May 21: Faeroe Islands, Falkland Islands
Faeroe Islands
Europe
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Geography
Area: 1,399 sq kmArchipelago of 18 rugged islands between Iceland and Scotland, 16 of which are inhabited.
Population: 50,152 Annual Growth: 0.63%
Capital: Torshavn
Urbanites: 40.3%
Peoples
Official language: Faeroese, which is of the Scandinavian family; DanishReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 45,433 | 90.59 | 0.5 |
| Evangelicals | 14,430 | 28.8 | 2.0 |
Challenge for Prayer
Evangelicals are many, 29% of the population, in contrast to the mother country of Denmark. In particular, the Brethren churches make a significant impact as missionaries, both at home and abroad. The Faeroe Islands send a proportionately large number of missionaries – around 100 in more than 20 countries; pray that this may continue. Pray for the Spirit to continue impacting the Church in the Faeroe Islands; pray that Christians will be wise in engaging the postmodern and secular attitudes that increasingly challenge the primacy of the Bible and Christian tradition.For an additional 3 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 Faeroe Islands.
Falkland Islands
Islas Malvinas
Latin America
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Geography
Area: 12,173 sq kmConsists of over 740 islands 2 are inhabited year-round. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands also fall under the remit of the governor, despite having no permanent population. The Falklands are 600 km east of Patagonia in Argentina.
Population: 3,038 Annual Growth: 0.41%
Capital: Stanley
Urbanites: 73.6%
Peoples
Official language: English Languages: 1 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 1,981 | 65.20 | -0.2 |
| Evangelicals | 329 | 10.8 | -0.1 |
Challenge for Prayer
The British forces based on these windswept but spectacular islands enjoy the support of the local populace, but are far from home. Pray for the work of chaplains ministering to them as well as the Oasis coffee shop, an outreach ministry on the military base itself. Pray for believers in the forces as they witness to their comrades.For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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