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VOICE UPDATE EMAIL May 2025 If the layout of this Voice Update Email looks wrong we recommend that you View this email in your browser   Providence and Persecution    Release International has just published a new book, Providence and Persecution, which looks at how the vital—and practical—theme of God’s sovereign providence speaks into the reality of the persecution of Christians around the world. You can purchase a copy from Release International, either by going to our online bookstore, here or by contacting us on: 01689 823491. Release International webinar   Join us this June for a special online webinar event to launch our new book, Providence and Persecution. Paul Robinson, Release International’s CEO, will host a live discussion about the book and the important questions it raises. Guest panellists include John Stevens, the National Director of the FIEC, Release International partner in Nigeria, Archbishop Ben Kwashi, and Kenneth Harrod, the book’s author. There will be a special offer on the book for those attending the webinar. Register to be part of this exciting event here.   Standing firm – Christians in India podcast   Following the recent release from prison of one of the killers of Australian missionary Graham Staines back in 1999, we speak to a senior church leader in India about the nature of militant Hindu nationalism in India today and how the church is continuing to proclaim the gospel in the face of adversity. This latest edition of our Voice podcast will be published on our website next week. Click here for link. Prison walls to speak one more time   Have you seen Artless Theatre Company’s If Prison Walls Could Speak? This captivating production tells the story of Petr Jasek, who was imprisoned in Sudan for more than a year after visiting persecuted Christians in that country. You have one last chance to see this powerful play! A finale performance will be taking place at Kensington Temple in London on the evening of Thursday, May 22 (7:30 pm). To book tickets click here Last remaining tickets for special dinner with Petr Jasek   While Petr Jasek and his wife Vanda are in London for the final performance of If Prison Walls Could Speak we are hosting a special dinner with them at the Union Jack Club in central London. A three-course banquet menu will be served, and after dinner, Paul Robinson, Release International's CEO, will host a Q&A with Petr who will share more about his story of arrest and imprisonment in Sudan. If you would like to be part of this evening, you can book tickets here. Andrew Brunson to speak in the UK this autumn!   We are excited to announce that former prisoner of faith Andrew Brunson will be speaking in a series of live Release International events this November. For 23 years Andrew and his wife Norine served as missionaries in Turkey. In October 2016 they hit the headlines when Andrew was arrested and falsely accused of terrorism. Christians around the world were praying for him and, following pressure from the US government, he was released two years later. Andrew will share his story and encourage us to remain faithful to Christ and the gospel in difficult times. Watch out for more details of dates and venues in due course!   Get your family praying for persecuted Christians   Did you know that every month we produce prayer resources for families? These include activities for youngsters and material to help you as a family to pray for persecuted Christians around the world. Click here to read or download the May edition.

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