PTAP: From death unto Life!
Praise:
Praise the Lord for the reception the team of tentmakers have had in many expatriate churches in our major cities. This team of mature missionaries has been invited to train men and women in effective Muslim evangelism. Just 5 years ago this would have been just a dream. However, the Holy Spirit has been moved by the prayers of faithful PTAP partners to equip GodÂ’s people in this region to step out boldly in faith with the Good News.
Praise the Lord for the successful support raising sessions that key leaders from the Arabian Peninsula had in North America. These sessions are to connect Christian supporters with projects and people in the Arabian Peninsula. Many of the projects developed by the grass-roots missionary teams have been resourced by these groups.
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Petition:
Pray for the growing Chinese church in the Emirates. From a handful of believers 16 months ago, it has grown to over 200. Pray for workers to disciple those that have come to faith and the thousands waiting to have the Good News presented in their work camps, shops and construction sites.
Pray for the new initiatives starting up in our mountainous country. We have many development projects that help people with basic needs and present the Gospel of Christ in a loving, caring atmosphere.
Pray for a local Muslim man who professed faith in Jesus a few weeks ago. Since that time he has not responded to any calls. Please pray for protection for him and that he would remain in his new found faith.
Pray for the new Muslim background believers here - for growth in both their understanding and experience of God, for strength to stand firm in persecution and isolation, and for God's hand on the direction for their lives.
Lift up to the Throne of Grace those scriptures and videos and CD/DVDs that have been given to the seeking Nationals in our country. We know that many have seen the Passion of the Christ, the Jesus film and other key outreach tools. Pray that they would come to faith.
Testimony
Several months ago, M was depressed and felt there was little or no hope for change in his life. While he was a good Shiite Muslim, he felt empty inside. He was lonely, tired of life and bored with his menial job. He climbed on top of a multistory building just 300 meters from his home. It was a blustery late March day. He decided to throw himself off the top of the building and end his life. It will be up to Allah's mercy if he should choose to show it.
Just as he is about to climb on top of the parapet wall, he hears some cries for help down in the car park. There is a lady waving her arms and shouting something about needing help. He made his way down the stairs to help the lady in distress. He was a bit angry that his plan was being delayed but figured that she would be stranded in this place if he didn't help. Plus, it isn't good to have people watching you when you commit suicide.
When he helps the lady get her car going, she senses that he is troubled in spirit. She felt strongly the God wanted her to tell him that Jesus loves him and wants to care for him. She obeyed the Spirit's leading and told M simply "Jesus loves you." He immediately broke down crying and poured out his heart to this young believer herself. She gave a quick call to a Christian man living in the area to come meet this man.
M placed his faith in Jesus that very evening. He is now a leader in the small MBB church in his city. He has been blessed to get some training in his country and even attend some discipleship sessions in a Mediterranean country. He loves the Lord, has been treated unkindly by his family, but is steadfast in his pursuit of God.
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Praying Thru the Arabian Peninsula
ptap@srginc.org
www.pray-ap.info
USA #: 800-376-5876
Encouraging & equipping believers & churches around the world to pray through the heart of the Muslim world so that church planting movements will spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula, to the ends of the earth & the islands ... to the glory of God in Christ
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To learn how you can share in this ministry, visit:
http://www.srginc.org
Or write to:
PTAP
c/o Strategic Resource Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 1809
Easton, MD 21601
USA
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Old News: http://mertaka.openweblog.com
Praise the Lord for the reception the team of tentmakers have had in many expatriate churches in our major cities. This team of mature missionaries has been invited to train men and women in effective Muslim evangelism. Just 5 years ago this would have been just a dream. However, the Holy Spirit has been moved by the prayers of faithful PTAP partners to equip GodÂ’s people in this region to step out boldly in faith with the Good News.
Praise the Lord for the successful support raising sessions that key leaders from the Arabian Peninsula had in North America. These sessions are to connect Christian supporters with projects and people in the Arabian Peninsula. Many of the projects developed by the grass-roots missionary teams have been resourced by these groups.
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Petition:
Pray for the growing Chinese church in the Emirates. From a handful of believers 16 months ago, it has grown to over 200. Pray for workers to disciple those that have come to faith and the thousands waiting to have the Good News presented in their work camps, shops and construction sites.
Pray for the new initiatives starting up in our mountainous country. We have many development projects that help people with basic needs and present the Gospel of Christ in a loving, caring atmosphere.
Pray for a local Muslim man who professed faith in Jesus a few weeks ago. Since that time he has not responded to any calls. Please pray for protection for him and that he would remain in his new found faith.
Pray for the new Muslim background believers here - for growth in both their understanding and experience of God, for strength to stand firm in persecution and isolation, and for God's hand on the direction for their lives.
Lift up to the Throne of Grace those scriptures and videos and CD/DVDs that have been given to the seeking Nationals in our country. We know that many have seen the Passion of the Christ, the Jesus film and other key outreach tools. Pray that they would come to faith.
Testimony
Several months ago, M was depressed and felt there was little or no hope for change in his life. While he was a good Shiite Muslim, he felt empty inside. He was lonely, tired of life and bored with his menial job. He climbed on top of a multistory building just 300 meters from his home. It was a blustery late March day. He decided to throw himself off the top of the building and end his life. It will be up to Allah's mercy if he should choose to show it.
Just as he is about to climb on top of the parapet wall, he hears some cries for help down in the car park. There is a lady waving her arms and shouting something about needing help. He made his way down the stairs to help the lady in distress. He was a bit angry that his plan was being delayed but figured that she would be stranded in this place if he didn't help. Plus, it isn't good to have people watching you when you commit suicide.
When he helps the lady get her car going, she senses that he is troubled in spirit. She felt strongly the God wanted her to tell him that Jesus loves him and wants to care for him. She obeyed the Spirit's leading and told M simply "Jesus loves you." He immediately broke down crying and poured out his heart to this young believer herself. She gave a quick call to a Christian man living in the area to come meet this man.
M placed his faith in Jesus that very evening. He is now a leader in the small MBB church in his city. He has been blessed to get some training in his country and even attend some discipleship sessions in a Mediterranean country. He loves the Lord, has been treated unkindly by his family, but is steadfast in his pursuit of God.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <><
Praying Thru the Arabian Peninsula
ptap@srginc.org
www.pray-ap.info
USA #: 800-376-5876
Encouraging & equipping believers & churches around the world to pray through the heart of the Muslim world so that church planting movements will spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula, to the ends of the earth & the islands ... to the glory of God in Christ
====
To learn how you can share in this ministry, visit:
http://www.srginc.org
Or write to:
PTAP
c/o Strategic Resource Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 1809
Easton, MD 21601
USA
====
Old News: http://mertaka.openweblog.com
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