Mission World

 

Mission from an HBBC perspective:

We believe the Matthew Chapter 28 world mission view of verses 19 & 20 to be vital from a christian perspective:

'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...'

We all have a responsibility to share the love of the Lord Jesus with all peoples, both at home & abroad, and to live lives that can only but compel people to ask the question '...what must I do to be saved?' (Acts 16 v. 30)

Missionaries:

We have been priviledged to support a number of missionaries in the mission field over many years, and will continue to do so.

They work in different parts of the world serving the Lord in different ways through teaching, providing medical assistance, & engineering expertise to enable the christian message of hope to be broadcast over the airwaves into homes that otherwise would be almost impossible to reach because of restrictions on religious freedom.

If you would like to know more or provide further support for individuals both in prayer and financially then please contact either Pastors Rob or Chris in the first instance.

World Mission - The Persecuted Church:

When you read publications such as Evangelicals Now, you cannot help but notice articles that highlight the persecution of christians around the world.

We will from time to time highlight the plight of such individuals/people groups on our website to enable you to pray more effectively for these situations that exist in the world, and where possible to lobby parliament to get involved and take an active interest when these arise.

 Eritrea Persecution

                                       

Eritrea is a small country located across the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia, between Sudan & Ethiopia

           

                  

 

Since 2002 the autocratic regime of President Isaias Afewerki has detained well over 2,000 Christians without trial, and has forced dozens of churches and Christian ministries to close. Many believers have been tortured to force them to renounce their faith.

Since 2002 the Eritrean Government has recognised only three churches: the Orthodox Church of Eritrea, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran-affiliated Evangelical Church of Eritrea. All other churches have been closed.

  • Well over 2,000 thousand Christians have been detained without trial. Some estimate the total could be nearer 3,000 - out of a tiny population of only five million.
  • Many leading pastors and Christian activists have been arrested. In most cases they have disappeared without trace inside Eritrea's prison system. Relatives often do not know if they are dead or alive.
  • Some Christian prisoners have been tortured by being locked in metal shipping containers where they suffer extreme heat during the day, and biting cold at night.
  • Other forms of torture are common, including what is known as 'helicopter' torture, where a prisoner is forced to balance on their stomach for prolonged periods, with their hands and feet tied behind them.
  • Christians undergoing military service are not allowed to meet together, to worship or to read a Bible. Many have been told to renounce their faith. Those who do not face lengthy terms in jail.
  • The secret police routinely spy on Christians.

It's time to act! Please sign the petition online (or download a copy) at www.releaseinternational.org

 

SIGN THE PETITION

The online petition aims to highlight the plight of Christians and to make the authorities know the breadth of awareness of the situation in Eritrea among UK residents, as well as to press the Government to take action. This will be presented to the Eritrean Ambassador in London at the end of the year.

Information from Release International