Angola is on the South Atlantic coast in southern Africa. They are sitting on huge untapped oil reserves, diamonds and minerals, yet there is widespread poverty. Forty years of almost constant war and conflicts have taken their toll. The first president, a Marxist, vowed to eradicate Christianity within 20 years. He obviously failed as most of the population is Christian. Pray for strong Christian leadership, schools for the young people, and better living conditions for all. They may not have much on this earth, but God has not forgotten them and their reward is waiting in heaven! And Jesus concluded, “So […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries A-D)
Algeria lies between Morocco and Libya in the Saharan Desert of Africa. Most people are Arab. There is a fast-growing economy due to the oil and gas reserves, but most of the wealth does not reach the ordinary citizens. Freedom of religion has been dwindling and persecution increasing. 97% of the population is Muslim, with the rest considered mostly non-religious. Christians are almost non-existent. However there is the Church of Algeria, which is the only one officially recognized. Most households there have satellite tv, common in this part of the world. This is crucial because many Christian programs are able […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries A-D)
As we begin to pray for our world and each country, it’s good to get an overview of our world first. The satellite view can give us a new appreciation for just how amazing and complex our world is. The major regions of the world are Africa, The Americas, Asia, Europe and Pacific. We’ll start with an overview of Africa. The region of Africa is composed of about 20% of the world’s surface area, with 2/3 of Africa’s population living in countries south of the Sahara, and 1/3 in North Africa. There are 57 countries, 2,500 ethnic groups, and about 61% […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries A-D)
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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