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Pray for Jersey

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Jersey is a British Crown dependency and the largest of the Channel Islands.
Alderney
Brecqhou (Brechou)
Guernsey
Herm
Jersey
Jethou
Lihou
Sark

It is located in the southeastern English Channel, just off the coast
of Normandy, France.  
Its closest island neighbors are Sark and Guernsey in the northwest.

It is not part of the UK or the European Union, although the UK
is responsible for its defense.

Saint Helier is the capital and largest city.
The population is about 97,857

FACTS
‘Jersey’ means ‘Big Isle’ or ‘Earth Isle.’

Jersey and the other Channel Islands are the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy.

Jersey has enjoyed self-government since the division of the Duchy of Normandy in 1204.

The American state of New Jersey was named after Jersey.

Jersey cattle were originally bred in Jersey.

Jersey is known for its annual Battle of Flowers carnival held each August.
It was inaugurated in 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VII.

The French poet/writer Victor Marie Hugo (1802 – 1885) spent some time in Jersey.

FAMOUS JERSYIANS
Henry William "Harry" Vardon (1870 – 1937) A famous professional golfer

Philippe Le Sueur Mourant (1848 -1918) A writer

Sir Robert Pipon Marett (1820-1884) A lawyer, journalist, poet, politician.

DEMOGRAPHICS
50%   Jersey
31%   Other Britons
7%     Portuguese
3%     Polish
2%     Irish
1%     French

HISTORY
People have lived on Jersey for thousands of years.
During the Ice Age nomadic hunters used its caves as a base for hunting mammoth.

During the Neolithic Period many megalithic monuments were made there.
Trade was conducted with Brittany and England

During the 5th-6th centuries the island was occupied by the Birtons

Tradition has it that it was Saint Helier from Belgium first introduced Christianity
to the Island during the 6th century.

The island was first called Jersey during the 9th-10th centuries

Jersey and the rest of the Channel Islands were ruled by Brittany until 933 when
they were taken over by Normandy.

In 1066 William II of Normandy became king of England but continued
to rule his French possessions as a separate entity.

The islands remained part of the Duchy of Normandy until 1204.
In 1204 England lost all territories in mainland Normandy France but retained
possession of Jersey and the other Channel Islands.
The islands have been internally self-governing since then.

Trade laid the foundations of prosperity, aided by neutrality between England and France.
The Jersey way of life involved agriculture, milling, fishing, shipbuilding, and production of woollen goods.

19th-century improvements in transport links brought tourism to the island.

During World War II, Jersey was occupied by Germany from 1940-45
During this time the Germans constructed many fortifications using Soviet slave labor.
The Channel Islands were one of the last places in Europe to be liberated.

CONDITIONS
The economy is based on financial services, tourism, electronic commerce
and agriculture.

The island is recognized as a leading offshore financial center

Diplomatic representation is reserved for the Crown but Jersey has been
developing its own international identity over recent years.

There have been debates about Jersey becoming independent.

Economic growth has spurred immigration and a rise in the population
Many workers have arrived from Portugal.

SPIRITUAL CONDITIONS
Jersey is a traditionally Christian island.
Most church goers are Church of England, Methodism or Catholic.
For many church attendance is purely a matter of tradition.

There are about 400 Muslims.

PRAYER NEEDS
Pray that issues about independence be settled justly and peacefully.

Pray that immigrants be treated with justice.

Pray that the churches experience a revival.

Pray that Christians reach out to Muslims.

Pray that immigrants be exposed to the Gospel.
Prayer update: Jersey

All of the above info comes from the following link.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey
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