Czech Republic: Europe rise up!
‘Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.’ This was the Scripture used to call a gathering of European Christians in Prague from December 1st-3rd. For many years Europe has been on the periphery of the Holy Spirit’s blowing. Delegates at the conference took a stand believing if the European nations come together and start building a unity in Europe God will command a blessing. Christians in Europe are taking a stand against a divided Europe. The delegates intend to start to learn what is happening in particular countries and begin praying for one another. The delegates also acknowledged, ‘It is possible that this unity cannot come about without repentance of the things we have been guilty of in the past because we trespassed against other countries. We should also repent of all prejudices we have against other countries and their people.’
Pray: for God to bless this initiative towards unity. Pray also that the desire to pray together will grow and birth more ‘Prayer Watches’ and ‘Houses of Prayer and worship’. (Is 40:3)
Netherlands:Mobile euthanasia teams being considered
Plans to introduce mobile medical teams that can euthanasia people in their own homes are being considered by the Dutch government. The teams of doctors and nurses would be sent out from a clinic following a referral from the patient's doctor. The proposals were disclosed by Edith Schippers, the health minister. In a written answer to questions from Christian Union MPs she said that mobile units ‘for patients who meet the criteria for euthanasia but whose doctors are unwilling to carry it out’ was worthy of consideration. ‘If the patient thinks it desirable, the doctor can refer him or her to a mobile team or clinic,’ the minister wrote. In her written answer Ms Schippers suggested that ‘extra expertise’ could be summoned in complicated cases involving mental health problems or an inability to consent to euthanasia because of dementia.
Pray: against this move by the Dutch government increasing the availability of euthanasia. (Lev.24:17)
Netherlands:Mobile euthanasia teams being considered
Plans to introduce mobile medical teams that can euthanasia people in their own homes are being considered by the Dutch government. The teams of doctors and nurses would be sent out from a clinic following a referral from the patient's doctor. The proposals were disclosed by Edith Schippers, the health minister. In a written answer to questions from Christian Union MPs she said that mobile units ‘for patients who meet the criteria for euthanasia but whose doctors are unwilling to carry it out’ was worthy of consideration. ‘If the patient thinks it desirable, the doctor can refer him or her to a mobile team or clinic,’ the minister wrote. In her written answer Ms Schippers suggested that ‘extra expertise’ could be summoned in complicated cases involving mental health problems or an inability to consent to euthanasia because of dementia.
Pray: against this move by the Dutch government increasing the availability of euthanasia. (Lev.24:17)
Call to Prayer for the World Prayer Assembly (WPA), May 14-18, 2012
Call to Prayer for the World Prayer Assembly (WPA), May 14-18, 2012 (www.wpa2012.org)
Please keep praying for the WPA! Your prayer support will be all-important to the planning of this event which is intended to be a “new paradigm” for an international congress—carried out Acts 13-style—incorporating listening to God, united prayer, and strategic implementation of world-impacting action that proceeds out of that encounter with the Lord and one another.
1. Please pray that those from every nation God is calling to take part in Jakarta will be able to be with us and for that the resources for them and the Assembly itself will flow in abundance.
2. Pray for the solution of logistical problems and some difficulty with the registration process to be resolved quickly and effectively.
3. For the facilitators, track leaders, presenters and worship teams to be led of the Lord, prepared and anointed to serve.
4. For His unity among all who are working to arrange the WPA that our hearts will be one with Him and one another.
5. For effective management of the planning process and for an operations chief to be identified and put in place for our Jakarta office ASAP.
