BELITUNG OF INDONESIA
The traditional
Belitung house is built on a raised platform with bark walls and roofs of sago
palm leaves. They also have temporary villages used during harvest. These
houses are built at the edge of the forest and are usually lived in during the
time the people work in the field. The Belitung adheres to Islam which came to
the area around the 17th century. In spite of their dedication to Islam, many
Belitung people are still influenced by animistic belief in spirits.
MINISTRY OBSTACLES
These people live on
Belitung Island, making access somewhat a challenge.
OUTREACH IDEAS
Christians can help
encourage and disciple the Christian believers in this people group, praying
for them and providing discipleship materials. As these disciples grow they
will be able to minister to their own people.
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST
Pray for the few
followers of Jesus among the Belitung community. Pray they will fellowship
together and grow strong in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
PRAY FOR THE ENTIRE PEOPLE GROUP
Pray for the material
and physical needs of the Belitung to be met. Pray they will be able to provide
good schooling for their children.
SCRIPTURE FOCUS
"For I am not
ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who
believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16
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