_____________________Monday, October 16, 2006__________________
Hi ECFers...
As we all know that its the month where our Muslim friends are fasting..and there are alot of Muslim exhibitions going on at the arts forum area, let's bow our heads down together and pray for the land of Banglidesh where a large portion of the population is Muslim... =)
Bangladesh
Location: South Asia
Literacy rate: 38%
Income per Person: US $360 p.a.
Official language: Bangla (Bengali)
Other languages: - 35 in total
-13 with Biblical translations
-8 with NT
Major religions: -Muslim (85.6%)
-Hindu (12.4%)
-Christian (0.7%)
-Buddhist (0.6%)
* Religion freedom is often undermined by Islamic pressure and legal system
Spiritual focal points:
- City of Bagerhat---City holds 360 mosques dedicated to Khan Jahan Ali
-Temple of Wrath (Natore) --- Dedicated to Radha
-Somapuri Vihara (Pahaur) --- Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas
-Mausoleum of Ghiazzudin Azam Shah (Sonargaon) ---Key Islamic pilgrimage site
Prayer points:
-The church suffers from inadequate training and materials, as well as severe poverty; pray that God would provide both financial resources and workers
-The church leaders in Bangladesh are easily intimidated by government officials; pray for boldness in leadership
-Pray for evangelism--- that the truth of Christ will be clearly understood and presented
yup yup, so lets continue praying for this country and be reminded of this country whenever we see their workers in Singapore. Amen! =)