
Praise the Lord for the release of pastor Farhad and church
minister Naser Zamen out of Sepidar prison. Pray for their rest
and restoration.
June 28 | ALGERIA
Praise the Lord for how He works in the hearts of new believers
through discipleship trainings and efforts through multimedia.
June 29 | TUNISIA
Despite several hardships, the Tunisian church is growing, and
that is a point of praise. Thank God for His growing church!
June 30 | OMAN
Thank the Lord for His wonderful deeds in Oman. Please pray
that the Word will continue to reach many places.
Praying Through The
World Watch List
May 26th- June 1st: Turkmenistan (#20)
+ For oppressed believers who need income-generating
microloans to help them survive.
June 2nd-8th: Laos (#21)
+ There is a lack of trained leaders as most Christians live
in remote areas. Ask God to provide ways for leaders to
receive training.
+ Believers from the Hmong tribes are sometimes targeted
and killed in army clashes. Pray for their protection.
June 9th- 15th: Egypt (#22)
+ For Egypts political leaders. Pray that political and
economic stability will be restored.
June 16th- 22nd: Myanmar/Burma (#23)
+ Registering a church is almost impossible. Pray for wisdom
and perseverance for church leaders.
+ For pastors and church workers receiving livelihood grants
and skills training through Open Doors.
June 23rd- 29th: Brunei (#24)
+ The printing and import of Christian materials is forbidden.
Pray that Brunei will open up to Gods Word.
+ Islamic religious studies were made compulsory in all
schools in January 2013. Ask God to strengthen the faith of
Christian children, and use them to spread the gospel.

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PRAYER
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Prayer request bulletin
for persecuted
Christians worldwide
JUNE 2014
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BUT AS FOR ME,
I WATCH IN HOPE FOR
THE LORD, I WAIT FOR
GOD MY SAVIOR; MY
GOD WILL HEAR ME.
(MICAH 7:7)
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Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his
sanctuary; praise
him in his mighty
heavens!
Psalm 150:1
The LORD hears
the needy and does
not despise his
captive people.
Psalm 69:33
Prisoners
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
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.
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
June 1 | BHUTAN
Ask the Lord to give wisdom to Bhutanese pastors and church
leaders as they lead their flock. Pray that they will develop a
deep spiritual foundation that will help them to disciple their
congregations into a deeper appreciation of the Scriptures.
June 2 | ALGERIA
Please pray for a pastor and his family in Algeria. In late
2013, his church was attacked- please pray for protection.
June 3 | EGYPT
Pray for the spirit of unity and love to continue to gather pastors,
priests and leaders from all Christian Egyptian denominations.
June 4 | BANGLADESH
Through livelihood loans, Open Doors enables pastors to
continue their church ministries and support their families.
Pray for these faithful pastors.
June 5 | MALAYSIA
Pray for God to raise biblically grounded, committed,
and courageous spiritual mentors and teachers to help
Malaysian believers.
Refugees
June 6 | NIGERIA
Pray for the protection of Christians in northern Nigeria who
have lost their churches, places of business and homes in
attacks by Boko Haram.
June 7 | LEBANON
Pray for the Syrian refugees who continue to enter this
country in order to escape the horrific civil war.
June 8 | NORTH KOREA
Pray for the safety of refugee Christians who try to make the
dangerous passing into China.
June 9 | CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Rebels have attacked people, and plundered their homes. Pray for
the safety of these Christians.
June 10 | SUDAN
The Nuba Mountains are being bombed daily, and have caused
people to live in caves in the mountains. Pray for their safety.
Women

June 11 | ARABIAN PENINSULA
Moona has been working with foreigners for a number of
years, and they have shared the good news with her. Pray that
she and her large extended family will accept the Truth.
June 12 | CHINA
A Christian woman was told by her husband to renounce her
faith, and he even threatened her with divorce. She said, You
can leave me, but I will never leave Jesus! Pray for her strength.
June 13 | VIETNAM
A policeman beat a 60-year-old Christian woman, forcing her
to recant her faith. Pray for her to cling to Jesus.
June 14 | CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
A sixteen year old rape victim still struggles with the emotional
effect of the terrible experience. Please pray for her healing.
Churches
June 15 | MALDIVES
Cases of Maldivian Christians being betrayed by fellow
believers in the past have elevated the culture of mistrust
amongst the few that still remain in the country. Pray that
despite their hesitations, God would unite them.
June 16 | CHINA
Pray for a few former Chinese Muslims who have recently
come to Christ. Pray that God will help them to break through
the feelings of isolation, and that He will help this small group
of secret believers grow in faith and in number.
June 17 | AFGHANISTAN
Pray for the secret believers in Afghanistan. Pray that God
will protect them, and provide opportunities for them to
grow and have fellowship.
June 18 | SOMALIA
After the many years of anarchy, elections in September 2012
paved the way for greater stability. Please continue to pray for
the Christians, as this did not necessarily bring freedom for the
church, which needs to operate under great secrecy.
June 19 | NIGERIA
There have been increased attacks in northern Nigeria.
Congregations in Yobe and Borno states have been adversely
affected by the instability and the threat against them. Please
pray for them.
June 20 | BRUNEI
Opportunities for fellowship and discipleship are hard to
come by. Pray for the Lord to lead the Bruneian brothers
and sisters to Christian friends who they can trust.

June 21 | INDONESIA
Please pray for the Hindu Background Believers in Bali to
stand firm in their faith, in spite of the pressure.
June 22 | MALAYSIA
Pray for the Malaysian Muslim Background Believers
(MBBs) to find safe ways of experiencing church
fellowship and worship.
June 23 | ERITREA
Pray for the church to be well equipped to share their hope
that they have in Christ.
Prisoners