1. Prayer Walk for Liechtenstein August 2009

2. Objectives of Prayer Walk Lay a foundation in prayer for the evangelization of Liechtenstein Have a first experience with impact missions in our region

3. Profile of Principality of Liechtenstein System of State, Constitution Liechtenstein is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis. The power of State is embodied in the Reigning Prince and the People and is exercised by them in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (article 2 of the Constitution of 1921). Head of State Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, Court of Rietberg. Upon the death of his father, Prince Franz Josef II, Hereditary Prince Hans- Adam took over the regency on 13 November 1989. Prince Hans-Adam II On August 15th 2004 H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II entrusts his son H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois as his representative with the exercise of all sovereign rights pertaining to him, in accordance with the Liechtenstein Constitution. Parliament The Liechtenstein Parliament (Landtag) is composed of 25 representatives. It exercises its rights in the sessions of the Parliamentary Plenary. The Liechtenstein Parliament is small in an international comparison. Government According to the Constitution, the Government is a collegial body composed of the Prime Minister and four other Ministers. The Prime Minister and the other Ministers are appointed by the Reigning Prince on recommendation of the Liechtenstein Parliament. Courts Jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters is exercised in the first instance by the Court of Justice, in the second instance by the Court of Appeal, and in the third and last instance by the Supreme Court. The Administrative Court and the Constitutional Court are courts of public law. The courts sit in Vaduz. Capital Vaduz Population approx. 35'000 inhabitants (as of the end of 2007), of which 34% are foreigners, mainly Swiss, Austrians; Italians and Germans35'000 inhabitants Religions Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, Other/Unknown 16.8% Language Standard German is the official language; the colloquial language is an Alemannic dialect National Day 15 August Currency Swiss franc Euros are generally accepted Area 160.0 square kilometers (Fourth-smallest state in Europe, after Vatican, Monaco and San Marino) Geographical Data Highest mountain: Grauspitz, elevation 2599 meters Lowest point: Ruggeller Riet, elevation 430 meters Greatest extension: Length 24.8 km, width 12.5 km Location between 47° 16' 08''/47° 02' 58'' northern latitude and 9° 28' 16'' /9° 38' 34 '' eastern longitude Neighboring States Switzerland and Austria National borders Total of 77.9 km, of which 41.2 km are with Switzerland (canton of St. Gallen, canton of Graubünden) and 36.7 km with Austria (province of Vorarlberg)

4. Proposed Dates August 6 – 10 –Arrival and Briefing Thursday afternoon Aug. 6 th (some may arrive Friday or Saturday) –Monday: prayer walk # 1 –Tuesday: prayer walk # 2 –Wednesday: prayer walk # 3 and wrap-up –Thursday: Leave for home

5. Logistics and planning Walkers arriving at Zürich Airport will need to travel by train or rental car to Buchs. Approx. 1.5 hours. We can organize accommodation for 8-10 prayer walkers. More than this number would need to be housed in local hotels. We will ask host families to provide breakfast and a sack lunch for each hiking day. Evening meal will be together as a group. Selected walks will depend upon the fitness of the walkers. Minimum planned walks on flat terrain are 4 to 10 km (2 – 4 hours) Maximum planned walks are 10 to 12 km with altitude change up to 1 km. (4-5 hours) Walkers should bring all weather clothing (we will hike rain or shine), a daypack, sturdy walking/hiking shoes and walking poles if desired.

6. Example Walks Valüna Valley Trail rise 492 meters Distance 12.7 km Time 4 – 5 hours Fürstin Gina Weg Trail rise 924 meters Distance 12 km Time 5 hours

7. Example Walks Ruggeler Marschland Trail rise 22 meters Distance 10.9 km Time 3 – 4 hours Malbun Schönberg Trail rise 550 meters Distance 9.8 km Time 4 hours

8. Example Walks Sassweg Trail rise 199 meters Distance 4.5 km Time 2 hours