Terrorism has struck MumbaiThe horror of terrorism has struck Mumbai, India's business hub and one of the most important cities in all of Asia. The death toll has topped 80, with 200 injured, in a bloody, coordinated attack on more than half a dozen sites. As I write this email, the terrorists continue to hold hostages and the Indian military is closing in on them. Read the latest news article about the situation here: http://www.gfa.org/mumbai-terrorist-attacks-cause (Int'l Site)I am in India right now. My heart is broken for my country and for the hundreds of families affected by this horrible tragedy. Mumbai, the former Bombay, is home to one of our major Bible colleges and dozens of missionaries and churches. Please hold these up in your prayers.And please pray for this volatile situation. Your prayers are vital as our missionaries and leaders begin to minister in the midst of this tragedy.
Abducted Pastor EscapesI write to you today with great news. Pastor Chauhan, who was beaten and abducted on Monday, has fled his captors and is on his way to safety. Read about how he escaped:http://www.gfa.org/abducted-pastor-escapes (Int'l Site)Thank you so much for your prayers for this servant of the Lord. I'm sure he would be very moved to know that you cared enough to pray for him.Yours for the persecuted,
KP Yohannan
Founder and President
P.S. I encourage you to forward this email to as many of your friends as possible so they, too can pray for the situation in Mumbai.
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Thursday, 27 November 2008
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING
This compilation of biblical lessons is very necessary in order to bring and initiate new converts into Christianity and that they should be exposed to the fundamental concepts and definitions of what is it to be a follower of Christ.
In most cases many converts or even those born into the faith takes a lot of things for granted. They see themselves consciously or unconsciously engrossed in the rituals of religion and as a result are not able to differentiate between what they believe and what Christianity demands of them and even worst still, they are unable to see what makes Christianity to be unique from other religion.
Becoming a Christian is beyond the practice of mere religious rituals and fulfilment of church traditions but coming into the family of the true living God as revealed in our Lord and Saviour, Redeemer and Eternal King, Jesus Christ.
The concept, “Born Again” and the baptism of water and of the Holy Ghost are vital experiences that new converts into discipleship must have so as to be able to identify themselves with the knowledge of the power and the mysteries of the Living God.
The contents of this book should therefore be exposed to new converts and old members who are just experiencing the true conversion and new birth into the household of God.
From the book INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING by Rev, Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola
In most cases many converts or even those born into the faith takes a lot of things for granted. They see themselves consciously or unconsciously engrossed in the rituals of religion and as a result are not able to differentiate between what they believe and what Christianity demands of them and even worst still, they are unable to see what makes Christianity to be unique from other religion.
Becoming a Christian is beyond the practice of mere religious rituals and fulfilment of church traditions but coming into the family of the true living God as revealed in our Lord and Saviour, Redeemer and Eternal King, Jesus Christ.
The concept, “Born Again” and the baptism of water and of the Holy Ghost are vital experiences that new converts into discipleship must have so as to be able to identify themselves with the knowledge of the power and the mysteries of the Living God.
The contents of this book should therefore be exposed to new converts and old members who are just experiencing the true conversion and new birth into the household of God.
From the book INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING by Rev, Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola
FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY
Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 16:23 GMT 17:23 UK
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Ethiopia Jews go on hunger strike
More than 20,000 Jews live in Ethiopia
Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews have gone on hunger strike to protest against a delay in their relocation to Israel.
Frustrated by an eight-year-long wait, the community has resolved not to eat until the planned move gets under way.
The Falasha Mura, or Beta-Israel as they prefer to be called, are an ancient and isolated group living in the Ethiopian highlands.
Although some were forcibly converted to Christianity, they trace their roots to the biblical King Solomon.
'Grave starvation'
Members of the Falasha Mura community - many wearing Jewish skullcaps - began the hunger strike in their camp in the capital, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday morning.
Our home is Israel
Getenet Mengesha
Ethiopian Jew
They are protesting against their "long wait" to return to the Promised Land.
Israeli officials say they will all be allowed to travel by the end of 2007.
"Israel is our place. We have been displaced for 2,000 years," said Getenet Mengesha, one of the group's leaders.
The protestors have been listening to lectures by their religious leaders aimed at giving them the heart to endure many days of hunger.
"End our suffering and let us go home," read some of the slogans.
The community believes that by going on hunger strike they will force the Israeli authorities to act fast.
The Falasha Mura lamented their living conditions in a recent letter to the Israeli government.
Many Jews were airlifted to Israel in 1991
"We have been suffering for the past eight years in Addis Ababa and Gondar. We are... facing grave starvation... and much hardship," the letter said.
"They [Israeli officials] must respond. Our home is Israel," Mr Getenet said.
The protestors are among the more than 20,000 Ethiopians of Jewish origin remaining in the country.
In November 1984 Israel airlifted 6,300 Ethiopian Jews from refugee camps in Sudan in a move code-named Operation Moses.
Another massive airlift - Operation Solomon - followed in 1991, bringing the number of Ethiopian Jews living today in Israel close to 80,000.
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Ethiopia Jews go on hunger strike
More than 20,000 Jews live in Ethiopia
Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews have gone on hunger strike to protest against a delay in their relocation to Israel.
Frustrated by an eight-year-long wait, the community has resolved not to eat until the planned move gets under way.
The Falasha Mura, or Beta-Israel as they prefer to be called, are an ancient and isolated group living in the Ethiopian highlands.
Although some were forcibly converted to Christianity, they trace their roots to the biblical King Solomon.
'Grave starvation'
Members of the Falasha Mura community - many wearing Jewish skullcaps - began the hunger strike in their camp in the capital, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday morning.
Our home is Israel
Getenet Mengesha
Ethiopian Jew
They are protesting against their "long wait" to return to the Promised Land.
Israeli officials say they will all be allowed to travel by the end of 2007.
"Israel is our place. We have been displaced for 2,000 years," said Getenet Mengesha, one of the group's leaders.
The protestors have been listening to lectures by their religious leaders aimed at giving them the heart to endure many days of hunger.
"End our suffering and let us go home," read some of the slogans.
The community believes that by going on hunger strike they will force the Israeli authorities to act fast.
The Falasha Mura lamented their living conditions in a recent letter to the Israeli government.
Many Jews were airlifted to Israel in 1991
"We have been suffering for the past eight years in Addis Ababa and Gondar. We are... facing grave starvation... and much hardship," the letter said.
"They [Israeli officials] must respond. Our home is Israel," Mr Getenet said.
The protestors are among the more than 20,000 Ethiopians of Jewish origin remaining in the country.
In November 1984 Israel airlifted 6,300 Ethiopian Jews from refugee camps in Sudan in a move code-named Operation Moses.
Another massive airlift - Operation Solomon - followed in 1991, bringing the number of Ethiopian Jews living today in Israel close to 80,000.
PERSECUTION IN INDIA
Pastor Beaten, Abducted, Missing
(26 November 2008)
Madhya Pradesh, India
A Gospel for Asia native missionary serving as a pastor in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been beaten and abducted and is still missing.
GFA leaders in the state report that Pastor N. Chauhan was attacked by a mob of 40 anti-Christian extremists on Monday, beaten severely and then dragged into the forest. Attempts to contact him have failed, and no word of his fate has been received.
When a GFA leader tried to call Pastor Chauhan on his mobile phone, a voice answered, saying, "The same thing is going to happen to you!"
The GFA state leader and other pastors have reported the incident to police, who have promised to take the matter seriously.
The leaders are asking for prayer that God will protect Pastor Chauhan, and that He will give wisdom to all who are handling the situation.
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(26 November 2008)
Madhya Pradesh, India
A Gospel for Asia native missionary serving as a pastor in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been beaten and abducted and is still missing.
GFA leaders in the state report that Pastor N. Chauhan was attacked by a mob of 40 anti-Christian extremists on Monday, beaten severely and then dragged into the forest. Attempts to contact him have failed, and no word of his fate has been received.
When a GFA leader tried to call Pastor Chauhan on his mobile phone, a voice answered, saying, "The same thing is going to happen to you!"
The GFA state leader and other pastors have reported the incident to police, who have promised to take the matter seriously.
The leaders are asking for prayer that God will protect Pastor Chauhan, and that He will give wisdom to all who are handling the situation.
About Madhya Pradesh (Int'l Site) >>
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