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Jamaica – may the vitality of Christian witness not be diminished!

From a Jamaican Christian leader We give thanks for God’s hand of grace over the island of Jamaica during this pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Government and people of Jamaica on their response to the crisis. As of today (July 22, 2020) Jamaica has total of 816 confirmed case of the […]

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Iran – Amid second wave, the church is not ‘on pause’

From Elam Ministries There’s no doubt about it – the coronavirus pandemic has hit Iran hard over the past few months. Countless families are struggling to put food on the table. Many are grieving. House churches are not meeting in person. Now Iran is experiencing a second wave. The situation looks bleak. But there is […]

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India – For the Church, especially the persecuted

As shared by an Indian Christian leader: This time of lockdown has also been challenging for the church and pastors. Most of the Indian churches, except the more technologically advanced churches in the Metro cities, are not used to online connectivity. The regular gatherings for prayers as congregations and weekly home gatherings is what keeps […]

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HUNGARY – Moving out of Lockdown

A team of workers in Hungary share the following information and prayer points:- As of 13 June, Hungary has had 4,077 cases, 565 deaths and 2,516 recovered. On 4 March 2020, the first cases in Hungary were announced. The first coronavirus-related death was announced on 15 March. On the following day, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the […]

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HAITI – Poverty and the risks of Pandemic

At the time of writing, Haiti’s Health Ministry reported 3,941 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 64 deaths. However international agencies and some human rights activists fear the number is far higher, due to a lack of testing. It has been impossible for many people to follow the measures, particularly in the densely populated slums of […]

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GUINEA – Battling Spiritual Giants

These prayer requests come from three church leaders and missionaries in the West African state of Guinea:- Since early April, borders, schools, mosques and churches have been closed. There are travel restrictions between the capital Conakry and the interior of the country. But people can be out and about freely; markets and shops are open. […]

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GUATEMALA – Listening to the Spirit

These prayer points come from a Guatemalan church leader. 1. Pray for the president and his cabinet, especially the ministers of Health and Economy, for strength and wisdom in making clear and timely decisions. For the congress, that it does transparent and beneficial legislative work for the country. For the judicial system that imparts justice […]

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GREECE – Growth and Opportunity for the Evangelical Church

Here are the thoughts and prayer requests of four Christian leaders in Greece. Cases: 2,937.  Deaths: 179.  Population: 10.72 million. Greece took swift action, proceeding to lockdown quicker than most European countries.  As a result, the coronavirus has had minimal impact.  All through May the lockdown was gradually lifted, and borders will re-open on June […]

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GHANA – A Nation Trusting in God’s Mercy

The following information and prayer requests come from five missionaries and Christian leaders in Ghana:- The number of confirmed cases in Ghana stands at 8,070 with 2,947 recoveries and 36 deaths on 1 June.  We thank God for the relative peace and protection that Ghana has enjoyed so far in this period of the pandemic. […]

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GERMANY – The Challenge for an Irrelevant Church

A German member of the Operation World team writes:- The new corona virus made its first appearance in Germany early this year, as in the rest of Europe. The virus started spreading rapidly, and as of May 24, there are a little over 180,000 confirmed cases, and also 8,367 deaths related to this disease.  Compared to other countries in the region, […]

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