2. Guatemala is the largest and most populous
country in Central America. It has more than
13 million people and 90% of the population
live in poverty.
3. Guatemala
has a young population –
close to
40%
of its people are
under 15 years old.
The majority of them lives in
extreme poverty
and was
orphaned by the war.
Guatemala
was devastated by a
36-year long guerilla war
which ended in 1996.
4. Guatemala was conquered by Spain for nearly 300 years and
that is why by tradition Roman Catholicism is the predominant
religion. However, in recent years Christianity has increased
in number and influence.
5. Prayer Points
Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for a
revival in the nation and within the hearts of the people
of Guatemala.
Pray for more workers to be called to reach out to the
people of Guatemala.
Pray for the youth across Guatemala especially those
who were orphaned by the war.
Pray for a new generation of committed believers with
an ignited passion to share the gospel.
Pray for peace to continue and for economic growth.
