From Feb. 29-March 2 a powerful force will be set loose. It will sweep across the time zones and through all man-made barriers and no-go zones.
That force is from prayers raised through the unifying efforts of SHOCKWAVE. Prayer is the most effective weapon God has given us in standing in the gap for the more than 200 million persecuted Christians around the world.
SHOCKWAVE is a 72-hour youth prayer event that will take place in SHOCKWAVE chat rooms, prayer meetings, churches, homes, and other places in more than 30 countries worldwide, including the United States. SHOCKWAVE is a youth ministry initiative of Open Doors, an international Christian organization which supports and strengthens persecuted Christians in more than 45 countries.
SHOCKWAVE, a multi-nation collaboration, kicks off in New Zealand and works its way across the time zones. In 2007, thousands of young people prayed for persecuted Christians.
Participating countries this year include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, India, Malaysia, France, Germany, Botswana, Japan, South Africa, Tanzania, Canada, and Brazil. This will be the seventh annual SHOCKWAVE event.
Jane Huckaby, Vice President of Program Services for Open Doors USA, says: “Open Doors’ vision is of a world in which every Christian who is persecuted is prayed for and supported by Christians who are free to worship. What a better way than to start with our youth? SHOCKWAVE gives young people – from junior high to college-age youth – an opportunity to rise as one force in praying for our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ. I encourage you, your friends, or your church group to join in this exciting, powerful event.”
SHOCKWAVE can be run as an all-night event, an evening, or even a prayer breakfast. There are SHOCKWAVE resources available – including prayer ideas, letter-writing options, and videos – to make the event easy to run. For more information and to sign up, click here.
An estimated 200 million Christians worldwide suffer interrogation, arrest, and even death for their faith in Christ, with another 200 to 400 million facing discrimination and alienation. Open Doors supports and strengthens believers 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. To partner with Open Doors USA, call toll free at 888-5-BIBLE-5 (888-524-2535) or go to our Web site.
