March 2010
for
PAKISTAN
Please contiue to pray for Pastor Kashif Waqar. After he was attacked and robbed, his Muslim partner accused him
of inventing the robbery, and a false case was filed against him in spite of the evidence.
He has been held in Kasur District Jail since 21st November.
The family are staying with his parents becase they have no means of support.
Please pray for Shahbaz Bhatti, a Roman Catholic who has become the Minister for Minority Affairs. This position has now been given full cabinet status for the first time. He is speaking with political parties to present revisions to the blasphemy law by the end of 2010.
for
BURMA
Write to the Mexican Ambassador asking his to
support an international arms embargo against the Burmese regime.
All money given this month will go to CSW for Burma.
Write to the Ambassador.
A sample letter can be found here.
Copy it, or use it as a guide, to "Sign and Send".
If you are able, join a Day of Prayer for Burma on Saturday 13 March 2010.
From 10am to 3.30pm at The Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marcham Street, London.SW1P 3DW.
If not could you get your church involved and hold your own prayer meeting?
to
INDIA
Send a card to Pastor’s widow Puspanjali Panda. Puspanjali's husband was one of many pastors killed during the violence that engulfed the Christian community in Orissa in August 2008. Even though her husband is gone, Puspanjali has dedicated herself to continuing his ministry. Although Puspanjali's father is putting pressure on her to become a Hindu, she remains firm in her commitment to serve the Lord.
For information on how to please contact us.
Update
£142.20 was sent to Release International to pay for insulin for Pastor Kashif’s daughter, Jessica.
If you missed the meeting and need any addresses, information etc. write to Rev. and Mrs. Richmond, Beth Hesed, 22 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6UT, ’phone 01646 681805 or e-mail Lynda at Lynda.hesed@tiscali.co.uk
NEWS
Belarus
The threat against them is unchanged. Keep praying.
Colombia
We have received a report from Open Doors on the Colombia project. A total £6472.50 has provided for the home, and over 500 cards and letters delivered to the children.China
More things to do
Download the PPSC brochure here.
Download the Winter edition of Connect & Encourage here or you can also call the CSW office on 0845 456 5464 to request a paper copy.
Buy the CD 'Adonai' Available from here
* Hesed has become a bakery sponsor, sending £26.50 a month to keep the bakery in North Korea running. If you or your church would like to become sponsors, ask us to find out how!
Find the 2009 Foreign & Commonwealth Office London Diplomatic List here.
Visit www.prisoneralert.com and write to a prisoner in his or her own language.
* If you would like to join a Pembrokeshire Prayer for the Suffering Church alert circle and be informed of occasional situations needing prayer or action between meetings, please send us your e-mail address.
Next Meeting
7.30 pm Tuesday 30th March 2010
at Bethesda Baptist Church
Narberth
Please help to make this event known.