There are many outreach events and initiatives happening during the Christmas period, with a vision of introducing more people to Emmanuel, our God who is with us. We would deeply value your prayers for the following:

• Inside Iran, believers will be looking for opportunities to share the Gospel with      family and friends. Some house churches will be hosting special gatherings      to share the hope and comfort of the Christmas story.

• In countries around Iran, Persian-speaking churches are inviting local Iranian refugees and visitors to join Christmas services. Pray that many guests would come, receive a warm welcome and that their hearts would be moved as they hear the Good News.

• In various cities in the region, teams of Iranian believers are out on the streets sharing the Gospel and giving New Testaments to Persian speakers they encounter. Pray for open hearts.

• In Greece, our team will be distributing Christmas gifts for Iranian and Afghan children in refugee camps. Pray that many children would taste the love of Jesus through this initiative, and that many families might come to faith as a result.

Thank you for praying with the Persian-speaking church this Christmas.