After 30 years, there is finally a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Karabakh region and surrounding districts. This has come at great cost to both sides with thousands of soldiers, and many civilians killed during the six week war this past autumn. IDP’s (Internally Displaced Persons) [...]
This year I have noticed how many people have put up their Christmas lights in November. It seems that lockdown has felt so dark that many felt the need to lift their spirits and turn on their multi-coloured lights. As an unseen germ has turned the whole world upside [...]
Anonystan - Light in the darknessLet me tell you about a small, unregistered (read illegal) church in Anonystan with a pastor who has a passion and vision to reach those lost in darkness. Instead of seeing Covid as an obstacle, the church decided to use it as an opportunity! So [...]
Iran Recent protests by young people resulted in deaths and up to 3,700 arrests. The protests were aimed at the regime’s corruption and strict religious laws. The church is growing in Iran but is under persecution. Pray for the government, the younger generation and the church, and for peace [...]
Turkey Praise that two new churches have opened in Turkey with legal registration, meaning they can meet publically and legally. One is in the ancient Chalcedon district of Istanbul, the other in the southern city of Antalya. Pray that these churches, situated in the same region as the Seven [...]
