Central Asia

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WEC International

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

China

February 2021

Dungan/Hui people of Central Asia

The Muslim Dungan originated in the Gansu and Shaanxi provinces of north-western China. Today, Dungan from those areas live in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Here they speak a dialect of Mandarin Chinese and are primarily arable farmers. Many raise dairy cattle, too, and some also grow opium. They are well known for their hospitality. The Dungan in Kazakhstan are more committed to Islam than are those in Kyrgyzstan. The older people observe Islamic law strictly and the elders run village mosques, but young people tend to be indifferent towards Islam. Pray for the Dungan: that they will be open to the gospel and have many opportunities to hear the good news of Jesus.

WEC International

Iran

Turkey

Uzbekistan

February 2021

Karakalpak unreached people

There are 874,200 Karakalpak people living in eight countries around Central Asia, including Uzbekistan. Praise God that the New Testament and the Jesus film have been translated into their language. However, still less than 1% of Karakalpak are Christians. Pray for those who can read scripture or access the film to respond in faith and then share the good news. Pray also for God to send more workers to this muslim people group and use them to bring change.

IFES

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February 2021

New programme in Central Asia

IFES Eurasia is launching a new programme to help train students and staff as Bible Expositors. Pray for K., based in Central Asia, who is coordinating the program, and for participants as they learn how to share God’s word faithfully in ways which speak into their own cultural and religious contexts and the issues they face on campus and in society.

Medair UK

Afghanistan

February 2021

Poverty in Afghanistan

The country of Afghanistan is one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises. It is characterised by conflict, displacement, natural hazards, and this year the Afghan people face a new crisis – hunger. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have heightened the situation. 12.5 million people are severely food insecure and living below the poverty line. Those living in the remote Central Highlands region are most vulnerable. Please pray for families in the Central Highlands region who are hungry and face with a long, cold, harsh winter. Pray that they will receive nutritious food and water to survive now, and resources to grow their own food and ensure food security for the year ahead. Please pray for women and children suffering from malnutrition, that they will recover and learn how to stay healthy. Pray for protection over the Medair teams going the extra mile to reach vulnerable communities in the hardest to reach places.

Wycliffe Bible Translators

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February 2021

New Testament in Central Asia

Rejoice that the Irata translation team of Central Asia are able to proceed to typesetting the New Testament. Pray they’ll receive permission to print the books within the country as this would greatly accelerate distribution. If they don’t get permission to print in the country, pray that the government will allow them to import the books once they are printed. A number of Old Testament books are currently available to the Irata people digitally. Pray these books change lives. Praise God that five local translators are receiving training to be exegetical advisers, who will ensure faithfulness to the biblical text for this and other translation projects. Pray that they will quickly process all they are learning and for ongoing support from the local church. Permission for the translation team to operate legally in the country depends on church support.

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