LET THE NATIONS BE GLAD

The Lord has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations,

that all the ends of the earth may see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 52:10

Malta (EUROPE)

Population: 518,536

Languages: Maltese, English

Religions: Roman Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon

People: Historically, the apostle Paul was shipwrecked on its shores. Today, Malta is a popular tourist destination; economy relies on trade with European countries. Many immigrants pour through the island as they travel from Africa to Europe, resulting in social tensions with the native population.

What to Pray About: For most Maltese, Christianity is simply a tradition. The non-religious segment of society is growing quickly, and nominalism is high. Gospel witness – Pastor Paul Mizzi with Trinity Evangelical Church.

Marshall Islands (OCEANIA)

Population: 42,050

Languages: Marshallese, English

Religions: UCCCMI, Assembly of God, JW’s, Bukot Non Jesus, Mormonism

People: During the Cold War, the USA tested 67 nuclear weapons at its Pacific Proving Grounds located in the Marshall Islands, including the largest atmospheric nuclear test ever conducted by the U.S. At one time, the Marshall Islands were considered “by far the most contaminated place in the world.” A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, AR. The United States is solely responsible for international defense of the Marshall Islands.

What to Pray About: The rate of Type 2 diabetes one of the highest in the world. To this day, the Marshall Islands also suffers from many consequences of nuclear testing. Religion has enormous influence in every area of society, but there is a lack of solid biblical teaching and many are easily led astray by cults.

Hymn 534 – Sweet Hour of Prayer

Jeremiah 33:3

³ Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

A command to pray

Luke 18:1 “And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

Ps 50:15  “and call upon me in the day of trouble;  I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

Ps 62:8  “Trust in him at all times, O people;  pour out your heart before him;  God is a refuge for us.”

Pray for:  Spiritual growth, physical health, financial strength, national wellbeing

Is 55:6  “Seek the Lord while he may be found;  call upon him while he is near;”

Matt 7:7  “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

Pray for: Church ministries and workers, evangelistic opportunities, personal witness

Mark 14:38 ^” Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

I Thess. 5:17  ^“pray without ceasing,”

Heb. 4:16  ^“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Pray for: RBNet missionaries, Gospel Foundation Ministries, Today’s Choice, persecuted Christians

James 4:8 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”

Col 4:2 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”

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Ramen Noodles

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Tuna

Macaroni and Cheese

On behalf of all of us at Grace’s Pantry we would like to thank you all for the continued support. God Bless each of you.

Contact: Judy Philips  (973) 827-7319

February 22, 2023

Malawi (AFRICA)

Population: 20,383,557

Languages: English, Chichewa, Chinyanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka

Religions: Roman Catholic, CCAP, Muslim

People: Economic growth of the 1970s and 1980s at the cost of an oppressive dictatorship until 1994; country has unreliable power, poor telecommunication infrastructure, water shortages, and inadequate roadways, along with corruption in government.

What to Pray About: Drought (2016) and ongoing armyworm disaster on crops (since 2017). High number of AIDS orphans. Gospel witness – Pastor Malamulo Chindongo of Antioch Baptist Church (Blantyre); Pastor Newton Chilingulo of Reformation Bible Church (Lilongwe); Pastors Brino Kumwenda, Kondwani N’goma, and Anthony Zuze of Christlike Church (Mzuzu); Pastor Kondwani Nyanda of Grace Bible Church (Lilongwe); Pastor Frank Maxson of Grace Bible Church (Zomba).

Malaysia (ASIA)

Population: 33,417,000

Languages: Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese dialects, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai

Religions: Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Confucianist, Daoist

People: Freedom of religion, though Islam is state religion. Multiplicity of cultures and religions has prevented national unity. Malaysians are trafficked by leaders to build and maintain power.

What to Pray About: Prevalent sex trafficking; situated close to the “Golden Triangle” which produces some of the world’s largest amounts of opium. Gospel witness – Serdang Grace Baptist Church; Melaka RBC; Grace RBC; Kuala Kubu Chapel; JB First Community; Miri RBC; Shalom RBC; Ebenezer RBC; Ipoh East RBC; Puchong Grace Church; Sungai Dua Church; Damansara RBC; Subang Jaya RBC; Gospel Highway digital magazine. 

Pastor Harrison is suffering from a bad cold. His wife Sharron is also not feeling well. Please pray that he and Sharron recover quickly.

Pastor Horjus will be preaching this Sunday in Patrick’s absence. Pray for him as he prepares.

^“Cast your burden on the Lord,
    and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
    the righteous to be moved.”

Psalm 55:22

BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION DAY:  Baby bottles are due back on Sunday, February 12.  If you forgot to bring yours, please bring it next week. Our Baby Bottle Champion, Phil Horjus, will collect all bottles and bring them to Today’s Choice.  You can still fill a BOTTLE by visiting friendsoftodayschoice.org – click DONATE Baby Bottle Campaign + your church name. Thank you so much for your support! 

LET THE NATIONS BE GLAD

The Lord has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations,
that all the ends of the earth may see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 52:10

Libya (AFRICA)
Population: 7,103,007
Languages: Arabic, Italian, English
Religions: Muslim, Coptic Orthodox
People: Libya holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa which
have been captured by militia. Two rival Islamic governments: Libya
Dawn, which controls much of western part of the country, and Ansar
al-Sharia which controls the city of Benghazi. Violent attacks and
suicide bombings have brought further death and destruction; half a
million people displaced as a result.
What to Pray About: One of the most dangerous countries in the
world to be a Christian. The Government criminalizes the
proselytizing of Muslims; prevents citizens from identifying
themselves as members of any religious or political group. Christians
have faced threat of violence from radical Islamists, with a well-
publicized video released in 2015 depicting the mass beheading of
Christian Copts. Great need for Gospel witness.

Liechtenstein (EUROPE)
Population: 38,399
Languages: German, Alemannic dialect
Religions: Roman Catholic
People: Liechtenstein is one of the few countries in the world with
more registered companies than citizens; a prosperous, highly
industrialized free-enterprise economy. Religious education in Roman
Catholicism or Protestantism (Reformed and/or Lutheran) is legally
required.
What to Pray About: There are no Bible-believing churches in the
country. As the national religion, Roman Catholicism has its hand in
every aspect of government, including missionary access into the

BABY BOTTLES BRING HOPE! For the next few weeks our church is helping to raise the much-needed funds for Today’s Choice to reach and serve women considering abortion. Each family is encouraged to EITHER take a baby bottle home today, fill it with a check (made out to Today’s Choice) or cash and return the bottle to the church on collection Sunday, February 12 OR fill a BOTTLE by visiting friendsoftodayschoice.org – click DONATE Baby Bottle Campaign + your church name. If you have any questions, please see our Baby Bottle Champion, Pastor Phil Horjus.

Latvia (EUROPE)

Population: 1,835,380

Languages: Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian

Religions: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox Christian, Old Believer, Baptist

People: Latvia has been multiethnic for centuries, though the demographics shifted dramatically in the 20th century due to the World Wars, emigration and removal of Baltic Germans, Holocaust, and occupation by the Soviet Union.

What to Pray About: One of the lowest-ranked healthcare systems in Europe. Evangelicals are legalistic, Arminian, or paedobaptist. Although the Reformed movement is growing amongst young Latvians, this is not the case amongst Russians. No obstacles to missionaries coming; great need for mature Christians. Gospel witness – Baltic Reformed Theological Seminary (Riga); Grace International Baptist Church (Riga).

Lebanon (MIDDLE EAST)

Population: 6,750,996

Languages: Arabic, French, English, Armenian

Religions: Muslim, Catholic, Orthodox

People: A well-known culture, highly influential in the Arab world; made up of 18 different sects. After civil war (1975-1990), a coalition government was formed, but dominated by Hezbollah (a Shiiat militia organization controlled by Iran). Ongoing economic collapse due to banking corruption, Covid-19, and the Beirut explosion (2020).

What to Pray About: Gospel witness – Pastor Samuel Kharrat of Lebanon Reformed Church (Beirut); Pastor Marwan Aboul-Zalof of City Bible Church, and Quartus Ministry; Pastor Ziad Hello of Beirut Bible Church; Pastor Michel Abbass of Christ Evangelical Church; Lebanon Reformed Fellowship (LRF) with Gospel radio broadcasting, pastoral training, and Sunday School curriculum; Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (https://abtslebanon.org/).

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