Praying for Markham
August 28, 2019
Markham, Ontario Quick Facts:
Population 350,000
45% Chinese
22% White
18% South Asian
400+ Corporate Head Offices
1100 high-tech and life science companies
Top three religious groups:
44% Christian
10% Hindu
7% Muslim
According to www.salatomatic.com Markham has 5 mosques.
According to Outreach Canada’s church database, Markham has 54 churches.
Lying north and east of Toronto, the City of Markham is part of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
Markham describes itself as the high-tech capital of Canada and the country’s most diverse community, enjoying a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.
Markham is part of the Toronto East LMT Network. There are 6 members of the Network Leadership Team (NLT), who are all actively engaged in outreach to Muslims.
Pray:
- for the LMT Network Leadership Team as we seek to co-ordinate prayer for Muslims across the city of Markham. In addition to monthly prayer meetings, the NLT is looking for churches who will adopt their local neighborhood mosque community in prayer. So far, we have two churches praying for their local mosque. Pray God will connect us to churches to cover the remaining mosques.
- that God will raise up local pastors who will see the opportunity of ministry to their local mosque community. Pray that God will place a burning conviction in the hearts of church leaderships that will drive them to prayer for God’s direction and opportunities for engagement.
- for Christian individuals in Markham who are engaging with Muslim neighbors and co-workers. Pray for courage, conviction and opportunity to share Jesus as they build relationship.