The African Diaspora
Population: It is estimated that nearly 19 million Africans live off the continent of Africa. These men, women, and children are the African Diaspora, some of whom are probably your near neighbors. About 3 Million African Diaspora live in North America, 5 million in Asia, and another 11 million live in Europe.
Location and Background: The African Diaspora live around the globe, and their histories and reasons for leaving the continent are diverse. Some are refugees, asylum seekers, economic migrants, students and professionals, undocumented immigrants, and tragically, others are victims of human trafficking.
History, Culture, and Religion: Because the African Diaspora come from Africa’s 54 individual countries as well as many of the continent’s outlying islands, each group’s history, culture and religion varies widely.
A Unique Opportunity: Many of the African Diaspora come from nations that are closed to missionary outreach, so their presence in places like Europe, Australia, and the Americas presents a unique opportunity to share the Good News with men and women who may have never heard it in their homelands, and who may one day to return their nation of origin transformed by Christ and eager to share their new hope with their friends and family.
Matriarch struggling
Diaspora in Ontario: Pray for a Som Christian matriarch who is struggling with health both physically and cognitively. Please pray for healing for her and her family which has struggled with sibling rivalry, grandchildren who’ve left the faith, and others with serious illness and handicaps. Pray for us to be a blessing to them. Praise for one grandson who is seriously following Jesus, and another who has grown closer to Him over the last couple of months.
Remain in the Spirit
Diaspora in Brazil: Praise God for the year, for the students we had. Praise Him for the opportunity to share Jesus with them. Praise the Lord for the lives He has touched here in Acarape through us and we pray that they remain in the Spirit.
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“Whether they are economic migrants, international students, undocumented immigrants, refugees or asylum seekers, one fact remains the same – They are the new neighbors our churches are called to love.”
