Christians in Canada have an obligation to Step Up, Stand Up and Speak Up for the Persecuted Church. Politicians both at Provincial and Federal level should be kept informed of incidents of persecution which often take place in countries with economic links to Canada. They should also be encouraged to take action within their respective spheres of influence.
Equally foreign governments should be made aware that those who have been imprisoned for their faith have not been forgotten about. The reach of your letter should never be underestimated. Once our mission managed to get three Vietnamese pastors released from jail after serving only a third of their sentences, but only because thousands of Christians the world over flooded the Vietnamese government with cards and letters. Letters work!
Some points to remember
- Letters need not be long or beautifully composed. Often a few lines will suffice.
- Letters need not demonstrate an awareness of complex political matters or a profound grasp of the truths of Scripture.
- Letters need not display a sophisticated knowledge of current affairs or international law
For your letter to make an impact, all you have to do is express your sincere concerns about suffering Christians in persecuted countries and end the letter with a plain request.
