Muslims in The Gambia
Gambia, on the west of coast of the continent, surrounded by Senegal, is the smallest country in Africa. It only has 1.5 million inhabitants who belong to several people groups. 95% of all Gambians are Muslim, yet there is religious freedom in the country.Here are some of God's saving activities in Gambia:
A Mandinka Christian had his marriage cursed by relatives so that he would remain without children. The relatives had hoped that this would drive him back to Islam. His little son is a testimony to the neighbourhood and extended family. Without a single magical amulet on his body, only trusting the Christian God, the little boy is healthy and strong, in spite of the curse that he should not have been born.
A Fula had a deep longing to meet God; even Islamic fasting did not bring him any fulfilment. God Himself brought him in contact with an evangelical pastor from his own ethnic background. These and other young Christians need encouragement, practical help, and love.
Let’s Pray:
---------------------------------------------------------------* Pray for more missionaries who would be willing to commit themselves long term, to learn a local language as messengers of the Gospel.
* Pray for a spiritual awakening among the traditional Muslim people groups.
* Pray for the Bible translation efforts in the different local languages.
* Pray for individual encounters in private Bible studies, churches, and Christian families.
* Pray for thorough life and discipleship training of the young Christians, so that they are able to make their way in a world full of hostility and challenge.
* Pray for a growing willingness among local Christians to help those who have been rejected or who have lost employment because of their faith.
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ISBN 2-9514163-8-5. Encourage others to pray with us - pass this on.
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Former Muslims tell why they chose Jesus. Click to view Muslim Stories (on the youth site).
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