The Middle East

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Reach Beyond

February 2020

Bible translated in authentic Adyghe language

The Adyghe are an unreached people group in Turkey. They once lived in the North Caucasus region of Southern Russia for more than a thousand years until they were conquered by ethnic Russians. They then fled (or were deported) to Turkey and the Middle East. From the 10th to the 17th Centuries, most Adyghe were nominal Christians, although many now claim to be Sunni Muslim. Pray that the Bible translated in authentic Adyghe will connect with their ancient oral traditions. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among the Adyghe people.

Christian Witness to Israel

Israel

February 2020

New app brings Bible unique HaEdut version of the Bible.

Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) reaches out to Jewish people across the world and continues to embrace the latest technology to spread the Good News. CWI’s publishing house in Israel “HaGefen Publishing” produces books and Bibles for Jewish people and are excited by the launch of a new app for the unique HaEdut version of the Bible (the Old Testament in Modern Hebrew). The app will reach a younger generation of Jewish people, providing them with an accessible version of the Hebrew Scriptures in a language they can easily understand. Translation work is also nearing completion on the New Testament in Modern Hebrew. Please pray that the Lord will use this technology for his glory and that it will reach many Jewish people in Israel and beyond.

WEC International

Libya

February 2020

Bringing the gospel to Libya

Libya has historically been one of the hardest places in the world for the gospel to penetrate. Pray for the country and for opportunities for believers to go there. Pray that the country will become more open to Christianity. Pray for those who are working to make the Bible accessible to Libyans, either through translation or distribution. Pray for wisdom and protection for everyone involved in this area of ministry.

Arab World Ministry of Pioneers

Jordan

February 2020

Affordable fresh produce for Syrian refugees

The programme to enable Syrian refugees in Jordan to be able to buy affordable fruit and vegetables continues to go well. Over the last three months, workers have had contact with almost 100 of the 350 families who have registered. Each visit gives the team opportunity to demonstrate and speak of God’s love. Please pray for this programme to continue and for people to not only benefit from healthy food, but also come to know of Christ’s love and salvation for themselves and their families.

WEC International

Saudi Arabia

January 2020

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Pray for Saudi Arabia’s political leaders: that God will guide them in ruling the nation wisely. Pray that they will use their power to bring about peace and justice. Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid social and political changes, so please pray for the country and the government as these changes are decided upon and enacted. Pray that the new developments will benefit the people and bring greater openness to the gospel.

Pray for any local believers who feel isolated or are persecuted. Pray that they will stand firm in their faith and know God’s protection, and that others around them will become believers as well, resulting in fellowship and glory to God’s name. Pray that God will take away their fear of contacting other believers so that they can feel truly part of the Church.

Praise God that the Church in Saudi Arabia is growing. Now the need of the day is for more discipleship. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will send and raise up believers to disciple Saudis so that they, in turn, will disciple others. Ask God to bring good leadership within the Saudi Church, so that its members can mature in Christ.

Let’s pray that these words will be true of Saudi Arabia: "The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned” (Matthew 4:16). Pray that Jesus will appear to Saudis in dreams and visions, and that many Christians will shine their light into areas of the country where there is currently no witness.

Please pray that the truth will be presented to Saudis through personal witness, satellite TV programmes and websites. Praise God that a few Saudi believers are doing just this: teaching the Bible in Arabic through YouTube, websites and mobile apps. Saudis are avid users of the internet and social media. Pray that God will give wisdom to those who run media and internet sites which present Christ and the good news.

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