Pray for Madagascar
Release No: 09-12
By Noel Hwande
Feb. 11— TANA, Madagascar: Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) staff in Madagascar are asking for prayers as an unstable political situation is poised to turn into widespread civil unrest. The threat of violence has caused LHM-Madagascar to postpone or cancel some ministry events in the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo.
Since the end of January, there have been political demonstrations in opposition to the current President, Marc Ravalomanana. The opposition is headed by the 34-year-old mayor of Antananarivo, Andry Rajoelina, who accuses the President of being a dictator - suppressing and starving his people.
Over the weekend demonstrations grew violent and resulted in the shooting deaths of at least 28 protestors, as they marched towards the presidential palace. The situation remains tense as the political stand-off continues.
"We ask God, that He intervenes and saves our country from the present situation," said Jaona Andrianasolo, the director for LHM-Madagascar.
LHM-Madagascar was established in 2000. LHM's local staff and volunteers reach out with the Gospel message using public performances, music concerts and Bible Correspondence Courses (BCC). The ministry also translates the BCC lessons and topical booklets from the official language of French into the local Malagasy language to reach more people.
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