Download Sept 2016

SWITZERLAND - President: Johan Schneider-
Ammann
Population: 7,6 mil
Religion: Christians 75,8%; Non Rel 14,8%; Muslims 6%
Official language: German, French, Italian & Romansh
Literacy 99%
It is a landlocked country geographically divided between the
Alps, the Swiss Plateau & the Jura, While the Alps occupy the
greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of 8 mil is
concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities are
to be found: among them the two global & economic centers
Zurich & Geneva. The country has a long history of armed
neutrality & only joined the UN in 2002. Nevertheless, it
pursues an active foreign policy & is frequently involved in
peace-building processes around the world. It is home to
numerous international organizations. Switzerland comprises of
four main linguistic & cultural regions: German, French, Italian &
Romansh, although the majority of Swiss speak German. It is
one of the most developed countries in the world. It has
received about 15 000 refugees.
Please pray :
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For migrants /refugees to be accepted as people who
need to settle somewhere & that they will be able to
find ways to provide for themselves.
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For sufficient resources for groups reaching out to
refugees.
“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope
is in the Lord their God “.(Ps146:5)
THE NETHERLAND – Prime Minister: Mark Rutte
Taken from CIA World Fact Book
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SAAWE
Tel (011) 396-1225
Taken from CIA World Fact
Book
For the Church to be proactive in attempts to assist
refugees.
That refugees will not take advantage of their host
countries.
"You rule… In Your hands are power & might, so that none is able
to withstand You.” (2 Chron 20:6))
SAAWE
Tel (011) 396-1225
FRANCE – President: François Hollande
ENGLAND – Prime Minister: Teresa May
Population: 51,5 mil
Religion: Christians 59,7%; Non Rel 34,5%; Muslims 3,2%
Official language: English
Literacy 99%
England’s terrain mostly comprises of low hills & plains,
especially in central & southern England. The capital, London,
is the largest metropolitan area in both the UK & the EU. The
English Language, the Anglican Church & English law (the basis
of the common law legal systems of many other countries)
developed in England & the country’s parliamentary system of
government has been adopted by other nations. The Industrial
Revolution transformed England into the world’s first
industrialized nation. England has received about 17 000
refugees.
Please pray :
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With hearts full of compassion for migrants/refugees,
because we were also migrants/refugees a while
(years/decades/centuries) ago
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For the Church to be mobilized to reach out to
refugees in a godly & transforming way.
“It is He… who brings princes to nothing, and makes the rulers
of the earth as emptiness“ (Is 40:22-23)
Population:16,7 mil
Religion: Non Rel 46,9%; Christians 46,6%; Muslims 5,5%
Official language: Dutch
Literacy 99%
It is a small densely populated country located in Western Europe
with 3 island territories in the Caribbean. The port of Rotterdam is
the largest port in Europe & was the world’s largest port from 1962
– 2004. Most of the areas below sea level are man-made.
“Netherlands” literally means “lower countries”. It is very densely
populated country – 408 people per sq km. The Netherlands is the
2nd largest exporter of food & agricultural products after the USA.
It has a long history of social tolerance & is generally regarded as
a liberal country, having legalized abortion, prostitution, euthanasia
& same-sex marriages while maintaining a progressive drugs
policy. It hosts many international organizations & courts. It has
received about 20 000 refugees.
Please pray :
Taken from CIA World Fact Book
Population: 62,6 mil
Religion: Christians 61,1%; Non Rel 26%; Muslims 10,5%
Official language: French
Literacy 99%
It emerged as a major European power in the late Middle Ages,
with its victory in the Hundred Years war (1337-1453). During the
Renaissance, French culture flourished, & a global colonial
empire was established, which by the 20th century would be the
2nd largest in the world. The 16th century was dominated by
religious civil wars between Catholics & Protestants. In the 18th
century, the French Revolution overthrew the absolute monarchy,
& established one of the earliest republics. Napoleon took power
& launched the 1st French Empire. France was a major
participant in the 1st & 2nd World War. France has long been a
global center of art, science & philosophy & receives the most
foreign tourists in the world annually (83 mil). It has received
about 22 000 refugees.
Please pray:
Taken from CIA World Fact
Book
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SAAWE
Tel (011) 396-1225
For the desire to help refugees to outweigh all the
negative elements.
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For the Church to see this as a great opportunity for
reaching people with the Gospel.
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the
Lamb.” (Rev 7:10)
SAAWE
Tel (011) 396-1225