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30th May 2010 |
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Pray for South Africa
Population 49.1 Million People 40 per sq km Religion 70% Christian Positives Strenuous efforts by local churches to roll back the centuries of discrimination, oppression and pain have borne fruit. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission under Archbishop Desmond Tutu was one means to begin addressing the wrongs of the past. There is a great distance to go, but praise God for what has been achieved. The South African flag is the only national flag to display six colours as part of its primary design. The Y stands for the "convergence of diverse elements within South African society, taking the road ahead in unity." Pray for this unity to happen. Give thanks for the Christian Motorcyclist Association in South Africa which has many members and brings many people to Jesus. The massive growth of African Independent/Indigenous Churches to more than 10 million people.
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Prayer needs The Union of South Africa was formed in 1910. A white minority parliamentary republic was created in 1961. The infamous ‘apartheid’ system politically and economically marginalized non-whites and brought untold pain and suffering to the majority. The last laws undergirding apartheid were repealed in 1991 and the country’s first free national democratic elections took place in 1994. Nelson Mandela’s government worked hard to set up a free, non-racial government and constitution, and initiate the long healing process with commendable successes. Pray for forgiveness and on going healing. Pray for the health issues, eg over 5 million people have AIDS. Over 45% of the population is under 20. Youth ministry is vital for South Africa’s future spiritual health.
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