focus on the URBAN CENTERS of eastern africa

Within walking distance of large, modern buildings, sprawling slums are found.  From the balconies of nice hotels and fancy restaurants, one can watch street kids sniff glue, getting high so they can forget the hunger pains they feel.  Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Christian churches can all be found on the same city block.  The urban centers of Eastern Africa are defined by contrast.

Numberless people, representing every tribe and people group in this region and from many other parts of the world, have come to these cities, looking for work and a better way of life.  Often, they only find more poverty and a sense of hopelessness that comes from being unemployed, alone and in need.  The crime rate grows as people turn to the only solution they know.

Sixty percent of the urban population is under 21 years of age.  Young people flock to the cities for better education opportunities.  Because this separates them from their families, many are not taught moral and cultural values.  This offers the church an opportunity to influence a new generation and entire nations for Christ.

Eastern Africa's Urban Centers:

Please, pray:

As different people groups flood into the urban centers, bringing their varied beliefs with them, pray that believers will boldly seize opportunities to witness.

Pray that the youth in these cities will commit themselves fully to Christ and that believers will be dedicated to discipling them.

Pray that poverty and AIDS, which touch every home in these cities, will make people aware of their need for Christ.  Pray that God will open doors for "True Love Waits" programs.