In the Kingdom of Bhutan, where Christianity is still awaiting legal recognition, Christians have the right to proclaim their faith but must not use coercion or claim religious superiority to seek conversions, the country’s prime minister told Compass in an exclusive interview.
Open Doors has confirmed fresh reports that the deadly violence erupting across the northern states of Nigeria since results of the April 16 presidential election were announced is taking a deadly toll on churches, Christian homes and businesses, mission compounds and pastors.
A package exploded outside of Jerusalem’s central bus station on Wednesday, killing one and wounding at least 39.
The crisis in Japan is worsening. At the same time, the situation in the Middle East is volatile. And let’s not forget last month’s seismic shock in New Zealand, Sumatra 9.1, Katrina, Rita, massive flooding in Australia, birds and fish dying around the world, and bees disappearing.
Christian Japanese missionary leaders in the tsunami-ravaged areas of Fukushima and Tohoku have requested emergency aid from Christian Aid Mission to help them minister to displaced quake victims of the disastrous earthquakes in their area.
Contributions may be made to Christian Aid designated to the Japan Disaster Relief Fund, gift code 850DIS. Credit card donations may be made online or by calling 800-977-5650.
“We must send help as quickly as possible – the Fukushima and Tohoku Bible chapels are in some of the hardest hit areas,” says Stephen Van Valkenburg, the overseas director serving as liaison with indigenous gospel workers in Japan.
“Christians in the four Christian chapels from Fukushima have already been evacuated because they are all situated close to the endangered nuclear power plants. There is a lot of panic and help is being distributed to refugees in emergency shelters.”
“These missionaries have some of the most effective outreaches in Japan” says Van Valkenburg, “so we know that they are sharing the love of God in both word and deed during this tragic time.”
ABOUT CHRISTIAN AID: Founded by Bob Finley in 1953, Christian Aid is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. It links American churches and mission-minded individuals to indigenous missions in 122 countries. Today it sends help to more than 800 native mission ministries that deploy over 80,000 missionary workers serving the Lord among 3000 tribes, tongues and nations. Visit online at www.ChristianAid.org or call 434-977-5650 for answers to your questions.
(Source: Christian Newswire)
Egyptian Christians have requested our prayers following several violent incidents affecting Christians and their property during February.
