We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. May God minister unto you in a very special way.
Pakistan’s television regulatory body has banned all 11 Christian TV channels airing in the country. In addition they have arrested at least six cable operators for defying the order. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, or PEMRA, does not grant landing rights for religious content, allowing the airing of Christian messages only for Christmas and Easter. However, the Christian channels had been operating for more than two and a half decades, just as numerous Islamic channels still do. PEMRA has now formally deemed the Christian channels illegal, and is cracking down on cable operators who are still airing the channels.
All the Christian channels, with the exception of two, operated from outside Pakistan. The oldest Christian satellite broadcasters, Isaac TV, and Catholic TV, have also been shut down. Father Morris Jalal, founder and executive director of Catholic TV, was quoted as saying, “What is the future of church media in Pakistan? It is a very difficult time for us. We were just trying to reach our own community who are generally ignored by other TV channels.” Jalal also spoke to the U.K.’s Daily Express saying, “As citizens, Christians have the right to practice their religion, but if they block you, it means not all citizens are equal. When someone bans the expression of faith, which is a fundamental right, there is persecution.”
This government’s move comes as Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death in 2010 on accusations of blasphemy, is awaiting her appeal. Bibi was sentenced to death in 2010 on allegations of blasphemy after two co-workers accused her of insulting the Muslim prophet Muhammad. It all started one day in June 2009, when she was picking berries with a group of Muslim women in the town of Sheikhupura in the Punjab province. The women got upset that she drank from the same water bowl as they. An argument ensued, and the women went to the police and accused her of saying something along the lines of, “My Christ died for me, what did Muhammad do for you?” She was promptly arrested.
Let us earnestly intercede for the Christians in Pakistan and also for Asia Bibi that God would intervene in their behalf. The Bible says “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” (Isa. 59:19)
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
KINGDOM MEN’S MINISTRY MEETING
Today, 6:00p.m.
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/PREEMTIVE WARFARE PRAYER & FASTING FOR 2017
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Preemptive Warfare Prayer and Fasting for 2017.
SHOEBOXES PACKING NIGHT-ANNEX
Friday, 7:00p.m.
HOUR OF POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
No Board Meeting
CONDOLENCES:
Apostle B. Edghill, Pastor Emily and members of FEA express our condolences to Elder R. Danet, on the passing of his uncle. May the Spirit of the Lord comfort you and your family in this time of bereavement.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE & ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES
The shoeboxes must be submitted by Next Sunday, December 11th. Boxes can be dropped off at the church office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday). Let’s spread the message of Christ through the ministry of giving to those who are less fortunate.
Shoe Box Online Address:
-https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
-https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our Christmas program will be on Sunday, December 18th. Come and invite someone to celebrate the birth of the Savior. Refreshments will be served in the Annex following the program.
Today is the deadline to register your participation in our Christmas program, please see Sis. Ann Fenton or Sis. Marilyn Rosado after church. We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship as we honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Because His Presence is Our Present!
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MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
Website: http://www.wom.vi & Email: info@fea.vi
On our Website you will find: Live Streaming, free copies of our audio message & radio broadcast.
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