Afghan Christians Plead for Help After Execution Call
Christian Post reports that Christians in Afghanistan have been facing severe persecution, with religious leaders and even government officials calling for the execution of Christian converts from Islam. Those of you who have seen 1040 know about the the incredible stories of faith of Christian martyrs who have entered into the region to do evangelistic [...]
Global Day Of Prayer 10th Anniversary
Global Day of Prayer, observed by millions of Christians each year, will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its founding this Sunday. Check out this article in the Christian Post: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100521/global-day-of-prayer-to-mark-10-year-history/index.html Last year’s Global Day of Prayer was held in Hong Kong. Jaeson Ma and the 1040 team were there to witness the event. Check out [...]
India Urged to End ‘Culture of Impunity’
Christians have been highlighting the problems of communal violence and attacks on the Christian community in parts of India. This article from Christian Post has the latest development on how Christians’ attempt at a systemic response. Read here: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100507/india-urged-to-end-the-culture-of-impunity/index.html
False Charges Filed Against 47 Christians in Pakistan
In the 10/40 Window, persecution is a daily reality for many Christian believers, as this latest report from Pakistan readily demonstrates: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100409/false-charges-filed-against-47-christians-in-pakistan/index.html Please lift up the situation in Pakistan in your prayer, along with all of our brothers and sisters in the 10/40 Window. Facebook Fan Page Twitter Host A Screening
Passion Week Peaceful in Indonesia
Last week, the holiest week on the Christian calendar was peacefully celebrated in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world. Thousands of Christians packed churches and sang during Easter services. This is an encouraging sign in a nation where Christians have faced tremendous persecution. Read the full report here and continue to lift up Indonesia [...]
