30 años de gratitud: Cristianos en Chiapas marchan por la paz
En un testimonio de fe más de 20.000 cristianos se congregaron en Tuxtla Gutiérrez para el Día de Acción de Gracias a Dios por la paz en Chiapas. Este evento, gestado hace tres décadas, se ha convertido en un símbolo de esperanza y reconciliación en la región.
Aumenta la vigilancia digital contra los cristianos en China
En un contexto de creciente vigilancia digital en China, Ming, un cristiano fiel, se enfrenta a desafíos cada vez mayores para compartir el Evangelio. Con el aumento de la persecución, el seguimiento constante y la restricción de su libertad religiosa, Ming se encuentra en la encrucijada entre su fe y las amenazas del régimen.
Xuan's Brave Witness in Vietnam
When Xuan* converted away from tribal, animistic beliefs, her Hmong community told her she could be a Christian, as long as she didn’t evangelise. But Xuan visits houses in the dead of night to tell people about Jesus…
Open Doors Prayer News 299 (November-December 2023)
Find out more at opendoorsuk.org/prayernews
*Name changed for security reasons
Testimonio de Mary: una cristiana secuestrada en Nigeria por extremistas
Mary, de 20 años, estaba en la iglesia cuando militantes fulani la atacaron. En su pueblo, en el noroeste de Nigeria, siempre existe la amenaza de ataques de militantes islámicos. Sin embargo, esto no prepara a la comunidad para la realidad de la experiencia de ser atacada.
Samba's Mercy Ships Journey Towards Hope in Senegal
“I have never had hope that one day I would be healed.”
Samba carried this outlook about his cleft lip until the medical vessel the Global Mercy came to Senegal. He admitted, “I wasn't happy I was born like that,” but without access to affordable surgical care, he couldn’t imagine a different future.
But when Mercy Ships arrived in his home country, 56-year-old Samba was able to finally receive the healing that he needed. For the first time in a long time, Samba found that he could say, “I have hope.”
www.mercyships.org
The UK's Largest Church Outreach Shines A Light on Jesus This Christmas
More than 42,000 Christians from more than 360 UK churches are taking to the streets December 16-17 in various Christmas Shine Your Light outreach events with the sole purpose to share that Jesus is the reason for the season.
www.shineyourlight.org.uk
Vaqueros ayudan a los agricultores israelíes
Los continuos combates entre Israel y los militantes de Hamás están poniendo a prueba gran parte de la economía israelí. Dado el número de reservistas militares que están luchando, las granjas locales están escasas de mano de obra.
Still Packing Shoeboxes and Serving the Lord at 98
Packing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child is one of the many activities Lela Mae Cummings enjoys in her still-active lifestyle at "98 and a half years old."
www.samaritanspurse.org
Entrega de sillas de ruedas vitales en Rio de Janeiro
La organización humanitaria, Joni and Friends pretende responder al mandato de Jesús en Lucas 14: "… traed a los pobres, a los lisiados, a los ciegos y a los cojos... para que mi casa se llene".
Nigeria's Kidnapping Epidemic Targets Christians
New reports highlight the growing kidnap crisis in Nigeria, where Christians are regarded as soft targets for abduction. Release International is calling on Nigeria to protect vulnerable Christian communities. Andrew Boyd has the details.
www.releaseinternational.org
Orphan in Uganda Starts His Own Orphanage
After Waswa’s* mother was poisoned by relatives because of her decision to follow Jesus, Waswa and his siblings became orphans. But after receiving care and support from local Open Doors partners, Waswa now runs an orphanage, caring for many isolated children in his community and sharing his faith with them.
Open Doors Prayer News 299 (November-December 2023)
Find out more at opendoorsuk.org/prayernews
*Name changed for security reasons
Evangelismo masivo sorprende a Nicaragua
Una sorprendente serie de reuniones de evangelización masiva está sacudiendo el país centroamericano de Nicaragua.
Rebuilding Lives in South Ukraine
In November 2022 Kherson in South Ukraine hit the news when it was liberated after the Russian occupation. A year later families living in a nearby village continue to rebuild their lives thanks to support from Christian charities like Mercy Projects.
www.mercyprojects.org
'I'm Thankful That God Provides': A Vermont Homeowner's Story
Linda Macris praises God for the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers who helped clean up her Barre, Vermont, home after a devastating flood swept through her town.
www.samaritanspurse.org
Festival Palau iluminó a Uruguay
Largest Christian Event in Egypt's History
Atlanta pastor and international evangelist Michael Youssef this month returned to where he was born, bringing a message of hope and encouragement to record crowds in Cairo, Egypt. Drawing 17,715 people, Leading The Way in Egypt was the largest Christian event in Egypt’s history.
www.ltw.org
EEUU - Capellanes atienden a afectados por tiroteo en Maine
Tras el tiroteo que recientemente cobró 18 vidas en el estado de Maine, Estados Unidos, un grupo de capellanes del Equipo de Respuesta Rápida de la Asociación Evangelística Billy Graham se desplegó rápidamente para proporcionar apoyo espiritual y emocional a esa comunidad. Los capellanes ayudaron en seis lugares distintos.
School Heals Community in India
Roshan*, his brother and their mum Devi* were forced from their home after Devi became a Christian. They found themselves in a strange new community and in deep poverty – but that has begun to change.
When Open Doors partners heard about their situation, they provided for Roshan’s basic needs, and invited him and his brother to join a bridge school, catering to children of all faiths and backgrounds.
www.opendoorsuk.org
*Names changed for security reasons
Israel desarrolla robot que enseña idiomas a los niños
Aico es un robot amigable, pequeño y conversador diseñado para enseñar inglés a los más pequeños a través de juegos y canciones con palabras sencillas. Esta creación es producto de tres años de investigación de la Universidad de Tel Aviv y utiliza la tecnología de inteligencia artificial.
Franklin Graham Travels to Israel to Help with Relief After October Massacre
Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham traveled to Israel and saw areas devastated by Hamas attacks in October. Samaritan’s Purse is helping displaced survivors with food and other relief and also providing 21 new ambulances to Magen David Adom, Israel’s medical emergency system.
www.samaritanspurse.org