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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
The Faeroese need revival. From the Lutheran Church (with many nominals as well as a solid evangelical contingent) to the Pentecostals and charismatics, local Christian leaders all agree that these islands are starting to see a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. The Lutheran Church has declined, but its recent independence from Danish Lutheranism sees an emerging evangelicalism, such as the growing Pietist Home Mission with 35 prayer houses and up to 5,000 affiliates. Pray for the Spirit to make the Faeroes truly Christian – and not just in name only.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
There are only three significant denominations among the Islanders (Anglican, Roman Catholic and Tabernacle United Free Church). Most of the population are very nominal in what faith they may have. Pray for a renewal of faith in all three of these groups. Pray for believers in their witness to fellow Islanders and to fishermen, oilmen and tourists of different nationalities who stop off in the islands.For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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