Starting Somali Outreach in Minneapolis

Greetings brother and sisters in the name of the Lord.

I would ask that you keep me covered in prayer leading up to this weekend. On Sunday afternoon I will be heading to an area in Minneapolis where there is a very large population of Somali Muslim’s. I have had this burden to begin to reach out to them since last summer. The burden has not left me so I need to take action on this. Honestly, I have no idea how I will start or who I will be approaching. I am somewhat familiar with the area as I worked there for a few weeks at a bank branch helping out the manager while she was on vacation. I know the atmosphere of the people and that they are friendly if you break through the hard shell.

But like I said, I’m only acting in obedience to a burden placed on my heart from the Lord. I have no idea what to do or how to approach them. I’m just following the Lord. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God opens doors for me and gives me divine appointments according to His purpose. It may be just a time to get to know someone and to build a bridge of trust and love, but whatever the Lord has for me, that is my desire. Keep me covered with prayer. These people have definitely been approached by various denominational groups in the past. My prayer is that God will show them something they have not seen before, His power and love in action. Not for my sake, but for the sake of the elect.

Thank you so much for your partnership through prayer.

God bless you,

Brother Jason

Assistance – Writing to Government Officials in Iran

I would like to enlist your assistance if you so desire. In regards to the prisoners in Iran it often helps to contact government officials so that they know that thousands of people know about the situation. I am told there are times that believers in prison around the world are released after emails and letters consistently go to the government about prisoners.

This is taken from Voice of the Martyrs.

Why write government officials?
Petitions, e-mails, letters and telegrams show officials that there are people who know and care about what happens to persecuted Christians inside their countries. Some conditions may be improved as a result. In some cases, we have seen prisoners released early after their case received international attention. If the authorities think no one cares, the Christians receive more harassment. Do not underestimate the power of your letter.

Here are three forms letters that Voice of the Martyrs uses. Change them as you see fit.

What should I write to government officials?
1. Write a short, clear message.
2. Be Polite. Remember you are representing Jesus Christ.
3. State your general concern for persecuted believers.
4. Cite some specific facts in your letter, such as names, arrest dates or specific prisons.
5. Do NOT write about politics or the government.

Here are some examples of the kinds of things some people have written in the past:
Dear Sir: We are thankful that your law in Iran allows freedom of religion. However, we heard that a man named __________ was put in the prison at ____________. We are concerned about this and about his welfare. We are praying for this man, and for your country. Please give your attention to this matter. Thank you very much.

To Whom It May Concern: Last month, ____________, a Christian from [city], was arrested and charged with [the charge]. He was given a [length of sentence] prison sentence. This person is not a criminal; he is simply a Christian trying to follow God’s word. Please release him immediately. Thank you.

Dear Sir: Last year, __________, was arrested for __________. The story of this case has been circulated around the world and thousands of Christians know about it. We are praying for him. Please release him immediately, and drop charges. We are praying for you as a leading spokesman for your country.

President Ahmadinejad can be contacted at: dr-ahmadinejad@president.ir
The Head of Diplomatic Affairs can be contacted at: requests@daftar.org

The names and locations of the prisoners are as follows.

Youcef Nadarkani and Shahin Taghizadeh are in prison in Rasht. Behrouz Khandjani and William Belyad are in prison in Shiraz.

Thank you for your assistance. Please pray before sending them, pray for wisdom, pray that the email will have an effect on the person that reads it and that they do take action.

God bless you!
Brother Jason

Earthquake in Chile – Prayer Request

This is a prayer request from brother Alex Santibáñez.

GOD BLESS YOU SAINTS

I AM FROM CHILE (SOUTH AMERICA)

HERE WE SUFFER A EARTHQUAKE 8.8º RICHTER SCALE
THE SATURDAY TO 3:40 AM

WE ALREADY HAVE MORE 1000 PLEOPLE DEAD

HERE THE BELIEVERS IN SANTIAGO ARE FINE BY JESUS GRACE…

PLEASE PRAY FOR US…

THIS EARTHQUAKE AFFETED ALMOST ALL CHILE…

SHALOM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

JESUS BLESS YOU!

I then asked him, “How is your home, how is the church building?”

our church is very fine by Jesus Grace!!

and the brother in Santiago (Capital) are fine…

but we don’t know how are our brother to Concepción and Maule there was the epicenter…

please pray for them…

I then asked him, “do you have any testimonies of how God has helped or saved anyone?”

the young belivers we was in trip in Cartagena (very close to beach) together our pastor, we was taking
tea to 3:00 AM we had just arrived…

after a moment… (3:40 AM) the earthquake began so slow… we look around… then the soft earthquake became strongand… so strongand, everything downing… this lasted ten minutes… the people shouted out… then Peace come down to us while the earthquake was more strong… and while the things down and break, we just giving grace to Our Lord… feeling Peace, His Wonderful Peace… (we are around 15 young believers)… a young woman fainted, our pastor take her, and pray for her, she wake up…

When the earthquake was stop, we go out, and the people out screaming saying: Tsunami!! (like the 2012 movie) everyone out shouted!!, and we very calm. Then we was running up (we was in a hill)… and come back to Santiago (the capital) by the morning…

We had a felloship meeting in our church yesterday, was very sweet, we did sing and worship our Lord by His mercifulness
and His Grace, His Amazing Grace with us…

Iranian Prisoner Update

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 1:7

I just received an update about the situation in Iran. Thank you all for your prayers. We serve a God that “is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Ephesians 3:20

We have more reason to continue to pray and reason to rejoice as well. Brother Iman Farzad and Brother Petros Furutan have been released on baiil. Brother Iman was guaranteed by his family and brother Petros by his father. Please continue to remember them in prayer as they do indeed need to go to trial at some point in the future. Pray that the trials will be forgotten by the authorities and that they will have other things to worry about than these believers.

Brother Youcef Nadarkani and brother Shahin Taghizadeh are still in prison in Rasht. Brother Behrouz Khandjani and brother William Belyad are in prison in Shiraz. Pray for the healing of brother William. He was tortured in Karaj prior to his transfer to the prison in Shiraz. His ears are damaged, but that is all we know at this point.

Also, there were many belongings including a computer and various other significant items that were confiscated illegally by the secret service during the arrest of brother William and his wife for being Christians.

Again, pray for these enemies of Christ, pray that God would touch their hearts through the love within these believers. May they see something in them that brings them to their knees before God. Pray that God alone would get the glory for the deliverance of the brothers and it would be used as a testimony to the faithfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

VOGR Posting Updates – Reminder to Pray

I’m very thankful that the Lord has opened the door for VOGR to put updates on their site so that more of the Bride of Christ hold up the situation in Iran in prayer. Keep spreading the word to others as well. There is nothing more powerful that we can do than pray. Pray for the leaders of Iran to see the truth of Jesus Christ, pray that God would vindicate his word through the Bride in Iran, pray that the enemies of Christ in Iran would turn to see the beauty and love of Jesus just as the apostle Paul, who was a blasphemer and sought to put the believers in prison and kill them was turned to see the glory of Jesus and became his greatest witness.

http://branham.org/20100225_NewsFromIran

Attempted Kidnapping Update

I have heard that not only was the brother arrested, but his wife was as well. She has since been released, but they were beaten and bloodied at the time of the arrest.

Continue to pray and have faith.

If you wish to send an offering to help the ministry to the Middle East please let me know.

Thank you and God bless you!

Brother Jason

Bible Believers Broadcast Turkey Trip Report

This trip and this ministry in Turkey is close to my heart as well as the brothers conducting it there.

Follow the trip of brother Frank Prater to Turkey. Keep him in your prayers for the Lord’s blessing in their ministry there.

http://bbbtmissionsupdate.blogspot.com

God bless!

Brother Jason

Iranian Updates – Attempted Kidnapping

One brother and a sister have been released from prison in the last few days.

Two days ago a brother was almost kidnapped by the secret service. He, his wife and sister were all beaten, but their muslim neighbors came to their aid and so instead of being kidnapped and killed he was “officially” arrested and sent to prison.

There are a total of 6 brothers in prison now. Please pray for their release and for God’s provision for their families.

Urgent Needs For Iranian Believers

Please review this information below. If you would like to help the families please see the information below.

This is an urgent request for prayer in regards to the situation for the message believers in Iran. They have been imprisoned because of their faith in God and the continued growth of the church there.

The crime they are charged with is apostasy and under Islamic sharia law the punishment could be death. Though the Islamic Republic of Iran’s law states that Christians are allowed to practice their faith they are not to evangelize Muslims and the Muslims are not to abandon their faith.

With God all things are possible. We have already found out that brother Mahyar has been released from prison on soft bail, that is a family member or friend has posted a guarantee that they will suffer the consequences for him if he flees. We are praying to a God who holds the hearts of governors, presidents, prime ministers and supreme leaders in His hands. If you ask anything in the name of Jesus Christ he will do it.

Please join us in sincere, fervent prayer for these believers in Iran.

If  you’d like to give an offering to them please email me at demjas@gmail.com:

If you prefer to give via paypal you can send funds to demjas@gmail.com

Thanks and God bless you!

Brother Jason

Youssef Nadarkani – Update

We have recently discovered that that someone person who was paid by the Islamic government of Iran to state that Pastor Youssef is a Jesus Only pentecostal. In Iran this is a forbidden sect. Pastor Youssef believes the bible and stands for the truth that there is one God who has revealed himself through his only begotten Son Jesus Christ. He does not believe in the trinity nor does he believe in the oneness doctrine. He believes in a middle, biblical ground. He is an independent Christian that is not associated with an organization or denomination, just with believers in Christ.
A lawyer will soon be working to gain his release. Please continue to pray for his safety.

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