Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Nov 22: Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago
Tonga
Kingdom of Tonga
Pacific
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Geography
Area: 747 sq kmArchipelago of 171 coral and volcanic islands, 36 being inhabited, 600 km east of Fiji.
Population: 104,260 Annual Growth: 0.46%
Capital: Nuku'alofa
Urbanites: 25.3%
HDI Rank: 99 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: Tongan Languages: 3 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 99,839 | 95.76 | 0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 16,110 | 15.5 | 0.4 |
Challenge for Prayer
The past century has been one of spiritual decline. There is a long and sad history of bitter schisms within Methodism. Politics and Church are inextricable; even the newer denominations’ apolitical stance assumes acceptance of the status quo. Pray for a true spirit of unity among all believers and churches, and pray for leaders who will exemplify unity with gracious and humble spirits.For an additional 4 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 Tonga.
Trinidad & Tobago
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 5,124 sq kmTwo islands off the coast of Venezuela.
Population: 1,343,725 Annual Growth: 0.38%
Capital: Port of Spain
Urbanites: 13.9%
HDI Rank: 64 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 15 (13% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: English Languages: 7 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 881,349 | 65.59 | 0.5 |
| Evangelicals | 271,568 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
Challenge for Prayer
The Christian Church is very fragmented among traditional denominations that are rapidly declining, newer evangelical groups and a constantly multiplying swarm of single congregations (mostly charismatic/Pentecostal). There is little cohesion in common spiritual goals, outreach or missions involvement; national vision and purpose are needed. Pray for revival to enliven and empower the Church. Pray for the work of the T&T Council of Evangelical Churches. Pray that the desire for unity in the body of Christ might overcome the still-pervasive divisions.For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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