Lesotho is a small country at the southern tip of African continent, surrounded by South Africa. Half of the population lives below the poverty line, unemployment is as high as 45%, and AIDS has had a devastating effect. The mountainous population is among the poorest and most vulnerable, and have little contact with the gospel or churches. Mission groups have recently committed to building evangelical churches in the region. Pray for these churches and the workers that God sends.
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Laos is a narrow, landlocked land between Thailand and Vietnam. It is a complex mix of 143 ethnic groups. Independent from France in 1954, the Vietnamese communist forces were in complete control by 1975. Religious restrictions have eased somewhat but churches and Christians are still watched and targeted. There is rapid church growth led by the indigenous Laotians, but they need training and leaders. Missionaries are forbidden, and media is obstructed by the government. Pray that this will change so that they may have access to the truth and the freedom to choose.
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(The silk road, an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean.) Kyrgyzstan became independent from USSR in 1991. They have struggled to stabilize since then and are still very poor. They have had a tragic history over the years from Christians who slaughtered their ancestors to imposed Islam and Communism. There are still government restrictions and scrutiny on religious groups. The majority is Muslim with about 5% Christian. Pray for the local churches, the unity of Christians there, and for resources that show them the truth that God’s love has for them.
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Kuwait is an oil-rich wedge of desert between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. They became independent in 1961 and are a key ally to the West. Sunni Islam is the state religion with a large Shi’a minority. Religious tolerance is higher here than in most of the region. The underground Kuwaiti Church has been growing. Satellite television is probably the most powerful tool in reaching not only Kuwait but the entire Gulf region. There are several Arabic-language Christian channels available. My church supports several of them as do many other missions. Kuwaiti Arabs have been increasingly exposed to Christians through travel, […]
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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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