The Day Of The Lord (Blow A Trumpet In Zion) by Paul Wilbur Messianic

Sierra Leone

Republic of Sierra Leone

Africa

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Geography

Area: 71,740 sq km
Small coastal state between Guinea and Liberia.
Population: 5,835,664    Annual Growth: 2.70%
Capital: Freetown
Urbanites: 38.4%
HDI Rank: 180 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 31 (39% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: English. Trade language Krio (Creole), spoken by 10% of the population as first language and 90% as second    Languages: 26 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	767,390	13.15	3.1
Evangelicals	229,366	3.9	4.0
Muslim	3,676,468	63.00

Answer to Prayer

The nation is moving forward from its tragic recent history. The successful election of a new government can now build on the peace restored in the last few years. The presence of British military and then UN peacekeepers helped end the conflict and move Sierra Leone into a new era. Thank God for the end of 11 years of madness that claimed up to 100,000 lives, maimed many thousands and scarred most of the population in one way or another.

     For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

The end of the conflict does not guarantee wholeness for Sierra Leone. Many threats to peace remain, corruption being the greatest – a significant minority of diamond mining still occurs illegally. Food security is another major issue. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission enables many ex-combatants to reintegrate into their communities; this is a point for praise. Yet, the conditions that led them to fight in the first place persist today. Peace prevails but is still fragile. Most people long for safety, stability, food, work and honesty from those in power. Pray that these expectations might be met and give no cause for further violence.
     For an additional 10 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 Sierra Leone.