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Indonesians Upset With Anti-Muslim Film Clash With Police Outside US Embassy

Indonesians protested again outside the US Embassy on Monday over the Anti-Muslim film that has caused protests all over the world. This time, though, the Indonesian protest became violent, as they threw rocks at police officers, putting eleven of them in the hospital. At least one protestor was also hospitalized.… Read more

Ethnic Chinese See a New Future in Indonesia

For many years, Chinese have been the brunt of violence as a result of prejudice. But now, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is a Chinese Christian who is also a successful politician. He is running in the mayoral election in Jakarta. Pray for Chinese Christians to have a positive impact on their… Read more

Wearing Hijab

When the average American hears  the word “Muslim” images of completely covered women usually come to mind. As a result, when they go visit a predominately Muslim country, such as Indonesia, and see many women with their heads uncovered, they are quite surprised. But this doesn’t mean the women are… Read more

Rescue Efforts in Sulawesi After Earthquake

A 6.3 earthquake hit Sulawesi right as Ramadan was ending on Saturday, August 18. There were landslides as a result of the quake and at least six people were killed by falling debris and mud. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but are being hampered because of downed communications. Pray for the… Read more

“Mudik” is a Unique Phenomenon in Indonesia

  Ramadan is almost over, and the celebration at the end of Ramadan, Idul Fitri is the biggest holiday in Indonesia. Right before this holiday, there is a mass exodus out of big cities in Indonesia as Indonesians go home. Indonesians actually have a special word for this, called “mudik.”… Read more

A House of Prayer Closed

Protestant Christians in Bogor, West Java have seen much persecution recently. Now Catholics are the brunt of persecution. A “house of prayer” was recently closed for a week. The congregation was told that if they try to use building for prayer during this time, authorities would demolish the building. Pray… Read more

Don’t Use Loudspeakers During Ramadan

During Ramadan, mosques broadcast the call to prayer and readings from the Qur’an over loudspeakers more than the regular five times a day. People often complain about this, stating that it is hard for them to rest and go about their daily life with this in the background. Indonesia’s hard-line… Read more

Shia Cleric Sentenced to Jail for Blasphemy

A Shi’ite Muslim cleric was sentenced to two years in jail for blasphemy. Human rights groups are urging the Indonesian government to release the cleric and repeal its blasphemy laws. These laws pose a threat to religious freedom and violate the Indonesian constitution promising religious freedom to Indonesians.  Ask for… Read more

Churches Closed in Aceh

A regent in Aceh has ordered the closing of 20 churches. An April 30 order told church members they had to tear down their own buildings. According to the group that gave this order, the churches were violating a community agreement that only one church be allowed in the regency.… Read more

Story of a New Believer

Two Christian friends visited Jon who sells sugar cane drinks. Jon said he remembered the story of Jesus when life went smoothly but not when he was having problems with his children and had no money.  Jon decided to accept Christ as his personal savior after one of the Christians… Read more

Extremist Group Recruits Students to Target Christians

An emerging Islamic terrorist group recruits followers among university students and, through brainwashing, prepares them for suicide bombings or bomb attacks against sensitive targets, including Christian churches. It has been confirmed by the Indonesian police that the former separatist movement “NII or Negara Islam Indonesia” – the Islamic state Indonesia… Read more

Indonesian Youths Vow to Avenge Bin Laden’s Death

Scores of Indonesian men rallied on Friday to publicly vow their readiness to sacrifice their lives to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden. The group, calling itself Al Kaida Solo, said it would focus attacks on the United States — but there was no indication that it had the… Read more

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Rini had put her faith in the Savior for many years. Recently her mother found her Bible and confronted her – ordering her to renounce the Savior or leave home. Heartbroken Rini left home and since then has lived in a neighbor’s garage. Pray for grace and God’s provision for Rini pic.twitter.com/OjoK…

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Praise the Lord for the deaf and mute ministry in Sulawesi. They have provided sign language and skills training for their members. The members have gathered together for activities like watching movies. Pray for a church service for the deaf and mute on Sulawesi. pic.twitter.com/jUYb…

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Fitri has had several dreams but she hasn’t shared her dream with her Christian schoolmate until she was a teenager. Her schoolmate showed her picture of Jesus. Fitri recognized that this was the man she met in her dream. Fitri came to believe and was baptized 3 years ago. pic.twitter.com/cEqA…

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