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.
Little by Little
African Diaspora: Pray for our dear North African friend as little by little she continues hearing more about Jesus. We ask that every truth shared will take root and not be snatched away by the Enemy. Please pray the Holy Spirit will awaken a deep hunger in her heart to want to know more. It seems we may have opportunity to meet her brother and parents later this summer, join us in praying that her whole family may be saved!
Bible Study Group
African Diaspora: Recently two of my former English students have expressed a openness to study the Word together as a group. It is encouraging to see this growing interest in God’s Word among these dear ones who have heard the gospel many times over our years of friendship. Please pray for these men as they take this step toward studying the Bible together. Pray that the upcoming studies would be fruitful, that they would gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done, and that God would work powerfully in their hearts. Pray against the schemes of the Enemy to keep them from following through on their interest. May the seeds sown finally bear fruit!
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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.”
