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PTAP: International Day of Prayer for Yemen

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of His people. - Psalm 113: 7,8

November 10, 2018

Dear Praying…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on November 7, 2018 at 11:52am — No Comments

PTAP: Assurance of Eternal Life

For both Muslims and Christians there is a great desire for the afterlife. This world and all that it offers still leaves us empty. We desire heaven. It is the work of Jesus on the cross that assures Christians their sins are forgiven and they have an eternal home in heaven when they die. Christians have confidence in the finished work of Jesus.

Muslims do not have Jesus' righteousness; all they have is the hope that Allah will allow them into paradise. They have no…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on November 6, 2018 at 12:00pm — No Comments

PTAP: Believers new and potential.

Ali calls himself an agnostic, but enjoys speaking with Christians about

matters of faith. Pray that he will be vulnerable to recognize his own

need of a Savior, and that God's Spirit will give him grace to believe.

Pray for a new believer who is seeking work. Living at the mercy of her family's generosity is very difficult. Pray that she will be encouraged and grow in her trust of her Lord during this trying time of waiting for provision. Ask that she will be a light in… Continue

Added by Merton J. Hershberger on October 22, 2018 at 9:59am — No Comments

PTAP: Pray for Spiritual Rain in Arabia.

As the rain and the snow

come down from heaven,

and do not return to it

without watering the earth

and making it bud and flourish,…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on October 10, 2018 at 1:12pm — No Comments

PTAP: Saudi National Day.

September 23 is Saudi Arabia's National Day and so let's focus our prayers on Saudi Arabia today. Here are some current requests from people in the country:

Social media is growing and the potential to connect with seekers is growing. Please pray for media teams that are using social media to reach the lost and bring them into discipling…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on September 21, 2018 at 1:29pm — No Comments

PTAP: May Heaven burst over the Arabian Peninsula

"Oh, that you would burst from the heavens and come down!

How the mountains would quake in your presence!

As fire causes wood to burn

and water to boil,

your coming would make the nations tremble.…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on September 11, 2018 at 10:16am — No Comments

PTAP: 2018 Prayer for Hajj.

HAJJ PRAYER 2018

Dear Friend of the Arabian Peninsula,

On 19-21 August 2018, PTAP (Praying Through the Arabian Peninsula) is asking for 100,000 people from around the world to join us in Prayer & Fasting for the two million Muslims going on the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. These are required acts of service for all…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on August 17, 2018 at 8:36pm — No Comments

PTAP: Hajj in Mecca

Prayer Requests - August 5, 2018…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on August 6, 2018 at 3:11pm — No Comments

PTAP: Social Media Witness; Samuel Zwemer's Prayer for Muslims

In the Arab Gulf, fruitful conversations are continuing to take place. A Christian professor was surprised to see Alex (pseudonym)'s Instagram post from in stylish script, with a tiny reference to Matt. 19. The professor wrote to ask, "Do you know the source of your quote?"

Alex answered, "Umm. No." This exchange later led to a private explanation of the gospel, and Alex was delighted to take an Arabic New Testament home. …

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on July 6, 2018 at 12:13pm — No Comments

PTAP: Witness during Ramadan; Prayer for Healing

Prayer Requests - June 17, 2018

Dylan (pseudonym) asked when the "night of power," a particular night at the end of Ramadan in which it is thought more clout is earned with Allah for praying through the night, was to a few young Gulf men. This question led to a sharing of thought in which three young Gulf men heard about…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on June 17, 2018 at 12:51pm — No Comments

PTAP: Pray for the Anglican Church in the UAE

St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Abu Dhabi opens doors for Iftar

ABU DHABI: St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Abu Dhabi opened its doors to serve Iftar to Muslims in an unprecedented ecumenical gesture during the holy month of Ramadan.

Muslims and non-Muslims alike gathered for the fast-breaking evening meal at…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on June 13, 2018 at 7:53am — No Comments

Ramadan Prayers (Week 4): Pray for the Persecuted Church of the Arabian Peninsula

"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints." Colossians 1:24 - 26…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on June 5, 2018 at 8:00am — No Comments

PTAP: Ramadan Prayers: Pray for the Unreached of the Arabian Peninsula

The Arab people are the main indigenous people group in the AP. They are the Arab Bedouins of the desert where Mohammad came from and where he founded Islam. In addition, there are minority, indigenous people groups as well. Here are a few of them:

◦Zanzibari Omanis: Swahili-speaking Omanis who have roots in Zanzibar, Tanzania since Oman ruled East…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 30, 2018 at 9:47am — No Comments

Pray for the seeds of the Gospel to Grow

Please pray for the salvation of Dr. D's summer course student, Andy (pseudonym). Although from the Gulf, Andy once lived in Los Angeles, where he became involved with a gang. Thankfully, Andy was able to leave that situation left that situation, and he has shared some of his life with Dr. D. They have, in fact, become confident friends. Pray for meaningful conversations about the gospel in the next few weeks, and for the Spirit of God to convince Andy of the Truth.

There was a group…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 28, 2018 at 9:37am — No Comments

PTAP: Ramadan Prayers for the Children of the Arabian Peninsula

Children are a gift from the Lord and parents want the best for their children. Thankfully, the wealth of the oil-rich countries in the Arabian Peninsula has helped children not to be in want. Unfortunately, it has also created a generation of boys and girls who struggle with health issues due to unhealthy fast foods and a sedentary lifestyle. Childhood…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 23, 2018 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

PTAP: Disciple Making Movements

Requests for training believers in how to start Disciple-Making Movements are growing fast. Numerous Discovery Bible Studies are happening in several languages and various areas of the Arabian Peninsula and spreading across international borders as people connect by Skype or travel. It is a simple, transferrable, and easily reproducible method to introduce people to the Word of God and have them experience Him at the same time. It can also be done even with the illiterate. Please…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 22, 2018 at 8:52am — No Comments

PTAP: Ramadan Prayers (Week 1): Pray for the Shi'a of Saudi Arabia

This year, Ramadan begins on approximately May 15 (depending on the moon). During the 30 days of Ramadan, Muslims will be fasting and praying. During the month of Ramadan, PTAP will be sending weekly prayers highlighting specific groups and/or events.

The 2 million Shia of Saudi Arabia represent one of the most unreached peoples of the world. As a small minority group within a conservative Sunni…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 15, 2018 at 9:56am — No Comments

PTAP: Praises and Prayers for the Arabian Peninsula

Recently, about 120 people were physically healed at a gathering in a village because they were all hungry for an encounter and for healing. The Lord did an amazing work, but please pray that these souls would also believe in their hearts who Jesus Christ is. Please pray that miracles, signs, and wonders would continue to occur to accompany and confirm the message of truth.

Please keep praying for "Jennifer" whom we have been praying for, the local woman who has been suffering…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 13, 2018 at 7:00am — No Comments

PTAP: New Believer & Yemen

About a year ago, after trying other religions and philosophies, Anthony (pseudonym)

found that there was none other like the message of the gospel, and he

trusted Christ for his salvation. Although he knows there is the need for cautious wisdom in a Muslim context, he feels that he must share the truth of the gospel with others. In fact, Anthony is in college and has done so with many of his classmates. …

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 6, 2018 at 3:25pm — No Comments

PTAP has been asked and is pleased to pray for our colleagues who are currently getting ready for outreach projects in Europe this summer. Believers will be reaching out to the many Gulf Arabs who v…

PTAP has been asked and is pleased to pray for our colleagues who are currently getting ready for outreach projects in Europe this summer. Believers will be reaching out to the many Gulf Arabs who vacation in Europe every summer. Please pray with us as the projects are currently being organized.

Pre-project Prayer Requests:

There are a number of European cities this summer that will see tens of thousands of visitors, nationals from the…

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Added by Merton J. Hershberger on May 1, 2018 at 4:45pm — No Comments

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