Bangladesh

Through Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com), we have been giving monthly support to a pastor and family in Bangladesh for a few months now. In this country that is closed to the gospel (and others like it), pastors must work many hours at another job just to keep their family alive. By our giving a small portion of our wealth and designating it for this man and his family, they are able to have regular income and he is freed to minister in the name of Jesus. Plus--and this is the most important part--we pray for them and their ministry regularly. It's called the "Pastor Support Program" (PSP).

Well, over the weekend, we received a letter from VOM indicating that this family has been removed from the PSP. Information has come indicating that pastor/workers in Bangladesh are coming "under increased interrogation by the government over receiving foreign funding." Plus, there is increased media publicity (a dangerous thing in these countries).

I mention this situation here in hopes that you will add your prayers for this pastor and his family. Bw & I know his name. But I won't include it here, nor will I put any other info about him, because any such clue might--and probably will--increase the danger and threat to him and his family.

But would you join me in praying for this man and his family? Choose any name you like; God will know whom you intend. Pray that this pastor/worker will not grow weary in well-doing. Pray that God will keep him bold in his witness for Jesus. Pray that the love of God will show through him even more clearly as the pressure and threats increase. Pray that even his children and wife would shine with the joy of the Holy Spirit.

Thank you!