Saudi Arabia: football, human rights, nuclear programme
News that Saudi Arabia is on course to host the 2034 football World Cup is grim. The country might not win the cup, but its capacity for state murder is world class: 112 killed this year so far and counting. However, the news should come as no surprise: its geopolitical power is rising and combining with vast wealth to ensure that objections to its human rights record are brushed aside by those in power. Before he was elected president, Joe Biden declared that Saudi would be treated as a ‘pariah state’ following the state-sanctioned murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. But once he was in the Oval Office, realpolitik intervened. His administration is now most concerned about China’s growing influence, which is why it has agreed to Saudi Arabia’s request for help in building a civilian nuclear programme - which critics fear could lead to developing nuclear weapons. US dollars could end up paying for the defence of a brutal Gulf regime that has undermined Western economies, helped Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by cutting oil supplies and keeping prices high, and continued with the catastrophic war in Yemen. In these terms, gifting Bin Salman the World Cup seems like a minor folly.
18 Days of Prayer for the Hindu World
This Sunday sees the launch of 18 Days of Prayer for the Hindu World!
Our goal across these 18 days is to help Jesus Followers throughout the world focus on praying for Hindu people.
To guide us through this, we have partnered to produce an online daily prayer guide. It is a tool translated into 30+ languages and used by thousands of prayer networks and groups.
We are anticipating that many millions of people will be praying and are excited to invite you and your contacts to join them!
Real Life Stories to Build Our Faith!...
Across many of the days, you will be encouraged as you read some amazing stories of how the Holy Spirit has been working in the hearts of Hindu people, with healings and breakthroughs happening in people groups that have been largely unreached with the Gospel.
Prayer-Cover for the Prayer Walkers
Teams of Jesus Followers will be out praying for spiritual breakthroughs in some cities during the days leading up to the Diwali festival. We invite you to pray with us for those prayer-walking teams using the included briefings and prayer points.
Childrens Hindu Prayer Guide
We also have a dedicated prayer guide for young people aged 6-12 years. Edited by our colleagues at 2BC.world, the Childrens Hindu Prayer Guide also includes daily themes and action points on sharing Jesus.
Global Day of 24hrs Prayer for the Hindu World - November 12th
Join thousands of believers of all ages from many churches and Christian ministries around the globe, as we come together ONLINE for a 24-hour prayer meeting covering key cities and regions of the Hindu world.
This will be an opportunity to pray together, exalting Jesus Christ as King throughout the Hindu world, asking the Lord of the Harvest to send forth laborers to every unreached people group in these cities and nations!
Do join us for an hour (or more) of this 24 hours, to pray for Gospel movements throughout the Hindu world and Asia!
More info on both guides and the Global Day of Prayer are available in 30+ languages at www.110cities.com
May the Holy Spirit guide and speak to you as you pray for our Lord to bring a revelation of Himself to Hindus.
All Glory to the Lamb!
Dr. Jason Hubbard - Director
International Prayer Connect
Mexico: people hear Gospel for first time
Two indigenous families in rural Mexico, previously unaware of God's existence, were profoundly impacted by audio recordings of the Gospel of Mark in their tribal language. This led them to embrace Christianity and attend church services. They said that listening to the audios helped them understand Jesus' purpose on Earth, inspiring them to accept God into their hearts. Some members had been suffering from an incurable disease but attributed their complete healing to their newfound faith. Despite a history of tribal beliefs, one family member thanked God for His Word in their language and the worker who shared the recordings. This success reinforces the importance of continuing translation efforts to bring the message of redemption and salvation to people in their native languages. Pray that everyone can access and be transformed by God's Word in the language of their hearts. Various projects, including translating the Book of Jonah, have contributed to this mission, promoting literacy and understanding in indigenous communities.
Arkansas: 'God is on the Move'
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes organised a Fields of Faith event at a high school football stadium in Hot Springs, Arkansas, which drew over 3,000 attendees, mainly students. This gathering, part of a global movement, featured a pre-rally with free food, games, live music, and student testimonies of faith. Micah May, FCA South Central Arkansas's multi-area director, noted a special presence of the Holy Spirit at the event, with hundreds of students praying and lives being transformed. He mentioned a sense of revival stirring in the world and expressed gratitude for being a part of it. Similar revival gatherings for high school and college students have been occurring throughout 2023, reflecting a growing spiritual awakening. May concluded by giving glory to God, emphasising His role in these transformative experiences.
