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TC12 Prayer Initiative

April 30, 2012 | Pray Up A Storm

During 2012, AWM’s media team will broadcast online tailor-made gospel presentations to Muslim people in ten Arab countries. Several of these countries have been chosen due to a historically high level of response to the gospel. But some of these countries are the most difficult to reach with the good news of the Saviour.

At the same time, Maarifa, Arab World Media’s Arabic evangelistic website is launching a major evangelism campaign, focused on the same countries. In total, ten countries will be introduced to the claims of Christ, in twelve months (TC12).

Please join us as we pray for spiritual breakthrough in the Arab world, with many people hearing and responding to the message of the gospel. Please intercede for workers in these countries who will play a vital part in discipling and mentoring seekers and new believers.

Your partnership in prayer is vital to the impact of this evangelistic campaign.

Stirred to pray?

You can join the TC12 (ten countries in twelve months) prayer initiative, and receive monthly updates by emailing Marie on prayer@awm-pioneers.org.

Pray with us for many Arab people to receive the priceless gift of salvation in 2012.

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A Call To Courage

April 26, 2012 | Be Inspired

Which Bible character do you most admire?

: Front cover of awmlink May 2012 issue

Samuel inspires me. The Old Testament prophet lived in extraordinary times. He saw the Ark of the Covenant handed back to Israel. He witnessed God rescue His people from certain defeat. He even anointed two monarchs. At every stage, Samuel remained loyal to God, the nation’s true King.

Today, we can see this resolute faith in Arab believers. Despite politics or opposition, we are hearing reports of our brothers and sisters in Christ planting churches in North Africa and the Middle East. We can learn much from these family members who step out in faith and courageously call others to follow the King of Kings.

We may feel uneasy about the new governments taking charge of Arab nations. But, Samuel’s example should stir us to pray prophetically. We know that God ultimately honours men and women who are after His own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

Let’s take our lead from Samuel. Let’s not shrink back and despair. Now is the time for all God’s people to be full of courage and faith.

NB. This article has been adapted from the May 2012 issue of awmlink, AWM’s free quarterly magazine.

What Others Have Said…

This morning, I read through, from cover to cover, an edition of awmlink. I am just writing to tell you that I was very impressed with the consistent high quality of all the articles in it. Great job!!’ Don

Please pass on my regards to the editor, and anyone else involved in this month’s awmlink, I thought it was ace’. James

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30 Days Of Prayer

April 25, 2012 | Pray Up A Storm

30 Days of Prayer 2012 front cover With prayer requests, Bible readings and testimonies, the 30 Days prayer guide will inspire you to pray for Muslims throughout Ramadan.

From 20 July, Muslims worldwide will spend a month earnestly praying and fasting in the hope of revelation.

What a brilliant opportunity to cry out daily to our loving Heavenly Father to powerfully reveal Himself in Christ. Many believers from Muslim backgrounds point to an encounter with the Lord during Ramadan as the start to their conversion story.

Join the 30-day prayer movement by requesting the 30 Days prayer guide at only £2.20 each including p&p (available to UK and Ireland residents only*). You can also order multiple copies of this excellent resource for your church or prayer group.

Email Marie at mariep@awm-pioneers.org with your UK or Ireland mailing address to place your order. Postage costs may vary for bulk orders.

*Live outside the UK & Ireland? Contact your nearest 30-Days national office to order your copy at the best mailing price for your country.

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Syria Appeal

March 27, 2012 | Support

: Syria is hurting

The situation in Syria becomes more desperate every day. The nation is on the brink of civil war and the region is fearing the worst. We pray for the best long-term solution to the complex crisis but also seek to practically help those caught in the crossfire today.

You can help
Your gift will equip Christians in the country to take urgent supplies to the hurting and vulnerable Syrian people. Our partners work with different relational networks to international aid agencies and are not affected by political associations.

You can give simply and securely today by going to our ONLINE GIVING page and selecting SYRIA APPEAL in the projects drop-down menu.

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Egypt’s Christians mourn Pope’s death

March 20, 2012 | Keep Informed

Egyptian Christians are coming to terms with the loss of Pope Shenouda, who died this week at the age of 89. He was head of Egypt’s Coptic Church for over forty years.

: Pope Shenouda 1923-2012

The Egyptian press has largely praised his charismatic leadership of Egypt’s ten million Copts. His death comes at a tense time in Egypt as it appears that the country’s national identity is becoming more closely bound to Islam. Muslim-dominated parties are poised to take control of the government. While the previous leader, Hosni Mubarak, made attempts to protect Egypt’s Christian minority, Christians are feeling increasingly vulnerable amid attacks on churches by hard-line Islamists.

Death of a Statesman
Pope Shenouda is recognised internationally as a statesman who struggled, often unsuccessfully, to protect the Christian minority in the majority Muslim nation. Many are quoting his famous saying ‘Egypt is not a country in which we live, but rather Egypt lives in us’.

Egypt has lost a great symbol of national unity. He has been a big barrier against internal extremism and external intervention.
Egypt’s Al Jumhuriyah (an Egyptian News Agency)

A Bible-lover
According to the Egyptian Bible Society, Pope Shenouda was a great advocate for the Bible, promoting it as the ‘foundation’ and ‘focal point’ for Christians. His fostering of the Bible in the Coptic Church was a factor in the growth of Bible work in Egypt.

Egypt’s Christians consider themselves the true Egyptians, as Christianity preceded Islam in Egypt by 600 years. Christianity went to Egypt with Mark, the writer of the Gospel, and Egypt’s Christians look to Mark as the founder of the Coptic Church. Most Copts live in Egypt, but many thousands live in North America (over 200 parishes) and in other Arab countries.

Baba (Arabic for Father, or Pope) Shenouda, as he was known, was born into a Christian family in Assuit in Upper Egypt in 1923. He was called to the ministry as a young man when he read a Bible verse in the window of the Bible Society in downtown Cairo. He loved the Bible and is reported to have memorised most of it.

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Accounts Officer / Book-keeper

March 02, 2012 | Resources

DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED

Location: Loughborough

We are a fast growing mission movement with over 2,000 Christians from different countries involved in church-planting teams among unreached people groups.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Officer / Book-keeper to fill a key full-time position within AWM UK’s office.

You will have:

• a heart for Christian ministry and be comfortable working with others in a team context.

• experience in office and accounts administration, preferably with a charity, and carry an AAT qualification or equivalent.

• excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, database and accounting software.

It is a genuine occupational requirement that you are a committed Christian who is in full agreement with the aims and goals of AWM.

For job details and an application form, email sueb@awm-pioneers.org or call Alasdair or Sue on 01509 239525

Application deadline: 16 March 2012

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