Observing International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is observed on the first Sunday in November, focusing on supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. This year, special attention is on the North Korean underground church due to severe persecution. Despite challenges, the North Korean church is growing, with believers in need of Bibles and facing health risks like the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
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What is International Day of Prayer? International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is observed by churches around the world on the first Sunday in November. It s a time set aside to pray for and help our brothers and sisters suffering for their faith. This year, while we pray for persecuted Christians all around the globe, we are especially focusing on the needs of the North Korean underground church.
Why North Korea? Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA dangerous countries on earth for Christians. For years, North Korea has been ranked as the one of the most Being a Christian is forbidden by law, and crimes such as owning a Bible or telling someone about Jesus can result in a 15-year sentence in a political labor camp. Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. a few years many do not outlive their sentences. The average life expectancy for a Christian in one of these camps is just An estimated 50,000to70,000 North Korea believers are currently imprisoned for their faith.
Whats the good news? Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA North Korean government took a census because they were concerned about the growth of Christianity and found there were around 400,000 underground believers even more than religious organizations had previously estimated! Despite persecution, the North Korean church is growing. In fact, the Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ.
What are their greatest needs? Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA Bibles. enough Bibles to keep up! verses to read from. BIBLES Even with the risks, North Korean Christians are begging for The underground church is growing so quickly, there aren t Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. Many underground churches have only a few hand-copied
What are their greatest needs? (continued) Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA COVID-19 outbreak in May 2022. Millions of people have been infected since. for vaccines and other pandemic relief assistance. become ill with a mystery intestinal disease this year that doctors have not yet identified. HEALTH On top of the persecution, North Koreans experience a major Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. North Korea continues to reject offers from the United Nations In addition to COVID-19, hundreds of North Koreans have
What are their greatest needs? (continued) Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA famine since the 1990s when millions of people starved. Korea s food and other trade from China. North Korea s farming season, worsening the food shortage and causing many to starve to death in their homes. FOOD Additionally, North Koreans are facing the country s worst Border lockdowns during the pandemic cut off 80% of North Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. The COVID-19 outbreak in May came right in the middle of
What should I pray for? Strength and courage for our persecuted brothers and sisters Opportunities for them to share the Gospel despite persecution Protection for those imprisoned in labor camps That God will touch the hearts of oppressors That believers will forgive, love, and pray for their persecutors That Christians will receive the food they need to survive North Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA Korea s famine growing in their faith Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. That North Korean leaders will accept COVID-19 relief assistance That Christians will receive the Bibles they need to continue
How else can I help? Any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one s identification as a Christian Open Doors USA Your gift of $20 will provide a week s worth of lifesaving food plus a Bible for one persecuted North Korean believer. Research suggests that Christians in more than 65 countries face persecution from governments, neighbors, and even family members. Persecution comes in many forms from hostile words and attitudes to physical torture and death. Each day Christians make the choice to endure this harsh treatment rather than turn from Jesus Christ. Learn more and give at worldhelp.net/prayer
