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Monday, August 8, 2011

Ramadan Day 8

We have had a busy weekend trying to get back to Denton and, once again, saying good-bye to family. It's always hard, but it's also becoming our normal. All that to say, I've not done a good job posting this weekend. So here's a few days worth of prayer for Ramadan.


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Yemen(from Open Doors)

Leader: President Ali Saleh 
Population: 23.6 million (6,000 Christians) 
Main Religion: Islam 
Government: Republic 
World Watch Rank: 07
Islam is the state religion and sharia (Islamic law) is the source of all legislation. There is some religious freedom for foreigners, but evangelism is prohibited; several expatriate workers were deported in 2010. Yemenis are not allowed to leave Islam; those who do may face persecution from family, the authorities, or extremist groups. Insecurity caused by terrorist movements and separatists made Yemen very unstable in 2010. Four of the nine foreign Christians kidnapped in June 2009 remain missing.

Please Pray:

  • That local believers can meet together in safety and that strong bonds of trust can be built
  • For the two young German girls rescued in May 2010 after being kidnapped in 2009. There is still no news of their parents and baby brother - pray for a breakthrough.
  • For the continued spread of the gospel through Christian radio programmes and other Christian media.



Maldives(from Open Doors)

Leader: President Mohamed Nasheed 
Population: 311,000 (few Christians) 
Main Religion: Islam 
Government: Republic 
World Watch Rank: 06
All citizens must be Muslims in this archipelago. Legislation forbids the practice of any religion except Islam; churches are forbidden; and the import of Christian literature is prohibited. New regulations governing religious practice were unveiled by the government in 2010, and stricter policies were also imposed on tourists after some were caught bringing in Bibles. The few indigenous believers are isolated from one other and are monitored both by the authorities and the locals.

Please Pray:

  • That believers will have discernment and courage to witness to those who are earnestly seeking the truth
  • For the many children growing up in broken families, without good role models to emulate
  • Ask the Lord to provide ways for Christians to meet for fellowship despite the restrictions.


Somalia(from Open Doors)
Leader: President Sheikh Ahmad 
Population: 9.1 million (few Christians) 
Main Religion: Islam 
Government: Transitional 
World Watch Rank: 05
It remained very dangerous to be a Christian here in 2010. At least eight Christians were killed and a quarter of all Christians fled the country. The few Christians are heavily persecuted and must practise their faith in secret. The country has been without effective central government since 1991. Islamist insurgents Al-Shabaab control most of the south, and are effectively trying to wipe out Christianity from the country.  There are, however, indications that they are losing popularity.

Please Pray:

  • For an end to the chronic political instability and fighting in this war-torn country
  • For the handful of believers to grow in a healthy understanding of their faith despite such difficult circumstances
  •  That God would open up new ways to reach Somalis with His Word.

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Posted by carmeliteduncan at Monday, August 08, 2011
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Our family is currently raising support to move to Nice, France for full-time missionary service. We feel God has called us to His service there indefinitely. These are the stories of our life and travels to get there.
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