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An August prayer report looking at the opportunities and challenges of vaccinations, Covid-19 Hot Spots and some suggested Prayer Pointers with links to resources: As of 6th August, the total global figure for people infected by Covid-19 stood at 201 million according to Johns Hopkins University. In addition to this, the recorded…
The United States and China have both expressed hope that the renewal of contacts between the two Koreas after over a year of silence and tensions may lead to more positive developments between the rival neighbours. The South Korean Defence Ministry reported, on the 68th anniversary of the armistice that ended the combat phase of…
Urgent Prayers… News is being received through many media outlets of the violence being instigated by the Taliban in Afghanistan as they seek to gain total power in that country. As we go to press, we are also receiving news that Christian families, including women and children, are being murdered and…
Thousands of people across the island marched through the streets in several towns and cities on 11 July, calling for democracy and sweeping economic reform in the country amid major food and medicine shortages. Scores of people were arrested by plain clothes police officers and many families say they still haven't…
After a week of public violence that shocked the world, South Africa is beginning to reflect on the cause. Mass looting and destruction of property followed the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma for contempt of court after he refused to testify at an inquiry into corruption alleged to have…
The first person convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law was jailed for nine years on Friday for terrorist activities and inciting secession, judges said, in a watershed ruling with long-term implications for the city’s judicial landscape. Former waiter Tong Ying-kit, 24, was accused of driving his motorcycle into three…
A succession of record-breaking natural disasters have swept the globe in recent weeks. There have been serious floods in China and western Europe, heatwaves and drought in North America and wildfires in the sub-Arctic. Germany and Belgium were the worst-hit countries by the extreme rainfall on July 14 and July 15, with…
The Olympics provide an opportunity every four years for the global church to focus prayer on the host nation. 2021 is Japan's moment to be prayed for. JiSP (Japan International Sports Partnership), a coalition of sports ministries in Japan, set a goal of reaching one million Japanese people during the Olympic…
‘UNITED, SIMPLE, POWERFUL’ Following our memorable launch meeting on August 6th, we are pleased to invite you to unite with us in a further simple but powerful prayer time on the first Friday of next month. We want to pray in unity with many believers, prayer networks and church denominations…
Despite negativity surrounding the lead up to these, the first ever postponed Games, the Olympics Opening Night Ceremony was viewed in Japan by more than 70 million people. It’s the most watched event in Japan for the last 10 years. Across the country a guarded yet festive mood has spread…
90 Days of Hope runs from 30th of May to 28th August 2021 It culminates in Global Day of Hope on 28th of August 2021 and Includes a 1 hour broadcast - streaming HOPE to the nations! PRAY - PRAY FOR YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATION, AND THE WORLD TO…
10 Days is a prayer meeting for your entire city! The goal is a season where Jesus Christ is the focus of every heart in your geographical area for 10 complete days. 10 Days 2021 will be from September 6-16 beginning the evening of September 6th. It’s celebrated simultaneously in…