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Wisdom and protection for Chinese students: March is when China's population settle back to "normal life" after the Chinese New Year. Last year at this time saw an increase in persecution and surveillance. What is the "new normal"? We have heard of students who have been advised that continuing as Christians could jeopardise their degree result, which would be a serious repercussion. Education is highly regarded in China. Should Christian students keep quiet about their faith? Should they be open and trust that God will protect them? Please pray for wisdom and protection for these students. How can they meet together for fellowship, Bible study and prayer? Pray that they will know God's leading and guiding. (Chinese Church Support Ministries)
Freedom from opium addiction: In a country in mainland Southeast Asia, growing opium is a major problem for the Yam* community. One young man said, ‘I’m addicted to opium. I don’t like God. That’s why I don’t go to church anymore.’ But lives are been changed through the sharing of Bible stories in several languages throughout this country. Pray for freedom from addiction for these individuals and freedom for their community. Pray that they will see the church as a place where they can meet with a loving and healing God and that God would provide alternative crops, like coffee, for them to grow. *name changed for security reasons
God's supernatural power against magic: There are currently 16 million people in Cambodia. Close to 2% of the population are Muslims with most of those being Sunni Muslims. One group of people are the Cham or Khmer Islam. These are people that have remained within their own communities with little of the gospel reaching their villages. The Cham believe in the power of magic and sorcery, and they attach great importance to magical practices in order to avoid sickness or violent death. They believe in many supernatural powers, so we need to pray that God would encounter them with His supernatural power. Cambodia Action has a number of associates that are trying to work with the Cham, looking for opportunities to share the love of God. Pray for an effective door of witness among the Cham, that Jesus will become known to them.
Churches closed in China: Pray for Chinese families who cannot attend their church as it has been closed. Pray also for families who face the ban on any "under 18 year old" entering a church. Pray that they can teach their own children, be able to pray and worship together and that young people across China will have a renewed curiosity and hunger for what the government is trying to deny them. Pray also for teachers in some areas who are being "encouraged" to have no religious affiliation, as a sign of being a good teacher.