Day 30

NOVEMBER | 2023

Mongolia

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

During a visit of the Russian Prosecutor General to China, meetings discussed the concerns that China and Russia had about increasing Western influence in Mongolia. After the diplomatic discussions, these two nations instigated conversations with their Mongolian counterpart to see how to strengthen their relationships. Stuck between China and Russia, Mongolia has been carefully developing relationships with other countries and is keen to continue to do so. Pray that God will give the Mongolian government great wisdom to continue its walk toward democracy and freedom. Pray for protection over the Church in Mongolia, which is growing and faces little persecution (The Bible, Acts 4:33).

Source: Mongolia’s Search for a Third Way (Foreign Affairs)

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Mongolia lies between Russia and China and is a young democracy that affords religious freedom. Rich in natural resources, mining is a huge source of income resulting in a growing economy despite the harsh winters that threaten the traditional lifestyle and income of cattle farmers. In recent years, the Mongolian government has struggled with accusations of corruption and a people’s protest movement grew demanding greater change. A third of Mongolia’s population lives in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, while nearly half of the country’s workforce is nomadic. In the last 30 years, the number of Christians has grown from a handful to more than 100,000. In Ulaanbataar alone, there are approximately 200 Churches. In addition, there are small gatherings of Christian Believers in every province, but few Christian workers are focused on church planting in rural and remote regions.

CHIEF OF STATE
President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
POPULATION
2,993,000
CHRISTIANS
1.7%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
1.1%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Buddhism
PERSECUTION RANKING
Not Ranked
REFUGEES
31
LIFE EXPECTANCY
71.65 yrs
LITERACY RATE
99.2%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
29.8%

Day 30

NOVEMBER | 2023

Syria

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Northern Israel faced multiple mortar hits launched from Syria. In response, Israel hit back with artillery strikes. The exchange of shelling by Syria and Israel has increased hostility. Syria and Israel have conflicted for more than half a century, and these routine attacks are a continuation of that conflict rather than an escalation. Hezbollah, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in his country’s civil war, exchanged fire near Lebanon’s border, fuelling fears of escalation. Syria considers Israel an enemy, and the countries have been in a state of war since the establishment of the Israeli state. Pray for peace between Syria and Israel and the spur of fights to stop. Pray that Libyans will repent and turn to God so that times of refreshing may come to them from the Lord (The Bible, Acts 3:19).

Source:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/11/syria-israel-attacks-war-hezbollah/

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

The country of Syria has been shattered and decimated by war, violence, and terrorism for many years. Multitudes of people have lost their lives. Many thousand have been wounded. Millions of them were forced to flee from their homes. This has caused the mass humanitarian crisis of historic proportions. Constant civil war is becoming a much more complex and multifaceted conflict now. The government is facing terrible threats from the many warring factions that are the armed opposition groups, the Islamic State and the Kurds. Numerous war crimes have been committed.  The use of chemical warfare that has been reported on all sides that inflicted unspeakable horrors for the Syrian civilians. Syria’s instability and the prevailing chaotic situation have been capitalized on by the Islamic State and started taking control of huge areas in the country. The Syrians living there are thoroughly terrified. At the same time Christian persecution and violence against Christians have also terribly increased in Syria. Persisting war has caused the displacement of millions of people within the country itself.

CHIEF OF STATE
President Bashar al-Assad
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Hussein Arnous
POPULATION
22,933,531
CHRISTIANS
10%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0.2%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
12
REFUGEES
7,947,655
LIFE EXPECTANCY
74.55 yrs
LITERACY RATE
86.4%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
82.5%

Day 30

NOVEMBER | 2023

Tibet

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

UN Special Rapporteurs released a report that expresses concerns for the million Tibetan children who are forcibly removed from their families and sent to boarding schools far away. The purpose is to indoctrinate Tibetan children in Chinese culture and language. Lift these children to the Lord and ask Him to draw near to them and reveal Himself to them in dreams and visions. Pray for God’s emotional healing and protection for Tibetan children and their families impacted by the traumatic practices of the Chinese government.  Ask God to defend the family unit in Tibet and change this practice of the Chinese government (The Bible, Matthew 18:1-5).

Source: United Nations: “One Million Tibetan Children Forcibly Separated From Their Parents” (Bitter Winter)

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Tibet is a Himalayan state considered a part of China. Many desire that Tibet be its own country in its own right. China massacred more than a million people in its reinvasion of Tibet many years ago, but freedom has never been restored and tensions remain high. Chinese surveillance in Tibet and of Tibetan people around the world is all-pervasive. The region remains very poor, and the Chinese government enforces many laws aimed at diminishing Tibetan culture and introducing Chinese culture. Tibet’s exiled Buddhist spiritual leader is the Dalai Lama. His followers see him as a living god, but China views him as a separatist threat. Tibetan Buddhism is an integral part of the Tibetan identity and it is difficult to penetrate with the Gospel. Alongside Buddhism, the traditional religion of Bon also keeps people in spiritual bondage. Christian missionaries are not free to function in Tibet. However, a small Church continues to grow, and Christian resources continue to be accessed online.

CHIEF OF STATE
PM Lobsang Sangay
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Lobsang Sangay
POPULATION
3,510,000
CHRISTIANS
0%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Buddhism
PERSECUTION RANKING
Not Ranked
REFUGEES
150,000
LIFE EXPECTANCY
67 yrs
LITERACY RATE
35.5%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
70%

Day 30

NOVEMBER | 2023

Eritrea

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Thousands of Somali cadets are undergoing vigorous training in the military camps in Eritrea for skills building in the navy and air force. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud went to Eritrea to visit them for the fourth time. The Somali leader was thankful for Eritrea’s contributions to Somalia’s peace-building, calling it a brotherly country. But their stay had elicited serious rumors, including claims they had participated in the Ethiopian war in Tigray. Pray for Eritrean Churches to spread the light of the Gospel and strive for peace and protection in the country (The Bible, Matthew 10:23).

Source:

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/somalia-president-mohamud-in-eritrea-4397038

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

The northeast African country of Eritrea is situated on the Red Sea coast. Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti are the bordering countries. Asmara is the capital city and is famous for structures built during colonial rule by Italy. The country is ruled by a totalitarian regime and people are controlled by stern government norms. It seems to be an apt description of Eritrea that it has been compared to the worst rule in North Korea as “hermit kingdom”. In Eritrea everything is secretive and it is the most isolated country in the world. The Churches operating with approval are under the direct tight control of the government. Even the messages delivered there are constantly monitored. Terrible oppressive rule has displaced many people and many had to flee the country. Christian Believers have faced immense opposition that they had to run away from the volatile places. It is a very sad situation in Eritrea that even while half the population are Christians, extreme persecution is prevailing to the most.

CHIEF OF STATE
President Isaias Afewerki
HEAD OF GOV.
President Isaias Afewerki
POPULATION
6,528,000
CHRISTIANS
97%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
2.1%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
4
REFUGEES
2,920
LIFE EXPECTANCY
63.81 yrs
LITERACY RATE
80%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
50%
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