Source:
Missionary Church Global Prayer Network

REPORTS FOR PRAISE TO THE LORD:
EGYPT. "God's Kingdom is advancing, even as unrest and turmoil continue. In God's goodness, the last 12 months have provided more opportunities for Bible distribution and discipleship training than in (all) the previous few years. (OD)

AFGHANISTAN. "New reports indicate that the Christian faith is spreading among Afghanistan's movers and shakers. Some members of the country's parliament have embraced Christianity. An Afghan official is saying, 'There is evidence of…the existence of more than ten churches that operate in residential houses…"(This is an answer to many years of prayer) (ANS)

SOUTH AFRICA. "Missional communities are growing everywhere and new movements are starting. In South Africa, taxi drivers at war with one another came together with church leaders at a stadium, and there was reconciliation. Out of that spread a number of prayer initiatives." (IPC)

USA "This year's (25th) Athletes in Action Super Bowl Breakfast hosted approximately 2,000 people. Indicated decisions for Christ: 57. Wanted more information about Christ: 340. Desired to be in a small group: 172. (AIA)

PRAY THIS WEEK FOR:
SUFFERING NATIONS. "There has never been such a backlash against the Gospel (as now) since the 18th Century."(Os Guiness) Pray for their rescue!

MALI, Africa. This country is in the grip of a Muslim coup. Six remaining medical missionaries request, "Pray that this will be a time when our light shines very strongly and people will glorify God for the way we live and act." (CMA)

SUDAN. :"Pray for the salvation of North Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. Ask the Lord to take Bashir's heart in His hand and turn it away from murder and (cruel) greed. Pray for (Muslims) to hear the Gospel and put their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord." (WIN)

CHINA. "Well over 100,000 Chinese go overseas annually for study. Among them is an unprecedented openness, and a good proportion have come to the Lord. Pray for Christians in these countries to take advantage of opportunities to welcome and witness to Chinese students." (Operation World)

Source:
Missionary Church Global Prayer Network