Facts: Did you know?
Sea turtles can travel thousands of miles across oceans but still return to the exact beach where they were born to lay their eggs. Scientists believe they use Earth’s magnetic field as a guide, an incredible built-in GPS.
In the same way, no matter how far we wander, God gently leads us back to our true home and purpose in Him as we call on Him. Isaiah 30:21
THE NATION OF TUNISIA
The flag of the Tunisian Republic is washed in red to represent the blood shed by martyrs in the struggle against oppression, a struggle that continues today for Christians in this northern African nation. Tunisia has long been considered a restricted nation, one that does not allow the spread of the Gospel, and the government is further grounding itself in Islam. In 2010 a fruit vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest his lack of opportunity in the repressive nation divided into police states. This began the Jasmine Revolution that resulted in the demise of the authoritarian president. In October 2011, the first free election was held and the Islamic party Ennahda came into power. This has made many uneasy as the role of Islam in public life is becoming more prominent.
Population: 12,048,847
Population in Unreached People's Groups: 99.2%
Major People's group: Arab, European, Jewish and others.
Religion: Muslim, others.
PRAYER POINTS
· Pray for the salvation of the Tunisian people, that they would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
· Pray for the growth of the church in Tunisia, that believers would be bold in their faith and share the Gospel with others.
· Pray for discipleship opportunities in Tunisia, that believers would be equipped to follow Jesus and make disciples.
· Pray for the protection of human rights in Tunisia, particularly for minority groups and those who are persecuted for their faith.