In The Name Of Jesus - Redeemer

In The Name Of Jesus - Redeemer Mauritania is one of the world’s poorest countries. With only 4% of the land being arable, one third of the children are malnourished. Isolated from the rest of the world because of its desert landscape and rule by an oppressive regime, Mauritania appears to have been forgotten by the international community. Islam has been entrenched in Mauritania for 1000 years with little challenge. There are many barriers for the gospel reaching its citizens including, low literacy rates, no Scriptures completed in Hassaniya Arabic, only a few local radio broadcasts from Senegal, and laws that forbid Mauritanians from hearing the gospel or believing in Jesus. Mauritania is proud to be “officially” a pure Muslim country. For followers of Christ life is difficult. Pressure on Muslim Background Believers from family, tribe members and leaders of local mosques, is very high. It is impossible for Mauritanian Christians to register their churches, so they must meet in secret. Fortunately, in past years only a few violent incidents against Christians have been recorded. This is not a sign of the absence of persecution. In fact, in Mauritania, the pressure on Christians is so high they can hardly openly express their faith, and are unable to witness. In early July 2011, prominent Imams requested that the Mauritanian parliament protect the Mauritanian people from hearing the gospel and reject every Christian organization from working in the country. On a bright side, there is limited freedom for expat churches, but even for expats residing in the country, being Christian is complicated. One With Them Mauritania is a desperate nation looking for both relief and hope. It is extremely difficult for Christian mission organizations to operate relief aid with-in the country due to the harsh climate(sandstorms 200 days a year and oppressive heat), and governmental restrictions and hostility towards anything Christian. Be One With Them today, as you pray specifically for Jesus, the Redeemer, to save Mauritania from the grip of spiritual darkness, and bring them to a place of hope.  One With Them CHALLENGE Learn more about Mauritania ranked #23 on the Open Doors World Watch List of countries in the world where persecution of Christians is most severe.    2013.08.02

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (Job 19:25)