Prayers Needed for Afghani Refugees
The past few weeks have been a devastating, confusing, and uncertain time for all Afghani people, and asylum-seekers have spread from Afghanistan’s neighboring countries to places all over the globe. In the wake of this global crisis, front-line partners working with the refugees in Central Asia ask for your intercession, as the past weeks have taken such a huge emotional toll on the people.
“We are in such a difficult time for all refugees emotionally,” says Aysha*, one of the front-line workers. There are lots of refugees pouring into my area – families, women with children. Refugees, especially women, are emotionally broken, very stressed, and often crying because they lost their homes, because of what they experienced in the last weeks, and because of the situation in their country.”
Please keep Afghani Refugees in your thoughts and prayers. While media coverage has died down, the situation is still a dire reality for many… [Read Full Article Here]
An Update on the Church in Cuba
The demonstrations last July saw thousands of Cubans taking to the streets of towns and cities across the island to protest against the government and call for greater freedom and changes in a system that is beginning to show cracks not only in its structure but, most importantly, in the country´s leadership.
In the last few years, the economic situation in Cuba has gone from bad to worse. According to a report by the Reuters news agency, the economy contracted 10.9 percent in 2020, and another 2 percent through June of 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has not helped at all. Cases are on the rise, particularly with the presence of the virus’ Delta variant. And the country has seen foreign revenues flows from tourism and other sources quickly drying out, prompting severe shortages of food and other basic goods.
Recently, Open Doors interviewed several Christian leaders in Cuba to understand what the situation is like for churches inside the island. Referring specifically to the July 11th events, Pastor Paulo* told Open Doors that the church has their own reports that demonstrate the violence carried out by government forces against protesters: “The protests were initially peaceful, but police repression with violence, gunfire and death turned them into violent demonstrations in at least one province in the country”, the pastor said…[Read Full Article Here]
How do you reach Christians in North Korea?
In North Korea, even owning a Bible can mean a death sentence. Believers are forced to keep their faith secret. So how is it possible to encourage North Korean Christians? [Read About it Here]
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Sunday, November 7th, 2021 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Believers across Canada will join in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sister around the world. To learn more, visit www.opendoorscanada.org/idop/
About Open Doors Canada
Open Doors Open Doors Canada is affiliated with Open Doors International, a global ministry that has supported and strengthened persecuted Christians in over 60 countries for over 60 years. ODI raised approximately US $70 million last year to provide practical support to persecuted Christians such as food, medicines, trauma care, legal assistance, safe houses, and schools, as well as spiritual support through Christian literature, training, and resources. For more information visit opendoorscanada.org
These articles were provided by Open Doors Canada