See I am doing a new thing! (Isaiah 43:19)

 GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR NEPAL

5^th and 6^th April 2008

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

In both the bloody civil war that has raged for more than a decade and the various uprisings, over 13,000 lives have been lost and thousands of people have been injured, displaced, orphaned and widowed.  Much private and public property has been destroyed.  The people of Nepal recently enjoyed a brief respite from the ongoing political upheavals and the deadlock in the country when the King stepped down and returned the power and sovereignty of the country back to the people. Subsequently, a historic declaration was made by the parliament on 18 May 2006 in which the country was declared a secular state. Then an official cease fire was signed between the Government of Nepal and the Maoist rebels in November 2006, to the great relief of the people.   This birthed a new hope for sustainable peace in the country and laid a foundation for the building of a new Nepal. However, the peace process has proved to be fragile and Nepal is struggling to reach a place of lasting peace in the face of many difficulties.  There is a hope that the upcoming Election of the Constituent Assembly, scheduled for 10^th April 2008, (that has been postponed twice already) will bring a lasting peace and stability in the country.  Therefore, the Nepali Christian community has called for a 'Global Day of Prayer for Nepal' on the 5^th and 6^th April 2008, focussing on the success of the Election and for lasting peace, reconciliation and healing to come to the nation.  We would like to encourage the national and international Christian community to join together in praying for Nepal.   We believe the Lord is doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:19) and beginning another chapter for the Himalayan Nation of Nepal. Please pray for our nation.  Thank you.

On behalf of the Nepali Christian Community,

THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE GDOPFN

P.O. Box. 8975, EPC: 951, Kathmandu Nepal, Tel (977-1) 5530256

Email: info@prayerfornepal.org, www.prayerfornepal.org

PRAYER POINTS FOR NEPAL

1. Praise the Lord for what He has been doing in the country since the 1950s – opening doors for the Gospel and subsequent tremendous church growth.   Praise Him for the cease fire and peace treaty signed in 2006, that the country was declared a secular state and that Christmas has been declared a national holiday.

2. Pray against the powers of darkness and evil forces operating in the country. (Ephesians 6:12)

3. Intercede on behalf of Nepal and the Nepali Church for God's forgiveness and for the cleansing of the nation. (Nehemiah 1: Daniel 9:, Genesis 18: 16-33)

4. For the success of the Election of the Constituent Assembly on 10 April 2008 (where a new constitution will be drawn up) that would bring about stability in the country.

5. For an end to all kinds of political unrest, bloodshed, social injustice, violence, crime, etc. and for healing and reconciliation in the country.

6. For the security, good health and divine wisdom for the Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Girija Prasad Koirala and his cabinet, parliament members, and leaders of the political parties. For their unity and harmony in governing the nation and establishing lasting peace and prosperity in Nepal.

7. For a spirit of unity and partnership among Nepali churches and Christian organizations that are working in Nepal.

8. For the implementation of secular laws that protect religious freedom in the country.

9. For reaching out to unreached villages, communities and tribes with the Gospel.  For one church and one trained leader to be established in each village.

10. For God's protection of the people in the event of natural disasters including floods, landslides, earthquake, etc. and timely relief for the victims.

11. For employment opportunities and the mobilization of Nepali young people within the country to contribute to the nation's development.  Pray that the hopelessness that has led them to drug abuse to be replaced with hope for the future.

12. For the Gospel to reach Nepalis who are scattered around the world.

13. For control and prevention of Nepali girls being trafficked for prostitution.

14. Declare and claim God's promises for Nepal. (Isaiah 43:19, 2 Chronicles 7:14)

For further information:

P.O. Box. 8975, EPC: 951, Kathmandu Nepal, Tel (977-1) 5530256

Email:info@prayerfornepal.org

www.prayerfornepal.org