Praise Points

Praise God for the increasing Church in Saudi Arabia despite severe persecution in the country (The Bible, Hebrews 10:36).

Praise God for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach young Saudis through radio programs (The Bible, Matthew 9:36).

Prayer Points

Pray for the migrant worker converts, especially from poor African and Asian countries, as they face the maximum persecution in Saudi Arabia (The Bible, Matthew 5:10).

Pray for secret Christian Believers in Saudi Arabia to have the opportunity to meet each other and fellowship in small numbers (The Bible, Matthew 18:20).

Pray for women (young and old) who secretly worship Jesus Christ in their hearts. Pray for their protection from physical harm (The Bible, Psalm 91).

A Call to Salvation

Let the Salvation of Jesus Christ reach the more liberal minds of Saudi youth and create a new generation of Saudi Christians (The Bible, Romans 12:2).

Promise for the Nation

But He said to me, “My Grace is sufficient for You, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (The Bible, 2 Corinthians 12:9).

Saudi Arabia, situated in the Arabian Peninsula, houses 9 million (skilled and unskilled) migrant workers. The oil-rich country is one of the most restrictive in the region for practicing the Christian faith. Church gatherings are not possible. Very few Christian believers have opened up to share the Gospel Message with others in Saudi Arabia. Conversions from Islam are unlawful in the country. Not even migrant workers have the freedom to convert from Islam to Christianity. There are reports of violence against Christian Believers in Saudi Arabia, and the majority of these incidents happen in rural areas. Male converts from Islam in Saudi households face eviction from their homes. Women and girls face abuse and violence at home, including honor killings.

Praise Points

Praise God for the precious few converts who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in Bhutan. They are the beacons of the Truth in this tiny nation (The Bible, John 8:12).

Praise God for the resilience of young Christian Brothers and Sisters who want to live according to the Word without fear from worldly agents (The Bible, 2 Thessalonians 1:4).  

Prayer Points

Pray for God’s Children in Bhutan to shine the Light of the Lord Jesus Christ in their lives so that others will want to taste the Love of God, too (The Bible, Romans 2:19).

Pray for tent-making ministries from India to go to Bhutan and establish the Great Commission in this land (The Bible, Matthew 28:16).

Pray for Christian converts from Buddhism to find favor with local authorities to avail legal documentation to conduct their businesses or apply for jobs (The Bible, Psalm 34:10).

A Call to Salvation

Let the Holy Spirit minister to the hearts of the royal family members in Bhutan and soften their hearts to accept the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ (The Bible, John 14:26).

Promise for the Nation

Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path (The Bible, Psalm 119:105).

Bhutan is a tiny country that exclusively depends on neighboring India for its daily life. In Bhutan, all citizens are to follow Buddhism. Conversions are not legal, and evangelism is prohibited. People who convert from Buddhism are heavily discriminated against and stand to lose their citizenship if exposed. There is no chance to gather and worship except in secret in this nation. While there are no confirmed reports of violence against Christian converts in this country, social isolation is equally destructive. The Open Doors USA Persecution List ranks Bhutan at 40th at present.