Dear Mission-Partner,
Prayer is a great privilege that we have been given as God's children. We can reach God's heart and petition Him with our desires and requests. It is the desire of CfaN
and hopefully yourself to see Africa saved, washed in the blood of the lamb, redeemed as a continent. This can only be achieved through prayer and obedience (action).
Every 3 months we will feature 3 different countries to focus on in prayer.
Please use this information to pray for the continent of Africa and its amazing, wonderful people.
Also please watch the video message that I recorded earlier this year. We are seeing a massive wave of salvation sweeping across Africa and fully expect
the continuation of the harvest in 2012. We need YOUR help to make this a REALITY, please give a gift towards our work today. Your gift will help ensure the Gospel is proclaimed
in Africa and beyond.
Together we will see Africa saved!
Yours in Christ
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
Morocco
Morocco is one of the most westerly nations in Africa. The country is a Kingdom with a constitutional monarchy and an elected parliament.
The country has close ties to Europe, being a French / Spanish protectorate until 1956, and is known for being a Moderate Islamic country
where democracy is valued and encouraged and there is an openness to the Western world.
In recent years there has been pressure
on Christians in the country and missionaries have been expelled.
Population: 32.2million
Main Language(s): Arabic
Religions: Islam
Restricted Religious Freedom
Leader(s): King Mohammed VI, Abdelilah Benkirane (Prime Minister)
Points for prayer
- Religious Freedom
Islam is the official religion of the country and while tolerated other religions have in recent years seen an increase in persecution. Various Christian missionaries have been expelled and local Christians arrested and harassed. Islam is vary much a part of being Moroccan so those leaving the religion are subject to persecution not just from the state but from their fellow Moroccans. Pray for a greater degree of religious freedom. - Growth in the Church
Pray for the Moroccan Church. The Church in Morocco is an indigenous church that are meeting in homes. Many believers are isolated from others but there is a growing informal network of house fellowships. Pray that the body would grow and that those who are not connected would find a local house fellowship to connect with. Pray for boldness in evangelism. - Militant Islam
Pray against militant Islam which is growing in the country. Extremists are finding recruits in the impressionable poor unemployed youth. Most Moroccans do not want to see the rise of violent Islam in their country. Pray for Christians to rise up and reach out to the youth.
Sources: BBC, Wikipedia, Operation World.
Tanzania
Tanzania is a country incorporating the inland Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar. Tanzania has enjoyed political stability that has eluded many African countries
but is not without other problems. Tanzania is one of the worlds poorest countries and one of the least naturally resourced. The economy relies upon agriculture and tourism.
Farming accounts for around 75% of exports and 75% of workforce employment. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti national park.
Almost half of the population is under 15 years old with 80% of the population living in rural areas. 55% of the population have access to good drinking water but on 33%
have access to good sanitation. The estimated life expectancy is 52.
Population: 45million
Main Language(s): English, Swahili
Religions: Christianity, Islam
Has religious freedom
Leader(s): Jakaya Kikwete (President)
Points for prayer
- Widespread poverty
Tanzania is a poor country with most of the population living well below the poverty line. Pray for improvement and diversity in the economy. Pray that God would give the government wisdom and vision in how to improve the situation of the populace. Pray for the continued work that many Christian charities and relief agencies bring in alleviating the poverty problem. - Work among Muslims
Pray for the work among the Muslim populace and for more workers for the harvest. The island of Zanzibar is 97% Muslim. - Government leadership
Pray for the Tanzanian government and for President Jakaya Kikwete.
Sources: BBC, Wikipedia, Operation World.
Uganda
Uganda is a former British protectorate. Despite being a nation where 84% of people are affiliated with Christianity there is widespread
corruption and poverty. The notorious Lord's Resistance Army were involved in a civil war in Uganda that has seen the North of the country
devastated and has spilled into surrounding nations.
Uganda has 37.7% of the population living below the international poverty line. Despite economic growth in recent years poverty has grown as well with
women especially being poorest.
Population: 33.8million
Main Language(s): English, Swahilli
Religions: Christianity, Islam
Has religious freedom
Leader(s): Yoweri Museveni (President)
Points for prayer
- Maturity in the Church
Pray for Godly servant leaders who will help the Church to grow to maturity. Pray for a strong sense of righteousness, holiness and compassion in the Church. Pray for evangelistic efforts among the country's Muslim population. Pray against the Christian culture that has lulled people into a false sense of security and salvation. Pray that God's Kingdom would be established in Uganda through the Church. - Poverty
Whilst the economy is growing so are poverty levels. Poverty is greatest in rural areas where 85%+ of the population live. Pray for the work of Christian relief agencies. Pray that the government would develop strategies to bring development, health care, and money into rural areas.
Sources: BBC, Wikipedia, Operation World.
Upcoming CfaN Gospel Campaigns
April 4th-8th 2012
June 6th-10th 2012
July 25th-29th 2012
Please keep these campaigns in your prayers
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