Each year, hundreds of millions of Christians are persecuted for their faith in various parts of the world. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) Canada exists to encourage Canadian Christians to pray for their persecuted sisters and brothers around the world – especially on the first Sunday of November. This year’s theme for IDOP in Canada … [Read more...] about IDOP Canada: Remember Her Nov 3
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Persecuted for their faith
Afghanistan. Afghan Christians Isolated as Taliban Celebrates Three Years in Power. We don't hear much about Afghanistan anymore, but let's not forget about it. The situation there is just as dire as it ever was, maybe more so, since many NGO's have left the country due to the impossibility of working under the Taliban regime. The Taliban celebrated the third … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
The country of the smile
By Eliud Herrera, Intercede International News Service (INS) During the 1970s a tourist slogan was created in El Salvador. They named it “The Country of the Smile.” The slogan tried to show in words the nature of its people who were jovial, kind, and happy – and certainly the country lived it up to its slogan. In 1980 the smile disappeared. Instead of happiness, … [Read more...] about The country of the smile
The Power of The Word in Latin America
By Eliud Herrera, Intercede International News Service (INS) A new reformation is dawning in the Spanish-speaking church. From the south in Chile to the north in Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean, the historic Christian faith is spreading now more than ever. More than 400 million people speak Spanish, so this represents a significant opportunity. While there are … [Read more...] about The Power of The Word in Latin America
Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
By Linda Espenshade, MCC As Bangladeshi farmers carry baskets of eggplant, leafy red amaranth, cucumbers and squash of all shapes and sizes from their fields to be packaged at a local vegetable processing centre, they also bring the personal satisfaction of providing healthy, pesticide-free food to their customers. These farmers in Bogura District, northwestern … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment