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21st December 2008 |
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Pray for Benin
Population is 8.5 million. The religion of the country is Christian 32%, Muslim 20% & Ethnic religions 48%. Benin is in Western Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Benin's climate is hot and humid. Annual rainfall in the coastal area averages 36 cm. In Cotonou on the coast, the average maximum temperature is 31oC and the minimum is 24oC.
Praise God for spiritual breakthroughs in the 1990s. The civil government is facing up to its challenges and responsibilities, and there have been many churches planted in previously unevangelized groups. Benin, a country which was once the source of many slaves, is now beginning to experience freedom through Christ. Bible translation is still a major need. Almost half of Benin’s 51 languages are without a Bible.
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The President is a born-again Christian after years of flirting with communism and the occult. Often called the “pastor-president”, he actively advocates Christian ministry in the country. Benin has played an important role in the African music scene, producing one of the biggest stars to come out of the continent in Angélique Kidjo.
Also pray for Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria & Ghana.
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