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URGENT PRAYER for Artsakhi Christians – Under Siege for Four Months
By Lisa Beth for (Voice of the Persecuted) Since winning their war against Artsakh in 2020 and seizing much territory, Azerbaijan continues its strategic aggression upon the Republic of Artsakh, employing a blockade of the land since December 12, 2022. This military blockade of the Lachin Corridor has shut down the transport of food, medicine, and other supplies while cutting off the electricity and oil pipeline supply. Cutoff from the mainland Armenia, residents of Artsakh no longer have access to family and contacts, nor do they have any access to vital hospital procedures available in Armenia.
Why Artsakh Matters
Armenians have inhabited Artsakh for thousands of years. In 301 AD, when Armenia declared Christianity their national religion, Artsakh became a launching ground for missionaries. Churches and schools flourished as the Christian culture matured in this agricultural region. While many of the ancient churches were destroyed over the centuries, some continue to stand today as testimony of God’s faithfulness and His followers steadfastness.
Artsakh and mainland Armenia have survived decades of persecution and massacres, culminating into the Armenian Genocide of 1915, when Turkey systematically slaughtered 1.5 million Armenians and seized all of Western Armenia. After the devastating earthquake in 1988, Turkey and Azerbaijan united to completely control Armenia with a landlocked blockade, crippling the country for five years. “The Invisible War”, coined by the media, depleted the land of all natural resources and crushed the economy. Only US sanctions, after passing Section 907 of Freedom Support Act, curtailed this blockade as the legislation prohibited any kind of aid to Azerbaijan while they continued their aggressive actions.
After powerful lobbying, the Senate adopted an amendment, allowing waiver of this vital legislation in 2001 and the waived status is in effect today.
Undergirded by Turkey in 2020, Azerbaijan embarked on war with Artsakh with sophisticated weaponry and military technology supplied by Israel. Thousands of Armenians were killed and much of the Armenian land was captured.
Today, Azerbaijan employs this stranglehold while Russia is entrenched with the Ukrainian war and while Armenia’s allies in Europe are now utterly dependent upon Azeri oil. Arm and arm with Turkey, ominous swords sharpen over the region with seeming impunity. This continuous violation of human rights is prelude to complete ethnic cleansing and genocide.
Aliyev: This year is Armenia’s ‘last chance’ (news.am)
A month ago, CBN interviewed Gev Iskajyan, the executive director of ANC-Artsakh, who is sounding the alarm about the ongoing crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, a small, landlocked region between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Iskajyan warned the situation could devolve into genocide of the Armenian Christians living there.
Since December 12th, 2022
The blockade of Artsakh remains uninterrupted. While occasional emergency supplies did reach Artsakhi residents through the International Red Cross, deprivation is rampant. Over these past four months, several allied countries, including the United States, have proclaimed objections and indignations however, without sanction or recourse against Azerbaijan. In February 2023, the United Nations International Court of Justice ordered that Azerbaijan end the blockade of the Lachin Corridor. However, there are no ramifications even as Azerbaijan refuses to comply. In fact, Azerbaijan continues to move forward with violence on Artsakh borders, shooting at farmers in the fields.
Azerbaijan waits for Artsakh to surrender, or else.
Urgent Prayer Points
- Pray for the lifting of this blockade: Beseech the Lord to move in the hearts of authorities to take action.
- Pray for the surrounding enemies: May the Lord grip their hearts with conviction and godly sorrow for their unprovoked aggression and hatred. May the Azeris come to repentance.
- Pray for the church leaders and believers of Artsakh: May the Lord continue to strengthen and encourage them. May the Holy Spirit pour down upon them and refresh their hearts anew with God’s word.
- Pray for powerful prayer meetings, for continued trust in the Lord, and protection against hatred in their hearts.
- Pray for healing upon the Armenians: The Armenians in Artsakh still suffer great loss from the 2020 war. Many are grieving the loss of loved ones, homes, and health. Many need emotional healing.
- Pray for the disabled, the elderly and the sick, such as cancer patients, who are deprived of medical procedures and surgery.
- Pray for a wall of fire around Artsakh: May the Lord supernaturally protect the borders of Artsakh.
- Pray that this time of tribulation and suffering serves to refine Armenians’ faith, that they may stand strong for Christ and, most important, be a light and a beacon for the Islamic countries surrounding them.
A special thanks to Lisa Beth, our guest contributor and sister in Christ. Born of Armenian descent, her life is enriched by the culture and history of Armenia. The devastating genocide of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Turks influenced Lisa’s life, world views, and faith. “Tragedy and suffering make stronger ties than prosperity and happiness. I do have a love for Armenia and believe that the Lord is bringing revival to this ancient land, bestowing “….beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3)”
VOP Note: You may also like to visit Lisa’s site, The Burning Lamp for spiritual views on contemporary and personal life issues.
I hope The Burning Lamp is a place that you might find an ember of God to speak to your heart and light up your path.
Lisa Beth
Praying for Muslims during Ramadan 2023
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch.
Dear Prayer Warriors as you may know, Muslims around the globe are about to begin their holy month of Ramadan very soon. From March 22 – April 21, 2023
It was Brother Blain’s desire for us to continue in his footsteps by praying through the month of Ramadan. It is also my desire, so for this reason I call on all in unity with me to:
Join the global prayer movement!
Pray for Muslims during Ramadan with PRAYERCAST.
WHY RAMADAN?
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims because they believe Allah revealed the Quran to their Prophet Muhammad during this period.
This year it is expected to begin at sundown on March 22 and end on April 21. During this month Muslims around the world intentionally seek Allah through prayer and fasting.
Both disciplines are among Islam’s five pillars, the most important requirements of their faith. Abstaining from earthly pleasures, Muslims seek the cleansing of their souls from sin.
These days present incredible and unique opportunities for Muslims to encounter their Savior, Jesus.
WHY PRAY?
God loves Muslims. He LOVES them! He loves them SO much that He came to the earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, gave His own life as the perfect sacrifice for their sins, and then raised Himself from the grave!
And He wants all Muslims “to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4)
Jesus said “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Praise God, that is exactly what is happening today! More Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined!
But our hearts are still heavy because 1.8 billion Muslims are still living without a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
And so, we PRAY!
Again, we want to lift-up these persecuted witnesses to the Lord:
- Leah Sharibu, a prisoner of Boko Haram since 2018. Pray for her release.
- Alice Loksha Ngaddah, kidnapped February 2019. She is a mother of two, working as a nurse for UNICEF. Pray for her release.
- Pray for Pastor Wang Yi to be released from prison.
- For Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani from Iran, as he and his family are adjusting from his release from prison, that they may know what God’s will is for them now. Pray for the trauma they had to endure.
- UPDATE (March 17, 2023): Ryan Koher, a pilot for the U.S.-based ministry Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), and two of the ministry’s South African volunteers were released from a Mozambican prison Tuesday afternoon, the organization announced. The trio had been held at a high-security prison inside the southeastern African country for four months. Their release is a provisional one and they are required to remain in the country, while their case is still ongoing, according to MAF. Koher is said to be “doing well” following his release and has spoken multiple times with his wife, Annabel, and his two sons since his release, the ministry said. Source
The Harvest
- 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38
The Lord’s servant,
Nadia Dybvik, Persecution Watch Prayer Conference Call Leader
Prayer Conference Call Details
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From any location on your phone
USA Time Zone:
9:00 PM Eastern
8:00 PM Central
7:00 PM Mountain
6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: (667) 770-1476
Access Code: 281207#
Recommended: For those who may be subject to added charges for conference calls. Please download the app, it’s free!
MOBILE APP: Free Conference Call HD also provides a quick and easy way for you to dial into conference calls without having to remember the dial-in credentials. Save all of your conference call dial-in numbers and access codes using this free app. With the Free Conference Call HD you can instantly dial into a conference call via 3G/4G data network and or regular mobile carrier. Google Play link or App Store – iTunes
If you are experiencing any difficulties joining the call, please let us know.
What is Persecution Watch?
Persecution Watch is a U.S. national prayer conference call ministry that prays specifically for the global Persecuted Church. For over a decade, Blaine Scogin led this national network of believers who faithfully pray for the persecuted and the global harvest for the Kingdom of God. The group meets via a free call-in service every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night at 9pm Eastern time in the United States (please check your time zone). Blaine also served as Prayer Director for Voice of the Persecuted, and the missions became one. Brother Blaine passed into glory on December 26, 2019. It was truly a blessing for all of us to serve alongside this dear man of God and he will be greatly missed. The prayer mission of Persecution Watch remains an important part of our mission. Voice of the Persecuted is committed to continue the prayer conference call for the persecuted along with the dedicated Persecution Watch prayer warrior team.
Prior to the passing of Brother Blaine, he confirmed the passing of the torch as prayer conference call leader to Nadia Dybvik. Nadia has a burdened heart for the persecuted and is a prayer warrior standing in the gap for them. She joined the Persecution Watch prayer team in 2013 and has been part of the core ever since. Before becoming the prayer call leader, she served in the role of prayer moderator since 2015. Blaine chose Nadia for her faithfulness to pray for the persecuted and her strong commitment to the Persecution Watch mission. We are blessed not only with her gift of prayer, but her genuine love for every brother and sister in Christ that comes on the call to pray. May the Lord continue to bless Nadia and the prayer team in the mission and their personal lives.
“Pray for us” is the number one request that we hear from the persecuted. As the members of the first century Church were moved by the Holy Spirit to pray, we too must continue to serve those suffering persecution by lifting them up to the Lord through prayer.
On occasion, persecuted brothers and sisters have been invited on the conference call to share the trials they are facing. The team serves to encourage them by washing their feet in Spirit led prayer. Time is often reserved for those on the call to ask questions. We believe this helps to gain a better understanding of the situation that persecuted Christians endure in their specific nations. Q&A also helps us to focus our prayers based on their current needs.
Persecution Watch also hosts callers who want to pray united from other nations. If your heart is perplexed by the sufferings of our persecuted brothers and sisters, you no longer need to pray alone.
We welcome all who desire to pray for the persecuted church and consider it a joy to pray together with you. If you are new to the call and cannot find your voice, listen in and pray silently or on mute. We are grateful and thank the Lord for bringing us all together to pray in agreement for our persecuted family in Christ. We can all be prayer warriors on this call!
God bless and protect you in your faithfulness to serve.
Lois Kanalos, Founder, Voice of the Persecuted, Nadia Dybvik, Persecution Watch Prayer Call Leader and the Persecution Watch Prayer Team
NOTE: Please fill out the form in the sign up link below to be included in our distribution list to receive urgent prayer requests, prayer points, notification of special prayer events and special guest speakers.
Note to Voice of the Persecuted (VOP) readers: The Persecution Watch prayer team is also the prayer team of Voice of the Persecuted. SIGN UP today.
Urgent Prayer Request for Believers in Afghanistan
Almighty God, no one is hidden from Your sight. In Jesus Holy name, may these dear ones be held in Your mighty hand protected and given the strength to endure this great trial. Let your glory be their light and as You guide them. Have mercy on the Afghan people, the children who are terrified. Hear their cries Lord God and reveal Yourself to these people. May they come to know You and the greatness of Your Love. Transform the hearts and minds of all those with wicked plans of oppression, death, destruction. Glory to You, forever and ever.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.” John 10:28-30
VOP Note: Brothers and sisters, please remember them in your daily prayers.
Praying for Israel and surrounding region (Part 4)
5/29/2021 (Voice of the Persecuted) Dear Prayer Warriors, you are invited to join us on Saturday, May 29 in a prayer conference call hosted by Persecution Watch.
Ravages of war and broken agreements have taken their toll; people killed; many fearful.
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10
“8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30
- Pray God’s will be done.
“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” Isaiah 26:9
- Pray during this time of shaking that people would seek the Lord.
“For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.” Psalm 21:7
“Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 17:5
- Pray for those who desire destruction and are filled with hate.
- Pray for those who gloat over disaster.
“3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4
- Pray protection for innocent people: those desiring to live peacefully with one another in Israel.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” Proverbs 15:18
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32
- Pray against brutal fighting among Arabs and Jews in Lod, Acre, Tiberias, and any other place.
- Pray for salvation for Jews and Muslims.
“So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologer to tell him what he had dreamed. When they came in and stood before the king” Daniel 2:2
- Pray for dreams and visions of Messiah and connect with those who could explain.
“9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10
“Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.” Isaiah 55:3
- Give them seeking hearts; give them thirst for truth and righteousness.
- Pray church would be an example of love (John 15:17), joy (Psalm 16:11), peace (John 14:27)
“He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2
- Pray for more workers for the harvest.
“1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” Luke 9:1-2
- Pray for signs and wonders following.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12
“One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.” Proverbs 21:22
“Of David.
Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” Psalm 144:1
- Pray that body of Messiah would collectively pull down Demonic strongholds (this is why we are told we can do greater works than Yeshua).
“Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me “
Psalm 69:6
- Pray church will not be stumbling block to Jews and Muslims.
Psalms 106:1, 107:1, 118:1, 136:1 (same)
- Thanksgiving for salvation of Jews and Muslims coming to Messiah.
“22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” Luke 6:22-23
“The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44
- Pray for new Jewish and Muslim converts.
Psalm 125 view here
- Pray protection for believers.
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12
“The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
“21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22
- Pray for a spirit of forgiveness, especially among believers.
“It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. Psalm 75:7
- Pray for a righteous government.
- Pray against believers being deported for preaching Word.
“6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.” Psalm 122:6-9
“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” Proverbs 16:7
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Thank you to our dear Sister Valerie who will moderate the call tonight.
For His Glory,
Nadia Dybvik, Persecution Watch Prayer Call Leader
Prayer Conference Call Details
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From any location on your phone
Time:
9:00 PM Eastern
8:00 PM Central
7:00 PM Mountain
6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: 712 775-7035
Access Code: 281207#
Recommended: For those who may be subject to added charges for conference calls. Please download the app, it’s free!
MOBILE APP: Free Conference Call HD also provides a quick and easy way for you to dial into conference calls without having to remember the dial-in credentials. Save all of your conference call dial-in numbers and access codes using this free app. With the Free Conference Call HD you can instantly dial into a conference call via 3G/4G data network and or regular mobile carrier. Google Play link or App Store – iTunes
If you are experiencing any difficulties joining the call, please let us know.
What is Persecution Watch?
Persecution Watch is a U.S. national prayer conference call ministry that prays specifically for the global Persecuted Church. For over a decade, Blaine Scogin led this national network of believers who faithfully pray for the persecuted and the global harvest for the Kingdom of God.
The group meets via a free call-in service every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night at 9pm Eastern (please check your time zone). Blaine also served as Prayer Director for Voice of the Persecuted and our missions became one. The prayer mission of Persecution Watch is an important part of our own.
With the passing of Blaine into glory on December 26, 2019, Voice of the Persecuted is committed to continue the prayer conference call for the persecuted along with our dedicated prayer warrior team.
On occasion, persecuted brothers and sisters have been invited on the call to share the trials they’re facing. The team serves to encourage them by washing their feet in Spirit led prayer.
Time is often reserved for those on the call to ask questions. We believe this helps to gain a better understanding of the situation that persecuted Christians endure in their specific nations. Q&A also helps us to focus our prayers based on their current needs.
Persecution Watch also hosts callers who want to pray united from other nations. If your heart is perplexed by the sufferings of our persecuted brothers and sisters, you no longer need to pray alone. We welcome all who desire to pray for the persecuted church and consider it a joy to pray together with you.
If you’re new to the call and can’t find your voice, listen in and pray silently or on mute. We are grateful and thank the Lord for bringing us all together to pray in agreement for our persecuted family in Christ. We can all be prayer warriors on this call!
NOTE: Persecution Watch has a new email address for the prayer team and those who would like to receive urgent prayer requests, weekly call prayer points and notification of special prayer events and special guest speakers.
Please fill out the form below to be included in our new distribution list to receive this important information. We are grateful for your prayers and to the Lord for guiding us as we continue the Persecution Watch prayer call mission.
Note to Voice of the Persecuted (VOP) readers: The Persecution Watch prayer team is also the prayer team of Voice of the Persecuted. SIGN UP today.
Persecution Watch: Praying for Israel (Part 3)
5/22/2021 (Voice of the Persecuted) Dear Prayer Warriors, you are invited to join us on Saturday, May 22 in a prayer conference call hosted by Persecution Watch.
Praying for Israel (Part 3)
Ravages of war have taken their toll; people killed; most people appear to be fearful.
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10
“8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30
- Pray God’s will be done.
“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” Isaiah 26:9
- Pray during this time of shaking that people would seek the Lord.
“For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.” Psalm 21:7
“Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 17:5
- Pray for those who desire destruction and are filled with hate.
- Pray for those who gloat over disaster.
“3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4
- Pray protection for innocent people: those desiring to live peacefully with one another in Israel.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” Proverbs 15:18
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32
- Pray against brutal fighting among Arabs and Jews in Lod, Acre, Tiberias, and any other place.
- Pray for salvation for Jews and Muslims.
“So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologer to tell him what he had dreamed. When they came in and stood before the king” Daniel 2:2
- Pray for dreams and visions of Messiah and connect with those who could explain.
“9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10
“Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.” Isaiah 55:3
- Give them seeking hearts; give them thirst for truth and righteousness.
- Pray church would be an example of love (John 15:17), joy (Psalm 16:11), peace (John 14:27)
“He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2
- Pray for more workers for the harvest.
“1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” Luke 9:1-2
- Pray for signs and wonders following.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12
“One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.” Proverbs 21:22
“Of David.
Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” Psalm 144:1
- Pray that body of Messiah would collectively pull down Demonic strongholds (this is why we are told we can do greater works than Yeshua).
“Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me “
Psalm 69:6
- Pray church will not be stumbling block to Jews and Muslims.
Psalms 106:1, 107:1, 118:1, 136:1 (same)
- Thanksgiving for salvation of Jews and Muslims coming to Messiah.
“22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” Luke 6:22-23
“The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44
- Pray for new Jewish and Muslim converts.
Psalm 125 view here
- Pray protection for believers.
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12
“The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
“21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22
- Pray for a spirit of forgiveness, especially among believers.
“It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. Psalm 75:7
- Pray for a righteous government.
- Pray against believers being deported for preaching Word.
“6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.” Psalm 122:6-9
“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” Proverbs 16:7
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Thank you to our dear Sister Valerie who will moderate the call tonight.
For His Glory,
Nadia Dybvik, Persecution Watch Prayer Call Leader
Prayer Conference Call Details
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From any location on your phone
Time:
9:00 PM Eastern
8:00 PM Central
7:00 PM Mountain
6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: 712 775-7035
Access Code: 281207#
Recommended: For those who may be subject to added charges for conference calls. Please download the app, it’s free!
MOBILE APP: Free Conference Call HD also provides a quick and easy way for you to dial into conference calls without having to remember the dial-in credentials. Save all of your conference call dial-in numbers and access codes using this free app. With the Free Conference Call HD you can instantly dial into a conference call via 3G/4G data network and or regular mobile carrier. Google Play link or App Store – iTunes
If you are experiencing any difficulties joining the call, please let us know.
What is Persecution Watch?
Persecution Watch is a U.S. national prayer conference call ministry that prays specifically for the global Persecuted Church. For over a decade, Blaine Scogin led this national network of believers who faithfully pray for the persecuted and the global harvest for the Kingdom of God.
The group meets via a free call-in service every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night at 9pm Eastern (please check your time zone). Blaine also served as Prayer Director for Voice of the Persecuted and our missions became one. The prayer mission of Persecution Watch is an important part of our own.
With the passing of Blaine into glory on December 26, 2019, Voice of the Persecuted is committed to continue the prayer conference call for the persecuted along with our dedicated prayer warrior team.
On occasion, persecuted brothers and sisters have been invited on the call to share the trials they’re facing. The team serves to encourage them by washing their feet in Spirit led prayer.
Time is often reserved for those on the call to ask questions. We believe this helps to gain a better understanding of the situation that persecuted Christians endure in their specific nations. Q&A also helps us to focus our prayers based on their current needs.
Persecution Watch also hosts callers who want to pray united from other nations. If your heart is perplexed by the sufferings of our persecuted brothers and sisters, you no longer need to pray alone. We welcome all who desire to pray for the persecuted church and consider it a joy to pray together with you.
If you’re new to the call and can’t find your voice, listen in and pray silently or on mute. We are grateful and thank the Lord for bringing us all together to pray in agreement for our persecuted family in Christ. We can all be prayer warriors on this call!
NOTE: Persecution Watch has a new email address for the prayer team and those who would like to receive urgent prayer requests, weekly call prayer points and notification of special prayer events and special guest speakers.
Please fill out the form below to be included in our new distribution list to receive this important information. We are grateful for your prayers and to the Lord for guiding us as we continue the Persecution Watch prayer call mission.
Note to Voice of the Persecuted (VOP) readers: The Persecution Watch prayer team is also the prayer team of Voice of the Persecuted. SIGN UP today.
70 Students, Four Teachers Abducted During Attack on Nigerian College, 2 Dead
(CBN 06-21-2021) A rescue operation is underway to locate more than 70 students and four teachers in Nigeria who were abducted by a group of armed militants on Thursday as violent attacks and kidnappings continue throughout the country. see video report below
The Guardian Nigeria reports that nearly 100 gunmen attacked the Federal Government College in Kebbi state, leading to the death of a police officer and a student.
Authorities say the gunmen who are seeking ransom payments were responsible for the attack, which is the third mass kidnapping over the past three weeks in northwest Nigeria.
Usman Aliyu, a teacher at the school, said most of the abducted children were girls.
“They killed one of the (police officers), broke through the gate and went straight to the students’ classes,” Aliyu told Reuters.
One local resident said frantic parents descended upon the school after the gunfire ceased, in an effort to search for their children.
“When we got there we saw students crying, teachers crying, everyone is sympathizing with people,” said Atiku Aboki.
“Everyone was confused,” he added. “Then my brother called me (to say) that his two children have not been seen and (we) don’t know if they are among the kidnapped.”
Several Nigerian schools have been targets since December by armed insurgents threatening to harm their captives unless a ransom is paid.
More than 300 boys were taken from a Government Science secondary school on Dec. 11 where police engaged in a shootout with the assailants.
Then, hundreds of girls were kidnapped in February from the Government Secondary Jangebe School in Zamfara state after a large group of gunmen raided the school.
In March, eight members of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kaduna were abducted at gunpoint. Kidnappers demanded a ransom of $131,000.
And earlier this month, one student was killed and 10 people were abducted from the main campus of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zairia, Kaduna state.
International Christian Concern, a persecution watchdog, reports these large-scale kidnappings which were originally thought to have been carried out by loosely organized bandits. But recently, Kaduna state governor El Rufai informed the public that these ransoms were used to fund Boko Haram and their extremist agenda.
Please continue to pray that God’s protection will comfort those who are still missing and for His love to bring encouragement to their families.
Join us tonight on the Persecution Watch Prayer Conference Call as Brother Andy leads prayer to intercede for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria.
Prayer Conference Call Details
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From any location on your phone
USA Time Zone:
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Call in number: 712 775-7035
Access Code: 281207#
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Merry Christmas Prayer Warriors!
12/24/2020 Dear Prayer Warriors, 2020 has been different from in so many ways. This Christmas, we may not be gathering with our families and friends to celebrate the birth of Christ but let us not forget our blessings or our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. They too are facing many trials including Covid-19 and separation from their families. Many are in prison, face torture, torment, and even death for celebrating the birth of our Savior.
It is my desire that we all can rejoice in the Lord for He is good. Jesus, our precious Savior, who is also called Emmanuel which means God is with us! Give your whole self to the Lord and love Him with all your heart and mind as he is our first love. Be blessed dear ones and sing to the Father, the Great I Am. Lift up your voices to the King of all Kings. Dance in His presence and give Him thanks. Praise Him for He is worthy to be praised for there is no God like Jehovah.
“16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
“11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.” Luke 2:11-14
Rejoice my dear brothers and sisters, Rejoice!
NOTE: We will not be meeting on the prayer conference call this evening, but our schedule will resume on Saturday, December 26th.
“25 The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ Jeremiah 6::24-26
Merry Christmas!
Your sister in Jesus,
Nadia Dybvik, Persecution Watch Prayer Call Leader
Prayer Conference Call Details
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From any location on your phone
Time:
9:00 PM Eastern
8:00 PM Central
7:00 PM Mountain
6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: 712 775-7035
Access Code: 281207#
Recommended: For those who may be subject to added charges for conference calls. Please download the app, it’s free!
MOBILE APP: Free Conference Call HD also provides a quick and easy way for you to dial into conference calls without having to remember the dial-in credentials. Save all of your conference call dial-in numbers and access codes using this free app. With the Free Conference Call HD you can instantly dial into a conference call via 3G/4G data network and or regular mobile carrier. Google Play link or App Store – iTunes
What is Persecution Watch?
Persecution Watch is a U.S. national prayer conference call ministry that prays specifically for the global Persecuted Church. For over a decade, Blaine Scogin led this national network of believers who faithfully pray for the persecuted and the global harvest for the Kingdom of God.
The group meets via a free call-in service every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night at 9pm Eastern (please check your time zone). Blaine also served as Prayer Director for Voice of the Persecuted and our missions became one. The prayer mission of Persecution Watch is an important part of our own.
With the passing of Blaine into glory on December 26, 2019, Voice of the Persecuted is committed to continue the prayer conference call for the persecuted along with our dedicated prayer warrior team.
On occasion, persecuted brothers and sisters have been invited on the call to share the trials they’re facing. The team serves to encourage them by washing their feet in Spirit led prayer.
Time is often reserved for those on the call to ask questions. We believe this helps to gain a better understanding of the situation that persecuted Christians endure in their specific nations. Q&A also helps us to focus our prayers based on their current needs.
Persecution Watch also hosts callers who want to pray united from other nations. If your heart is perplexed by the sufferings of our persecuted brothers and sisters, you no longer need to pray alone. We welcome all who desire to pray for the persecuted church and consider it a joy to pray together with you.
If you’re new to the call and can’t find your voice, listen in and pray silently or on mute. We are grateful and thank the Lord for bringing us all together to pray in agreement for our persecuted family in Christ. We can all be prayer warriors on this call!
NOTE: Persecution Watch has a new email address for the prayer team and those who would like to receive urgent prayer requests, weekly call prayer points and notification of special prayer events and special guest speakers.
Please fill out the form below to be included in our new distribution list to receive this important information. We are grateful for your prayers and to the Lord for guiding us as we continue the Persecution Watch prayer call mission.
Note to Voice of the Persecuted (VOP) readers: The Persecution Watch prayer team is also the prayer team of Voice of the Persecuted. SIGN UP today.
Pray for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah
This teenage girl still suffers as a captive of the Islamic Boko Haram group in Nigeria. They call her an infidel, an unbeliever, beneath them and deserving of punishment. They say she will be their ‘slave for life’.
Why, what has she done? In the face of evil, this young girl refuses to recant her faith in Christ and convert to Islam…come what may.
Our ‘sister’ is in chains for Christ. Pray as if you were held captive with her, as you would want others to pray for you. #FreeLeah #Pray4Leah
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