Zprávy HCJB 23.6.2006

 V INDII SE UPROSTŘED PROTIKŘESŤANSKÝCH NÁLAD OTEVÍRÁ BIBLICKÁ ŠKOLA
   V Indii uprostřed četných protikřesťanských násilností ve státu Radžastán, biblická škola Gospel for Asia (GPA) tento měsíc v plánovaném termínu otevírá čtyři třídy. Před dvěma týdny majitel budovy vyzval vedení školy, aby budovu vyklidilo, protože se bojí pronásledování ze strany extrémistických hinduistů, a ať si najdou něco jiného. Ale vzhledem k obecnému tlaku proti pronajímání budov křesťanským skupinám se jiné vhodné místo k pronájmu nenašlo. Přesně 10 dnů před zahájením výuky majitel původní budovy změnil názor. Korespondent GFA uvádí, že „majitel ujistil personál školy, že mohou zůstat, jak dlouho budou chtít, a že kdyby se objevily nějaké problémy zvenčí, bude stát za nimi, aby jim pomohl.“ 54 biblickými školami GFA v letošním školním roce prošlo přes 9000 studentů. (Gospel for Asia/Mission Network News)
 
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   CHRISTIAN RADIO BROADCASTS TARGET GYPSIES IN BULGARIA, ALBANIA

The Gypsy outcasts of central Europe are finding hope in the message of Jesus Christ broadcast by Trans World Radio’s (TWR) partner Words of Hope. Words of Hope has been broadcasting in the Balkan-Romani language in Bulgaria for many years and recently added two Albanian stations. Words of Hope’s Lee DeYoung says, "The Gypsies, the Roma people, who have experienced a lot of discrimination and rejection in many of the countries where they . . . are proving to be among the most responsive to the Gospel of Jesus Christ." DeYoung reports that several churches have started as a result of listeners inviting more and more people to their homes to listen. DeYoung hopes Gypsies will spread the gospel message outside Albania and Bulgaria. "There are some who hope that Europe itself can be re-evangelized through the witness of people like these who on one level are often looked down upon," he says. (Mission Network News)

HINDU EXTREMISTS IN INDIA ATTEMPT TO BURN PASTOR, WIFE TO DEATH

Hindu extremists attacked the pastor of Hosanna Church, his wife, and other church members in Kisa Nala in east-central India’s Chattisgarh state on Sunday, June 18. They also placed a rubber tire around the pastor’s neck in an attempt to burn him to death. Pastor David Raj and his wife, Ratna Jyoti, were then arrested and charged with "forced conversion" and promoting enmity between religious groups. Initially the magistrate refused their bail application but finally released them on bail on Wednesday, June 21. Several of their attackers were also arrested but were released immediately. Two local women reportedly signed statements saying the pastor and his wife had offered money and a motorcycle if they converted from Hinduism. Police instead told them the document verified they attended the church that morning. A local Christian group reported that the couple were "much too poor" to make such an offer to the women. (Compass Direct)

UPDATE: GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF MINISTRY IN INDIA ‘ONLY A RUMOR’

Hopegivers International is actively denying rumors that India’s government plans to take control of various ministries of its Indian ministry called Emmanuel Mission International (EMI). Michael Glen of Hopegivers says the rumors started when State Social Welfare Ministry officials visited the facilities in the village of Kota in northwestern India’s Rajasthan state. "That’s a little bit of a scare tactic and a little intimidation by them," he said. Hopegivers’ attorneys report that seizing ministry property is unconstitutional and illegal in India. Despite the freeze on all the ministry’s financial accounts, Glen reported at all the children in the EMI’s orphanage, school and other ministries are getting fed, clothed and educated. They have found ways to get funding into India despite uncertainties about the mission’s future. EMI’s founder is in hiding along with his son, the current EMI president, to avoid arrest. (Mission Network News)

BIBLE COLLEGE IN INDIA OPENS ON TIME AMID ANTI-CHRISTIAN SENTIMENT

In the middle of much of India’s anti-Christian violence in Rajasthan state, a Gospel for Asia (GFA) Bible college opened for classes on time this month. Two weeks prior, college leaders were asked to vacate their current facility when the landlord, fearing reprisals from extremist Hindus, requested they find another site. No other suitable facilities were available amid widespread pressure to refuse occupancy to Christian groups. Just 10 days before classes began, the landlord had a change of heart. A GFA field correspondent reported, "[The landlord] assured our staff that they could stay in his building as long as they want, and if any problem arises from outside, he would stand by their side to help them." GFA’s 54 Bible colleges have enrolled more than 9,000 students this academic year. (Gospel for Asia/Mission Network News)

* Radio programs in 17 languages air to India from HCJB World Radio-Australia’s shortwave station in Kununurra. The programs are produced at the ministry’s studios in New Delhi, India.

150 PROTESTERS IN LONDON CALL FOR CHANGE IN CHINESE REFUGEE POLICY

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and partner organizations rallied more than 150 people who protested outside the Chinese Embassy calling for Chinese authorities to reconsider their policy denying North Koreans within China refugee status. Similar protests are being held around the world and in association with the Global Week of Prayer for North Korea, and daily vigils are being held outside the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. China’s current policy returns refugees who enter China back to North Korea where they face detention, torture and even execution. CSW is calling on China to allow North Koreans access to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Stuart Windsor, CSW’s U.K. director, added, "We are calling on China to uphold her duty to protect those North Koreans who manage to escape the grip of such a repressive regime." (Evangelical News/Assist News Service)© Copyright 2006 - HCJB World Radio - Colorado Springs, CO USA

 

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