"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse"
Romans 12:14
Dear Friends in Christ,
The World Evangelical Alliance is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the Good News of Jesus in their communities. God is glorified and the nations of the earth are forever transformed.
The purpose of the WEA Religious Liberty Prayer Release is to keep you informed and mobilized in prayer and intercession for the needs of justice and religious liberty in the Church around the globe, so that we can stand together for the work of the Kingdom and the healing of the Nations. The Prayer Release is comprised on the basis of different credible Christian based resources.
Brazilian missionaries detained on false charges, granted bail after 5 months in prison in SENEGAL
Jose Dilson with his family
5 April, 2 Brazilian missionaries detained on false accusations in November 2012, were granted bail on 5 April after spending 5 months in prison in Senegal.
The missionaries, Jose Dilson and Zeneide Moreira who ran an orphanage for street children in Dakar were arrested on a false complaint made by a parent of a child, who was angered that his son had learnt from the Bible.
The missionaries were then imprisoned based on the accusation made by the parent that they had started an association to harm the children of Senegal.
Jose Dilson, a father of 2, has been a missionary in Africa for the past 22 years. Zeneide Moreira was the matron of the orphanage.
Prayer points:
Pray that the missionaries will be exonerated of all charges;
Pray that the missionaries would continue to put their trust in the LORD and be faithful to their calling;
Pray for God's guidance upon the legal team handling the case.
Muslim mob attacks Christian neighbourhood in PAKISTAN
3 April, It is reported that 5 Christians were injured when a Muslim mob attacked a Christian neighbourhood in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
According to reports the mob also damaged a church and dozens of shops and vehicles.
The attack took place at the Francis Colony where at least 2000 Christian families reside. It is believed that a minor altercation between Christian youth and Muslim youth led to the attack.
Prayer points:
Pray that God would heal those injured in the attack;
Pray for God's provision upon those who have lost their livelihoods;
Pray that Christians would not react violently to the attack but instead seek to be Christ-like in their response.
Court orders Bibles and other Christian literature to be destroyed in KAZAKHSTAN
14 March, A court in Kazakhstan has ordered the destruction of confiscated religious literature owned by a Christian.
According to reports, 121 books including Bibles and other Christian literature were confiscated from Vyacheslay Cherkasov, a Baptist Christian.
Cherkasov was also fined a month's average wage. A Justice Ministry official told a media agency that "most likely the books would be burnt".
The country's Religion Law provides everyone the right to acquire and use religious literature. Nevertheless, religious literature is often confiscated in Kazakhstan.
It is believed that religious censorship in the country increased following the introduction of the controversial Religion Law in 2011.
Prayer points:
Pray that God would strengthen Vyacheslay Cherkasov and make His presence known to him;
Pray that the confiscated Bibles and other Christian literature will not be destroyed;
Pray for the Church in Kazakhstan, that God would enable it to be faithful to Jesus' commission in spite of the restrictions;
Pray that the government would not repress the freedom of religion in Kazakhstan.
