Pray Today August 17th for the Republic of Lithuania

Lithuania

Republic of Lithuania

Europe

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Geography

Area: 65,301 sq km
The southernmost of the three Baltic states. Flat, arable land with many forests and lakes.
Population: 3,255,324    Annual Growth: -0.96%
Capital: Vilnius
Urbanites: 67.2%
HDI Rank: 46 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 24 (29% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language:Lithuanian    Languages: 12 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	2,778,745	85.36	-1.1
Evangelicals	35,894	1.1	2.7

Answer to Prayer

Religious freedom in the post-Soviet era has seen many dynamic new Christian groups emerge, injecting new life into the nation’s spirituality. Unity between different Christian groups and denominations is very good, especially for a former Soviet state.

Challenge for Prayer

Freedom has brought progress. Doors for the gospel remain open, and evangelical positions can have a hearing in society. However, with freedom came many dangers – increased materialism, hedonism and nihilism. Substance abuse, suicide and, most sinister, trafficking women for prostitution in the West all disintegrate the nation’s foundations. Often, the most gifted leave Lithuania for more lucrative positions elsewhere. Economic growth must be paired with real social and spiritual transformation; pray that God would bring massive societal change through His people.
     For an additional 5 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Lithuania.