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| We want to stand alongside our brothers and sisters in CCUH (the IFES movement in Honduras) |
This week, please join us in praying for the country of Honduras in Central America. Last weekend, troops stormed the president's residence and have now flown him into exile after he tried to hold a referendum asking Hondurans if they supported moves to change the constitution.
The political situation has caused much disruption and instability in a country that is already one of the poorest in Latin America. Roads are controlled by the army and repression is spreading against the opponents to the current regime. People live in fear of what tomorrow might bring.
Reflecting on what is happening, David, IFES regional staff in Latin America, writes: 'I remember the story of Nehemiah. When he heard the difficult news about his brothers and sisters, he decided to pray and fast, seeking God's face, the only one who is sovereign over the nations. In the same way, we want to stand alongside our brothers and sisters in CCUH (the IFES movement in Honduras).'
Betuel, General Secretary of CCUH, asks us to pray. 'Pray for the authorities of the country that God may guide them in the decisions that they make to bring about an end to this crisis. Please pray too for an end to the hostilities and confrontation between each side – pro and against the coup. While the rest of the population grows bitter, pray that the CCUH students will not.'
Please join us in praying with Betuel that, in the midst of this difficult situation, evangelical Christians in Honduras will embody the values of the kingdom of God, whatever their political views.
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