Cocos Islander, Kukus of Australia
The Cocos Malays are
the majority population of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a territory of
Australia. The Malay were the first permanent inhabitants of the island, along
with Alexander Hare. They were brought as slaves and members of his harem. When
a previous claimant, John Clunies-Ross, arrived a year later in 1827, he took
the island back, employing the existing population in the harvest of coconuts.
Because of the unbroken European rule of the islands, the culture has been
mostly Western. The majority of the group is Muslim.
Ministry Obstacles
The majority religion
in this small island territory is Muslim. There may be resistance to attempts
to share the gospel.
Outreach Ideas
Aside from coconut
harvesting and a bit of tourism the Cocos Islands have little sustainability.
Perhaps the believers there could create a micro-business that would benefit
their Muslim neighbors as they simultaneously share Christ with them.
Pray for the followers
of Christ
The Christians living
on the islands are in the minority and may feel very isolated. Pray they will
meet together in joyful unity.
Pray for the entire
people group
Pray the Cocos
Islanders will continue to feel empowered in making decisions that affect them.
Pray they will not be exploited by interests external to the island.
Scripture Focus
"The LORD reigns,
let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad." Psalm 97:1
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