Tabaski, the festival of sacrifice, celebrates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Before Abraham sacrificed his son, God provided a ram to sacrifice in his place. In Niger, an animal is sacrificed and divided between family members, neighbors, and...
Tabaski, an Islamic festival, is currently underway in Niger. Millions of Nigeriens spend a large percentage of their annual income to purchase an animal to sacrifice as a sin offering. Pray that the Lord would use this time of sacrifice to call the people of...
Many Nigerien Muslims know very little about the religion of Islam. Most of the sermons they hear and verses they memorize are in Arabic, a language that a majority of the culture does not understand. Pray that as Nigerien Muslims become Christians, other Believers will...
In 2015, hundreds of Christian churches and establishments were burned and destroyed by Muslim extremists. Pray that this type of persecution will only continue to strengthen the Christian church. Pray that Christian believers will remain joyful even as they suffer for the sake of the...
Niger is a desolate land within the sub-saharan region of West Africa. The people of Niger endure extreme temperatures and great hardships. Please pray that the people of Niger would come to know the Risen Lord Jesus. Pray that they will know the River of...
According to the U.S. Department of State, Niger is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. Caste-based slavery practices continue primarily in the northern part of the country. Please pray for the numerous Nigeriens...
Many Nigerien Christians experience great persecution. Often when a Nigerien becomes a Christian, they are deserted by their families. Please pray for the persecuted believers in Niger. Pray that they will remain steadfast in the face of persecution and that their families will come to...
According to joshuaproject.net, there are approximately 929,000 Tuareg people living in Niger. Only 0.01% of the Tuareg population is considered evangelical Christian and 99.99% of the population adheres to the religion of Islam. Please pray that the local Tuareg believers would rise up and engage...
Spirit possession, magic, sorcery, ancestor worship, and witchcraft, are vital belief components of the Songhai people. Many of the Zarma/Songhai villages have possession troops, magician-healers, and witches. Pray that the Zarma/Songhai people would no longer be entangled by the spiritual strongholds that have bound them...