news from arabia

Through the generosity of Bro E of Qatar and Bro D of Oman, a brief pastoral visit was made by Bro Alan Eyre of Jamaica to some of the many Christadelphian brethren and a few Sisters scattered widely across this fundamentalist Muslim Sultanate.

Conversion to Christianity or even private meetings for prayer and Bible reading in homes by non Muslims, are strictly forbidden, and very serious consequences follow discovery by the authorities. Nevertheless “the Word of God is not bound” (2 Timothy 2:9), and almost miraculously, in one oasis in the Arabian desert alone, ten earnest seekers for Bible truth are presently preparing for baptism.

You will appreciate that any more detail is inappropriate at this time, but our prayers are needed for all in great difficulties in many parts of the world.