Names: Unlisted (safety reasons)
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Organization: Unlisted (safety reasons)
Location of Service: The Middle East
Updated on Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Middle East (or West Asia) sits where Africa, Asia and Europe meet. The countries of the Middle East are all part of Asia, but for clarity reasons we geographically show them here as a separate landmass.
Opinions vary as to what countries make up the modern definition of the Middle East. Historically, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been long associated with the Middle East, but in recent years, some sources now consider them to be more closely aligned with Europe based on their modern economic and political trends. We have moved in that direction, and the same applies for the island country of Cyprus, as it does for Georgia, the former Russian republic.
The African country of Egypt is still thought (by some) to be in the Middle East, as well as the northern African countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.
“Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.”
~ Psalm 2:8~
Crossroads Connection: Several Crossroads members have met these missionaries (for security reasons we can not mention the name or display a picture). Prior to their departure to the Middle East, they travelled to Rochester and spent a weekend with us.
Current Ministry Description: Currently thes missionaries live in a large city in the Middle East. They spend their days in language study and developing friendships with their neighbors. Virtually everyone they encounter is Muslim and sharing ones faith is illegal. In fact the very act of converting from one faith to another is socially reprehensible and technically illegal
Prayer Points:
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✦ For God to prepare the way for them
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✦ Encouragement to endure long time abroad
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✦ That God will provide strong relationships
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✦ That God will give opportunities to share
The Middle East is full of millions of people who have never hear the gospel of Jesus
The Mosque at Mecca During Ramadan
Rich in culture and history, the Middle East is a land of beauty and diversity
Click on the map to visit the World Atlas “Jordan” web page... you will find lots of information!