Nigeria: more schoolgirls abducted
02 Mar 2018
On 25 February, Nigeria's information minister had a meeting with the family members of 110 girls who were abducted a week earlier. The frustrated families had criticised the government for taking so long to acknowledge the abduction. They presented the minister with a list of names of the missing girls, and complained that officials were being slow to respond. The girls’ fate is not known, but witnesses said the Islamic extremists specifically asked where the girls’ school was located. Some eyewitnesses reported seeing young women taken away at gunpoint. Air Force spokesman Olatokunbo Adesanya said that efforts to locate the girls are being conducted in close liaison with other security forces. It is feared the girls will become brides for Boko Haram extremists. Nigeria's president said no effort will be spared to locate them.
South Sudan: UN report - war crimes
02 Mar 2018
60.5% of South Sudan’s population is Christian, with over 60 different major ethnic groups. South Sudan split from the predominantly Islamic north in 2011 and was expected to prosper as the split meant it inherited most of Sudan's oil wealth. But civil war has robbed the nation, killed thousands, and left tens of thousands in need of humanitarian aid. Now a report by UN human rights investigators says that over 40 South Sudanese officials, including military generals and state governors, may be guilty of crimes against humanity, (rape, murder of civilians, and conscripting child soldiers). The report says, ‘Children have been recruited and forced to kill civilians. In many cases they have watched loved ones raped or killed. The scale of the hunger and destruction inflicted on the country by its political and military leaders defies description.’
Egypt: preparations for elections
02 Mar 2018
Recently the Egyptian army and police launched a comprehensive anti-terrorism operation in the Sinai peninsula ahead of the 26-28 March elections in which President al-Sisi will be running for a second term. A spokesman said intelligence information revealed that extremist groups were planning to carry out terrorist attacks across Egypt during the election, to erode citizens’ trust in the state’s ability to secure the country and to prevent them from casting their votes. Armed groups are concentrated in three cities, Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid and el-Arish, deep in the desert. Classes have been indefinitely suspended in all schools in the area. The roads linking north Sinai to the other governorates and the governorate cities to each other were closed, forcing residents to stay at home and making it difficult for university students to travel.
Israel: Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre closed
02 Mar 2018
The Jordanian and Palestinian governments supported a decision by Roman Catholic, Armenian and Greek Orthodox leaders to close Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity’s holiest sites, because of a ‘systematic campaign of abuse’ directed at their community. Many Christians believe the church to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial. Millions of pilgrims visit every year. This decision was based on several issues, including a bill allowing the government to take over church properties leased to private companies; it also intends to begin imposing taxes on church properties. Under a 2013 agreement, Jordan's King Abdullah II is the custodian of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. A Jordanian government spokesman expressed his country's ‘full solidarity’ with the churches, saying the Israeli law violates international and humanitarian laws, and called on the Israeli government to ‘immediately reverse the decisions taken against churches.’
Global: the silent Holocaust
02 Mar 2018
Worldwide, there are approximately 42 milion victims of abortion each year. That's more people than the entire population of Iraq being killed. Abortion is not confined to one region or people group. It is a global tragedy, with roughly 83% of all abortions taking place in developing countries and 17% in the developed world. That is why it is called the silent Holocaust. 40 Days for Life continues until 25 March. This is a unified time of prayer and fasting for God's mercy, healing, and restoration - that He would bring an end to abortion. Multitudes around the world are crying out to God for an end to the shedding of innocent blood. Prayer Alert readers are invited to cry out to God for the lives of those not yet born to have a future and a hope.
Malaysia: recognising conversion from Islam
02 Mar 2018
The federal court has recently decided to allow four Christians who converted from Islam to begin to take steps to have their conversions from Islam legally recognised and have the word Islam removed from their identity cards. When this decision was announced on 28 February, the solicitor for the Christians began to receive death threats. Although the constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to propagate it, there has been a pattern of religious discrimination in Malaysia. Now that this ‘apostasy’ case has been heard, it could uphold the constitution, clarifying a Muslim’s right to convert to other religions including Christianity. If the next hearing allows them to be registered as Christians, it could lead to amending the law and making it clearer for future cases. Meanwhile Baru Bian, their lawyer, continues to receive death threats. See
Nigeria: 13 dead in Christian-Muslim clash
02 Mar 2018
At least 13 people were killed on 26 February in clashes between Christians and Muslims in Kasuwan Magani community in Kaduna state, central Nigeria. Many houses and shops were burnt down. Twenty suspects have been arrested and extra police have been put on the streets to try to quell the violence. ‘The place is currently calm. I was in the village yesterday to implore the community and traditional leaders to direct the warring youths to sheath their swords,’ said the state police commissioner. ‘We don't want to jump to conclusions as to what led to the mayhem. Speculation was that some Christian boys were unhappy that their girls are befriending Muslim boys.’ Local reports indicate the death toll is higher than the police have reported.
SEAPC is a United Prayer Initiative for the Healing of the SEA nations in order to affect the 7 spheres to bring forth the Testimony of the Kingdom causing an “Awakening” to those who listen to His voice as they serve in their gifting in the different Spheres such as the Church, Family, Education, Government, Media, Arts and Business.
When God’s People are United, Power is released.
The theme of the 15th SEA Prayer Council to be held on 9-12 October 2018 in Batam, Indonesia is 'RESTORATION of All THINGS'.
Speakers will include the co-founders of SuccatHalel, Jerusalem, Pastor Rick & Patty Ridings. They are respected leaders in the global prayer and worship movement. Rick has presented on God TV and spoken at conferences in 40 nations.
Also speaking will be Pastor DjohanHandojo, Senior Pastor of Bethany Church Singapore, GBI City Tower Jakarta and GBI GatotSubroto's field mission and apostolic ministry of foreign affairs. He is also the co-ordinator of the Eastern Gate Prayer Convocation, a prayer movement for 40 countries located in Asia.
Batam's Key Role:
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent.
For Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet
Isaiah 64: 1-4
To serve.... take a stand in God's prophetic plan...
In a world where feelings and opinions are held in higher esteem than the truth, it is easy to get lost in the midst of false prophecies and confusion. The infallible Word of God is the only source of reliable truth to help us navigate these tumultuous days.
Are we ready to connect with God's divine opportunity to make an impact in the different cultures and the spheres of influence so that the fire and the power of the Holy Spirit is manifest as we speak?
Continuing our journey from strength to strength, from glory to glory from last year's SEA Prayer Council in Subic, Philippines, 'Roadmap to Divine Destiny - Christlikeness' to Batam SEA Prayer Council 2018 'Whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken since the world began. Acts 3:21
Come prepared for an appointment to listen and to value God's voice.
As we gather and unite in the power of the Holy Spirit let us eagerly anticipate and welcome The Glory of His Presence in Batam!
More information and to book:
http://www.seaprayercouncil.faith/107seapc/index.php
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