AFWIS Joins Operation World in Prayer for the State of Israel in Asia

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Jul 21: Israel

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Geography

Area: 20,700 sq km
A further 7,540 sq km of the West Bank, Gaza and the Golan Heights have been controlled by Israel since 1967.
Population: 7,285,033    Annual Growth: 1.71%
Capital: Jerusalem
Urbanites: 91.7%
HDI Rank: 27 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 53 (75% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Hebrew, Arabic. Numerous immigrant languages from all over the world are spoken    Languages: 48 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Jewish

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	148,615	2.04	0.5
Evangelicals	31,045	0.4	5.6
Jewish	5,492,915	75.40

Prayercast

Challenges for Prayer

Jews of the dispersion (those outside Israel) are declining in numbers through a lower birth rate, emigration to Israel, mixed marriages, secularism and conversions to other religions. There are now an estimated eight million Jews outside of Israel. The largest concentrations are in the USA (5.3m), former USSR (1m), France (500,000), Canada (370,000), Britain (280,000), Germany (200,000) and Argentina (180,000). There are 1.6 million Jews just in New York. In the USA, there is much openness, elsewhere less so. More workers are needed in places such as France. Pray for the ministry of JFJ (216 workers globally), CPM (161), MT, CWI, CMJ, Caspari Center and others; their work involves long hours of patient, loving ministry to individuals and families. Pray for a greater sensitivity on the part of Gentile churches toward problems of Jewish survival and for the Jewish remnant within the Church.
Supportive ministries:
a) Christian literature and Scripture are of great importance in spreading the gospel due to the multiplicity of languages – Jews have returned to Israel from scores of nations. In addition to humanitarian work, The Bible Society distributes over 110,000 Bibles, NTs and Scripture portions annually. OM is also highly involved in literature distribution. HaGefen Publishing and Keren Ahvah Meshihit are both publishers that translate and produce literature into Modern Hebrew, including children’s and digital media. Pray for Christian publishing houses and for increased production of Christian literature and Scripture in Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Amharic and other languages. There are four Messianic Jewish periodicals, some having a readership beyond the Messianic Jewish community. Many homes have a NT. Pray for the fruitfulness of God’s Word in the land of Israel.
b) Student work has grown, but the need for ministry to teenagers and young adults is still keenly felt. The IFES-linked student movement Fellowship of Christian Students in Israel has 10 groups with 150 students. Hearts to Serve is another ministry for students; both focus on reconciliation between Israeli and Palestinian students.
c) Films on the life of Jesus. The JESUS film is completed in 10 languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Romanian, Modern Standard Arabic, English, Polish, Hungarian, Amharic and Adygey). Other Christian films are also having an impact. Pray for widespread distribution, and pray for effective follow up to inquiries generated by such films.
d) Radio. TWR, FEBA, IBRA and Netivyah together broadcast many hours in Hebrew, Russian, Arabic and other languages by radio and Internet.
e) Websites with material, resources and discussions about the nature of Jesus as Messiah are available in many languages. The Internet is widely and heavily used in Israel and has massive ministry potential. Pray that the Spirit may draw seekers to these sites.
     For an additional 8 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 Israel.