Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for

New Caledonia

New Caledonia

Pacific

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Geography

Area: 18,734 sq km
One large 400 km-long island, the Loyalty Islands, and other smaller coral islands 1,400 km northeast of Australia.
Population: 253,743    Annual Growth: 1.56%
Capital: Noumea
Urbanites: 57.4%

Peoples

Official language:French    Languages: 41 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	204,644	80.65	1.5
Evangelicals	17,649	7.0	3.7

Challenges for Prayer

The indigenous Melanesian Kanakswere marginalized by the French during the repressive colonial period. The 1998 accord attempts to bring them into full equality in the economic, legal and political life of the nation while respecting their unique culture. Pray that this transition may be healing, peaceful and fair.
The inequality in society is illustrated not only economically but also by lifestyle. Sadly, too many Kanaks and immigrants from Wallis and Futuna struggle with poor living conditions, substance abuse and domestic violence. Pray for ministry that will help lift these addictions and replace them with a full and vibrant life in Christ.
     For an additional 4 Challenges for Prayer see Operation Worldbook, 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 New Caledonia.

Luke 18 (with text - press on more info.)

healing is in your hand_ Christy Nockels

Proverbs 15 (with text - press on more info.)

Dwelling Place by Gateway Worship featuring Kari Jobe

under the shadow

Psalm 17

Psalm 17

New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 17

A prayer of David. ¹ Hear me, LORD, my plea is just;
   listen to my cry.
Hear my prayer—
   it does not rise from deceitful lips.
² Let my vindication come from you;
   may your eyes see what is right.
 ³ Though you probe my heart,
   though you examine me at night and test me,
you will find that I have planned no evil;
   my mouth has not transgressed.
⁴ Though people tried to bribe me,
   I have kept myself from the ways of the violent
   through what your lips have commanded.
⁵ My steps have held to your paths;
   my feet have not stumbled.
 ⁶ I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;
   turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
⁷ Show me the wonders of your great love,
   you who save by your right hand
   those who take refuge in you from their foes.
⁸ Keep me as the apple of your eye;
   hide me in the shadow of your wings
⁹ from the wicked who are out to destroy me,
   from my mortal enemies who surround me.
 ¹⁰ They close up their callous hearts,
   and their mouths speak with arrogance.
¹¹ They have tracked me down, they now surround me,
   with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
¹² They are like a lion hungry for prey,
   like a fierce lion crouching in cover.
 ¹³ Rise up, LORD, confront them, bring them down;
   with your sword rescue me from the wicked.
¹⁴ By your hand save me from such people, LORD,
   from those of this world whose reward is in this life.
May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;
   may their children gorge themselves on it,
   and may there be leftovers for their little ones.
 ¹⁵ As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;
   when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.