Prayer points

In September at least three people were killed, several dozen injured and more than 300 arrested after anti-government protesters clashed with police in the capital, Conkary. Demonstrators threw rocks, burned tyres, and barricaded roads and security forces responded by wielding truncheons and firing tear gas grenades. The violence followed the largest demonstration since last November's historic election, which saw the military hand power to civilians for the first time in over 25 years. Pray for peace in the run-up to December’s parliamentary elections and for much needed reconciliation. (BMS World Mission - November 2011)

With scenic mountains, rivers and waterfalls, Guinea is ‘the Switzerland of West Africa’. Potentially a rich state with minerals, fertile soil and a lush coastal plain, the country remains sadly impoverished due to corruption, lack of development and misuse of resources. Many of the country’s eight million people struggle to survive at subsistence level. Education and regular employment are in short supply. Although 85 percent of the population are Muslim, there is religious freedom. (WEC International - July 2010)

There are many spiritual battles to face in Guinea, especially among traditionally Muslim, resistant people groups. However, an encouraging level of cooperation exists between those working to see God build His Church there. Opportunities for witness exist for literature ministry, Bible storytelling, women’s work, student work and children’s clubs and discipleship and support of young believers has a key role to play in the development of the Church. Among the Susu, the Church has barely taken root. There is a great need for a ministry team to work with these people, most of whom have never heard the gospel. (WEC International - July 2010)