Iran would like to keep quiet what they are doing. They do not want a public outcry. We must get the word out. This should be on the top of the charts as far as news today.

The Fox News article says:

“The key is to keep up the pressure and to publicize the story because it obviously outrages most people,” Auerbach said. “It’s part of the pattern of persecution based on religion in Iran.”

House Speaker John Boehner said Nadarkhani’s case is “distressing for people of every country and creed,” according to a statement released on Wednesday.

“While Iran’s government claims to promote tolerance, it continues to imprison many of its people because of their faith,” the statement read. “This goes beyond the law to an issue of fundamental respect for human dignity. I urge Iran’s leaders to abandon this dark path, spare [Nadarkhani’s] life, and grant him a full and unconditional release.”

“Will President Obama, and the free world, allow the United Nations to continue in its cowardly silence on this matter?”

Please help spread the word. We have friends that serve the Lord Jesus in countries that still persecute believers and those that would preach the word.

The believers there are strong. They love Jesus. They will not recant. They will not deny Jesus even if it means losing their life or their freedom.

I long to see those people all over the world get a chance to see and hear the gospel. They can accept if they want. There should be freedom of conscience and no government force either way!

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We have two big news stories to share with you. One is a prayer request and the other is a praise report…

1. Important Prayer Request: Yesterday, at 2:00 pm EST, one of our Chilean pastors met with the owner/seller of a great piece of property to discuss a deal! Pray that if this is God’s will, He will open the door and give us this land at the lowest possible price. I’ll let you know soon how the meeting went.

2. Praise Report: One of our long time ministry supporters is sending $1,000 towards Land for churches in Chile! That brings our current total to $25,360!!! It’s so amazing to see how God is supplying this need through His people! We are so thankful for your prayers and generous giving to this cause. Thank you!!

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God blessed us this month with various families, and we began holding a second service. This is occurring at 10:15 and with Pastor Mauro Huaman. I am teaching Sunday school for teens at 8 am, and I preach at 8:45 AM. This second service has made it possible for new people to come, and last week we had 191 in total.

Hunter

This month, we had two weddings in the church. The last of these was a couple who had lived together for years until they came to church and accepted Christ. They grew and then formalized their relationship. It fills us with joy to see our brethren grow spiritually and restore their homes.

We divided the adult classes into four groups: Quechua, Senior Adults, Adults (whose spouses do not come yet), and husbands. This is the last class in which we are speaking on the topic of Love and Respect, and we expect to have twelve couples in total.

We also have ladies who meet during the week on Tuesdays in addition to making hospital visits on one Saturday and fasting and prayers the next Saturday. During this month, this was completed on Saturday 22nd of January with 17 ladies who prayed for pastors, leaders, and missionaries of our church.

Berea

We decided to add another missionary to support who was working in Apurimac. This year, he took the pastorate of a church in our city. He is a member of Victory Baptist Church, Juan Chavez, and we are sure that he will do a great job.

Please pray for our first anniversary. This month of February we will be preparing something very special for the occasion and inviting many people.

Radio

Until 2010, we were on FM radio. Unfortunately, the owner asked us for an increased amount of payment each month. The schedule in AM radio allows us to continue for now, but now we hope to be able to continue in the future in March or April.

Christian School

We are continuing to prepare for the beginning of the academy in March. We have delivered the documents for the end of the year, and they were approved. Each week, we meet with the teachers to coordinate schedules and annual events and to speak on topics concerning Christian Education. I thank God for the brethren dedicated to the work.

Macedonia Baptist Seminary

Together with Pastor Octavio Paredes, we have schedules ready and the calendar set for this year. We will have as teachers two missionaries and various pastors who will, with much love and desire, contribute to the preparation of young men and women for the ministry. This year, we received a student from Honduras who has lived in the United States for several years.

Prayer Requests:

– The Lady’s Conference at the Macedonia Seminary from Feb 1st through the 4th.
– The Renewing of the Wedding Vows at Hunter and Esmirna the 13th Feb.
– The family retreat that will organize two churches in Ilo from Feb 18th to the 20th.
– Youth Camp in Camana from Feb 21 to 26.

Thank you for your friendship and faithfulness,
Miguel Murillo

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I absolutely loved every minute on that bus! I loved how the Pine Ridge kids got so excited to see the bus and get on it, and I loved just how enthusiastic all the workers were no matter what their role was, from leading the singing, to picking kids up from their houses, to driving. During the 5-day Crusade, 20 professions of faith were made by children and adults alike! I got to see many of these children come back to Vision this past Sunday, where they attended Sunday school and Childrenâ€s Church and later got to eat ice cream sundaes and watch two of the Sunday School teachers get their heads shaved for an attendance competition.

It was a blessing to be able to serve the Lord in this way and bring these tender, young hearts and lives to Him. Please continue to pray for these kids and adults, that they would grow in their new-found faith. And please keep the bus ministry in your prayers. Pine Ridge was an area that used to be closed to us…But this past week has proven again that nothing is impossible with God! Please pray that we would continue to have willing workers in the bus ministry and that there would continually be an open “door of utterance” for us as we minister in the Pine Ridge area and other neighborhoods as well.

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Often times we ask what can we do–if we can not go, we can send others. Keith Shumaker is a fine example of one who has gone, and here is our opportunity to have a part in this work. He needs our help. All funds given will go directly to the building of the church. Please pray and seek God’s guidance in your contribution. If you have any questions, feel free to call me on my cell phone at 404-475-8472 or via email at david@bcwe.net. Sincerely,