1 Corinthians Ch.12  v 26 – When one member suffers, all suffer together.
(RVS)

On the web, the International Persecution Map shows the following as countries where Christians are persecuted:

Currently in Orissa, India, the Christians are being persecuted by the Hindu militants. ‘Many have been burnt out of their homes and brutally assaulted. Six hundred churches have been destroyed since the troubles started.’ There are also signs that ‘the militants are inciting even more hatred and violence in other parts of India.’ (Information from the Maranatha Community)

Next month, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is being held on Sunday November 9th. According to the Open Doors statement it ‘is a global day for the intercession for persecuted Christians worldwide. We also encourage prayer for the souls of the oppressors, the nations that promote persecution and those who ignore it. IDOP is a rallying point for Christians across all denominations to stand behind those who suffer for their faith.’

In your prayers remember:

• All Christians, and especially those in Orissa, who are being persecuted for their faith.
• Those who oppress, discriminate and persecute Christians
• Those who choose to ignore and even agree with the persecution
• Those who establish contact and work with the persecuted by: distributing the Bible; working in the schools, hospitals and prisons; and helping with legal aid.
• The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, next month, on November 9th