Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Nov 06: St Barthelemy, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia
St Barthélemy
Collectivity of Saint Bathelemy
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 21 sq kmOne main island and several small islets in the Leeward Islands.
Population: 9,300 Annual Growth: 2.06%
Capital: Gustavia
Peoples
Official language: French (specifically a Norman dialect), EnglishReligion
Largest Religion: ChristianReligion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
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Christians | 5,673 | 61.00 | 1.4 |
Evangelicals | 210 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
Challenge for Prayer
This island caters to the uber-rich, trading on its sophistication and isolation for its exclusivity. There is little interest in spiritual things. Pray that amid the boutiques, cafés and villas there might awaken a hunger for spiritual reality and the opportunity to know God. Pray also that the few churches on the island might minister meaningfully into this unique context.For an additional Challenge for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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British Overseas Territory of St. Helena
Africa
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Geography
Area: 412 sq kmSt Helena (122 sq km), 2,000 km west of Angola in the south Atlantic. Two dependencies: Ascension Island (90 sq km), 600 km to the northwest, and Tristan da Cunha (100 sq km), 1,200 km to the south. Also several uninhabited islands.
Population: 4,406 Annual Growth: -1.34%
Capital: Jamestown
Urbanites: 39.7%
Peoples
Official language: English Languages: 1 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: ChristianReligion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
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Christians | 4,172 | 94.70 | -1.6 |
Evangelicals | 389 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
Challenge for Prayer
The Christian heritage of St Helena is strong but islanders’ committed to faith are decreasing. Most Christians are nominal, and church attendance continues to decline. A critical mass of evangelicals on the islands is needed to generate spiritual momentum. Pray for Baptists and the Salvation Army, where most evangelicals can be found, and for the Anglican Church – the largest group, but spiritually dormant.For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 269 sq kmTwo volcanic islands in the Caribbean Leeward Islands. St Kitts 176 sq km; Nevis 93 sq km.
Population: 52,368 Annual Growth: 1.28%
Capital: Basseterre
Urbanites: 43%
HDI Rank: 62 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: English Languages: 2 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: ChristianReligion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
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Christians | 48,676 | 92.95 | 1.1 |
Evangelicals | 11,390 | 21.7 | 1.5 |
Challenge for Prayer
Women lead 45% of households. Teenage mothers account for 19% of the total number of live births nationally. Pray that God might work to restore the strength of family life in this nation.For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of St Kitts and Nevis.St Lucia
St. Lucia
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 617 sq kmWindward Islands between Martinique and St Vincent. One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.
Population: 173,942 Annual Growth: 1.04%
Capital: Castries
Urbanites: 28%
HDI Rank: 69 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: English, but 80% speak French Creole (Kweyol) Languages: 2 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: ChristianReligion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
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Christians | 165,384 | 95.08 | 1.0 |
Evangelicals | 25,303 | 14.5 | 3.2 |
Challenge for Prayer
The majority of St Lucians speak a French Creole. The NT, recently translated into Creole, is being used for literacy projects. CLC has a Christian bookstore in Castries. Pray for the Word of God to be acquired, read and applied in the lives of St Lucians.For an additional 3 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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