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25th July 2010 |
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Pray for Barbados
Population 285,000 People 660 per sq km Religion 95% Christian Positives One of the more prosperous and successful island states of the Caribbean with an increasingly diverse economy based on tourism, sugar, light industry and off-shore banking. Barbados is 34 kilometres in length and only 23 kilometres in width. As in other Caribbean countries of British colonial heritage, cricket is very popular on the island. The country hosted the final of the 2007 Cricket World Cup. They have had many great cricketers such as Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Frank Worrell, Joel Garner and Sir Clyde Walcott. |
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Prayer needs Since settlement in 1627, Barbados has been Protestant. Despite religious profession and a large number of Evangelicals, real commitment to the Lordship of Jesus is not the norm. Materialism, decreasing Church attendance, increased violence and crime are the symptoms of spiritual malaise. Pray for the renewal of God’s people and a spiritual awakening throughout the country. Pray that there might be a loving commitment to fellowship and prayer among those in Christian ministry. Young people need clear spiritual models and direction. The pervasive culture of immorality is almost as widespread among those who go to Church as those who don’t. Only 13% of adults are legally married. Pray that Churches may offer effective programmes for children and youth. Pray the Church will be more Godly.
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