Prayer List for December 28, 2008-January 3, 2009

Sunday, please pray for the Christians of Mosul, Iraq. “In Mosul armed Islamic terrorists are now patrolling the streets, stopping each person and asking to see their ID cards. Then they check to see what religion is recorded on the card. If the card says the person is a Christian, they can be murdered on the spot with a bullet through the head. (Open Doors)

Monday, please pray for the Christians of Jos, Nigeria. “The murderous rioting sparked by Muslim attacks on Christians and their property on Nov. 28-29 left six pastors dead, at least 500 other people killed and 40 churches destroyed, according to church leaders. One man asked, "Why were churches and clergy attacked and killed? Why were politicians and political party offices not attacked, if it was a political conflict?" (International Christian Concern)

Tuesday, please pray for the Christians of China, especially Mao Minzi, Mao Minzi, a 55-year-old Chinese Christians has been sentenced to a year of re-education through labor for "organizing an illegal religious gathering" in China. He may be able to appeal the sentence with the aid of a Christian attorney from ChinaAid's Legal Defense Fund.” (International Christian Concern)

Wednesday, please pray for the Christians of Seram Island, Malaku, Indonesia. “A Christian teacher's comment that agitated one of his students evolved into several days of rioting. Dozens of homes, shops and places or worship have been damaged or destroyed. The teacher and the student are both being considered "suspects," and the teacher could be charged with up to five years in prison for his comment. (International Christian Concern)

Thursday, please pray for your nation for the year 2009.

Friday, please pray for the Hmong Christians of Vietnam. “A new wooden church built in September by Hmong Christians in Vietnam has been destroyed by local government officials. Hundreds of Christians who rushed to protect the building were forced back by police wielding electric cattle prods. Five people were injured, including one child and a pregnant woman who was stabbed in the stomach with a cattle prod. Villagers fear she may miscarry. (International Christian Concern)

Saturday, please pray for the Christians of Burma. “A new wooden church built in September by Hmong Christians in Vietnam has been destroyed by local government officials. Hundreds of Christians who rushed to protect the building were forced back by police wielding electric cattle prods. Five people were injured, including one child and a pregnant woman who was stabbed in the stomach with a cattle prod. Villagers fear she may miscarry. (Free Burma Rangers)