30% of the Netherlands is beneath sea level, and rising water levels means it is gradually sinking!

The Netherlands suffered brutal invasion and occupation by Germany during World War II.

The Netherlands is a popular destination for political refugees from all over the world. In the next decade ethnic minorities from other countries will make up 18% of the population.

Both the UK and the USA have a higher rate of cannabis use amongst young people than the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a strong Christian heritage – fighting for religious freedom, reaching out to refugees and sending out missionaries to the ends of the earth. Pray that revival would bring a new spiritual dynamic to this country.

Amsterdam is internationally famous for being a society where anything goes. Girls from all over southern Europe and South America come and work as prostitutes in the Red Light district and the availability of drugs draws travellers from around Europe. Pray that Christians can reach out to a lost generation in Amsterdam.

Pray that the Netherlands would play a key role in challenging and sending out young people to take the gospel to every nation.

There is a real growth in the number of independent, charismatic and Pentecostal churches. Pray that these churches would grow in their passion and commitment to God in discipleship and prayer.