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 Your prayers are bearing fruit in Nigeria
Since we sent the Urgent Prayer Alert on Tuesday night, asking you to pray about the outbreaks of violence in Jos, the situation has been contained and is a lot calmer. Your prayers are really having an effect! Use the prayer update sheet in your church this week, to pray for the families of the victims, and for the Christians who still feel unsafe in their homes.
CSW is concerned to ensure that media coverage of the situation is accurate and has provided firsthand eyewitness information from CSW Nigeria to news agencies. The initial BBC online coverage of the violence was less than even-handed, appearing to report on the situation from the point of view of one religious community. CSW is keen to see balanced, accurate reporting of the devastation, and you can be part of this process. Please email the BBC to ask them to get information from sources on both sides of any future conflicts, helping to guarantee accurate, unbiased reporting, and to avoid inflaming a delicate situation.
>>> Download your Jos prayer update, and email the BBC
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Pray for Gao Zhisheng, still missing in China
A Chinese official has revealed that Gao Zhisheng, a prominent Chinese human rights activist who’s been missing since February 2009 ‘went missing’ from police custody ‘while on a walk’ in September 2009. This is an answer to our prayers, as this is the first time the government has admitted that Gao was ever in their custody. Please keep praying for Gao, as his whereabouts and wellbeing are still unknown.
>>> Lift up Gao Zhisheng in prayer
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Pray for Sri Lanka’s presidential election next week
Since the end of the civil war in 2009, there have been signs of an increase in religiously-motivated violence and discrimination against Christians in Sri Lanka, fuelled by the Buddhist nationalist ideology.
Next Tuesday, Sri Lankans will vote for a new president and the new head of state will face the complex challenge of rebuilding a peaceful, just and united society, which is genuinely inclusive of both ethnic and religious minorities.
>>> Stand together in prayer for the forthcoming elections.
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“It’s a great way to raise funds, make memories, experience God’s power and generally inspire and be inspired!”
Last year Disni Jayasuria completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising vital funds for CSW’s work. Why not take up the challenge in 2010?
>>> Register for the Three Peaks Challenge
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Be the voice of CSW in your church!
Whether it’s organising a card-writing session, raising funds by selling cakes, or even leading the church in prayers for the persecuted – church Representatives are a vital link between CSW and local churches. Whatever time you have available, this is your chance to spread the word!
>>> Request an information pack
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Burma Day of Prayer – 13 March 2010
This year’s Day of Prayer for the troubled nation of Burma takes place on 13 March 2010 at the Emmanuel Centre in London. Why not bring a friend along? Excellent speakers and inspiring worship, as well as the all-important prayer times, will ensure a day to remember!
>>> Download a poster for the Burma Day of Prayer 142KB PDF
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