Zprávy HCJB 16.11.2008 - 22.11.2008

 Zabití dalšího hinduistického aktivisty podnítilo nové útoky na křesťany
   Druhá vražda významného hiduistického radikála, z níž jsou opět podezřelí maoisté, rozpoutala další vlnu násilí proti křesťanům ve východoindickém státu Orissa. Dhanu Pradhani byl zavražděn ve středu 19. listopadu. Mluvčí okresního úřadu řekl, že je to první větší násilný čin od 30. září, „středeční vražda však obnovila napětí.“ V posledním období tak do džungle raději uprchlo 50 000 lidí, zničeno bylo 300 kostelů. Mnoho z těchto uprchlíků ze dosud nevrátilo. Stejně jako u první vraždy padá i nyní podezření na maoisty, ale svádí se to na křesťany. Zdroj: The Christian Post
 
 Laoské úřady propustily z vězení 3 věřící
   Po řadě týdnů úřady v Laosu propustily tři vězně pocházející z vesnice Boukham v provincii Savannakhet. Zákaz křesťanské bohoslužby však ve vesnici zůstává v platnosti. Pastor Sompong Supatto (32 let) a další dva věřící Boot Chanthaleuxay a Khamvan Chanthaleuxay, oba 18letí, byli propuštěni ve čtvrtek 16. října navzdory přáním starosty vesnice, který Suppatovi hrozil doživotním vězením v tom nejhorším žaláři. Podle Hlídky na obranu lidských práv pro laoskou náboženskou svobodu vesnická rada k přítomnosti křesťanů nadále odmítavý postoj. Policie se na sbor zaměřila, protože nebyl úředně registrován. Ale protože taková registrace přináší řadu přísných omezení sborové činnosti, mnozí křesťané své sbory raději neregistrují. Po propuštění vězněných, které prosazovali mezinárodní obhájci, věřící z Boukhamu začali cestovat na bohoslužby do jiných sborů v okresu, doufají ale, že se budou opět scházet na vlastních bohoslužbách, bude-li zákaz zrušen. Zdroj: Compass Direct News Viz zpráva Laos nutí křesťany zříci se víry z 30.8.2008.
 
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   FORMER HCJB GLOBAL MISSIONARY ROSS SATTLER DIES AT 61

Sources: HCJB Global, Lansing State Journal
Former HCJB Global missionary Ross M. Sattler of Eaton Rapids, Mich., died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, just weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 61. Born on Dec. 14, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Ross graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1965. He then completed his masonry apprenticeship and worked in that field for 41 years. His biblical studies were at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.

In mid-1983 Ross and his wife, Sherralyn “Sherry,” began missionary service as short-term workers with HCJB Global Hands in Ecuador as Ross worked on the construction of Hospital Vozandes-Shell, replacing a 25-year-old facility.

“Ross came to Shell to help build a hospital,” explained Ron Cline, former president of HCJB Global. “What he ended up doing was teaching his co-workers how to live a life for Jesus. His life was a life filled with a contagious joy. He made a great contribution to the ministry in Ecuador and to the lives of the workers and missionaries who had the privilege of knowing him.”

The Sattlers returned to Ecuador as full-time missionaries in 1987 where Ross worked as a construction supervisor on Project Life, the expansion of Hospital Vozandes Quito, and Sherry served as office manager in the English Language Service. They resigned on Jan. 1, 1997 after nearly 10 years.

In addition to his wife of 43 years, Ross is survived by four children (Ross, Jason, Dawn and Spencer) and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to HCJB Global. To read the obituary and send condolences to the family, visit www.palmerbush.com.

WORST FLOODING IN 50 YEARS DEVASTATES POOR AREA OF INDIA

Source: Christian Aid Mission
Urgent needs for safe drinking water and shelter accompany the worst flooding in 50 years in two of India’s states, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. More than 70 people have died in the flooding that has destroyed more than 250,000 acres of land and 300,000 homes. Incessant rains during this year’s monsoon season caused a dam to burst in neighboring Nepal, causing two major rivers to overflow their banks. Almost every other major river in the area added to the flooding, displacing 2.5 million people. The pastor of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Centre has joined forces with a sister ministry to create a relief outreach called Crop Rehabilitation Program. When the floods recede, they hope to distribute maize, wheat seeds and fertilizer to people in the flood-affected districts of Bhagalpur, Saharsa and Purnia.

* Radio programs in 12 languages air to India from HCJB Global-Australia’s shortwave station in Kununurra. Most of the programs are produced at the ministry’s studios in New Delhi, India.

STUDENTS SAFE AS FIRE RAVAGES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, MONASTERY IN CALIFORNIA

Sources: Los Angeles Times, New York Times
With tensions rising at Westmont College’s gymnasium, filled with students and college faculty, Westmont President Gayle Beebe announced on the public address system that they were in the safest place on campus.

The overnight gym stay by 800 students and faculty passed with Beebe giving public thanks the following day that no one was injured when a fast-moving fire swept down a nearby hillside and set the campus ablaze.

Fourteen faculty homes, a few dorms and several academic buildings were destroyed at the campus in Montecito. A Westmont vice president who had organized the campus’s crisis response said students did amazingly well when the fire hit.

At an Anglican monastery in the same city, monks and their 25 guests had just begun the evening meal when flames appeared on a nearby ridge. They continued eating for several minutes, but as the fire approached, the monks and guests began to evacuate, carrying with them two 600-year-old paintings, a cash box, laptops and a change of clothes.

Nicholas Radelmiller, 68, was the only monk to get his habit along with an ebony cross that he received when he was ordained. The habit and cross are a monk’s only personal possessions.

NETHERLANDS’ GROUP TO PROVIDE SHELTERS FOR EX-MUSLIMS

Source: BosNewsLife
Open Doors wants to provide shelters where former Muslims who’ve converted to Christianity can find safety and spiritual support. “These homes will also provide Bible studies and medical aid,” said Anne van der Bijl, Open Doors’ founder, known internationally as “Brother Andrew.” There have been reports of growing persecution of former Muslims in the Netherlands with some being forced to move to different cities after death threats from Muslims, Dutch television reported. It was not yet clear when, and if, Open Doors would launch shelters in the Netherlands.

GRANDPARENTING MINISTRY OFFERS REINTEGRATION CAMPS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

Source: Christian Newswire
With Colorado Springs, Colo., preparing for the influx of Fort Carson’s Third Brigade troops returning from Iraq in February, Cavin Harper says his organization is planning a different kind of military family reunion for June 2009. Christian Grandparenting Network (CGN) invites grandchildren and grandparents to attend the Military Kids Grand Camp free of charge. “Reintegration is a greater struggle than most people think,” said Harper. “We have learned that military children need a lot of support through the reintegration process.” CGN has identified grandparents as a vital support link when a parent returns from military deployment. “We help connect the kids to their grandparents and help grandparents understand their critical role in a successful reintegration.”

FAITH-BASED TOURISM EXPERIENCING SHARP RISE IN POPULARITY

Source: OneNewsNow
“The old era of faith tourism is what most people think of it as . . . primarily pilgrimage travel, but the new era of faith tourism is much broader now,” said Kevin Wright of the World Religious Travel Association. He, along with 500 travel agents and ministry representatives, attended the first World Religious Travel Expo in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Wright explained that growing numbers of believers are joining Christian cruises and visiting faith-based destinations such as the Creation Museum in Kentucky, the Holy Land Experience in Florida, and various attractions in Branson, Mo. While the economy has impacted faith-based tours, Wright said he’s seen record growth in trips to Israel, Jordan and within North America. The religious tourism market has become an $18-billion-a-year industry involving an estimated 300 million travelers annually.

FARSI TELEVISION MINISTRY BROADCASTS HOPE TO YOUNG IRANIANS

Source: Mission Network News
SAT-7 PARS is broadcasting a program offering Iranian youth the understanding and compassion of Christ. The “Christian Music Show” contains a mix of locally-produced Farsi music videos from Western Christian bands. It’s a new part of the SAT-7 goal to reach the youth of Iran. In one recent episode, a singer described her search of fulfillment in the world, finding that only Christ could bring her peace. Approximately 60 percent of Iran’s population is under the age of 25. SAT-7 wants the youth of the Middle East to know that Jesus provides purpose and that a Christian life can be one of adventure and fulfillment. SAT-7 PARS is operated by Farsi-speaking Christians who believe it is vitally important to support the work and witness of Iranian churches. SAT-7 PARS is broadcast to Farsi-speaking viewers in Iran and the wider Persian region, including Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

* HCJB Global Voice is bringing words of hope and encouragement to people across Central Asia via radio. Together with partners, Christian broadcasts go out in languages such as Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek, Southern Uzbek and Urdu.

WYCLIFFE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO TRANSLATE BIBLE INTO REMAINING LANGUAGES
Source: Evangelical News On the eve of National Bible Week (Nov. 23-30), Wycliffe Bible Translators is launching the Last Languages Campaign, a historical, full-sprint effort to start a language development and Bible translation program in the remaining third of the world’s language groups that still need one. Wycliffe understands that not only do people comprehend the Bible best when it is written in the language they speak in their home, but that critical community development—literacy, the establishment of water purification systems, AIDS education, human rights and community empowerment—often starts in the strangest place: with Bible translation. Using new high-tech translation techniques developed by Wycliffe personnel, the Last Languages Campaign is expected to accelerate the pace of language development and Bible translation for the world’s remaining language groups to 17 years from 125 years. A $50-million donation will be used to accelerate the rat e of Scripture translation and bring language development—and in most cases first-time literacy—to more than 200 million people by 2025.

KILLING OF HINDU ACTIVIST SPARKS FRESH ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN INDIA

Source: The Christian Post
The second killing of a senior Hindu radical by suspected Maoists has unleashed another wave of violence against Christians in eastern India’s Orissa state. Dhanu Pradhani was murdered on Wednesday, Nov. 19. A district administration official said it is the first major violence there since Sept. 30. “The Wednesday murder has, however, renewed tension,” the official said. At that time, more than 50,000 people were fled into the jungle and at least 300 churches were razed. Many who fled have yet to return. As in the first murder, although Maoists are suspected to be responsible for the killing, Christians have been accused of perpetrating it.

OFFICIALS IN LAOS RELEASE 3 BELIEVERS FROM PRISON

Source: Compass Direct News
Officials in Laos have released three prisoners from Boukham village, Savannakhet province, after several weeks of detention, but restrictions on Christian worship in the village remain in force. Pastor Sompong Supatto, 32, and two other believers, Boot Chanthaleuxay Khamvan Chanthaleuxay, both 18, were released on Thursday, Oct. 16, against the wishes of the village chief who had threatened to hand Supatto a life sentence at a maximum-security prison. Village officials remain hostile to the presence of Christians, according to Human Rights Watch for Lao Religious Freedom. Police targeted the believers because their church was not officially registered. Because such registration comes with strict limitations on church activities, many Christians prefer not to register. Following the prisoners’ release, credited to international advocacy efforts, Boukham believers began traveling to other house churches in the district for worship, but they hoped to r esume services in their own community if the restrictions were lifted.

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