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PRAY! 🙂

At the beginning of this year, before I knew I was doing the World Race, the Lord had me commit to praying for one country per month- 12 countries total. Kind of ironic that a few months later I learned that I would be traveling to 11 countries!! It's so crazy how the Lord always prepares us for what He's called us to do.
      
I've posted the 11 countries my squad will be traveling to so that YOU can join me in praying for them! Just looking at these beautiful faces and landscapes gets me sooo excited to meet these people and share God's love with them! As you look at the pictures and facts, be in prayer for these nations, that the Lord's glory will transform their lives!

Philippines

 

 

 Major Religions: 

Christianity- 92.25%
Islam- 5.6%
Non-religious- 1.1%
Ethnic religions- 0.55%

This Asian island nation, once a Spanish colony and an American protectorate, is a country in tension, trying to cross the threshold between the third and first world. It offers a variety of landscapes – beaches, mountains, volcanic lakes – and languages, with Tagalog as the national tongue. The Catholic Church is a substantial piece of the religious pie, however, Islam is growing in the island of Mindinao. The Filipino people and culture love music, dance and community. During our time there we will be living with and giving hope to the destitute, caring for orphans, and challenging the growing number of Christ-followers to rise up.

China

 

Major Religions:

Chinese- 28.50%
Non-religious- 44.36%
Ethnic Religions- 4.55%
Buddhism- 12.50%
Christianity- 7.3%
Islam- 1.87%

Host of the 2008 Summer Olympics and home to 1.3 billion people, China is not just grand in land mass and population. While China has grown in leaps and bounds industrially, intellectually, and even economically, it's still a politically closed nation. Depending on where you are, you may meet Buddhists, Muslims, and Taoists; there are even churches – government approved and regulated. The underground church is extensive and continues growing, even thriving amidst of persecution. While there, we will be bringing the light and hope of Christ to a people in darkness and depression.

India

 
Major Religions:

Hindu- 74.33%
Muslim- 14.20%
Christian- 5.84%
Sikh- 1.86%
Ethnic Religions- 1.35%

With nearly a sixth of the world's population within its borders, India is a country bursting with people and culture. Home to a diverse array of beliefs from Hinduism to Islam, to a blend of folk religions and other faiths, it is a country of pluralism with twenty-nine languages spoken by over a million native speakers, multiple religions, cuisine, socio-economic classes, and political parties. India's struggles with poverty and crimes of human trafficking, forced prostitution, religious persecution, and more. We will work with local churches to encourage believers and most likely be challenged by their testimonies. 

Nepal

Major Religions:

Hindu- 75.01%
Buddhist- 16.00%
Muslim- 4.40%
Christian- 2.85%
Other- 0.90%

Home to Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, Nepal literally sits on top of the world. In addition to adventurous experiences you will have here, you may also visit widows and orphans in their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human traffickers. This month we will be submerged in a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God and be a part os seeing lives be radically changed!

 

Swaziland

 

Christian- 84.68
Ethnic Religions- 12.20%
Non-religious- 1.50%
Muslim- 1.00%
Hindu- 0.14%

The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the last remaining monarchies in Africa. Home to 1.1 million people and breath-taking scenic views, it's also where the world's highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives (26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s). It's estimated that by 2050, the country of Swaziland will not even exist. Young orphans are scattered throughout this nation that is in desperate need of attention. For years, AIM has been committed to seeing these statistics reversed. Here, we will be doing various outreaches including education, orphan care, care point feedings, and more.

 

Mozambique

Major Religions:

Christian- 46.48%
Ethnic Religions- 32.08%
Muslim- 18.60%
Non-religious- 2.80
Hindu- 0.04%

One of the most beautiful countries in the African continent, Mozambique is a favorite location of World Racers for a variety of reasons: the people, the landscape, the ministry partnerships, the miracles that this country has seen, and more. The former Portuguese colony is seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery; because of, or in spite of, the extreme poverty gripping the nation, the church grows. We will teach, preach, and practice "true religion" with widows and orphans during our time spent here.

 

 

 

 

South Africa

Major Religious:

Christian- 75.24%
Ethnic Religious- 13.50%
Non-religious- 7.73%
Muslim- 1.73%
Hindu- 1.20%

While it's been several decades since apartheid has formally ended, there is still more healing and reconciliation to take place in South Africa. This country is one of the wealthiest on the continent, and yet, much of the population that lives outside the cities is poor. Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup and breathtaking natural attractions, it is also a place for the Lord to break through and reveal His glory to them!

 

 

Moldova

 

Major Religious:

Christian- 73.36%
Non-reliigous- 21.56%
Muslim- 4.95%
Jewish- 0.13%

Once a part of Romania, this former Soviet republic declared independence in 1991. Moldova, one of the poorest European countries, is riddled with a high underground crime rate. This country is vulnerable as a transit point of human trafficking. The main language spoken is Romanian (also called Moldovan) but there's debate as to what the Moldovan ethnicity is exactly. We will bring Kingdom clarity and declare peace the peace of God over a land filled with confusion and chaos.

Romania
 

Major Religious:

Christian- 96.96%
Non-religious- 2.39%
Muslim- 0.58%
Other- 0.04%
Jewish- 0.03%

The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy community. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ in an inspirational way. Here, you will teach English, lead sports camps, live life with the gypsies, and more. It will be an exciting time of learning about a people group we may not have known even existed, receiving the opportunity to pour out God's heart to them through our developing friendships and conversations.

Haiti

 

 

Major Religious:

Christian- 95.12%
Ethnic Religions- 2.78%
Non-religious- 1.95%
Baha'i- 0.10%
Muslim- 0.05%

Haiti was hit with a life-altering earthquake on January 12, 2010. The nation's still in shambles, the church is rising up. Haiti is experiencing a spiritual revival right now like it has never before seen. Communities are turning to pastors for leadership, and the local church is becoming the driving force behind Haiti's ongoing rebirth. This month, we will help with relief efforts, establish connections with local pastors, help people rebuild their lives through meeting felt needs, and more. Come ready to serve; come ready to be blessed.

Dominican Republic
 

 

Major Religions:

Christian- 94.35%
Non-religious- 3.20%
Ethnic Religions- 2.23%
Muslim- 0.11%
Baha'i- 0.08%

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. The more affluent neighbor to Haiti (though generally it isn't too affluent) home to 9 million people. The Dominican culture is lively, vibrant, warm; however, the culture struggles with problems like hypersexualization and alcoholism. After the earthquake on January 12 in Haiti, the D.R. quickly became refuge to thousands who were displaced. This month we will serve at orphanages and refugee camps, partnering with local churches, pastors, even Adventures in Missions' own full-time missionaries.