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Responding to a critical situation for the Christians of Iraq, Manara Ministries of Amman, Jordan, has begun reaching out with much-needed aid.

A spokesman for Manara (“Lighthouse”) Ministries, which began 21 years ago, described the living situation in Iraq as the “the worst it has ever been.” He said, “Men, women, and children are literally starving, as they have no work, no income, and no food. Medical assistance is lacking, and the infrastructure is falling apart at the seams.”

He added, “In view of this situation, the Lord placed a burden on Manara’s heart to reach out to the church and peoples of Iraq to send Christian literature to meet the spiritual needs of many of the believers. We have also been challenged to purchase food and help meet the basic food needs of some 2,000 families per month.”

Manara Ministries sent a staff member to deliver “an enormous amount of books and commentaries to believers in Iraq.”

The spokesman continued, “We hand-delivered over 16 tons of literature-83,000 copies of childrens books, commentaries, and other Christian living tools to the believers in Iraq. We have been fortunate to purchase bread, tea, and other basic foods to help these 2,000 families survive through these most difficult times. We are praying that the Lord will use these tools to strengthen his people and build his church throughout Iraq.

“We would like you to pray for the outreach to Iraq. It seems in the most difficult times, people are really open and receptive to hearing the gospel. We need help to see that the literature distribution and relief work continues.”

For further information, write to Manara Ministries, P.O. Box 6855, Amman, Jordan 11118. Or e-mail Manara at mbm@nets. com.jo.

Dan Wooding directs Assist Communications in Garden Grove, Calif.

January 5, 2001