After the Second World War Germany was divided in two; with the democratic Federal Republic on the west and the communist ‘Democratic’ Republic on the east. Germany’s capital was also cut in two – the Berlin Wall keeping east and west apart.

The Berlin Wall came down in 1990 and the two states became ‘one’ Germany.

The cost of rebuilding East Germany has been high and unemployment has shot up in recent years but Germany remains one of Europe’s most powerful and richest countries.

German is second most popular language on the Internet.

Count Zinzendorf started a non-stop prayer meeting in Saxony (Germany) in 1727…everyone took an hour each and it kept going for an amazing 100 years!

The church is widely seen as irrelevant in today’s culture. Although 70% of Germans would call themselves Christians, only 45% believe in God and less than 10% go to church. While Christianity has become less popular New Age philosophies, the occult and Satanism are on the increase.

Because of its wealth and size Germany is a key player in European politics. Pray for wise and honourable leadership in Germany’s politicians.

More than half of German Christians are over the age of 50. Pray that churches can find new ways to reach and disciple young people.

Thousands of immigrants and political refugees flood into Germany from all over Europe. There is a growing criminal network, making money from people’s desperation to enter the country illegally.