As you read through these requests: Remember, the chief aim is the salvation of those who are lost in darkness & have no hope of eternal life apart from Jesus Christ. - mjh

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Israel - Pray that the election scheduled for March 28, 2006 will lead to governance for all Israelis, whether they are ethnically Jewish or Arab, and religiously Jewish, Muslim, or Christian.

Djibouti - Pray that Christians will be a strong witness to God's love and see spiritual breakthroughs in their country.

Yemen - Pray for the protection of Christians in a country with many ethnic/tribal tensions.

Bahrain - Pray for a reduction in family pressure against those who choose to follow Jesus Christ.

Lebanon - The assassination of Christian journalist and political Gibran Toeni on December 12, 2005 further dented the confidence and hope of the Christian community. Pray for renewed hope and restored joy.

Qatar - Praise God for the commencement of construction of the first Christian Church building in Qatar since the rise of Islam. Pray that any tension caused would be used for the glory of God.

Ethiopia - Pray for unity amongst the various church groups that they can work together in the common goal of filling their nation with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

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