Eastern Asia

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May 2022

Japan - Japan Christian Link

Innovative ministries in Japan are seeking to use drama, music and dance to share the gospel. Creative ways of sharing the gospel open new avenues to reach many Japanese. Gospel music is popular and has provided a way to share the good news of Jesus with many who would otherwise not hear it. Ballet performances with Christian themes are accessible and relevant to many. Praise God for organisations using music, drama and dance to share the gospel. Please pray that the Lord will enable all using innovative ministries of this nature to proclaim the gospel faithfully and share hope and new life with many in Japan.

China

March 2022

China - restrictions of religious freedom - Chinese Church Support Ministries

New Internet Religious Information laws intend to restrict religious content distributed via social media, the internet and in electronic form. Anyone sharing such information needs to apply for a licence and the material has to be approved by the Chinese government. Pray that churches will still be able to run online services and share preaching and Bible messages. Pray for wisdom for church leaders in deciding how to apply for a licence and stay faithful to God's Word.

Japan

January 2022

Japan – Japan Christian Link

Because there are so few Christians in Japan, there is a problem obtaining good quality Bibles, books and other resources to support evangelism and growth. While some useful translated resources are available, there are very few home-grown Japanese Christian books and resources.This is a particular problem for resources which can be used to teach / encourage children and young people. Praise God for those organisations acting to produce new resources and seeking to make them more available and affordable. Please pray that the Lord will bring forward writers and teachers who can meet the needs for these essential resources, particularly those aimed at encouraging and enabling outreach.

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China

December 2021

Rongba Amdo Tibetan people

The Rongba Amdo live in the Tibetan regions of China and adhere to Tibetan Buddhism. There are only a few Christians among the Rongba Amdo (0.01% of the population) and they have historically proven to be a difficult group to reach with the gospel. Pray for a breakthrough among them, and that God will draw attention to what is different in the Christians they encounter.

China

November 2021

China – Chinese Church Support Ministries

Unregistered churches are still being prevented from meeting in large groups. Many meet in small groups in apartments. Pray for the ability to encourage each other, to share good Biblical teaching between these groups and to know how to include children in church life. Pray for the church leaders, that they will know God’s wisdom in leading a church spread across many groups and locations. Pray that pastoral support will be provided and that evangelism will continue in the community.

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