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Don't forget the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is November 13 (&20), 2005!
IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST ONE, THERE'S ANOTHER CHANCE IN TWO DAYS!
I hope these aren't annoying anyone. I put them on here since it's near and dear to my heart. I've also promised to get the word out about the persecuted church. In our home school we actually pray everyday for the children and families we've read about in our Link International magazine that Voice of the Martyrs puts out for children. We pray separately for them during our devotions. With these updates I hope to make praying for those being persecuted a bit easier. The updates always include prayer guides. I also feel if you can read about what happpens to them it will impact your heart better than me just saying, "pray for them". These stories wrench my heart so I have to do something. Since I don't have much to contribute by way of finances, I'm doing what I can by praying for them myself, teaching my children to pray for them and writing about their struggles and triumphs. Prayer really does work. I hope everyone who reads these says a prayer in their hearts for those being persecuted for their faith in Christ.
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IRAN (Compass Direct)
Jailed 14 months ago for converting to Christianity, former Iranian army colonel Hamid Pourmand has been allowed to visit his family on a monthly basis since August. Pourmand has reportedly developed good rapport with both guards and prisoners at Evin Prison. Despite earlier reports that Pourmand's case had been appealed before the Iranian Supreme Court, sources now say his lawyer has decided to drop the appeal out of fear it would be perpetually delayed, giving authorities an excuse to keep the Christian in prison. While in prison, Pourmand has been psychologically tortured—more than once told he would be imminently hanged, and at other times forced to listen to the screams of children. (Click here)
Give thanks to God Pourmand's witness of Christian love is being rewarded with home visits. Pray the Lord will strengthen him as he undergoes physical and emotional abuse, as well as giving him an ability to pray for his torturers. Pray God will use Pourmand to help draw many to Him and His everlasting love. | 
