USA (MNN) — According to a poll on the Mission Network News web site, a majority of you – 43-percent – aren’t sharing your faith. The question is, why? Jerry Wiles is author of the book “The Faithful Witness” and President of Living Water International. Wiles says, “The main barrier that most people have is fear.”
China (MNN) — A new Bible school in open in China, despite increasing persecution against Christians. Erik Burklin is with China Partner, who help fund the project. Burklin just returned from China, where he says the first phase of the Jiangxi (jaing-zhee) provincial Bible school is now completed.
Haiti (MNN) — Haiti is approaching the 200th anniversary of independence and many Christians believe now is the time to free the country from the bondage of Voodoo. World Help President Vernon Brewer says while the country prepares to celebrate, they too have been asked to participate in a special way.
International (MNN) — And finally, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is quickly approaching and officials are encouraging churches to prepare now.
Democratic Republic of Congo (MNN) — For the first time in nearly a year, a plane has landed in Kama, Democratic Republic of Congo. Grace Ministries International is praising God for the place because it delivered one-thousand pounds of medicines and supplies for their hospital there.
USA (MNN) — Thousands in the United States will pray special tribute to their heros tomorrow during 9-11 remembrance service being coordinated by the Mission America Coalition.
Kazakhstan (MNN) — Christians are wondering about religious freedom in that mostly Muslim nation. Bible Mission International’s Malcolm Smith is there now and says there’s a rumor that the government is toying with the idea restricting it.
Vietnam (MNN) — A Bible translation organization says they will be able to publish and distribute God’s word in Vietnam. Richard Loh is with the World Bible Translation Center and says this is a milestone for the organization.
East Africa (MNN) — Bible narration is a tool being used to lead people to Christ in an East African nation. An American missionary says teaching nationals in this country to read, isn’t always the answer.
Israel (MNN) — A new Palestinian leader won’t make it any easier for Christians. Yasser Arafat has announced his nominee for Palestinian prime minister. Ahmed Korei could replace Mahmoud Abbas, who resigned Saturday. Voice of the Martyrs Todd Nettleton says he doesn’t believe his appointment will mean any change for Christians in the region. “The Palestinian Authority obviously doesn’t like Christians. And, they particularly don’t like Muslims who become Christians. And so, the persecution is likely going to continue against Palestinian Christians regardless of who’s in charge.”
