Becoming an Adult in a Modern World

Denmark, Norway and Sweden - Iceland
At this time of year, in the Easter season, 14-year-olds in Iceland confirm their faith in God. They go to church in groups, wear white robes and kneel by the altar accepting their first Holy Communion. Read more.

Please join us in prayer for the hundreds of teenagers in Iceland who face so many choices in their lives. Pray that these teens will find the truth, knowledge, and acceptance they seek in the loving Father and not to be blind to the dangers that confront them in a largely pagan society.

King appeals for political unity against ETA

Iberia - Spain
Spain's King Juan Carlos appealed to political parties to unite to defeat the armed Basque separatist group ETA, in a speech at the first session of the newly elected legislature. Full story on Daily Spain site

Violence, anger, and fear are issues that faced the early church and continue to confront the followers of Christ today. Please pray with us that the people of Spain will turn to the King of Kings and find true peace in their lives and in their country.

Youthful German Skeptics Challenge Religious Convention

A generation of young Germans has turned its back on organized religion, finding the church outdated and irrelevant. Yet a new study posted by Deutsche Welle shows that focusing on spirituality could win them back.

Pray with us that the youth of Germany will seek to learn more about the spiritual. Pray that their longing for knowledge will bring them into contact with believers and followers of Christ who can share their life and wisdom. Pray that the organized religions of Germany will go beyond hierarchical systems and rule-keeping to become true homes of faith and worship.