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Story number 3 for 29 Aug 2000

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Ten years ago, a group of black Muslims tried to overthrow the democratically-elected government of the Caribbean twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago. The failed coup attempt is sparking memories this year, an election year that has some missionaries watching carefully. Anthony Oliver tells us why. “Hinduism is very strong in the country on the whole; in fact, you can see the flags, and the monuments all over the place. That’s the greatest challenge; it’s kind of split the country in two now-Hindus against Christians. This is an election year right now, and they [Hindus] really want to get back in power.” Oliver says despite the spiritual and political climate, their work has continued. “There’s a lot of needs, because there, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. We really need prayer that God is going to raise up more people there, knowing that the work is continuing on down there-we need prayer in the area of financing too, because with finances you can do much more than without it.” Oliver and his family are staying at D & D Missionary Homes in Florida while in the United States.

Story number 4 for 29 Aug 2000

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Meanwhile, a man sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity has finally been released. Open Doors is reporting that Mohammed Haji was reunited with his family last week in New Zealand after finally being able to leave Yemen. He was tried for apostasy in June, but a United Nations intervention led to a compromise. Yemeni authorities had since been hesitant to allow Haji and his family to leave, fearing others would ‘convert’ in order to resettle in a western country.

Story number 3 for 28 Aug 2000

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Mission Network News anchor Peter Brooks leaves for Jamaica tomorrow to join Food for the Poor on a special mission. He explains his involvement with an unusual project. “Jamaica is a country of contrast-vivid in some places, stark in others. While there are several beautiful resorts in the area, poverty is a way of life for the vast majority of the island’s residents. The nation’s most glaring need today is adequate housing for the underprivileged. While many of Jamaica’s poor are “squatters”, others are completely homeless and sleep wherever they find space. In response, Food for the Poor launched the “2000 in 2000″ campaign–a project aimed at building two-thousand homes in Jamaica in the year 2000. The idea caught the attention of the National Religious Broadcasters in the United States who made it an industry-wide project. Broadcasters are now involved in helping FFP raise money and manpower for the venture. I’m headed down this week to do both and also find out what other needs can be brought to light. I’m Peter Brooks, Mission Network News.”

Story number 4 for 28 Aug 2000

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Elsewhere, Voice of the Martyrs is reporting that 130 members of a Chinese house church in the Henan province have been arrested. The group was taken into custody on Wednesday, August 23, 2000. VOM says three Americans from California were also detained. However, Henry Chu, Patricia Lan and Sandee Lin were all released Friday. The remaining detainees are being held in the Xihua (shee-whah) county jail. Please continue to pray for the strength of their testimony during this time.

Story number 4 for 25 Aug 2000

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Meanwhile, the Jesus Film Project is a key resource in pointing international students to Christ. International Students is making thousands of copies of the Jesus Video available to students who speak 22 different languages. According to International Students Incorporated 70-percent of the people who send in response cards are coming to Christ. Many of these students are also requesting a Bible in their own language.