Burundi is in central Africa between Rwanda and Tanzania. It is one of the poorest nations with 70-80% living below the poverty line. The country is highly in debt, and gained its independence from Belgium in 1962. Christian workers were expelled by the volatile regime between 1970 and 1985, and few have returned. However, there is a new development of Christian universities in the country, with the most notable being the Hope Africa University (Free Methodists) and University of Light (Anglican). Many of the children have lost parents, are undernourished, and suffer from malaria and AIDS. Violence against children is […]
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The British Virgin Islands were hit hard from hurricane Irma in September 2017. The winds reached 215 mph. Irma was the most powerful Atlantic hurricane to strike land and it ran almost straight through this island chain. 85% of the buildings were destroyed or severely damaged and the infrastructure was torn apart. Please pray for the people and the rebuilding effort in this tiny island chain.
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Brazil has become a leading mission-sending nation as well as having one of the largest groups of missionaries there. They are religiously open and enthusiastic toward faith, but have little preparation and support. Recently a ministry in Atlanta hosted a team of women from Brazil. The summary of that visit below shows the heartfelt attitudes of the Brazilian women. There were tears in their eyes when they heard the complete story of the Bible being told. “For the past week, we have hosted a team of 12 female leaders from Brazil to train them to be teachers of the newly […]
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Botswana is in the southern part of Africa. The Kalahari Desert covers 80% of the country and is prone to severe droughts. Life expectancy is 53 years. AIDS has devastated the country, having the world’s second-highest prevalence of AIDS after Swaziland. There were many gospel missionaries of the past, but tribal culture remains strong. Pray for the missionaries and churches that are there. They are not forgotten. Pray they may reach the people with the message of love and hope in Jesus Christ, who also died for them.
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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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