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5th June 2011 |
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Pray for Swaziland Population: 1.2 million with 69 people per sq km. Religion: 85% Christian 10% Muslim
Answer to Prayer Faithfully sowing the gospel for 160 years has led to a strong evangelical community, comprising 25% of the population. Swaziland has a solid core population of believers and regular church attenders. Swaziland is in southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa.
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 Challenge for Prayer The impact of HIV/AIDS cannot be overstated – it has devastated the population. Life expectancy plummeted to age 32 in 2008 (according to some reports), and 26% of adults (up to 40% in other reports) are HIV-positive. Sixty-one percent of all deaths could be attributed to HIV/AIDS. The pandemic has denuded society of a young adult workforce, and many households are orphaned and led by the oldest sibling. All talk about ministry and evangelism is irrelevant if this issue is not addressed. Pray for a genuine Christian love, demonstrated in practical and gracious ways. This has the potential to win many to the Lord. Training pastors to address this challenge is a strategic key. |
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