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MINISTRY 

MINISTRY: Albert and Tegeste Stewart (Liberia), Robert and Jerolyn Kelley (United Kingdom/Ireland/Channel Islands), John and Nory Cogan (Philippine Islands), Lynden and Kathy Shalm (Regional Directors Asia Region), Mike and Dianna Tuttle (The Netherlands), Bob and Judy Addington (New Zealand), Roger and Becky Buckland (Slovakia/Czech Republic) 

A.I.M. - Associates in Missions: Patricia Williams - Poland (EME), Ronald and Doris Williams - Malawi (AFR)

FULL-TIME EVANGELIST: Robert Arroyos - Edgewood, NM, Craig Ashcraft - Bay City, TX, Anthony Bailey - Rockford, IL, Brian Baker - Balibago Angeles City, Philippines 

BIBLE SCHOOLS: Texas Bible College, Apostolic Bible Institute

WNOP'S PERSONAL REQUESTS

To minister to the needs of others through prayer, click here to pray over WNOP's personal prayer list. 

STATE FOCUS - Saskatchewan

The state focus this week is Saskatchewan. Please pray for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Brad Wall, and Lieutenant Governor Gordon L. Barnhart. Pray for all district officials, home missionaries and pastors.

WORLD NEEDS

San Francisco, CA - Advocates from both sides of the gay marriage debate began assembling outside a federal court in San Francisco Monday morning as they awaited the start of a highly anticipated trial that seeks to determine whether gay marriage is a constitutional right and, in effect, whether the decision of the majority to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman violates that right.

For the next two to three weeks, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker will hear from lawyers arguing for and against Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment passed by California voters in November 2008 that defined marriage between a man and woman as the only one valid or recognized in the state.

The case, which will be watched closely by people on both sides of the marriage debate, could lead to a precedent for whether gay marriage becomes legal nationwide and, as traditional marriage advocates say, whether the nation's democratic principles will be upheld.

"What's at stake in this case is not only the definition of marriage in California but the potential that Americans will be forced to forfeit the core of our democracy by allowing a small group of wealthy activists to impose their will on a state - or an entire nation - through the courts," Austin R. Nimocks, senior legal counsel for Alliance Defense Fund.

If federal judge Walker decides to overturn Prop. 8, marriage laws in 45 states and the federal Defense of Marriage Act may ultimately be nullified, the attorney added.

Last year, the California Supreme Court rejected lawsuits against the amendment, ruling that it was not an illegal constitutional revision by the people nor unconstitutional. Regardless of how the trial in San Francisco concludes, an appeal will likely be filed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which could end up determining whether gay Americans have a right to marry.

Please pray that righteousness will prevail and the sanctity of marriage will be protected. 

PRAYER FOR THE NATIONS - PSALM 2:8 

"Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession."  NIV     

                        Below are the nations we are focusing on this week.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka:

Population: 21,324,791

Religion: Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10%

Government Type: republic

Prayer Point: Most of the Christians live in the urban areas of the island, yet there are 35,000 villages that have no contact with any Christians. Pray that Sri Lankan Christians would develop a vision to see the gospel spread all over their nation, especially into the poorer rural areas and urban slums.

Sudan

Sudan:

Population: 41,087,825 

Religion: Sunni Muslim 70% (in north), Christian 5% (mostly in south and Khartoum), indigenous beliefs 25%

Government Type: Government of National Unity (GNU) - the National Congress Party (NCP) and Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) formed a power-sharing government under the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA); the NCP, which came to power by military coup in 1989, is the majority partner; the agreement stipulates national elections in 2009 

Prayer Point: Pray that Sharia law in the North will not be applied to non-Muslims and that the freedom of religion promised in the Constitution will be granted freely. Pray for additional Bibles and Christian literature to be provided and placed.

Suriname

Suriname: 
 
Population: 481,267

Religion: Hindu 27.4%, Protestant 25.2% (predominantly Moravian), Roman Catholic 22.8%, Muslim 19.6%, indigenous beliefs 5%

Government Type: constitutional democracy

Prayer Point: Nearly half the population would call themselves Christians, but most don't have a personal relationship with Jesus. However in the Moravian Church there is a growing movement of young people who are committed to God, living it out and getting into prayer. Pray that their faith will be infectious and change the lives of people around them.

Swaziland

Swaziland:

Population: 1,123.913

Religion: Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%

Government Type: monarchy

Prayer Point: Traditional practices, like the occult, worshipping the dead and marrying lots of wives are strongly held. Pray that their power would be broken and people would find real freedom in Jesus.

PRAYER QUOTE

"There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God."

SUMMONS TO SACRIFICE

Make plans now to attend WNOP's International Prayer Gathering.  Summons To Sacrifice 2010 will be held June 10-12, 2010 in St. Louis, MO at the Airport Renaissance Hotel.

Online registration is now open. Take advantage of the 15% discount for registering early. 

For more information follow this link.

HUMBLE DESPERATION

"Humble desperation comes when we quit talking about who we are and what God has given us, and are willing to admit that we are not smart enough, spiritual enough, or rich enough to receive the fullness of the promise of the great and massive last day outpouring. We cannot manipulate revival. " more

30 DAYS OF PRAYER

30 Days of Prayer will start January 2nd, 2010 with Pastors Praying for Pastors. For the church 30 Days of Prayer will be January 3 - 31, 2010. If you would like to receive 30 Days Prayer Guides please email us at pray@wnop.org with your mailing address and the quantity you would like. 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

January 2-31, 2010                         30 Days of Prayer
June 10-12, 2010                            Summons to Sacrifice