Algerians respond in great numbers to Jesus

Several sources report that during the last 20 years over 100,000 Algerians have become followers of Jesus. A typical Algerian testimony speaks of special visitations by Jesus through dreams and visions. Many have come to Christ through christian Arabic TV Channels that are penetrating walls and are being watched all over the country. Programming ranges from straightforward preaching of the Gospel to Christian-Muslim Apologetics. The number of Jesus followers may even be substantially higher than reported as many new believers meet in private homes and secret locations. Yet there are several new churches that are public and open for all to visit. Several of these churches have congregations between 200 to 700 members, and one is reported to have 1200 members. Only Egypt and Sudan have larger churches in the Arab world. The new believers in Algeria are known to be bold and courageous. Even though Islamic and political parties and the Algerian authorities have tried to shut down churches and suppress the movement, the believers have defied persecution and gained their freedom. As a result, the churches are now legally registered.  From Miracle Channel started broadcasting to North Africa in 1997, Algeria has continually been on the top list of responses from countries in the Arab world.Here are a few recent responses Miracle Channel received from Algeria. Several of them are in daily contact with out follow-up offices;

Nadia:
“I am very grateful that I can call you daily. Your television programs have showed me a life with God that I did not know about. My greatest wish is to  get to know Jesus so I can serve Him.”

Yasmine:
“I follow your channel, and you prayed for salvation with me over the phone. Now I really appreciate our weekly phone calls where you teach me more about life with God. Could you please pray for my son. He is seriously ill and admitted to the hospital.”

Sarah:
“I watch Miracle Channel every day. This is how I heard about Jesus and received salvation. But my family knows that I have become a follower of Jesus, and they make life very difficult for me.  I am not allowed to meet other believers or attend a church. Can you please pray fo me that God will do a miracle in my home and save my family.”

Hamza:
“Thank you that I can call you on a daily basis. You are my only contact with other believers.”

Nadia:
“I am very grateful that I can call you daily. Your television programs have showed me a life with God that I did not know about. My greatest wish is to get to know Jesus so I can serve Him.”

Salim:
“I watch all your programs on Miracle Channel.   Because I am disabled  I can’t leave my home. Please pray that I can get a wheelchair. Thank you so much.”

Miracle Channel is an arabic satellite channel that broadcasts the gospel to 400 million Arab viewers 24/7. Please pray for this ministry that reaches thousands of Arab families every day the with gospel.   Miracle Channel is made possible by gifts and donations alone. Thank you for any contriubution to Miracle Channel.  All gifts and donations are greatly valued