Mission Prayer Update March 9 Republic of Djibouti (AFRICA) Statistic: Total Population 0.9 million Muslim 97.03% Christian 1.75% Non-religious 1.20% Hindu 0.02% Introduction: Islam is the religion of the state and of almost every native, but there is considerable religious freedom for foreigners. Proselytism is not technically illegal, but is discouraged; even interest in conversion brings risk of intense persecution. The following tables do not include the large US military base in the country.There is notable interest in Christianity from a small but increasing number of locals Prayer: 1) Djibouti, Africa’s third-smallest state, is a haven of calm in a stormy region. Pray that these present freedoms may not be eroded by the politics of the Horn of Africa nor by the Islamist voice that seeks to shape Djibouti according to its own set of values. 2) Mission work is a challenge in this hot, dry, but often humid land, and working conditions are extreme. Physical and spiritual oppression, economic disparity, ethnic tensions and a paucity of believers lead easily to discouragement and worker attrition. 3) Pray for the present ministries in education, public health, literature, Bible translation, literacy and youth work – opportunities to witness abound in these. Pray that contacts lead to disciples for Jesus. 4) Pray for God to send long-term workers, especially from nearby countries and people groups. Pray for unprecedented spiritual breakthroughs, long-awaited but as yet unseen. #source: Operation world God bless you! Mission is our joint responsibility.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:46:20 +0000
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