Fiji is a small country and group of islands in the South Pacific. It is known for its coral reefs, sparkling clear lagoons, scuba diving and snorkeling. Many are descendants from indentured servants imported by the British from 1879 to 1916. There have been several coups over recent years, and the fact that residents cannot own land has made many people emigrate away from the islands. It is majority Christian and tightly aligned with the Methodist church, even politically, which has caused some problems. The Bible Society for the South Pacific is located in Fiji. Pray for their ability to […]
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El Salvador is the smallest and most-densely populated mainland state in the Americas, and is susceptible to earthquakes. It is an impoverished nation where many of the people work abroad in the service sector. The Catholic church vocally opposed the oppression and human rights abuses during the previous wars, and as a result several high-profile clergy were murdered. Since 1992 the government has become more stable and democratic. And astonishingly, the number of evangelicals increased significantly during the war period from 2% in 1960 to 32% in 2010. Pray for the missionaries, church, and Christians who are there, that they […]
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The people of Ecuador are in two people groups – about half are Spanish and the other half Amerindian. They are the world’s largest exporter of bananas. Ecuador has had an unstable government for a very long time, and are starting to align more with the leftist governments in other parts of South America. The culture is strongly shaped by Catholicism, and there have been some intimidation and violence against other evangelical churches. Pray for unity among the denominations and an increase in the spiritual life of all. There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality […]
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The Dominican Republic shares the eastern portion of an island with Haiti in the Caribbean. They have had five hundred years of turmoil, from European colonization starting with Columbus, foreign disease that wiped out one million indigenous people, and the importation of slaves for the development of large sugar cane plantations. Today there is much corruption, violent crime and promiscuity in the society, which makes it difficult for Christian involvement. The Catholic church enjoys a privileged status from the Pope, while other denominations are still ostracized. Missions are building in the Dominican Republic, particularly by the Assemblies of God. Pray […]
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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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