90,000 Christians were murdered for their faith around the world this year (2016), according to a study from The Center for the Study of Global Christianity.

Amy Kellogg reported on "Special Report" tonight that the CSGC puts the number of Christians martyred in the last decade at 900,000, which amounts to one being killed every six minutes.

She explained that their definition for a martyr is anyone who lost their life prematurely as a result of human hostility, while they were upholding Christianity.

"This makes Christians the most persecuted religious group in the world," Kellogg said.

She reported that of the Christians who lost their lives in 2016, 70 percent were killed in tribal fights in Africa.

The remaining 30 percent of Christians lost their lives in acts of terrorism, destruction of Christian villages and government persecution worldwide.

"The Center for the Study of Global Christianity says that highlighting the number of martyrs actually gives some dignity to those who have died, and it also keeps up the pressure on those who have the power to do something about the situation to actually act," Kellogg reported.

http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/12/study-christianity-persecuted-around-world-90k-martyred-2016

Please continue to uphold our brothers and sisters in Christ living in hostile areas of the world that the Lord will embolden and protect them as they bear witness to their Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and other neighbors and friends that may be resistant and retaliatory. May the blood of the martyrs indeed become the seed of the Church to sprout, blossom and grow even in the most inhospitable and challenging areas of the world!

24:14 Coalition: A network of organizations, networks and churches which are all committed to the 24:14vision of praying and working together to start kingdom movement engagements in every unreached people group with urgency by 2025.

To this end, we, the 24:14 Prayer Task Force are seeking to develop a 24/7 canopy of prayer that will pray into this vision ofseeingeveryUPGengagedwitha teamfocusedonseeingamovementofmultiplyingchurchesanddisciples.We would like to see 31 organizations, prayer networks from existing movements, networks and churches commit to cover in prayer one day per month every month.

To get more information or to join the 24:14 1Partner1Day Initiative then please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Let us know the day of the month that you can commit to as an organization and how many hours in that day you are committing to pray and fast.

Please let us know the name and email of the prayer coordinator
Our thanks on behalf of the 24:14 Prayer Task Force. Resources to be offered:

• A monthly prayer guide of informed prayer points that are specific, measurable, and Bible-based. 

• Regular praise reports in order to encourage groups as they pray. 

• Monthly or bi-monthly communication with a member of the 24:14 Prayer Task Force. This will be for the 
purpose of encouraging, informing, identifying gaps and challenges, etc. 


More: 2414now.net

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, BROAD ST, BIRMINGHAM, B1 2EA

Do you want to see God move in your community and in our nation?

A move of God is always preceded by prayer, unity and praise.  We need to see change in our nations.

It is time to turn to Jesus. It is time for His Kingdom to Come, and His will to be done.

Join thousands of Christians as we pray, worship and make strong declarations for God’s Kingdom to come in our families, churches and communities.  It is time to pray for an unprecedented turning to God in our nation.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is the eleventh Trumpet Call we've held in Birmingham and YOU ARE INVITED!

The Trumpet Call will be a day where we will spend time in worship (led by local worship leaders) and prayer (led by the Prayer Connections England Network) as we stand together and declare that 'It's Time to Turn' for our nation.

MAIN SPEAKERS:

RT Kendall

RT Kendall is a renowned bible scholar and author of many books including 'Whatever happened to the Gospel?', 'The Presence of God', 'Worshipping God' and 'Prepare your heart for the Midnight Cry'.  He was the Senior Pastor at Westminster Chapel, London until 2002 and now travels the world speaking and teaching.  You can see him currently on TBN UK in his show 'Word and Spirit'.

Malcolm Duncan

Malcolm Duncan is the Senior minister at Dundonald Elim, N.Ireland, a broadcaster, passionate communicator, a writer and actively engaged in a number of areas of advocacy. He serves on the boards and advisory groups of a number of churches, charities and businesses and is very involved in a number of advocacy campaigns.

Tickets and more info: http://www.worldprayer.org.uk/events-calendar/prayer-gatherings/trumpet-call-2018

30 April – 3 May 2018

For the sixth year in a row, Australia is calling the nations of the world to join with them to pray and fast for four days for the United States of America, from 30 April – 3 May 2018.

May 3 is America’s National Day of Prayer. The theme is “Pray for America - UNITY” Ephesians 4:3.   

http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

April 30 is America’s National Day of Repentance.  http://www.dayofrepentance1.org

Promo YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5nFcDBMOA

Facebook Video:https://www.facebook.com/CanberraDeclaration/videos/2081577435200931/UzpfSTM1MTc4OTk3NDg5NjY1MDoxNjg5NDAyMjExMTM1NDEz/

Commissioner James Condon, a member of the National Day of Prayer & Fasting team, said, “God has done remarkable things in America since we began to pray and fast, but God can do greater things yet! We in Australia believe it is our turn to stand in the gap for the nation of America and pray for revival and transformation for the USA through prayer and fasting according to 2 Chronicles 7:14. Whilst America has a new administration, the need for a new National Awakening has never been more apparent.

Commissioner Condon from Salvation Army continued, “We in Australia are grateful for the protection that America gave Australia and the nations of the free world during World War II. The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought by USA in 1942, was the turning point in the Second World War for Australia. America continues to be a blessing to the world. Even to this day the USA is the largest contributor of foreign aid among all the countries of the world.  Thank God for America!”

President Reagan renewed the call for a National Day of Prayer in 1982 and said, “National prayer is deeply rooted in our American heritage… The first National Day of Prayer was proclaimed in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress. As thousands gathered in prayer in places of worship and encampments throughout the new land, the dispersed colonists found a new spirit of UNITY and resolve in this remarkable expression of public faith.”

Sue Tinworth, a member of the National Day of Prayer and Fasting team, talking about the history of prayer in the USA said, “President Abraham Lincoln, on 30 April 1863 called for a Day of ‘Humiliation, Prayer and Fasting’ at a time of great national crisis by Governmental decree which said, “We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God… It behooves us then, to humble ourselves… to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness”. Unfortunately, today America is again in a dangerous predicament because it has forgotten God.  Sadly the situation in Australia is very similar. We in our nation have forgotten God and we are in danger of paying the price for our sin.” 

Ps Warwick Marsh, also from the National Day of Prayer and Fasting team said, “We are thankful for America’s strong Christian heritage, but this will not save America, only the blood of Christ can.

America and Australia need revival and reformation, as does the whole world. We all need more of God. We invite you and the nations of the world to join with us in four days of prayer and fasting for the USA.”

More:National Day of Prayer & Fasting. www.nationaldayofprayer.org.au

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nationaldayofprayerandfasting

Greetings on behalf of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ film production team.  We are excited to further spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection.

God has commissioned us to produce an “A” list Hollywood film for global release.  His instructions are clear.  Produce a film, a Bible study, an anointed soundtrack, an interactive game, a technology platform and more, that will accomplish the following objectives:

• Develop an “A” level movie that captures the world’s imagination.
• Unite the global church through the production and release of the movie.
• Provide a “turnkey” evangelism opportunity world-wide.
• Depict the realities of heaven and hell.
• Spiritually influence the Hollywood movie making industry and redefine the distribution process via global multimedia outlets.

Current Status:

The project is on the verge of tremendous breakthrough.  We are at a critical juncture right now.  We are asking you to partner with us in fervent intercession.  While God’s assignment is clear and His favor is evident, there has also been significant opposition both in the natural and in the supernatural realms.

TARGET PRAYER POINTS

• Protection: Ask God to provide His protection over every person and detail related to the project. We know we are clearly engaging in a spiritual battle. Satan will do all he can to stop this project from proceeding. Pray against power and principalities that may be holding back the project.
• Divine Enablement: Ask God to pour out His power over the team and the project. We need supernatural protection and spiritual authority to continue the work ahead. We are trusting the Lord to guide every decision and guide us through the leading of Holy Spirit.
• Resources: Ask God to provide every resource that is needed. We need interim financing to carry out the ongoing day to day work of the project. We need bridge funding to allow us to develop a multi-media platform and rally the global church around the project (target five million dollars). We need major funding for the production and distribution of the movie (target approximately 200 million).

Thank you! 

Learn more by visiting our website http://theresurrectionofjesuschrist.com/

Thank you for participating in this Global Prayer and Evangelism Movement of Love.

David Wood / Ron & Valerie Coltman

Here are a few resources that you may find useful in your life and ministry…

1) “State of the World / The Task Remaining”:

https://youtu.be/WrHC7hXNoV8

2) World Shapers Calendar: a valuable resource for helping children pray for our world- World Shapers Club Calendar is a monthly resource you can give to Sunday School teachers, children’s pastors and parents for their children to use. Here is the May edition:

https://esthernet.net/world-shapers-club-may-2018-prayer-calendar/

It is catching on around the world and we commend it to you. If you would like to sign up to receive it each month, please contact Mary Tome at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3) Building a Personal Intercessory Team for you and your ministry

PIT Crew Handbook

What is a PIT Crew? (Personal Intercessory Team) -
It is a team of intercessors that are providing prayer on your behalf on a regular committed basis.

DOWNLOAD THE PIT CREW HANDBOOK

4) Igniting your prayer life through the School of Prayer - at http://www.ignitingprayeraction.org - valuable and useful teaching from a great prayer leader and mobilizer, Colin Millar.

Christian teacher Chuck Colson has published a list of moral issues facing America today. They are - Preserving sanctity of life by resisting the encroachment of abortion, euthanasia, cloning, and embryonic stem cell research. - Defending the persecuted Church around the world, and defending freedom of religion in America. - Protecting human rights. - Protecting by law the traditional heterosexual definition of the marriage and family. – Strength in the War on Terrorism and in the clash of civilisations against radical Islam. - Restoring the constitutional role of the Supreme Court and restricting judicial activism. - Advocating faith-based solutions to societal problems. - Caring for the poor and restoring prisoners.  - Improving education and promoting choices within the educational system. - Challenging the negative impact of mass media on culture, including speaking out against pornography, sexual exploitation, and violence.

China presented a ‘religion white paper’ guaranteeing protection for religious freedom four days after banning online sale of Bibles. The paper was publicised at a press conference after Chinese believers found that online searches for the ‘Holy Bible’ got no results. JD.com, Amazon.cn and China's biggest online marketplaces did not include the Bible in their search results. Online merchants said copies can be obtained through private message. Sensitive religious topics and groups are among the most censored in China. Chinese authorities increasingly use more high-tech methods to control religion and punish believers - including surveillance and arrest of believers for sharing information online. These developments follow February’s new ‘religion regulations’ which some Churches said violated religious freedom. World Watch Monitor reported in October 2017 that the estimated number of Christians in China could reach 247 million by 2030, ‘making it the world’s largest congregation’.
See  http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2018/april/bible-ban-gods-word-disappears-from-online-stores-in-china

Freedom of religion and belief without state permission is currently prohibited - even though the Uzbekistan constitution legally provides for freedom of religion. Baptists refused to register their congregations with the state, insisting international law states, ‘registration is not necessary to meet for worship.’ Baptists said police ‘watch us, follow us, and threaten us with court cases and fines to stop us attending church’. We are told that, if members continue to share their beliefs with others, criminal cases will be opened against them. In an Urgench court authorities tried to coerce two Baptists to ‘repent and ask for forgiveness’ during their court hearing - then the judge ‘would lessen the punishment.’ They saw TV cameras and realised it was a show trial so they witnessed about their faith instead. They were then fined 100 times the minimum monthly salary. Even an 8-year-old was taken from school without his parents’ permission to face ‘official’ questioning.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide called for action to end religious discrimination in Pakistani, Iranian, Burmese, Nigerian and Mexican schools. They explored violations where many children experience various forms of mistreatment because of their faith. During an event at the Speaker’s House, in the United Kingdom Parliament, attendees heard how children and young people experience discrimination, verbal abuse, physical violence and even forced conversion at school because of their religion or belief. The Executive Director of the National Commission for Justice and Peace in Pakistan said religious intolerance in his country is facilitated by syllabuses that fuel prejudice. He said, ‘This intolerance has threatened the entire social fabric of our nation, and we have to begin by addressing the biased education system, policies and practices prevalent in Pakistan,’ A speaker representing the Iranian Baha’i community called it ‘cradle to grave’ persecution, ‘Baha’i children do not have an absolute right to education.'