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Pray for Estonia
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Estonia borders Russia and Latvia and is on the Gulf of Finland with a population of 1.5 million people. 60% say they have no religion at all and just under 40% are Christian. The Lutheran Church is by far the biggest. Severe persecution of all faiths under the Soviet occupation 1940-1988. Freedom of religion since independence was regained in 1988. 33% of the population are from Russia. The land is flat and marshy, very cold and often has flooding. Not on the list of popular destinations for tourists.
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Estonia is in need of evangelism in much the same manner as the rest of Europe. Most people notionally recognize Christianity’s principles, but have little desire to commit themselves to Christ. Pray that God might strip away their secular materialism and empower the Church to reveal the living Christ to them.
The Estonian Bible revision was completed in 1996. Christian radio, television, and printed media are all flourishing ministries.
Also pray for Latvia & Lithuania
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