Zprávy HCJB 8.2.2005

 MISIE ZAHAJUJÍ MODLITEBNÍ ÚSILÍ ZA PRONÁSLEDOVANÉ KŘESŤANY.
   Dvě misie se spojily k modlitebnímu úsilí zaměřenému na povzbuzení pronásledovaných křesťanů po celém světě. Johan Candelin z Finských přátel pronásledované církve a Norm Nelson z Compassion Radio nedávno v USA vytvořili skupinu s názvem Modlitba o sedmé, která věřící povzbuzuje, aby se každý den modlili alespoň sedm minut před sedmou ráno a sedm minut před sedmou večer. Hnutí, které začalo touhou v srdcích těchto dvou mužů přeskočilo jako plamének do srdcí mnoha vedoucích křesťanů v Americe i v Evropě. Misie vyzývá křesťany, aby se spojili ve společných modlitbách za pronásledované křesťany, za obnovu církve, jejímž středem je Kristus, za obnovu církve s Velkým Posláním (tj. jednající podle Mat 28,19.20. – pozn. překl.). Candelin a Nelson řekli, že „pozvedání společných hlasů v moci, víře a jednotě“ může mít obrovský vliv. „S nárůstem tohoto hnutí se věřící na celé Zemi nakonec budou modlit každou hodinu. Kdykoli se přidáte, budete spojeni s jinými velkými prosebníky.“ (Assist News Service)

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   IRAQI INSURGENTS WOUND PASTOR, KILL 2 RELATIVES ON ELECTION DAY

Among those killed by insurgents trying to sabotage the democratic proceedings during Iraq's historic elections Sunday, Jan. 30, were the uncle and cousin of a native Iraqi pastor. The pastor was also hit by a bullet but was not killed and is in stable condition. The three were shot while making their way to a polling station in a major Iraqi city. (Christian Aid Mission)

U.N. OFFICIAL CALLS NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS 'REFUGEES' FOR FIRST TIME

Jubilee Campaign USA, a Christian human rights group based in Fairfax, Va., is applauding a U.N. official who declared North Korean defectors as "refugees" for the first time. The detailed report and conclusions were reached by Vitit Muntarbhorn, the U.N. special rapporteur on North Korea, who was appointed in July 2004 with a mandate to investigate and report on human rights violations in the country and to begin a dialogue with its government. This report, which is due to be presented in March at the 61st session of the U.N. Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, represents the first time an official U.N. document has clearly defined North Korean defectors as refugees. "For the past three years Jubilee Campaign has been pressing the UNHRC to find decisively that North Koreans fleeing their homeland are refugees and should be afforded refugee protection," said Jubilee spokesperson Ann Buwalda. "After all, the mandate of the UNHCR is to protect refugees and promote durable solutions to their plight." In a report issued last year by Open Doors, North Korea remained atop of the ministry's "World Watch List" of countries where Christians are persecuted. The annual list ranks countries according to the intensity of persecution Christians face for actively pursuing their faith. (Assist News Service)

MINISTRIES LAUNCH PRAYER OUTREACH FOR PERSECUTED BELIEVERS

A pair of ministries have joined forces to launch a prayer outreach dedicated to upholding persecuted Christians worldwide. Johan Candelin of Finland's Friends of the Martyred Church and Norm Nelson of Compassion Radio in the U.S. recently formed a group called PrayAt7 that encourages believers to pray for at least seven minutes at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. What started as a burden in the hearts of these two men has grown into a burning in the hearts of many Christian leaders in America and Europe. The ministry calls for Christians to come together in corporate prayer for persecuted Christians, for the renewal of the Christian nuclear family, and for the rededication of the Christian church to the Great Commission. Candelin and Nelson say the idea of "lifting voices together in strength, in faith and in agreement" can have a tremendous impact. "As this movement grows, believers from all around the world will be praying at every hour. Whenever you join in, you will be joining a band of bold intercessors." (Assist News Service)

MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE NAMES 8TH PRESIDENT DURING FOUNDER'S WEEK

Moody Bible Institute (MBI) named a new president during the school's annual Founder's Week Conference Wednesday, Feb. 2. Dr Michael J. Easley, a 20-year veteran pastor from Virginia, succeeds Dr. Joseph M. Stowell who served as MBI's president for 18 years and concludes his tenure on Feb. 28. "My vision is to guard the Moody legacy," said Easley as he was named before an audience of 3,500. "[This means] training more men and women for Christian service; utilizing broadcasting and other technological advances to take the gospel to more people; continuing to publish reliable, trustworthy materials. And as we look to the future, we will hold forth the gospel clearly and impact our communities, our nation and the world for Jesus Christ." Easley has a master's degree in theology and a doctorate in ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has served at several churches, including Grand Prairie Bible Church in Texas and Immanuel Baptist Church in Springfield, Va. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children. Easley is only the eighth president in the 119-year history of the school, founded by evangelist D.L. Moody in 1886. (Christian Post)

VOLUNTEERS ON MERCY SHIP BRING NEW HOPE TO RURAL WOMEN IN BENIN

The Anastasis, one of the Mercy Ships, is docked off the West African nation of Benin where volunteers are working with non-governmental organizations to better the lives of rural women, their families and their communities. Through a project called Women for Africa, staff members are reaching out to the local people both physically and spiritually. They are helping in areas such as family planning, getting involved in community affairs and improving trade or employment skills. After the Anastasis leaves Benin, local organizations will continue to support the women in business and micro-finance projects. Volunteers are also involved in construction and maintenance of latrines and water wells, accompanied by training in hygiene. (Mercy Ships)

* HCJB World Radio worked with the Council of Protestant and Evangelical Churches of Benin to help put a Christian station on the air in Cotonou in 1998. The station broadcasts the gospel in French, English and seven tribal languages. Partner ministry SIM also records programs in eight languages at studios in Parakou. Programs air on local stations across Benin.

SOCCER TOURNAMENT USED AS MINISTRY TOOL IN THAILAND

A soccer tournament held in Thailand last November to celebrate the king's birthday became the first of its kind to spread the gospel in northeastern Thailand. An indigenous ministry organized the tournament. Gospel workers shared Christ with players and fans as well as thousands of listeners via a local radio station that aired the games. The tournament was co-opened by the leader of the indigenous ministry and a local government representative. The leader wrote, "This was one of the first [national] events in which the Christian faith was seen as accepted by the officials of the country." (Christian Aid Mission)

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