Pray for Aruba
A stone lighthouse on the north-west tip of Aruba.
Photo: Aruba Paradise Photos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Aruba
The capital is Oranjestad. People speak Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish and English. The largest faith is Christianity.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Aruba
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has seen several shootings in recent weeks, and the police chief has promised more patrols on the streets. A union is calling for a minimum wage that covers living costs, and new airport facilities are due to open in December 2026.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Spiritual landscape
Roman Catholics make up about three in four Arubans, and Protestants, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and others are also present. The Pew Research Center estimated that about 92% of people were Christian in 2020.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Aruba. Bring safety to every neighbourhood, comfort to families who grieve, and wisdom to the police and those in authority. Provide for workers and families facing the cost of living. Let Your love and truth be known in every home. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
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