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started to sell building materials and equipment. “I was able to hire two You can help strengthen
Christian brothers to help me with the shop, so I’m practically free and Christian communities in
available for the pastoral ministry within the church now,” Abdul said when the face of persecution and
Open Doors recently paid him a follow-up visit. harassment in Central Asia
Before, Abdul doubted God’s calling because he had no way of providing
for his family... Today, as God graciously chose to use Open Doors as an Please detach this debit order form and mail it to:
instrument of His encouragement and provision, Pastor Abdul continues Open Doors/Geopende Deure
to shepherd his flock and to teach the Word of God in one of the most Freepost No. JHZ-1819
restrictive regions for Christians in the world today. Cresta, 2118, (No stamp required.)

In most Central Asian countries, religious groups, like Christians, are Name:________________________________
closely monitored by their governments and church raids, arrests and Surname:______________________________
fines are at the order of the day. Contact number:________________________
Account holder’s name:__________________
HOW OPEN DOORS HELPS TO STRENGTHEN THE ______________________________________
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL ASIA Bank:_________________________________
Branch:________________________________
Open Doors endeavours to strengthen persecuted believers to remain Branch code:___________________________
strong in the faith amidst persecution and harassment. In Central Type of account:
Asia, Open Doors provides persecuted believers with support through  Cheque  Transmission  Savings
microloans so they can become self-sufficient; relief and emergency aid Account number:_______________________
when needed; community development and vocational and business Amount:_______________________________
training. These projects are always linked to a local church, which Amount in words:_______________________
encourages accountability and an opportunity to strengthen the Church ______________________________________
as a whole in the region. Date account should be debited:
 1st  17th
*Representative names and image used for security purposes. Debit order effective from:________________
My contribution should go towards:
 Central Asia  Where needed most
Date:_________________________________
Authorised signature:

______________________________________

For once off donations to Open Doors,
please see our bank details:
Name: Open Doors
Bank: Absa Bank Northcliff
Branch Code: 632005
Account Number: 160 340 568 (Current)
Reference Number: MF1604

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