Please pray with us, asking the Lord to meet the need for more church buildings.
Church buildings in Asia also provide protection from the elements and a site for praise, worship, discipleship and fellowship. But for Asian believers, a church building represents much more, and it is never taken for granted. That's because the church offers a sense of permanence and security in an often hostile environment.
Asian Christians find it difficult to rent space for worship because landlords often face pressure or persecution from anti-Christian extremists. Owning their own church building also permits Christians to worship in a safer location than a rented hall would provide.
So think beyond just the physical building as you pray for Asia's churches during October.
Pray for More Church Buildings to Be Built
Pastors Baldev and Surjeet are experiencing the problems that come with renting a place to worship. Beyond the sense of impermanence, fellowships that rent face the possibility of not having a place to meet from week to week.
Ask the Lord to provide church buildings for congregations that are meeting in rented buildings.
Pray for the Repair of Damaged Church Buildings
Church buildings are targets for anti-Christian hostility. Pastor Jank's congregation understands this well. Whether the windows have been shattered or the entire structure has been demolished, many churches are in disrepair.
Ask the Lord to provide the funds for fellowships to repair their damaged buildings. Also ask for His protection over buildings in hostile areas.
Pray for the Ministries that Meet Within Church Buildings
A church building serves the congregation every day of the week. Many of these structures give women's literacy classes and youth ministries a place to meet. They serve as a sanctuary for personal prayer and Bible study, too!
Thank the Lord for the many ways He uses these churches to serve the congregations who meet there. Ask Him to provide buildings for fellowships that don't have one so they can expand their ministry.
Pray for Land on Which to Build Church Buildings
Whether a village's culture dictates that land stays within a family line, the price of land is too high or anti-Christians are actively opposing the pastor, fellowships often have trouble purchasing land on which to build a church.
Ask the Lord to provide land for fellowships like Pastor Varun's.
