Middle East (MNN) ― Hope is fading for a truce between Israel and Hamas. Neither side will concede key points that could end the war.
Lee DeYoung with Words of Hope says there is a hunger for truth amidst the game of words.
In response to this hunger for truth, Words of Hope has formed a partnership with the Middle East Reformed Fellowship (MERF) and the Christian Reformed Church's Back to God Ministries International to produce Christian radio programs.
The Gospel is broadcast via Trans World Radio into Gaza and North Africa. The purpose? "Our programs in Arabic are geared to engage listeners in conversation. They seek to examine the beliefs that many listeners inherit from their families and communities. Some of the beliefs misrepresent the true teachings of the Bible, and others misrepresent the Christian life."
The theme resonates powerfully to a war-weary people. "In light of the conflict in Gaza, our programs are focusing on the theme 'The Prince of Peace: the life teaching and redemptive work of Jesus Christ.'"
DeYoung shares this story from their staff: "There was a believer in Palestine who recently sent a text message saying, 'Please pray for our protection as Palestinians, and especially for all who are still in Gaza who are facing this war.'"
This text is
like thousands of others pouring in daily. The response has been so heavy, Words of Hope has had to hire new staff
to handle the communication with the listeners. Keep praying
for the remnant church in the Middle East. Click here if you can help.
