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Christians bring hope into coronavirus panic By Kevin Zeller
By Katey Hearth
Not Forgotten reaches Muslim women for Christ
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USA (MNN) — With circumstances becoming increasingly dire in Iran, many people seek alternative options. They often flee to the U.S. or other Western countries.
However, according to Uncharted Ministries’ JoAnn Doyle, Muslim immigrants frequently encounter resistance upon reaching their new home. “(Iranian) women see the freedom that women have in America… and they long for that same freedom. They think, ‘If I come to this new country, I will finally have freedom’,” she explains. “Then, they come here, and we Americans are afraid of them. Or, perhaps we even hate them because of 9/11 and all the terrorism that we see,” Doyle continues. “So what do we do? We reinforce the lie that they don’t matter by ignoring them, or by pretending we don’t see them.” Why women matter According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half a million Americans self-identified as having Iranian heritage. Over 40% of the estimated U.S. total resides in California. “In Iran… most of the people do not like the regime that they are forced to live under. So, many of them do flee, especially into California,” Doyle explains. “Los Angeles, they teasingly say, is ‘Tehrangeles.’ There are so many Iranians there.” Doyle leads Not Forgotten, a division of Uncharted Ministries. Together with a small team, she teaches Christian women how to reach their Muslim neighbors. “Our heart with Not Forgotten is to reach out to those women behind the veil, to show them their biblical place of honor that Jesus has reserved
just for them as women.” Women are the spiritual gatekeepers of the home and family. So, “by reaching a Muslim woman, you truly can reach the Muslim world,” Doyle says. The ministry’s “Seen: Behind the Veil” gatherings turn theory into practice. “As we’re saying ‘[go] engage Muslims’, a lot of people [ask], ‘well, how do I really do that?’,” Doyle says. First, when a request comes in, Doyle works with her team to plan a get-together. “I’ll bring some of my team members and we will have [a one-day training session] where we will inspire you with what God is doing in the Muslim world. Then, we’ll inform you a little bit, give you a little bit of ‘Islam 101’,” she explains. “Then, we will want you to go out and we will actually take you… to engage Muslims, whether it’s for Friday prayers, at a mosque, or maybe some Middle Eastern restaurants or boutiques – just with the goal to show you how easy it is and how fun it is to engage Muslims.” How to share Christ’s love with a Muslim Learn how to reach your Muslim neighbors for Christ by connecting with the Not Forgotten team. You can start by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. www.unchartedministries.com/notforgotten/ Furthermore, Doyle says, you don’t have to wait for a training session to begin sharing Christ’s love. When you cross paths with a veiled Continuation on Page: 4
A bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan (Header image from Pixabay)
China (MNN) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus to be a global health emergency. WHO deliberated for two weeks about whether or not to make the declaration about the coronavirus, which began in China’s Hubei province, in the city of Wuhan. The declaration gives WHO the ability to put travel advisories in place and to review measures being taken to stop the virus. The death toll has already exceeded 170 and continues to grow, with well over 8,000 cases identified. China Partner’s Erik Burklin says the declaration means little to the average person, but does incite a feeling of panic. “I think right now a lot of the medical professionals, including the ones in China, don’t know what they’re dealing with. They just are basically reacting to the symptoms.” The situation in Wuhan The most dramatic action has been taken in the city where the coronavirus first mutated. Burklin says, “Wuhan has literally been shut down and many other cities in the same province have been shut down. You can’t travel. You can’t go outside. You can’t go to
stores. In fact, they’re running out of food and all kinds of basic items.” But the Gospel continues to spread. China Partner has a strong relationship with the Christians in Wuhan, and Burklin says pastors there are ministering in the middle of the panic. “They basically encourage their congregations not to fear and to be at the forefront of helping others.” In a time when many are afraid of death or thinking about it, Burklin says Christians have the hope of the resurrection. “And the reality of the salvation message is that that you will be resurrected.
people has gone viral, Burklin says. In a city full of death, sickness, and fear, the news of Christ’s victory over death shines brighter. Pray for Christians in Wuhan It’s not surprising to see this light in Wuhan, as it hosts one of the largest seminaries in China. “I believe pastors that we have been training over the years are now ministering to the needs of these people that are so desperately in panic mode,” Burklin says. Burklin encourages prayer for the safety of Christians in Wuhan, that they would be protected from the cor-
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