受迫害的教會
基督徒仍然是世界上受迫害的宗教群體之一。基督徒因承認基督而遭受不同形式的迫害。全世界的基督徒繼續冒著被監禁，失去家園和財產，折磨，斬首，強姦甚至死亡的風險。在非洲、亞洲和中東國家，對基督徒的迫害都有加劇的趨勢。
一些研究亦顯示，世界觀察名單上的國家有二億十五百基督徒遭受高度迫害，相當於全球每十二個基督徒中便有一個。朝鮮連續十七年排名第一，是對基督徒最危險的國家。據說25%的基督徒因為拒絕崇拜該國的領導人而被關進勞改營。估計有四十萬基督徒只能暗地裡敬拜他們的上帝。
世界觀察名單 (World Watch List) 在公佈2018年度報告期間：3,066名基督徒被殺害;1,252名被綁架;1,020名遭強姦或性侵;以及793間教堂遭受襲擊。
因信仰而受苦的基督徒需要我們的祈禱！
中東
對於基督徒來說，中東是一個非常難以在公共場合活出信仰的地區。在像伊朗，卡塔爾和厄立特里亞這樣的地方，作為基督徒是危險和危險的，它可能會讓你失去生命。阿拉伯海灣地區對基督徒的最大迫害來自社會或激進的伊斯蘭團體，中東許多國家的信徒的主要威脅來自政府。
也門政府官員維持嚴格的伊斯蘭體系，將所有國民視為穆斯林。基督徒面臨來自延伸家庭，部落領袖和當地伊瑪目的迫害，並且無法獲得通過伊斯蘭組織和清真寺分發的緊急救濟。
伊斯蘭國(IS)組織針對綁架和殺害伊拉克基督徒和其他宗教少數群體。國家和地方政府官員威脅伊拉克基督徒，「鼓勵」他們離開該國。伊朗政權宣布該國為什葉派伊斯蘭國，並不斷擴大其影響力。在伊朗，伊斯蘭國有系統地針對基督徒，基督徒人數已從以前一百五十萬減少到三十萬。
為中東受迫害的教會祈禱
– 朱衛海(中文翻譯)
我們親愛的天父，我們的救主耶穌基督和聖靈，我們來到祢面前，為因祢的名的緣故而走上受逼迫和受苦道路的肢體代求。
父啊，我們祈求祢能使他們能夠認識和經歷祢的愛，並給予他們有堅定信心的力量。使他們因基督的愛成為能夠多結果子的見證人。
父啊，我們祈求祢的憐憫，保護祢的教會免受這世界的邪惡，並在所有可怕的考驗中與他們同在。守護，引導和保守弟兄姐妹免受傷害，並保護他們的家人。
父啊，我們祈求祢能保守弟兄姐妹，除去他們正在經歷的精神疲憊，情感恐懼和身體上的痛苦，我們祈求祢的聖靈能夠靠近他們並保護他們–並給予他們屬靈的力量來忍受此等的苦難。
父啊，我們祈求祢會讓華基聯會並城北華基教會能始終如一關注世界各地因祢的名正在受苦的弟兄姐妹。他們需要我們與他們同工。主啊，聽我們的禱告，憐憫我們的教會。
如果你想瞭解更多關於城北在中東的和平福音工作，或有負擔參與這方面的服侍，請以電郵方式聯絡劉袁䓝萓傳道。
Persecuted Church
Christians remain one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world. Christians suffer different forms of persecution due to their identification with Christ. Christians throughout the world continue to risk imprisonment, loss of home and assets, torture, beheadings, rape and even death as a result of their faith. Trends show that countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are intensifying persecution against Christians.
Some research shows 215 million Christians experience high levels of persecution in the countries on the World Watch List. This represents 1 in 12 Christians worldwide. North Korea is ranked #1 for the 17th consecutive year as the most dangerous country for Christians. 25% of Christians are believed to be in labor camps for their refusal to worship the country’s leader. An estimated 400,000 Christians remain underground to worship their God.
During the World Watch List 2018 reporting period: 3,066 Christians were killed; 1,252 were abducted; 1,020 were raped or sexually harassed; and 793 churches were attacked.
Christians who suffer because of their faith need our prayers !
Middle East
The Middle East is a very difficult region for Christians to live out their faith in public. In places like Iran, Qatar and Eritrea, being a Christian is dangerous and risky, and it could cost you your life. Most persecution of Christians in the Arab Gulf region comes from society or radical Islamic groups, the main threat for believers in many countries in middle east comes from the government.
Yemen government officials maintain a strict Islamic system that treats all nationals as Muslims. Christians face persecution from extended family, tribal leaders and local imams, and are denied access to emergency relief that is distributed through Islamic organizations and mosques.
Islamic State (IS) group targets Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities for kidnappings and killings. Government officials, both national and local, have threatened Iraqi Christians, “encouraging” them to leave the country.
The Iranian regime declares the country to be a Shia Islamic State and is constantly expanding its influence. In Iran, Christians have shrunk from 1.5 million to 300,000 and are systematically targeted by ISIS.
Praying for Persecuted Churches in the Middle East
– Walter Chu
Our gracious heavenly Father, Jesus Christ our Savior and Holy Spirit, we come to You interceding for our suffering bodies caused to walk the path of persecution and pain for Your name’s sake.
Father, we pray that You empower them to know and experience Your love, and give them the strength to remain firm in the faith. Enable them to be fruitful witnesses of the love of Christ.
Father, we pray for Your mercy that You will protect your churches from the evils of this world and be with them throughout all the terrible ordeals. Guard, guide and keep the brothers and sisters from harm, and protect their families.
Father, we pray for Your protection from the mentally exhaustion, emotional fear and physical suffering that brothers and sisters are going through, and we pray that Your Holy Spirit would draw close to them and protect them – and give them the spiritual strength to endure under such hardship.
Father, we pray that You would make ACEM/RHCCC ever mindful of our brothers and sisters around the world who need us to stand with them as they suffer in Your name. O Lord, hear our prayer, have mercy to our churches.
In Christ Jesus name we pray, Amen.
If you are interested in knowing more about RHCCC’s PEACE program in the Middle East or would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Pastor Maymie Lau.
受迫害的教會
基督徒仍然是世界上受迫害的宗教群體之一。基督徒因承認基督而遭受不同形式的迫害。全世界的基督徒繼續冒著被監禁，失去家園和財產，折磨，斬首，強姦甚至死亡的風險。在非洲、亞洲和中東國家，對基督徒的迫害都有加劇的趨勢。
一些研究亦顯示，世界觀察名單上的國家有二億十五百基督徒遭受高度迫害，相當於全球每十二個基督徒中便有一個。朝鮮連續十七年排名第一，是對基督徒最危險的國家。據說25%的基督徒因為拒絕崇拜該國的領導人而被關進勞改營。估計有四十萬基督徒只能暗地裡敬拜他們的上帝。
世界觀察名單 (World Watch List) 在公佈2018年度報告期間：3,066名基督徒被殺害;1,252名被綁架;1,020名遭強姦或性侵;以及793間教堂遭受襲擊。
因信仰而受苦的基督徒需要我們的祈禱！
中東
對於基督徒來說，中東是一個非常難以在公共場合活出信仰的地區。在像伊朗，卡塔爾和厄立特里亞這樣的地方，作為基督徒是危險和危險的，它可能會讓你失去生命。阿拉伯海灣地區對基督徒的最大迫害來自社會或激進的伊斯蘭團體，中東許多國家的信徒的主要威脅來自政府。
也門政府官員維持嚴格的伊斯蘭體系，將所有國民視為穆斯林。基督徒面臨來自延伸家庭，部落領袖和當地伊瑪目的迫害，並且無法獲得通過伊斯蘭組織和清真寺分發的緊急救濟。
伊斯蘭國(IS)組織針對綁架和殺害伊拉克基督徒和其他宗教少數群體。國家和地方政府官員威脅伊拉克基督徒，「鼓勵」他們離開該國。伊朗政權宣布該國為什葉派伊斯蘭國，並不斷擴大其影響力。在伊朗，伊斯蘭國有系統地針對基督徒，基督徒人數已從以前一百五十萬減少到三十萬。
為中東受迫害的教會祈禱
– 朱衛海(中文翻譯)
我們親愛的天父，我們的救主耶穌基督和聖靈，我們來到祢面前，為因祢的名的緣故而走上受逼迫和受苦道路的肢體代求。
父啊，我們祈求祢能使他們能夠認識和經歷祢的愛，並給予他們有堅定信心的力量。使他們因基督的愛成為能夠多結果子的見證人。
父啊，我們祈求祢的憐憫，保護祢的教會免受這世界的邪惡，並在所有可怕的考驗中與他們同在。守護，引導和保守弟兄姐妹免受傷害，並保護他們的家人。
父啊，我們祈求祢能保守弟兄姐妹，除去他們正在經歷的精神疲憊，情感恐懼和身體上的痛苦，我們祈求祢的聖靈能夠靠近他們並保護他們–並給予他們屬靈的力量來忍受此等的苦難。
父啊，我們祈求祢會讓華基聯會並城北華基教會能始終如一關注世界各地因祢的名正在受苦的弟兄姐妹。他們需要我們與他們同工。主啊，聽我們的禱告，憐憫我們的教會。
如果你想瞭解更多關於城北在中東的和平福音工作，或有負擔參與這方面的服侍，請以電郵方式聯絡劉袁䓝萓傳道。
Persecuted Church
Christians remain one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world. Christians suffer different forms of persecution due to their identification with Christ. Christians throughout the world continue to risk imprisonment, loss of home and assets, torture, beheadings, rape and even death as a result of their faith. Trends show that countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are intensifying persecution against Christians.
Some research shows 215 million Christians experience high levels of persecution in the countries on the World Watch List. This represents 1 in 12 Christians worldwide. North Korea is ranked #1 for the 17th consecutive year as the most dangerous country for Christians. 25% of Christians are believed to be in labor camps for their refusal to worship the country’s leader. An estimated 400,000 Christians remain underground to worship their God.
During the World Watch List 2018 reporting period: 3,066 Christians were killed; 1,252 were abducted; 1,020 were raped or sexually harassed; and 793 churches were attacked.
Christians who suffer because of their faith need our prayers !
Middle East
The Middle East is a very difficult region for Christians to live out their faith in public. In places like Iran, Qatar and Eritrea, being a Christian is dangerous and risky, and it could cost you your life. Most persecution of Christians in the Arab Gulf region comes from society or radical Islamic groups, the main threat for believers in many countries in middle east comes from the government.
Yemen government officials maintain a strict Islamic system that treats all nationals as Muslims. Christians face persecution from extended family, tribal leaders and local imams, and are denied access to emergency relief that is distributed through Islamic organizations and mosques.
Islamic State (IS) group targets Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities for kidnappings and killings. Government officials, both national and local, have threatened Iraqi Christians, “encouraging” them to leave the country.
The Iranian regime declares the country to be a Shia Islamic State and is constantly expanding its influence. In Iran, Christians have shrunk from 1.5 million to 300,000 and are systematically targeted by ISIS.
Praying for Persecuted Churches in the Middle East
– Walter Chu
Our gracious heavenly Father, Jesus Christ our Savior and Holy Spirit, we come to You interceding for our suffering bodies caused to walk the path of persecution and pain for Your name’s sake.
Father, we pray that You empower them to know and experience Your love, and give them the strength to remain firm in the faith. Enable them to be fruitful witnesses of the love of Christ.
Father, we pray for Your mercy that You will protect your churches from the evils of this world and be with them throughout all the terrible ordeals. Guard, guide and keep the brothers and sisters from harm, and protect their families.
Father, we pray for Your protection from the mentally exhaustion, emotional fear and physical suffering that brothers and sisters are going through, and we pray that Your Holy Spirit would draw close to them and protect them – and give them the spiritual strength to endure under such hardship.
Father, we pray that You would make ACEM/RHCCC ever mindful of our brothers and sisters around the world who need us to stand with them as they suffer in Your name. O Lord, hear our prayer, have mercy to our churches.
In Christ Jesus name we pray, Amen.
If you are interested in knowing more about RHCCC’s PEACE program in the Middle East or would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Pastor Maymie Lau.