Chain of Bangladesh

Chain of Bangladesh The Chain are mainly a landowning community. At present, agriculture is the traditional and primary occupation. They generally do not accept food from the Dhobi, Chamar, Napit, Bania, and Muslims. Except for the Brahman community, ail the other communities of the region accept food from them. Shell (sankha) bangles and vermilion are the symbols of married women. An Agradani or Kantaha Brahman officiates as a priest during ceremonial rituals. Ministry Obstacles Spiritual opposition is always present when the Gospel of Christ is proclaimed. Pray against this opposition and for freedom for the Gospel to advance. Outreach Ideas The Chain community speaks Bengali, and there are many good resources available in Bengali. Pray for workers to take these to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no known followers of Christ in the Chain community in Bangladesh. Pray that in their interactions outside of the group they will encounter believers who will be compelled to share the gospel with them. Pray for the entire people group Please pray the Chain community will be able to prepare their children for productive lives, with good schools available. Scripture Focus "You purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation." Revelation 5:9		People Name: Chain Country: Bangladesh 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 25,000 World Population: 543,000 Language: Bengali Primary Religion: Hinduism Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: Yes Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1