IPC: Connections
Middle East and North Africa Updates
Protests within 15 Arab countries across North Africa and the Middle East have exploded in the past month, starting with a small rural town in Tunisia where the result the overthrow of a corrupt and repressive government. Here is a quick rundown on the current situation for prayer: LibyaMuammar Gaddafi…
Iran—Release of Some Christians
Compass Direct News (www.compassdirect.org) reports that in December and January, Iranian authorities reportedly released 62 of the 120 Christians arrested for their faith as well as one held in prison since June of 2010. Iranian religious and political figures acknowledged the existence of home fellowships and called them a threat…
The New Wave is Coming!
From the 14th to the 18th of May 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia will play host to the World Prayer Assembly, (WPA). The Assembly is expected to be the largest gathering of prayer, church and market place leaders since the first International Prayer Assembly that was held in Seoul, Korea in 1984.…
SOUTH SUDAN—Announcing the Birth of a Nation
Sudan Support Network (www.givengain.com) reports: It's final and it's true. The amazing referendum results announced this Sunday in Khartoum. There is a host of reasons to praise God related to the referendum. To just think of some of these: • The high percentage vote of the registered voters.• The incredibly…
