March 2010

WEEK 1 - YEMEN

DAY 1 - WEEKLY SUMMARY

Our Arabic team has been broadcasting to Yemen for many years in the Yemeni dialect. These programmes have gained popularity with great interactive response from our listeners. Please pray that the listenership to our Yemeni broadcasts will continue to grow – that many more will tune in to FEBA’s programmes and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. Some find it difficult to arrive at this point but the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ is often a drawing card. Pray that God will bring peace to this land.

DAY 2  Pray for our production team. They carry a big burden for the salvation of his countrymen and family. Pray that his programmes on love, peace and forgiveness will continue to challenge and inspire the listeners.

DAY 3  Pray for the shortwave programmes (90 minutes per day). Pray that these programmes in their Arabic dialect will attract many more listeners and for the presenters to select relevant and interesting topics to stimulate the listeners.

DAY 4  “We have successfully concluded two weeks’ production of ‘Reality Church’ for Yemen” writes the production team. “A team of 8 programme producers from the Middle East assisted us – we were greatly encouraged by it”

DAY 5  Two new programme producers are expected to join the team shortly. Please pray for the approval of their access documentation and smooth integration into the production team.

DAY 6  Pray for the team charged with the development of a website for listeners who respond to the shortwave programmes. They are eager to load their programmes onto the Web to chat with listeners on-line. Questions posed by listeners will be treated more effectively in this way.

DAY 7  A listener from Yemen writes: “The Reality Church programme is a good and important programme”. Pray for this listener and the many others who remain in contact with our programme producers.  

WEEK 2 - DIALOGUE ON RELIGION

DAY 1 - WEEKLY SUMMARY :

FEBA Radio is set on interaction with listeners. We endeavour to communicate in creative ways which elicits reaction and involvement from our listeners. Contemporary and societal matters often lead to further discussion on spiritual matters. Please pray for our production personnel who go through a lot of trouble in their work to ensure that the listener is properly introduced to Jesus Christ.

DAY 2  In Chiconono, northern Mozambique, Radio Chiuanjota continues to engage the community leaders in dialogue. Please pray that many Yawo speakers will be drawn to Jesus Christ in this manner.

DAY 3  Many listeners in the Middle East are lonely and desire to find trustworthy friends. Listeners contact our  programme announcers via SMS, telephone, and email. They often ask: “Will you be my friend?”

DAY 4  Baraka FM broadcasts in Mombasa, Kenya where conflict reigned between Christians and Muslims. The station played a major role in resolving the conflict by bringing the warring parties together for meaningful dialogue.

DAY 5  Pray for a FM programme being planned for the youth of Bangladesh. Research indicated that the youth are searching for meaning and substance in their lives and are eager to discuss a wide range of topics in their quest.

DAY 6  Community radio presents humanitarian organisations and local governments with a great platform to convey   important information to communities. Please pray for the many other radio stations where FEBA Radio is also involved and where we bring a message of Hope in Christ.

DAY 7  FEBA Radio broadcasts programmes to Muslims in the rural towns of Bangladesh. Programmes include drama segments where the characters discuss every-day matters - also the search after spiritual truth. Pray that  many will be drawn to Christ by these programmes.

WEEK 3 - PROGRAMMES FOR WOMEN

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The primary response to our programmes broadcast to the Middle East comes from males; women often shy away from making contact with  FEBA Radio. Much of this has to do with a culture which regards women as inferior and their opinion of lesser importance. In instances where females do contact the studios, we are presented with opportunities to journey with them in discipleship; teaching that God has a special and significant place for them in society. Pray that more women from the Arabic world will contact our follow-up teams.

DAY 2  Please pray for the Arabic women who tune in to “Arab Woman Today”.  Precious interviews are conducted with  prominent women who share how they handle different issues - please pray that listeners will benefit from this.

DAY 3  The programme “Eve - Source of Life”  handles controversial and other topics emanating from Muslim society and which affect females directly via drama and discussion programmes. Pray that many women will be touched as a result.

DAY 4  Pray for the special pastoral programme  “Women and Flowers” which aims to address deep spiritual and emotional needs of Arabic women. Pray that it will inspire them to find rest and lasting peace in Christ.

DAY 5  Pray for presenters of programmes for women. Ask that the Holy Spirit touch them through these programmes with the love and compassion of Christ. Pray specifically for the sensitive handling of respondents to the programmes.

DAY 6  Pray for the programme  “A Selected Verse with Sarah” – Pray that the Bible will be used in an appropriate manner to correctly address the day-to-day problems and needs of female Arabic listeners.

DAY 7 A letter received from Syria reads: “Thank you for these special programmes which makes a valuable contribution towards a better life for a human being”.  Please pray that women will discover that life is indeed worth living when they come to know Jesus Christ. 

DAY 1 - WEEKLY SUMMARY

South Africa plays a leading role in Africa on different terrains. Many countries on the African continent see South Africa as a model to imitate for. This is also true when it comes to the spiritual arena where people harbour great expectations. Pray that FEBA Radio SA will be in a position to escalate our involvement in global projects - but especially those in Africa - in 2010. Pray for a clear vision regarding further development of the radio work and pray for God to provide personnel and finances needed for growth. Thank the Lord for the large body of supporters who share in this vision to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

DAY 2 – 2K+ is an international ministry project which makes use of great sporting events to deliver powerful Christian testimony. Pray for the 2K+ team making preparations to cover the 2010 Soccer World Cup in their endeavour to provide media coverage and reports for radio stations across the globe. 

DAY 3 - FEBA Radio SA is involved in the 2K+ team by providing amongst other, programmes in French for radio stations in Africa. Pray that powerful testimonies of Christian soccer players will touch the lives of listeners over the radio.

DAY 4 - Pray for ‘The Ultimate Goal’- a project which aims to mobilise Christians in SA to use the Soccer World Cup event to reach other soccer enthusiasts with the Gospel. Radio also plays a very important role in this.

DAY 5 -Every effort is being made to utilize more opportunities (local and abroad) to create greater awareness for the ministry of FEBA Radio. Pray that the Holy Spirit will touch more folk to become involved in world evangelization.

DAY 6 - Pray that FEBA Radio SA’s provision of programmes to community radio stations in our country will gain greater momentum to include not only the Sesotho speaking, but even more languages for which there is a great demand.

DAY 7 - Our focus remains to be the least reached peoples of the world! Pray that FEBA’s evangelical radio ministry will reap an abundant harvest amongst those who have little opportunity to hear otherwise.

The 2010 Soccer World cup offers us

a great opportunity to witness for Christ!

Countries involved in the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup

FEBA Radio, together with other international partners, are

involved in the 2K+ project which produces programmes

in various languages and includes testimonies from

international sport stars and administrators who are confessing Christians.

For the production of these programmes during the

2010 World cup period FEBA Radio SA needs additional funds.

Please do consider a gift which will enable us

to share the love of Christ with millions

of “soccer mad” fans across the world who do not know

the GREAT CHAMPION, JESUS CHRIST.