Population: 400,000
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Resources: None
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 20
Annual Deaths: 3,800
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 20
Annual Deaths: 3,800
Description: The Sumbawa (also known as the Samawa) are the indigenous inhabitants of Sumbawa island, which is regarded as the virtual boundary line marking the easternmost advance of Hinduism into Indonesia. Today the inhabitants are largely Muslim due to missionary influence from the Makassar tribe, who live on the nearby island of Sulawesi.
Prayer Points:
• Many of the residents of Sumbawa island face starvation when crops fail due to lack of rainfall. There is also high malnutrition in children as a result. Pray for compassionate ministry that will address this issue in the name of Christ.
• Sumbawa island is home to one of the most destructive volcanoes in modern history. It's last eruption killed 72,000 people and affected the weather patterns of the entire world. Pray that this reality might awaken the Sumbawa people to eternal realities and to seek salvation through Jesus.
• The Sumbawa have only recently been engaged by missionary witness and they still have no Scripture resources in their language. However, there are a few believers among them and a church is being formed. Pray for God's blessing and protection on these new beginnings.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant the Sumbawa the faith and hope to embrace the light of the gospel and glorify your Son Jesus.
Every year 3,800 Sumbawas die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• Many of the residents of Sumbawa island face starvation when crops fail due to lack of rainfall. There is also high malnutrition in children as a result. Pray for compassionate ministry that will address this issue in the name of Christ.
• Sumbawa island is home to one of the most destructive volcanoes in modern history. It's last eruption killed 72,000 people and affected the weather patterns of the entire world. Pray that this reality might awaken the Sumbawa people to eternal realities and to seek salvation through Jesus.
• The Sumbawa have only recently been engaged by missionary witness and they still have no Scripture resources in their language. However, there are a few believers among them and a church is being formed. Pray for God's blessing and protection on these new beginnings.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant the Sumbawa the faith and hope to embrace the light of the gospel and glorify your Son Jesus.
Every year 3,800 Sumbawas die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.