Population: 410,000
Hub: Mozambique
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.50%
Hub: Mozambique
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.50%
Resources: NT, JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 10
Annual Deaths: 4,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 10
Annual Deaths: 4,000
Description: The Makonde are a major Bantu people in East Africa related to the Yao people. They are famous for their wood carvings which record their family trees over many generations. Many live along the coast or along the Ruvuma river, engaging in fishery as a major source of livelihood.
Prayer Points:
• The Makonde were part of a movement over one 100 years ago to drive out German colonists. In the process they attacked missionaries and destroyed mission stations. Today they are converting to Islam. Pray that the spread of Islamic adherance would be reversed and that the spiritual powers associated with this movement might be bound in the name of Jesus.
• In Tanzania, many Makonde are responding to the gospel who are from a non-Muslim background. Pray that from these believers missionaries might be raised up and sent to the Makonde in Mozambique.
• Ancestor worship is widely practiced by the Makonde and is a major spiritual force controlling their hearts and minds. Pray that the gospel might bring freedom and deliverance from the spirit of fear which rules over them.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, be exalted over the Makonde people. Let the glory of your presence come into their midst in full power and authority through the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Every year 4,000 Mozambique Makonde die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The Makonde were part of a movement over one 100 years ago to drive out German colonists. In the process they attacked missionaries and destroyed mission stations. Today they are converting to Islam. Pray that the spread of Islamic adherance would be reversed and that the spiritual powers associated with this movement might be bound in the name of Jesus.
• In Tanzania, many Makonde are responding to the gospel who are from a non-Muslim background. Pray that from these believers missionaries might be raised up and sent to the Makonde in Mozambique.
• Ancestor worship is widely practiced by the Makonde and is a major spiritual force controlling their hearts and minds. Pray that the gospel might bring freedom and deliverance from the spirit of fear which rules over them.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, be exalted over the Makonde people. Let the glory of your presence come into their midst in full power and authority through the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Every year 4,000 Mozambique Makonde die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.