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/



Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Columbia

I ask that you join me in prayer today for Columbia where Christians have been targeted by guerrilla and criminal groups. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in particular have focused on leaders who actively oppose the drug trade and other corruption in the country. Pastors and youth leaders are also targeted since their influence on young people makes it difficult for Colombian Marxist and paramilitary groups to recruit them into their ranks. The rebel groups effectively control large areas of south central Colombia as well as thousands of acres of drug fields. In their areas of control, churches often face curfews. In some areas, public religious activities have been completely banned.

Prayer Requests

  • Pray for Colombian Christians facing threats, harassment, and death for the sake of Christ.
  • Pray that those persecuting Christians will see the love of Christ and come to trust in Jesus.
  • Pray that God would continue to help our missionaries reach the lost.
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