AFWIS Joins with Operation World in Prayer for the Republic of Burundi - Africa

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Burundi

Republic of Burundi

Africa

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Geography

Area: 27,834 sq km
A mountainous, fertile country on the northeast shore of Lake Tanganyika, south of its twin Rwanda.
Population: 8,518,862    Annual Growth: 2.92%
Capital: Bujumbura
Urbanites: 11%
HDI Rank: 174 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 12 (25% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Kirundi, French. All speak Kirundi. English use widespread    Languages: 4 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	7,704,984	90.46	3.1
Evangelicals	2,303,387	27.0	3.8

Answer to Prayer

Praise for sustained evangelical growth, although this now has slowed compared to the tumultuous 1990s. Nearly all Protestant and Anglican churches have seen significant growth, even during the periods of war. Many realize that nominal, shallow Christianity is inadequate to change lives and overcome the deep-seated tensions among ethnic groups. A number of groups in Burundi distinguish themselves by their admirably holistic approach to ministry.

Challenge for Prayer

True peace and reconciliation is something to work toward. Revival in the 1950s brought blessing and great church growth, but a generation later the land is physically, morally and spiritually devastated. Most Burundians recognize the Church as the only institution in the land able to bring true reconciliation and peace; this in turn can be achieved only through God’s intervention. Pray that the spirits of enmity and vengeance may be bound by the power of Christ. Pray for the peace-building work of groups such as the National Council of Churches and its constituent members, of World Vision and World Relief, Tearfund, African Enterprise, the Alpha Course and many others.
     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 Burundi.