Antigua and Barbuda / Falkland Islands
April 18th

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified passions and desires!”
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.(Galatians 5:24,NIV)

Antigua and Barbuda

》 Country Profile

Continent | America
Population | 100,000
Area | 443㎢ – Antigua (volcanic island, 280㎢), Barbuda (coral island, 161㎢) Located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean.
Capital City | St. John’s (21,000)
People Groups | Total 5 groups (African Antiguans 82.3%, Americans 11.5%, British 3.4%, mixed-race Antiguans 2.8%)
People Groups Unreached | 0
Official Language(s) | English, Creole English
Total Languages | 3
Bible Translations | Completed 1, Partial 1
Religion | Christian 92.9% (Protestant 31%, Anglican 33%), Oothers 4.1%, Non-religious 2.5%, Islam 0.4% Evangelical 24.8% 24,000

》 About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda are three islands that make up this nation. When Christopher Columbus arrived in 1493, the islands were home to many Arawak Indians. The British began to settle and establish colonies, and by 1667 it was officially a British colony. Sugar plantations were developed, supported by a slave system that was abolished in 1834. The islands became independent within the British Commonwealth in 1981. In 2017, they suffered significant damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria. Today, King Charles III is the head of state and Gaston Browne, who took office in 2014, is the current prime minister.

The economy of Antigua and Barbuda is primarily based on tourism. Agriculture is mostly limited to domestic production, and labor shortages in tourism and construction are occurring due to rising wages.
Antigua and Barbuda’s GDP per capita is approximately $18,000.

》 Scripture Focus

》 Prayer Points

1. Let us pray for the holiness and spiritual renewal of Antigua and Barbuda. The Christian community in the countryAntigua and Barbuda is struggling with serious moral and spiritual issues due to compromise with secular viewsthe world. Additionally, society is plagued by corruption such as money laundering, drug trafficking, violence, and gambling.
Let us pray that the church, united under the United Evangelical Association, will collaborate and be strengthened by the gospel, with the believers being spiritually awakesharpened. Pray that Christian radio stations, such as The Abundant Life Radio and Caribbean Radio Lighthouse, will spread the gospel to the surrounding islands, bringing wisdom and self-control.
Let us pray that the gospel of the cross, as it is written, “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires,” will be proclaimed in the church. Pray that believers will be united with Christ in faith, living not by the flesh but by the Spirit, and rising up as citizens of God’s kingdom. Pray for a revival that produces the fruit of the Spirit, not the fruit of the flesh.

Falkland Islands

》 Country Profile

Continent | America
Population | 3,200
Area | 12,173㎢ Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, 480 ㎞ from Tierra del Fuego Island, the southernmost tip of Argentina, and 12,000 ㎞ from the UK.
Capital City | Stanley (2,000 people)
People Groups | Total 2 groups (Falkland Islanders Native Americans 71.4%, British 28%)
People Groups Unreached | 0
Total Languages | 1
Bible Translations | Completed 1
Religion | Christian 64.2% (Protestant 7%, Anglican 36%, Catholic 20%), Non- religious 34.3% Evangelicals 9.1%, 290 people

》 About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands were named in honor of British naval officer Viscount Falkland after the British arrived there in 1690. Following a brief period of French control in 1764, the islands fell under Spanish rule and were later incorporated into Argentina after its independence in 1816. In 1833, Britain expelled Argentine residents from the islands and established a naval base. In 1982, Argentina claimed sovereignty over the islands and invaded, leading to a war with Britain, which Argentina lost. In response to Argentina’s renewed sovereignty claims, a 2013 referendum saw 99.8% of the islandFalklands’s population voted to remain under British rule. However, both countries continue to assert their claims to the islands. The Falkland Islands remain a British Overseas Territory with the British monarch as head of state, represented by a governor who exercises authority. The 2009 constitution established a self-governing government reflecting the residents’ interests, except for defense matters. In Argentina, the islands are referred to as the Malvinas.

The main industries in the Falkland Islands’ economy include sheep farming, fishing (primarily squid), revenue from fishing licenses within its waters, and ecotourism. The British military presence also provides additional revenue. Since 2010, the discovery of commercial oil deposits has opened up potential for a long-term hydrocarbon industry. The Falkland Islands’ GDP per capita is approximately $7,800.

》 Prayer Points

1. The 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands had a lasting impact on the islanders’ economic, political, and spiritual lives. In 1991, an evangelistic conference held in the Falkland Islands’ capital city led to 150 people committing to faith in Jesus. However, today, most churchgoers are nominal Christians. Christianity in the Falklandislands is represented by three main churches: Anglican, Catholic, and the Tabernacle United Free Church, which. These churches are in need of spiritual renewal and revival through the gospel. Let us pray that, amidst the ongoing territorial tensions, the people of the Falkland Islands discover new life through the gospel, leading to peace and a united pursuit of God’s kingdom.

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