Indianapolis Pastor Goes to 'Prison'

Indianapolis, Indiana - November 14, 2010 - Reverend Neil Bell, Lead Pastor of Parc-Way Assembly of God, is spending seven days and nights outside his Southside church in a make-shift prison to bring attention to the plight of the persecuted church.



"Each year I look for an innovaitive way to lead our church in rememberance of the suffering some believers face on a daily basis. Our brothers and sisters in bonds aren't just pastors and leaders, they are the elderly, the single, the moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and in some cases, even children."


It is estimated that over 165,000 Christians around the world are martyred each year. They also are arrested or abducted, maimed, burned, beaten, or raped because of their faith in Christ. In synch with the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), Rev. Bell asks for, "folks to not only donate, but that they would make this cause a part of their personal prayer life. There are people depending on our support both monetarily and spiritually."



R. Brandon with Voice of the Martyrs Ministry says of Reverend Bell's efforts, "This seems like an effective tool as far as making people aware of the realities of Christian persecution taking place around the world."



All proceeds will go to The Voice of the Martyrs, a non-profit, inter-demoninational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide.



To donate go to http://www.parc-way.org/



Monday, November 15, 2010

China

Today I will specifically pray for China.  It is said that there are more Christians in prison there than anywhere else in the world.  With a total population of around 1.3 billion, only an estimated 3-4% are Christian.  With those stats, a person may live their whole life and have only a handful of believers to call friend. 
 
In America, we can travel down most any road and find a church with others claiming Christ as Lord.  I ask that you join with me in prayer for our precious brothers and sisters in the faith, and over those yet to come. 

Prayer Requests

  • Pray for spiritual and physical strength for the thousands of Christians in prison for their faith in Christ.
  • Pray for boldness for Christians in sharing the Gospel, despite the dangers that they face.
  • Pray for significant and lasting advances in religious freedom in China.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I am thankful to my Lord I live in America because, living here has helped me to grow in my faith! I want the same for China and all other countries who do not accept religion! I hope my brothers and sisters in Christ in China will not back down when they face persecution and I pray that they may have strength from the Lord to keep living and spreading the word each and everyday!

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