Tag: Unreached
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: As the capital of the Russian Far East and main transportation hub of the region, Khabarovsk, with a population of 600,000, is a key city in the Far East in reaching Russians for Christ. Other large people groups in the city include growing numbers of Chinese, Vietnamese, Koreans, Nanai, and people from the former Soviet Asian republics. Intercede that Russian Bapt. will catch the vision for church planting in this city.
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: Approximately 500,000 people live in the picturesque region of Südtirol (South Tyrol), which once belonged to Austria, but is now an Italian province. German continues to be the first language of 70% of the population. Dairy farms, apple orchards and grape vineyards dot the countryside. The area produces 10% of the total EU apple harvest and a variety of wines. South Tyrol boasts 17,000 km of walking and hiking trails, 600 km of bike paths, 400 castles and mansions, and 80 museums. Numerous churches and monasteries are nestled in the landscape – architectural treasures filled with art and history. Despite these symbols of religion, however, South Tyroleans are an unreached people, who need to hear and accept the gospel. Petition the Father to call workers to this field. Ask that there will be a bountiful harvest. “Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest” (Mt. 9:38).
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: Kazan, with a population of 1,105,000, is one of the most historic cities in the Volga region, founded in the Middle ages. It has a rich history of Tatar, Bulgar and Russian dominance. Kazan celebrated its millennium in 2005, when the largest mosque in Russia, Qolsharif, was inaugurated. Today it is 41% Tartar and 50% Russian with a high degree of intermarriage. Russian is spoken by everyone, but most Tatars also speak Tatar. Please intercede for the few churches in the republic and a great awakening of the gospel.
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: Kaluga is a city located on the Oka River in the central part of European Russia. Known as the “Cradle of Space Exploration”, Kaluga was home to Tsiolkovsky, a famous pioneer in rocket science. With a current population of about 335,000 people, Kaluga has traditionally served as a fortress city for Moscow’s defense. Please intercede as Baptists are currently working to make Kaluga a cradle of exploring the Word.
