AFWIS Joins Operation World In Prayer for Hong Kong - China

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Apr 20: China, Hong Kong

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China, Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region of China

Asia

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Geography

Area: 1,092 sq km
A mountainous peninsula and 230 islands on the coast of Guangdong Province.
Population: 7,069,378    Annual Growth: 0.54%
Urbanites: 100%
HDI Rank: 24 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 11 (36% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Chinese and English (about 38% speak English); Cantonese is the established local dialect, but Putonghua (Mandarin) is increasingly common and influential

Religion

Largest Religion: Chinese

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	877,310	12.41	0.2
Evangelicals	434,079	6.1	1.4
Chinese	4,211,228	59.57

Prayercast

Answer to Prayer

Church unity has seen marked improvements over the bitter divides of the past. GCOWE in 1995, the handover in 1997, the unifying efforts of the Hong Kong Christian Council, the Chinese Christian Church Union and events such as the March for Jesus and latterly the Global Day of Prayer have seen conservatives and charismatics reconciled through forgiveness and prayer. In each of Hong Kong’s districts, pastors’ networks help to foster united prayer and action.
     For an additional 2 Answers to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

The religious context of Hong Kong is unique, dominated by a melange of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism and Chinese folk religion practiced by the majority. There are over 700 temples and monasteries, not to mention the countless shrines dedicated to various powers and for various purposes. Many other residents follow no religion. Most other faiths are present but largely practiced by immigrant populations. The resulting spiritual mosaic makes for the opportunity to openly share Jesus, but it also reflects very real spiritual powers opposed to Christ’s lordship.
     For an additional 12 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 China, Hong Kong.