Home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal literally sits on top of the world. We will visit widows and orphans in their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human traffickers. This month we will submerge ourselves into a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God.
Type of Government: Republic
Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Religion: Hinduism-86.51%, Buddhism-7.78%, Islam-3.53%, Christianity, Tantrism & others-2.17%
Language: Nepali
currency: Napalese Rupee (NPR)
Different foods they eat:Momo, a type of dumpling, is one of the most popular fast foods in Nepal.
Population: 29 million
Climate: The climate in Nepal varies with elevation. Nepal has four seasons: Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), Autumn (September-November), and Winter (December-February).
Fun Facts
1. The head is considered the most sacred part of the body in Nepal, so don’t touch anyone’s head.
2. “Namaste” said with palms pressed together. This forms a standard greeting in Nepal.
3. 8 out of 10 of the World’s highest mountains are found in Nepal. One of them being Mount Everest.
4. Nepal’s flag is the only natural flag that isn’t a square or rectangle.
5. There are a totally of 125 different ethnic groups and castes in Nepal.
Prayer Points
1. Pray for God’s direction while we are in Nepal and for God’s voice to be our guide while we are there. And that we will know His purpose/vision for Nepal.
2. Pray with me for protection for my team and I while we are there.
3. Pray for the missionaries we are working with and that God will align us under the right leadership with the same vision for Nepal.
4. Pray with me for miracles to happen while we are there. For signs and wander to follow my team all around Nepal. That we are able to demonstrate how much He loves them.
5. Pray with me for divine meetings to happen while my team and I are there.
