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“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Ps 94:19

ISRAELIS FACE MAJOR PRICE HIKES: Israelis on Wednesday saw the prices of basic state goods go up by one percent following an increase of sales tax to 16.5%. That means the price of bread, salt and other common staple goods has increased by an amount that will greatly impact the country's poorer sectors of society. The price of fuel in Israel also rose by 20 cents per gallon overnight. Additionally, Israel's Water Authority is working hard to push a bill through the Knesset that will significantly increase the cost of water. The increase will see Israelis pay 250% more for every cubic meter of water over the permitted monthly amount. Consumer groups are worried the new taxes will also result in local businesses hiking up their prices. (Israel Today) Please continue to pray for Vision for Israel & The Joseph Storehouse teams as they persevere to faithfully assist entire households suffering from poverty, the elderly and others in need in Israel.

EU STATES MAY RECALL IRAN ENVOYS AFTER UK EMBASSY ARRESTS: Iran's standoff with the West escalated with the European Union considering pulling out all 27 of its ambassadors in retaliation for the recent detentions of several local employees of the British Embassy in Tehran. The arrests last week ratcheted up tensions over Iran's bloody crackdown on opposition protesters who disputed the results of last month's presidential election. In a further sign of deteriorating ties, Iran said Wednesday the EU had disqualified itself from talks over Tehran’s nuclear program because of its "interference" in the post-election unrest. Iran accuses the EU of supporting the anti-government rallies. (Ha’aretz)

US CAN’T GET ARABS TO COMMIT TO NORMAL ISRAEL TIES: The US administration has not been successful in securing commitments from Arab countries to take steps toward normalizing relations with Israel, a senior source in Jerusalem said Wednesday. US President Obama's recent meeting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia did not produce a commitment to encourage the other Arab states to begin normalization. "In such a situation, the Americans can't continue demanding gestures only from Israel, such as the insistence that Israel freeze settlement construction," the source said. In response, a senior White House official said talks with the Arab states are continuing with the aim of obtaining a commitment to make gestures toward the Jewish state, and there is still hope for progress. (Ha’aretz) “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” Amos 3:3

WILL OBAMA TAKE JERUSALEM FROM THE JEWS?: The Center for American Progress, an American think tank which has served as a source for several of the Obama administration’s policies, issued a recent report recommending control of Jerusalem be taken away from Israel. Operating with the premise that the Old City of Jerusalem is the central problem in the peace process, the report discusses various options for a third-party entity that would replace Israel as its administrator. A liberal political policy research and advocacy organization, the Center for American Progress’s, reports have frequently stated the thinking of the Obama Administration. The organization rightly predicted Obama’s Cairo speech to the Muslim world and his attempts to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran. (INN) “The Lord foils the plans of the nations, He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.” Ps 33: 10-11

CARGO BOAT ATTEMPTING ILLEGAL ENTRY INTO GAZAN WATERS INTERCEPTED: An Israel Navy force intercepted, boarded, and took control of the cargo boat “Arion” this week, which was illegally attempting to enter the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Navy contacted the boat while at sea, but it disregarded all warnings. It then entered Gazan coastal waters and was diverted to the Israeli port of Ashdod. An Israel Defense spokesman stressed that any organization wishing to transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza must do so legally via established crossings between Israel and Gaza with prior coordination. (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

ROME GIVES HONORARY CITIZENSHIP TO GILAD SHALIT: Rome has given honorary citizenship to Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas terrorists three years ago and who still remains in capitivity. Shalit's father, Noam Shalit, received the honor at a city hall ceremony Wednesday. The city council voted to give Shalit honorary citizenship to coincide with the third anniversary of his capture by terrorists in a cross-border raid from Gaza into Israel. (AP) “You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.” Ps 71:21

LAST REMAINING US JEWISH REPUBLICAN SENATOR LOSES SEAT: The defeat of incumbent Norm Coleman in the drawn-out Minnesota Senate race leaves US Republicans without a Jewish senator for the first time in half a century. Coleman's departure comes two months after the Republicans' other Jewish member, Arlen Specter, switched parties to become a Democrat. (AP)

INDIA: FIRST CONVICTION FOR SECTARIAN ATTACKS: An Indian court has handed down its first sentence following a series of attacks on Christians in an eastern state last year. The first person convicted has been jailed for two years. Some 800 cases have been filed in courts in connection with anti-Christian assaults that broke out in Kandhamal last year after the murder of a Hindu religious leader. Hindus blamed Christians for the leader’s death and rampaged through predominantly Christian neighborhoods, ransacking shops and torching houses. About 38 people, many of them Christians, were killed in that violence. (CNN)

ISRAEL UNVEILS HUGE MOSAIC FROM EARLY CHRISTIAN TIMES: A detailed mosaic scene of two fish was viewed by the public last weekend after it was unveiled in Lod for only the second time since its discovery. The 600-square-foot 1,700-year-old Roman floor mosaic is made up of more than two million small stones and covered with detailed pictures and geometric shapes.. The Israel Antiquities agency is presently lacking funds to properly protect it for ongoing public display. (Fox News)

RESEARCHERS DISCOVER SELF-WATERING PLANT IN ISRAEL: Called the world’s first “self-watering” plant, the Desert Rhubarb discovered in Israel’s Negev desert holds 16 times more water than other regional foliage and can water itself. Researchers from the University of Haifa said the plant’s meter-wide giant leaves are covered in microscopic streams and ridges which funnel and channel water, as well as prevent evaporation. This enables it to harvest 16 times the amount of water than otherwise expected for a plant in this region. (INN) “He brought streams out of a rocky crag and made water flow down like rivers.” Ps 78:16

PACK TO SCHOOL: Vision for Israel & The Joseph Storehouse assemble backpacks containing essential materials and supplies to assist poor children each school year. As we prepare to provide thousands of needy youngsters with school bags and supplies for September 2009, we realize there are not enough collected funds to cover the total cost of this year’s project. Meeting the needs of Israel’s children is a cause close to God's heart and we trust Him to bring in the lacking finances. Please remember that our treasures are stored in heaven and help us to bless thousands of poverty stricken Israeli children this coming school year.


Blessings from Jerusalem,
Barry Segal with the Editorial Staff

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This is a letter I recieved from Pastor Paul in India. Thought I would share it.
His website is http://gospelinindia.homestead.com/
His Shoutlife url is http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=70619

Greetings to you In the name of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Once again our father blessed us with the new season a season of celebrating His birth and entering in a New Year again in our life. Especially we all wish you a happy season and the Blessings in the lord.

Mistakes that lead us to
A doctor's mistake is buried.
A lawyer's mistake is imprisoned.
An accountant's mistake is jailed.
A dentist's mistake is pulled.
A pharmacist's mistake is dead.
An electrician's mistake is shocking.
A carpenter's mistake is sawdust.
A teacher's mistake is failed.
A Preacher's mistake is HELL.

Knowing this the mistake we are sincerely going forward to bring the people to the feet of the lord Jesus Christ.
This time I am going to share a small testimony from our new branch church. There is a woman called Manga she started attending church when we started the ministry in Mandapeta area. She and her husband started to ask God to give them a child. From their Marriage they didn't have children. This is 6th year now they come to the lord for the blessing. I have given them a powerful prayer book let and asked wife and husband should pray at early in the morning. They have been praying from 3 months for the blessing .Doctors conformed she has a baby in her womb. Praise the lord we are looking for the signs in the midst of people so let the people taste and see how the lord is good and how He will bless His children. Now this news spread that are and new people are attending slowly. Yes when these kind of signs and wonders happened it would be a great witness for the lord our Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel in the unreached families surrounding our place.
Hope you are going to celebrate the birth of Jesus in a very special way?let us know how you would spend the time and all?
Last month things to praise
1 Lord has blessed our ministry with other new year in our life.
2 Praise the lord He has given me opportunity to preach the lord Jesus in some revival meetings and some Occasions
3 Praise the lord for some new people started to attend the church
4 Praise the lord for healings and wonders in our ministry has taken place by the Holy spirit
Things to pray ???..
1 please pray for christmas programmes in all our churches.
2 Please pray for some believers from our church they are willing to help a little as Macedonians did to Orissa Christians who were still in jungle like food, cloths, and etc?
3 Please pray for potential sponsors to lift our ministry in the days to come at present we have 3 persons.
4 And please remember the 3 persons and their families to bless in the name of our lord for their heart for my family and the ministry. I have met the 2 person's before last couple of months.
5 Specially remember our staff, needy children, widows and the pastors?
Even it looks I have many friends. there are few who have the heart for our family and ministry I hope many are lifting us in prayers but some are very poor they are supporting me in Big way that's prayer. I appreciate what they do in our life. You can lift us in your prayers and at the same time you can remember in your love and can promote us to your friends that have the heart for India. Whatever you do for our ministry the reward I can t able to give you but the lord who called me for His work could bless you and can give you more. We look forward to hear from you
Once again we love you and know that you are in our prayers and we wish you all happy Christmas and happy holidays?. ????????..be blessed and encouraged in the lord in the days a head?/
Your s in Christ
Paul & family ?..Staff?

PS. Our new website is www.gospelinindia.homestead.com
There is always an Opportunity for you to make some thing difference in our poor and needy people. If you are interested to stretch your hands for India please let me know we will contact you?

Brief update about Gospel meetings ??.
We have blessed time with the lord Jesus Christ before Christmas with gospel meetings from 8th 13. Lord encouraged people in a very special way. Few are promised to follow Jesus and few were come forward to take baptisms.

Labels: Gospel in India, INDIA

Labels: Christian, INDIA, persecuted, Psalms

Will the Dalits be Free at Last?
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May 24, 2007
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Dear Reader,

I want to share some good news with you about the Indian Supreme Court
case concerning the denial of affirmative action benefits to thousands
of Christian Dalits ("Untouchables") in India. If a recent committee
report is followed, the Dalits may find legal freedom at last.

On May 15, the National Commission for Religious & Linguistic
Minorities presented its long-awaited report to the government. The report
suggests that the law denying these benefits to Dalit Christians and
Muslims should be changed.

If the government chooses to follow the Commission's recommendations,
thousands of Dalit Christians will receive the same civil rights as
their counterparts who choose to remain in the country's majority Hindu,
Buddhist and Sikh faiths. Read more about this developing case here:
http://www.gfa.org/committee-says-dalits-must-be-given-rights


Yours for the unreached,

K.P. Yohannan
Founder & President

Labels: Dalits, GFA, Gospel for Asia, INDIA

"But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."(Acts 20:24)

Prayers for May 22, 2007 From The Voice of the Martyrs

LAOS Seven Families Expelled From Their Homes - VOM Sources On May 15, government authorities expelled seven of 10 Christian families from their village in Laos, and transported them to another village 12 hours away. According to The Voice of the Martyrs' contacts, the authorities told the families, "If you want to continue believing in Jesus' religion, you need to leave this village and go live in a village where there are Christians." The husbands were forced into vehicles while the wives were working in the rice paddies and this has resulted in chaos. The families are separated and are having difficulties adjusting at the new village because their tools, utensils and belongings are at the old village. Pray God gives the families grace and protection as they deal with these hardships. Psalm 91:14-16 INDIA Attack on Priest and Nun, Services Disrupted, Christians Beaten - VOM Sources JHARKHAND - On May 14, Reverend George Minj and Sister Teresa Kindo, were attacked in a village near Ranchi as they returned to their parish in the evening after leading prayers in a nearby village. The priest sustained a blood clot in the head and is being kept under observation. Pray for the priest's speedy recovery and for protection as they continue their ministry in the area. KARNATAKA - On May 13, more than 20 Hindu extremists attacked a worship service in the town of Kushalnagar. The extremists destroyed Bibles, and beat several believers. They told the pastors to stop converting people to Christianity. Pray for protection for Christians in India. Ask God to heal the believers that were beaten. Acts 4:29-30 EGYPT Christians Attacked - VOM Sources On May 11, a mob of Muslims attacked Christians in Bahma village south of Cairo after hearing rumors that a church was to be built in the village without government permission. Muslims left their Friday prayers and attacked the homes and shops of Christians, setting the buildings on fire. At least 10 Coptic Christians were injured in the attack. People from both faiths took up sticks and hatchets and began hurling bricks and firebombs at each other. At least 27 houses and shops were damaged by fire. At last report, 59 Muslims have been arrested on charges of arson and spreading sectarian strife. Pray these Christians will be encouraged to worship together, despite opposition. Pray they will demonstrate love to their neighbors. 1 Corinthians 13 Click for Printer-Friendly Prayers www.persecution.com

Labels: Egypt, INDIA, Laos, prayers, The Voice of the Martyrs, VOM

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil."(Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)

Prayers for May 15, 2007 From The Voice of the Martyrs

CUBA UPDATE: Pastor Summoned to Court – VOM Sources Pastor Carlos Lamelas has been summoned to appear in court on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Even though he does not know why, he thinks it is because he needs to be given his "innocent verdict" in person. At the same time, he feels this could be the Cuban communist government's ploy to send him back to prison. Pray God will intervene in this situation. Ask him to encourage Pastor Lamelas and his family. Pray Christians in Cuba remain steadfast in their faith in Jesus. Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 26:3-4 CHINA UPDATE: House Church Leader and Mother Still in Prison – China Aid Association Pastor Hua Huiqi and his elderly mother Shuang Shuying are still in prison. According to China Aid Association (CAA), Pastor Hua's trial will likely open in two weeks and his mother Shuang Shuying is being held in a medical center. "She is seriously sick and has been treated in that medical center since her sentencing. She is held in the kitchen hall in a one bedroom apartment-like prison cell with two other female prisoners. There are two PSB female police officers observing her 24/7. The doctor said she is too weak to be put in a formal prison because of her heart problem, diabetes and other medical problems," CAA said. Pray for healing for Shuang Shuying. Ask God to encourage Pastor Hua and his family as he prepares to go to trial. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 PAKISTAN Muslim Radicals Introduce Anti-Christian Law; Christians Receive Threatening Letters – VOM Sources The Voice of the Martyrs sources in Pakistan report that Muslim radicals have introduced a law in Parliament that any Muslim who converts to Christianity should be killed. Although the details are sketchy, intercede for this situation and ask God to move so this law does not go into effect. Pray God encourages Christians in Pakistan to be a witness for Him in spite of persecution. CHARSADDA – On May 7, 2007, Christians in the Charsadda District received letters warning them to shut their churches and convert to Islam. The letter that set a 10-day deadline said, "All Christians should convert to Islam within 10 days or leave Charsadda. We will execute all of you if you don't convert to Islam." Copies of the handwritten letter were delivered to two churches and several Christian homes in Charsadda. Even though the police have been alerted, Christians in the area are concerned for their safety. A similar letter was delivered to believers in Mardan district. Pray God gives Christians in Charsadda courage to stand for Him. Ask for protection and peace to surround them during these uncertain times. Deuteronomy 31:6 INDIA UPDATE: Pastor Released After One Year in Prison – VOM Sources In Orissa state on May 2, 2007, Pastor Jeremiah Mahji was released after spending a year in prison. The Voice of the Martyrs contacts report that since Pastor Jeremiah's release, there have been repeated phone calls threatening that his son, Pastor Nehusena, will be killed. Thank God for the release of Pastor Jeremiah. Pray God protects their family and believers in India. Ask that their testimony will bring others into the knowledge of God. Romans 15:1-6 TURKMENISTAN Pastor Jailed in Labor Camp for Three Years – Forum 18 News On May 14, 2007, Baptist preacher Vyacheslav Kalataevsky was jailed for three years in a labor camp for illegally crossing the border in 2001, establishing a prayer house and organizing meetings for Christian Baptists. According to Forum 18 News, his family insists the sentence was imposed to punish him for his activity with the unregistered Baptist congregation in the city. Vyacheslav told the court today in his closing statement that officials have a hostile attitude to him because of his faith. "This is backed up by the fact that as soon as he was arrested in March, the questions were all about his religious activity, not about crossing the border," the family told Forum News. Pray for this pastor and his family. Pray his testimony will draw non-believers into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Psalm 10:17, 2 Corinthians 7:4 Click for Printer-Friendly Prayers www.persecution.com

Labels: CHINA, CUBA, INDIA, PAKISTAN, persecuted, persecuted church, prayers, The Voice of the Martyrs, TURKMENISTAN, VOM

Four women serving as Gospel for Asia missionaries in Haryana, India, were severely beaten in their home on Sunday. Two GFA pastors were also injured in the attack, which was carried out by radical Hindu groups.

"Hindu religious fundamentalists have been making every possible attempt to stop all Christian work in this state for some time," said K.P. Yohannan, founder and president of Gospel for Asia. "These fundamentalists routinely target Christians, and now they are even attacking women."

Read full story HERE.

Labels: Dhimmi Christians, GFA, Gospel for Asia, Haryana, Hindu, INDIA

Prayers for January 30, 2007 From The Voice of the Martyrs

PAKISTAN Evangelists Beaten at Muslim Festival - VOM Sources A team of Pakistani Christian evangelists supported by The Voice of the Martyrs was attacked and beaten Friday, January 26th, after handing out more than 13,000 Christian tracts at a Muslim festival in Pakpattan, Pakistan. Three members of the four-member team were roughed up by radical Muslims then taken to the police station where they were detained and questioned before being released. However, the fourth evangelist, the leader of the team, was badly beaten by a mob of more than 100 angry Muslims, who then dragged him through the crowd before taking him to the police station. He was beaten so severely that he reported blood in his urine and his stool. VOM contacts are taking him to a hospital for medical care. Pray for God's protection for these courageous believers. Ask God to heal their injuries and for the Holy Spirit to comfort their families during this difficult time. Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 107:20 VIETNAM Four Church Leaders Arrested - VOM Sources Four church leaders from Tuyen Quang province were arrested by border patrol police at the border between China and Vietnam in Ha Giang province. They were on their way home from collecting books and funds for the Pastor Support Program in Vietnam. There is no further information on their arrest. Pray God will protect them in prison and open a door for them in prison so they can share the gospel for which they suffer. Ask Him to encourage their families and for the Vietnamese government to release them. Colossians 4:2-3 ERITREA Sixty-eight Christians Arrested - Compass Direct News/VOM Sources Police and military authorities in Eritrea jailed 68 Christians in three official round-up operations conducted the first week of January. January 4 - Military commanders at Sawa Military Center held "random check-up on the activities of Christian extremists" on teenage student conscripts. They found 250 Bibles, which they burned in front of the whole military camp. They arrested 35 students and ordered they be subjected to severe military punishment, including torture. January 5 - Police took 8 government workers into custody. The Christians are being interrogated and pressured by police to identify leaders and name anyone supporting them. January 5 - Thirty-five Christians in Assab were arrested by police. They were pressured to recant their faith. Pray for the release of all Christians in Eritrea who are imprisoned for their faith. Pray those being tortured will be strengthened and delivered by the Lord. 2 Corinthians 1:9-11 INDIA Worship Service Disrupted In Madhya Pradesh - VOM Sources A worship service in Kanpur was disrupted when Hindu extremists stormed the meeting. According to the Global Council of Indian Christians the militants were targeting foreign missionaries from Japan, present at the meeting. The pulpit and sound system were destroyed and those attending the meeting were pushed and abused for two hours before police arrived. Thank God no one was seriously hurt in this attack. Pray Christians will remain bold and continue to proclaim the gospel in India. Hebrews 10:32-39 p UPDATE - Christian Released from Prison after Six Years On Friday, January 19, 2007, Shahbaz Kaka, was released from prison after serving six years of a life sentence. According to a statement issued by Justice Ejah Ahmad Chaudry (High Court Lahore), Shahbaz will spend a month under medical care and then return home. Shahbaz was arrested in June 2001, after he used the bathroom at a mosque. "Qari Rafique, the head of the mosque, asked him why he was using the toilet that was adjacent to the mosque. He quizzed Shahbaz on whether he was a Christian because he was wearing a cross around his neck," a VOM source said. The source added that after the conversation, Rafique initiated false allegations against Shahbaz. A complaint was made to the authorities stating Shahbaz disgraced the Quran by tearing pages out, cutting them into pieces and trampling them under his feet. Shahbaz was arrested and later charged with blasphemy. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2004. VOM rejoices with Shahbaz Kaka and his family at his release. Pray his testimony will cause Muslims in Pakistan to follow Christ. Ask God to protect and comfort Christians in Pakistan who face persecution. Click for Printer-Friendly Prayers

Labels: Christ Jesus, Christian persecution, ERITREA, Faith, INDIA, PAKISTAN, persected, persecuted, persecuted church, prayer, The Voice of the Martyrs, VIETNAM, VOM