30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Islam: 99,9%
Christians: Less than 50
Bible parts: none
Jesus-movie: no
Rejang churches: none
The Rejang (also called Djang) live in the tropical rain forest on the heights of the Barisan Mountains of Sumatra, the largest of Indonesia’s islands. This tropical island, home to the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, has a hot and humid climate, although it is comfortably cool in the mountains.
Rejang villages vary in size from 15 to 900 homes. Villages with an irrigation system can hold more than 4000 people. A traditional Rejang house is built on poles, about 1.5 to 2 meters (5-6 feet) above ground, with an open porch for receiving guests. Traditionally, the father is the head of the family, but marriage agreements determine whether a child will belong to the family of the mother, of the father, or to the clan.
Almost all Rejang have converted to Islam. Magic and occultism are used for protection and to fight against sickness, infertility, and enemies. Unfortunately, there is no Bible available in the Rejang language and no Christian radio or TV programs. A few local missions are working among the Rejang, but so far they have had little success; about 50 Christians are known among this people.
* Pray that the Lord would call men and women to witness for Christ among the Rejang.
* Pray that God would keep, strengthen, and encourage the few Rejang believers who live isolated among their people. May they find the courage to witness for Christ.
* Ask God to call qualified linguists to translate the Bible into the Rejang language.
* Pray that there will be a spiritual breakthrough, so that many will become open to the Gospel.
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ISBN 2-9514163-8-5. Encourage others to pray with us - pass this on.
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Former Muslims tell why they chose Jesus. Click to view Muslim Stories (on the youth site).
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The Rejang of Indonesia
Population: 700,000Islam: 99,9%
Christians: Less than 50
Bible parts: none
Jesus-movie: no
Rejang churches: none
The Rejang (also called Djang) live in the tropical rain forest on the heights of the Barisan Mountains of Sumatra, the largest of Indonesia’s islands. This tropical island, home to the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, has a hot and humid climate, although it is comfortably cool in the mountains.
Rejang villages vary in size from 15 to 900 homes. Villages with an irrigation system can hold more than 4000 people. A traditional Rejang house is built on poles, about 1.5 to 2 meters (5-6 feet) above ground, with an open porch for receiving guests. Traditionally, the father is the head of the family, but marriage agreements determine whether a child will belong to the family of the mother, of the father, or to the clan.
Almost all Rejang have converted to Islam. Magic and occultism are used for protection and to fight against sickness, infertility, and enemies. Unfortunately, there is no Bible available in the Rejang language and no Christian radio or TV programs. A few local missions are working among the Rejang, but so far they have had little success; about 50 Christians are known among this people.
Let’s Pray:
---------------------------------------------------------------* Pray that the Lord would call men and women to witness for Christ among the Rejang.
* Pray that God would keep, strengthen, and encourage the few Rejang believers who live isolated among their people. May they find the courage to witness for Christ.
* Ask God to call qualified linguists to translate the Bible into the Rejang language.
* Pray that there will be a spiritual breakthrough, so that many will become open to the Gospel.
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ISBN 2-9514163-8-5. Encourage others to pray with us - pass this on.
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Former Muslims tell why they chose Jesus. Click to view Muslim Stories (on the youth site).
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