Pakistan: Defender of Asia Bibi keeps his cabinet position
Many Pakistani Christians are delighted with the news that Minorities Minister, Shahbaz Bhatti, has survived a major Government reshuffle that took place last Thursday. In recent times, Bhatti has become a lightning rod for extremists in Pakistan, who have issued multiple death threats against him, including beheading, because he had proposed an amendment to the country’s controversial blasphemy law and also his recent request for a pardon for Asia Bibi, the mother of five, who was sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy. (See Prayer Alert 5010) For many Christians in Pakistan, this is an astounding development, as there were reports that the Ministry of Minority Affairs would not be included in the new Federal Cabinet, but we have discovered that the Central Executive Committee (CEC) took notice of the concerns of the minorities and invited Mr Bhatti to the oath-taking ceremony.
Praise: God for enabling Shahbaz Bhatti to continue supporting minorities including Christians in the Federal Cabinet. Pray for his protection. (Ps.5:11)
More: http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=35655&PN=1&TPN=1
Australia: Prayer movement 'Rising Up'
Flash floods and a powerful cyclone have taken a toll on Australia this year, but in the midst of their hardship, many residents have found the ‘good news.’ Pockets of revival are breaking out in the country and miracles have been reported as a result of the prayer movement ‘Rise Up Australia.’ Australia was once considered a Christian nation, but aggressive secularization has caused many people to grow cold to Christianity. Only about 10 per-cent of the population regularly attends church, yet a number of churches and ministries are becoming more resolute in praying for the nation and desperately crying out to God. ‘Rise Up Australia’ was started in 2000 by pastor Daniel Nalliah, president of Catch the Fire Ministries. Now, more than 10 years later Christians are gathering for monthly prayer meetings in 75 Australian cities.
Praise: God for the stirring of His Spirit and the growth of prayer across Australia. (Ro.12:12)
More: http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=35639&PN=1&TPN=1
Australia: Prayer movement 'Rising Up'
Flash floods and a powerful cyclone have taken a toll on Australia this year, but in the midst of their hardship, many residents have found the ‘good news.’ Pockets of revival are breaking out in the country and miracles have been reported as a result of the prayer movement ‘Rise Up Australia.’ Australia was once considered a Christian nation, but aggressive secularization has caused many people to grow cold to Christianity. Only about 10 per-cent of the population regularly attends church, yet a number of churches and ministries are becoming more resolute in praying for the nation and desperately crying out to God. ‘Rise Up Australia’ was started in 2000 by pastor Daniel Nalliah, president of Catch the Fire Ministries. Now, more than 10 years later Christians are gathering for monthly prayer meetings in 75 Australian cities.
Praise: God for the stirring of His Spirit and the growth of prayer across Australia. (Ro.12:12)
More: http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=35639&PN=1&TPN=1
Radio broadcast – Revival Radio
Scotland's first full time community Christian radio station - Revival Radio - broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 100.8 FM across west central Scotland or across the world online. We trust and pray you will be blessed, encouraged, inspired or perhaps even challenged by our music and ministry. Pray for wisdom and clarity for Anne McIntyre, (Prayer for Scotland), as she broadcasts live from 10.30 - 11.00 a.m. every Monday morning, with presenter, Andrew Polson, when the Scottish Parliament is in session.
Praise: God for the impact that Revival Radio makes in the community and worldwide. (Ps.33:12)
More: ww.revivalradio.org.uk
