Day of Prayer for Nepal

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” (2 Chronicles 7:14-15)

Saturday & Sunday
16th & 17th April 2005
You are encouraged to pray with fasting, any time/hours

For What?
For peace, reconciliation and healing of the nation. For God’s will to be done in Nepal.

Where?
Church, Home, Office, Car, Plane, wherever you are!

Who should pray?
You, Your Family, Friends, Church, Organisation, School, College and Prayer Groups, etc.
You are encouraged to take the initiative to organise prayer meetings in your area.

Please inform and encourage others by distributing or forwarding copies of this page, by e-mails or telling to friends, relatives, church members, prayer groups, neighbours, colleagues or anyone you think would pray for Nepal. You are encouraged to initiate a ‘Day Of Prayer For Nepal’ gathering and fellowship in your local area or church.

LAUNCHED BY NEPALI CHURCHES
With Coordination of UNITED VISION FOR NEPAL (UVN) & PRAYER FOR NEPAL GLOBAL NETWORK (PFN-GN)
Website: www.prayerfornepal.org, e-mail: prayerfornepal@yahoo.co.uk

Introduction: It has been a privilege to launch the Global Day of Prayer for Nepal every year. It not only helps us to connect with our brothers and sisters within and outside Nepal but also contributes in developing more prayer and spiritual unity among us. As we pray, God has been faithful in answering our prayers in many different ways. Nepal is now in need of more prayers. We continue to pray and seek God’s powerful intervention over our nation. Therefore, this year, we are launching a two-day “GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR NEPAL” on Saturday, 16th April 2005 and Sunday, 17th April 2005. Our united solidarity in prayers and intercessions would enable us to claim God’s promise and intervention in the nation for divine healing, peace, justice and reconciliation. Therefore, we call upon our Christian brothers and sisters around the globe to join us in prayer to our Heavenly Father.

Situation Update: Nepal is still struggling and there seems to be no clear way out and hope for permanent political solution and peace yet. Every now and then the situation seems to change in the country. No one seems able to predict what will happen next. Normal lives are very much disrupted, if not, made more fragmented and fragile due to the frequent strikes and transport blockades, inconsistent communication access. Nepal’s political crisis of power struggle is still going through a game of musical chairs. Everyone in the game gives the appearance of doing good to others without losing their own chairs. However, in reality, no one seems to be able to act honestly and appropriately. There has been a recent change in the country that has placed the King in control of the full power of the nation since 1st February 2005. Whatever the consequences, however, the problem is still alive and the game is not over. Nevertheless, the degree of concern has become more complex and moved beyond to fundamental rights, peace, security and justice.

The Country: The beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, one of the South Asian countries, is the only officially declared Hindu Kingdom in the World. The country is sandwiched between India and China covering 140,800 sq km land space with the population of 26,469,569 (2003 est.). There are about 85.5% Hindus, 5.3 % Buddhists and 5.2% other religions including Islam and Christianity. It is estimated there are now 2% Christians in the country. The peaceful nation of the peace loving people has been facing an internal war between the Maoist rebels and the Government of Nepal that has caused over 11,000 people deaths. More than 800 people have disappeared and 100,000 to 200,000 have been internally displaced since 1996.

The Nepali Church: In over 50 years of Nepali Church history, despite the persecutions and many other legal and social barriers, it is estimated that the churches have grown from zero to over 3,000 and there are now over half a million Christians in the country. More than 10 million Nepalis are now scattered around the world. The majority of them are in India and Middle East countries. Nepali Churches are also growing outside Nepal among Diaspora Nepalis. There are many things the young and growing Nepali Churches can and should do together to address physical and spiritual needs of the country. Now, it is the time that we all should pray together for healing of our nation. [ed. note: There is estimated to be over 600,000 believers in Nepal today!]

Prayer Points: For the King and his Council members. For blessing, peace, reconciliation and healing of the nation. For meeting people’s spiritual and physical needs. For the Nepali churches’ growth and protection. For God’s will to be done in the country. For those who are bereaved and victim of the conflicts. For thousands of those internally displaced. For expatriates and their families serving in the country. For the political parties and the leaders including Maoists and others for their wisdom and knowledge to lead the nation wisely. For Diaspora Nepalis around the world.