Religions and mission in the Arab world
JUNE 2008: new mission book

With a carefully suppressed modicum of pride I can present the first book with articles that have first appeared here on our webzine. The book is titled Doing Mission in the Arab World. It is the first in the Grassroots series of Interserve.

You are used to reading our articles online, but in case you like something on the bookshelves as well (like I do, to the dismay of my family members...) contact your nearest Interserve office; their addresses can be found HERE.

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MEC

MEC is a co-operative effort by concerned Christians in the Middle East focusing on the need for Middle Eastern authorities to ensure the rights of all who choose to call themselves Christian.

For further details please go to www.meconcern.org

Or, contact Middle East Concern:
Phone: + 44-1509-239400 / Fax: + 44-870-134-8312 / Email: Office@MEConcern.org



PRAYER REQUEST: update #6 on Algerian Christians under pressure, 2 believers convicted
Thursday, 03 July 2008
We regret to report that on Wednesday 2nd July two believers named Rachid and Djallal were convicted of “distributing documents to shake the faith of Muslims” by a court in western Algeria. Both were given suspended jail sentences and fined 100,000 dinars (approx. $1,660).
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PRAYER REQUEST: application for second Christian compound in Qatar
Friday, 27 June 2008

Filipino Christians in Qatar have asked for our prayers concerning an application to the Emir of Qatar for a grant of land for a second church compound.

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PRAYER REQUEST: update #8 on two Turkish Christians charged with insulting Turkishness
Friday, 27 June 2008
The latest hearing for Turkish Christians Hakan and Turan was held  on Tiesda 24th June. Their case continues to be dragged out despite further prosecution witnesses failing to substantiate any evidence that justifies the charges against them.
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PRAYER REQUEST: update on African Christian imprisoned in North Africa
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
An African believer remains imprisoned in a North African country after mistakenly receiving Arabic language Christian materials. He does not speak or read Arabic.
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PRAYER REQUEST: update #5 on Algerian Christians under pressure
Wednesday, 18 June 2008

Algerian Christians continue to face several overt pressures, including court cases, enforced closures of fellowships, denial of visas and a media campaign.

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