On Pentecost Sunday, May 30, Southern Baptists across America will unite in prayer asking God to help 43 million people in seven countries of the Arab world understand how much He loves them.
“Beyond the Wall: Loving the Peoples of the Arabian Peninsula” marks the 17th year for such a focused, 24-hour prayer effort, said Wendy Hines, associate director of the International Mission Board’s prayer strategy office.
The effort spotlights a different people group each year.
“The people of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen are in need of Jesus,” Hines said. “Believers are few, and the church is virtually nonexistent. Those who do follow Christ keep their faith secret in order to remain part of the community. Apart from the Holy Spirit’s help, this will not change.”
A resource kit for the emphasis is available in English, Korean and Spanish. The kit includes four video segments, a music video and a bonus “Kids on Mission” episode, as well as a sermon outline and planning tips.
Also available are a 30-day pocket prayer guide, bulletin inserts and brochures explaining how to pray for the peoples of the world.
One video segment outlines what Great Commission praying can do to help people who live behind the walls of Islam. Another shows how one Arab country is spending millions to propagate Islam worldwide. A third gives a glimpse into the life of an Arab Muslim who, because of his religion, sees no need to change his life. (BP)
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