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Claudia Elzinga

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Stories of Hope

Christ Alone

A year ago, a resident in Niger informed Words of Hope’s Hausa language producer that he was suspicious of our Christian programming. As a Muslim, he expected to find much of the content of our Hausa programs offensive. He was angry at the thought that local programming might be attacking the majority Muslim faith of the region. 

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Advertising Bibles

Words of Hope’s Turkish director has recently begun partnering with a ministry called the Bible Correspondence Course. This ministry advertises free Bibles and Bible study materials in local newspapers.

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Combatting Persecution in Niger

In the country of Niger, Christians—especially new converts—can be subjected to persecution.  One of our producers explains: “The challenge is keeping up with listeners who want to accept Jesus as

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Prayer

March 2022 Prayer Guide

IRAN — Give thanks for a renewed partnership between Words of Hope’s Persian ministry team and Mohabat TV. The Mohabat TV channel provides a platform for transmission of high quality

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Daily Radio in Albania

Nora and her husband live in Korca, Albania—a plateau surrounded by the Moravian mountains.  In Korca, they manage a traditional goat farm. Herds of goats in Albania are a source

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Prayer

February Prayer Guide 2022

BHUTAN — Words of Hope’s leader in Bhutan sends the following praise report! “Thank you for supporting our ministry. Praise God for three new fellowships. Praise God for 30 children

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Prayer

January Prayer Guide 2022

SOUTH SUDAN — Continue to pray for everyone still suffering from severe flooding in South Sudan. Floodwaters have been high since June of 2021, the worst flooding the region has

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Prayer

December Prayer Guide 2021

INDIA — Words of Hope’s Director shares this encouragement: “We must use all our God-given intelligence, physical strengths, and the available resources in our network. However, we must never forget

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Prayer

November Prayer Guide 2021

SOUTH SUDAN — Revenge killings continue in South Sudan. Pray that the peace of Christ as proclaimed through Words of Hope programs would turn hearts toward non-violence. We have heard

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