"[5][6] Additionally, many congregations donate funds from their collection of tithes and offerings on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church to NGOs that support human rights of persecuted Christians, such as Voice of the Martyrs, International Christian Concern, and Open Doors. The official International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church has passed, but other groups have asked that November 8 or every Sunday be dedicated to this special intention — and there’s never a bad time to pray. Terminology notwithstanding, the sacrifice of those who died while serving cross-culturally —regardless of the means or cause of death — is no less significant than those who were targeted specifically for their faith, Peterson said. “Just as the souls of those slain for their faith cry out in heaven, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood …’ (Revelation 6:10, ESV), we should cry out on behalf of those on earth who continue to suffer.”, “We ask God to give them courage and hope,” Chitwood said. VOM’s 2020 IDOP short film, Janette: Central African Republic, is a … Please do join Release International with Open Doors and CSW for IDOP 2020. an online evening social media event of prayer and worship on. Would you and your church pray for persecuted Christians? Inspire prayer for persecuted Christians throughout the year. Watch the IDOP 2020 Video. May we embrace these challenges with a big smile just like your apostles did because we know after we accomplish or work we will receive our wages from you on the last day. We designed free materials to help you – and churches – to pray for persecuted Christians. [2] It has since been observed in many Christian denominations, such as the United Methodist Church. In the meantime we’ve left our IDOP 2019 information and resources below for you to download and use in your Sunday services and Home Groups. Sunday, June 7 SBC Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, SBC Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. 1 Corinthians 12:26, Remember the prisoners as if chained with them--those who are mistreated--since you yourselves are in the body also. “We memorialize all of our personnel who die in active service regardless of the cause of death. [3] Victims of persecution, including believers and missionaries, have also advocated to spread the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (often abbreviated as IDOP) is an observance within the Christian kalendar in which congregations pray for Christians who are persecuted for their faith. On the first Sunday in November, churches can focus on our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith. ", "Two secret churches in North Korea show how powerful the Bible really is", "Christians Called to Take Action on International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church", "Christian persecution and genocide is worse now than "any time in history," report says", "Chinese pastor shared Christian faith with 1,000 North Koreans before execution, defector claims", "International Day of Prayer: Once Great Iranian Church Re-Emerging, but Millions Need Prayers to God", International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, Churches Militant, Penitent, and Triumphant, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Day_of_Prayer_for_the_Persecuted_Church&oldid=979517299, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 September 2020, at 06:24. Christian young women in Egypt are abducted by Islamists, forcibly converted and ‘married’ to Muslims – separated forever from their families? [2] It falls on the first Sunday of November, within the liturgical period of Allhallowtide, which is dedicated to remembering the martyrs and saints of Christianity. Throughout its 175-year history, Southern Baptists have maintained an uninterrupted witness among the nations, in spite of famine, war and civil unrest. Sunday 15th November from 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Sunday Nov. 1, 2020, and throughout the month of November. Be sure to register to access those resources. Phone us on 01689 823491, or email us at info@releaseinternational.org to request yours today. The first was J. Landrum Holmes who served in China. [8] At the present moment, Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world. [11][12], Christians who are persecuted for their faith, NGOs that support human rights of persecuted Christians, Persecution of Christians in the modern era, List of Christian human rights non-governmental organisations, Persecution of Christians in the Eastern Bloc, "Bishop Michael Leads Pilgrimage to Holy Sites of Russia", "International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church", "How should we respond to the persecution of Christians?