Day 7
Niger
Praise Report
Praise God for many new discipleship groups that have sprung up across Niger and neighboring nations. These small groups meet to study God’s word together and share it with others (The Bible, Isaiah 38:16).
Prayer Requests
Pray that the indigenous pastors who converted to Christianity from Islam will step up as leaders in the tiny Church fellowships (The Bible, Hebrews 13:17).
We declare God’s prosperous blessing over the lives of the poor Christian Believers in Niger.
Pray for God’s provision in the lives of the people and all those depending upon humanitarian aid (The Bible, Psalm 40:17)).
Call to Salvation
We pray that the Christians account for less than one percent of the population present in the regions of Maradi and Dogondoutchi, and in Niamey will courageously reach out to the terrified people with the good news of Jesus Christ’s love (The Bible, Acts 8:12).
Source:
WIN
Niger is in 33rd position in the World Watch report 2022 by Open Doors as Christian persecution is increasing. Mohamed Bazoum is the President since 2 April 2021 and the current Prime Minister of Niger is Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, since 3 April 2021. Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world where the agricultural economy is frequently destroyed by drought, making it insufficient to support the growing population. Unfortunately, slavery is still practiced in isolated areas of the country. Nigerian children are trafficked for labor in gold mines, sexual exploitation, and begging. Women are abducted and sold into domestic servitude or prostitution, and young boys are kidnapped for work in stone quarries. Less than one percent of the population claims the Christian faith. Ninety-seven percent of the nation is Muslim, with 76% of the people listed as unreached ethnic groups. An increased threat of violence from militant groups like Boko Haram against Christians persists.
