Afghan in Austria
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Ever since the USSR invaded Afghanistan in 1979, there have been waves of Afghan refugees fleeing for safety. Most of them have settled in neighboring Pakistan or Iran, but some have made their way to the more peaceful shores of Europe. One of these European destinations is Austria.

Ministry Obstacles
Whether the Afghans are Sunni Muslim (Pashtuns and Tajiks) or Shia (Hazaras) they cannot imagine leaving Islam for any other "religion." Islam is central to their identity.

Outreach Ideas
German-speaking believers can help the Afghans learn their language. They can also teach job skills that will help them adapt to Austria's modern economy.

Scripture Focus
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!"  Psalm 27:13-14

Scripture Prayer
Pray for many leaders from today’s people group to put their confidence in the goodness of God and wait faithfully for His deliverance.

Prayer Focus
There are no known Afghan believers in Austria. Pray for believers filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit to go to the Afghans and other Muslim communities in Austria. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Afghan communities in Austria so that they would tire of the old ways of violence and seek holiness, which they will only find in the person of Jesus Christ. Pray for workers. Pray for the spread of the gospel among Afghans in Austria.



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