How to help out with the persecuted church?

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cyph2cor517

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I have a real burden for what's going on with what are supposed to be our brothers and sisters overseas.
I think that a lot of good can be done through aiding the persecuted church. I know that there are many ministries such as Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors which can obviously benefit from simple donations.
But I have a lot of free time, and want to put some of it towards this cause.

I think helping raise awareness would be good. I've thought about doing the old fashioned door to door style method. A long time ago I tried this by asking people if they were Christians and giving them information about VoM. I didn't carry it on though. It might be a good idea though.
I've also thought about setting up a booth like charities and other organisations do in places like Wal Mart and drawing interest that way.
I think everyone is aware of what's going on, even the mainstream news reports killings of Christians but maybe people just need someone to reach out to them.

I've also thought about going to different churches in the area to see if they have existing programs dedicated to things like Voice of the Martyrs and investing effort in them.

Whatever the case, just wanted to put this out there for a little feedback. I'm definitely willing and in prayer often. I thought maybe someone already carrying on this fight could offer some advice. Thanks!
 
TabinRivCA

TabinRivCA

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cyph2cor517 said:
I have a real burden for what's going on with what are supposed to be our brothers and sisters overseas.
I think that a lot of good can be done through aiding the persecuted church. I know that there are many ministries such as Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors which can obviously benefit from simple donations.
But I have a lot of free time, and want to put some of it towards this cause.

I think helping raise awareness would be good. I've thought about doing the old fashioned door to door style method. A long time ago I tried this by asking people if they were Christians and giving them information about VoM. I didn't carry it on though. It might be a good idea though.
I've also thought about setting up a booth like charities and other organisations do in places like Wal Mart and drawing interest that way.
I think everyone is aware of what's going on, even the mainstream news reports killings of Christians but maybe people just need someone to reach out to them.

I've also thought about going to different churches in the area to see if they have existing programs dedicated to things like Voice of the Martyrs and investing effort in them.

Whatever the case, just wanted to put this out there for a little feedback. I'm definitely willing and in prayer often. I thought maybe someone already carrying on this fight could offer some advice. Thanks!
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Right, it's a great desire because when the church prayed for Paul, his prison chains came off. I would check and see if there are alre
 
TabinRivCA

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TabinRivCA said:
Right, it's a great desire because when the church prayed for Paul, his prison chains came off. I would check and see if there are alre
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(cont from above, lol)
There is also World Watch that monitors and reports on persecution. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times but prayers can cause miracles to happen. I heard of mighty angels showing up to defend a preacher, Arthur Blessit, when he was surrounded by hostiles. It's a great cause to support as long as the group is proved to be accountable. God bless.
 
Mission21

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cyph2cor517 said:
I have a real burden for what's going on with what are supposed to be our brothers and sisters overseas.
I think that a lot of good can be done through aiding the persecuted church. I know that there are many ministries such as Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors which can obviously benefit from simple donations.
But I have a lot of free time, and want to put some of it towards this cause.

I think helping raise awareness would be good. I've thought about doing the old fashioned door to door style method. A long time ago I tried this by asking people if they were Christians and giving them information about VoM. I didn't carry it on though. It might be a good idea though.
I've also thought about setting up a booth like charities and other organisations do in places like Wal Mart and drawing interest that way.
I think everyone is aware of what's going on, even the mainstream news reports killings of Christians but maybe people just need someone to reach out to them.

I've also thought about going to different churches in the area to see if they have existing programs dedicated to things like Voice of the Martyrs and investing effort in them.

Whatever the case, just wanted to put this out there for a little feedback. I'm definitely willing and in prayer often. I thought maybe someone already carrying on this fight could offer some advice. Thanks!
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Good topic/post..
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You wrote, "...helping raise awareness would be good."
- I agree.
- I like the idea of 'setting up booth.'
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You can get involved directly with Christian leaders/workers in restricted
countries.
- You need some research & wisdom/discernment to connect with good leaders.
I have been working with Christian leaders in restricted countries ( severe persecution ).
- Still learning..
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In United States, we still have access to Gospel ( Evangel ) , Christian literature..etc.
- Many Christians are unaware of 'the persecuted Christians in restricted countries.'

Note:
You mentioned VOM & Open Doors.
- They give good info. about what is going on - persecution around the world.
- Esp. 'Open Doors.'
 
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