To cite one example of the persecution, Open Doors said it is believed that tens of thousands of Christians are currently suffering in North Korean prison camps where they face cruel abuses. Though no exact figures can 
be given, Open Doors’ staff estimates that hundreds of Christians were killed in 2005.

Due to the continuing severity of persecution in that communist country, Open Doors has specifically launched a Prayer Campaign for North Korea. To register for the Prayer Campaign for North Korea, go to http://www.opendoors.org/3ypnk-us/. You will be asked to sign up and pick a weekly 10-minute time frame when you will lift up North Korean Christians in prayer.

In 2005, Open Doors celebrated 50 years of service to the Persecuted Christians. This ministry organization serves and strengthens the Persecuted Church in the world's most difficult areas through Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance, Christian community development, prayer and presence ministry and advocacy on behalf of suffering believers.

For more information about Open Doors USA, call toll free at (888) 5-BIBLE-5 (524-2535) or visit www.opendoorsusa.org. To request a complimentary six-month subscription to their monthly newsletter Frontline Faith, call (888) 5-BIBLE-5, or register for a subscription online at www.opendoorsusa.org.

At a time when Christians in dozens of nations are falling under greater attack, Open Doors USA and many other Christian organizations, including The Voice of the Martyrs are assisting the church in America as it lifts up those who take a bold stand for their faith, regardless of the circumstances. One way the organization is assisting believers is by also offering several helpful resources

The Voice of the Martyrs has designed two International Day of Prayer resource kits to help the Body of Christ remember those in prayer who sacrifice their lives and fearlessly witness their faith in the midst of persecution. This year, Voice of the Martyrs standard kit includes a DVD sharing the testimonies of persecuted Christians, four persecuted-church posters, five Remembrance Bracelets, an Action Pack bag, 10 Special Issue newsletters and much more. The deluxe kit offers the above items (many in greater quantity) and features a full-color 6’ x 5’ cloth Prayer Banner Map highlighting persecuted nations worldwide, along with many more resources for distribution. Find out more information about these kits and the persecuted church by requesting a free subscription to The Voice of the Martyrs monthly newsletter at (800) 75-VOICE. (Used by permission The Voice of the Martyrs.)

Additionally, Greater Calling is providing free teleconferencing services on November 12, so that people can join together in prayer from all over the world. Last year on the IDOP, several hundred people from over nine different countries joined together to unite in prayer over the telephone. There is a leader each hour and a specific area of the world is covered in prayer each hour. People can join anytime between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Pacific time on November 12th by dialing 1-641-985-1131 and entering 4367# (IDOP#). Visit  www.greatercalling.org for more information.

Also, by visiting www.greatercalling.org, people can get their own free conference call dial-in number and code and they can start their own conference call prayer group with their friends or family to join in corporate prayer for the persecuted church. The web site www.persecutedchurch.org has information and prayer points that people can use to guide their prayers.
“Jesus tells us that when two of us on earth agree about anything, it will be done for us,” Simons said. “Prayer works.”
Wristband logo used by permission courtesy of The Voice of the Martyrs.