Praying for the Teli in India
Oct 31, 2018
Much of this oil-pressing caste has developed into small village grocers and merchants, demonstrating upward socio-economic mobility.The perception of Christianity as an invading influence that breaks up families and promotes many social problems is a serious obstacle to Teli families and communities humbly...
Praying for the Rahanweyn in Somalia
Oct 30, 2018
The Digil and Rahawiin are two of the clan federations of the Somali peoples. The Somalis are not a unitary people group, but a grouping of broad clan federations divided by language and by clan conflicts. They are virtually all Muslim. The Digil-Rahawiin clans may offer special challenges to evangelists and church...
Praying for the Nung in Vietnam
Oct 29, 2018
The Nung support themselves through agriculture, and are also known for their handicrafts. They have an abundant wealth of folk art and cultural activities including folksongs and alternative songs ("sli"). The smooth melodies of the "sli" are harmonious with the natural sounds of the forests and mountains. The Nung...
Praying for the Yadav in India
Oct 28, 2018
The Yadav believe they are the descendants of king Yadu, from whom Krishna descended. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry. They have expertise in oral traditions like sevagaridi, i.e. group singing in praise of Lord Vishnu. Fear that Christianity aims to turn individuals from their families, communities...
Praying for the Jianshui Nisu in China
Oct 27, 2018
The Jianshui Nisu have been a dominant group in southern Yunnan for many centuries. They worship numerous spirits, some of whom are considered benevolent and others evil. Spirit worship must be overcome and replaced by worship of the living God. Pray for the believers among the Jianshui Nisu, that they would be...