NEWS ALERT: CHRISTIANS TARGETED IN IRAQ ON CHRISTMAS DAY - By: John Hayward, 12/26/2013;http://www.humanevents.com/2013/12/26/christians-targeted-in-iraq-on-christmas-day/
"The persecution of Christians in Muslim countries is one of the most under-reported stories out there. It’s widespread and constant, carried out by terrorist undergrounds when it’s not condoned or indulged by the local government. When Islam gains power, it often develops serious “co-existence” problems. The global media really hates to discuss it for ideological reasons, but sometimes it’s impossible to ignore. " From the Associated Press: 'Militants in Iraq targeted Christians in three separate Christmas Day bombings in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people, officials said Wednesday...Update: Somalia has just about finished purging the last of its Christian population. The government, propped up by $1.5 billion in American aid, literally banned Christmas this year."
SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS:
"What Planned Parenthood Wants to Forget in 2013" -Kristan
Hawkins | Dec 26, 2013;
http://townhall.com/columnists/kristanhawkins/2013/12/26/what-planned-parenthood-wants-to-forget-in-2013-n1768623/page/full
"The persecution of Christians in Muslim countries is one of the most under-reported stories out there. It’s widespread and constant, carried out by terrorist undergrounds when it’s not condoned or indulged by the local government. When Islam gains power, it often develops serious “co-existence” problems. The global media really hates to discuss it for ideological reasons, but sometimes it’s impossible to ignore. " From the Associated Press: 'Militants in Iraq targeted Christians in three separate Christmas Day bombings in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people, officials said Wednesday...Update: Somalia has just about finished purging the last of its Christian population. The government, propped up by $1.5 billion in American aid, literally banned Christmas this year."SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS:
"Missionary in Philippines: 'Bodies Laying Everywhere'- By Dale Hurd and Heather Sells, November 12; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/November/Truckloads-of-Bodies-Filipinos-Plead-for-Help/ - [PRAY that relief supplies will get to the needed area in time to help the tens of thousands who are in great need. PRAY that security can be established in the midst of looters causing problems in the midst of the devastation. - Stan]
NEWS ALERT: Oct. 23: "Christians Fleeing IRAQ Area Once Considered Safe," - CBNNews.com, http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/October/Christians-Fleeing-Iraq-Area-Once-Considered-Safe/ PRAY that believers in Iraq will know God's protection and provision; that believers will know[ whether they are called to flee or remain and persevere; and that their persecutors may come to hear the gospel and come to faith in Christ. - Stan]
Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
Update on Kenneth Bae: "US Ready to Bargain with N. Korea for Bae's Release,"- CBNNews.com, Aug 14, 2013 http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/August/S-Ready-to-Bargain-with-N-Korea-for-Baes-Release/ - The United States is willing to engage North Korea to secure the release of imprisoned American Christian Kenneth Bae. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said the United States is "willing to consider a number of different options" to bring him home.In a video recently released by a North Korean newspaper, Bae requested the United States send a high-ranking official to North Korea to seek his pardon. It is unclear if he spoke of his own volition in the video. Bae, 45, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for sharing his faith. He suffers health problems such as diabetes and is currently hospitalized.[PRAY for 1) God's healing of and presence with Pastor Bae, 2) His earliest release by the North Korean government, and 3) God's comfort for his family and friends.]
NEWS ALERT: Monday, November 04, 2013 - Saeed's Life in [Greater] Jeopardy After Prison Transfer - CBNNews.com, ; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/November/Saeeds-Life-in-Jeopardy-after-Prison-Transfer/ IRAN - Vigils Mark One Year Imprisonment of Pastor Saeed - CBNNews.com, Thursday, September 26, 2013 - Today marks one-year that American pastor Saeed Abedini has been held in an Iranian prison. He is serving an eight-year sentence because of his Christian faith. It has been a year of torment as he has suffered beatings, physical pain from untreated medical conditions, and separation from his wife and two children... The suffering has not dampened his passion for Jesus. Pastor Abedini has led more than 30 prisoners to Christ during his time in prison. This afternoon, thousands of Americans from coast to coast will pray for his release. Events will be held in 40 states at capitols, city halls, parks and churches. Thousands more will join from 15 nations around the world
PRAY: - For comfort and peace for Saeed’s wife and children here in the U.S.\
- For a strong witness and testimony from Pastor Abedini in the prison where God has placed him
- For Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ
- BOLDly (Beside Our Leaders Daily) for leadership from the White House and State Department in defending the freedoms of Abedini and other Americans
- GO TO SaveSaeed.org to sign a petition over 600,000 others asking for his immediate release
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"What Planned Parenthood Wants to Forget in 2013" -Kristan
Hawkins | Dec 26, 2013;
http://townhall.com/columnists/kristanhawkins/2013/12/26/what-planned-parenthood-wants-to-forget-in-2013-n1768623/page/full
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The New Year is a time of reflection and resolution. So many
people get out their pens and paper, well maybe iPads and iPhones, and begin to
reflect on the past year and how they can move forward for the better in the
calendar year to come. But, some things are better left forgotten. This year,
Planned Parenthood has a few things that they might not want to be so
reflective about.
I’m pretty sure they don’t want to think about the $1.3
million they were fined in Texas due to their Medicaid fraud. The
investigation, spearheaded by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, discovered
that Planned Parenthood billed the Texas Medicaid program for products and
services that were never given, unnecessary, or not even covered by Medicaid.
If that wasn’t bad enough, they used federal money for abortion-related services
and then were adapted to appear as if they were not abortion services.
But, fraud isn’t the only thing about Texas Planned
Parenthood wants to forget. This past July, pro-lifers descended on the Texas
capitol in support of HB2, a bill that sought to force abortion facilities to
have the same health health standards as other surgical centers, ban abortion
after 20 weeks, require abortionists to have local admitting privileges, and
require an actual doctor to administer the powerful and extremely dangerous
abortifacient, RU-486. Not only did Planned Parenthood lose this battle, the
response from their supporters and even employees was shocking. With vulgar
signs and hateful chants, they filled the Texas Capitol with childish displays
of tampons and coat hangers. They even went as far to attempt to bring in jars
of fecal matter to throw at HB2 supporters. Yes, Planned Parenthood probably
wants to forget that ever happened.
But Texas wasn’t the only thing that hurt their image. 2013
can be summed up on one word for Planned Parenthood, exposure. Between Students
for Life’s “Abortion. No Matter What” video and the “Planned Parenthood
Project,” tens of thousands of people were educated on Planned Parenthood’s
corrupt abortion business model. More abortion = More money. As SFLA visited
over 30 campuses during our ground-breaking tour, students were shocked to find
out that Planned Parenthood has abortion quotas and pregnant women are simply a
means to attaining their disgusting business goal, resulting in their favorability
dropping among young people.
It must be difficult holding onto such a spotless image when
abortionists like Dr. Timothy Liveright are exposed. Liveright was a Planned
Parenthood abortionist in Deleware who has been accused of putting women at risk
with his sloppy, unsanitary procedures. Liveright claimed to perform 30
abortions a day, but was halted when his own nursing staff came forward with
complaints regarding his behavior. So much for safe and rare.
Next, Planned Parenthood wants to forget, well, maybe they
need to remember, that they don’t actually perform mammograms.
But, most of all, they want to forget they are losing the
support of the Pro-Life Generation. Youth all over the nation participated,
some even leading, 40 Days for Life campaigns in front of multiple Planned
Parenthood facilities. Right in front of Planned Parenthood’s doors, young,
courageous people shared the truth about abortion with women in need. Lives
were spared because of their brave stand for life.
[bold and italics emphasis mine]
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