GLOBAL PRAYER NETWORK: Asilulu of Indonesia

Jumat, 08 November 2013

Asilulu of Indonesia

The Asilulu live on the island of Ambon in the villages of Asilulu and Ureng, in the province of Maluku. The Maluku Islands, historically called the Spice Islands, are a string of over one thousand islands scattered over the eastern portion of Indonesia. Fishing is the principle livelihood for the Asilulu. The Asilulu are Muslims. As such, they believe they will be judged based on their knowledge of the Qur'an, as well as what they did with their lives. The Asilulu have syncretized Islam with their traditional beliefs.
Ministry Obstacles
There is a lack of Christian resources available in the language of the Asilulu. Pray for resources to be developed and taken to the people.
Outreach Ideas
Before going to sea, the fishermen will first pray to God for blessings and protection. How wonderful it would be if oral stories of Jesus' fisherman followers could be used to help reach them.
Pray for the followers of Christ
There are no known followers of Jesus Christ among the Asilulu at this time, but pray for those the Lord will call to himself. Pray that even now teachers and pastors are being prepared to help them.
Pray for the entire people group
The Asilulu need a satisfactory means of transportation to market their produce in the cities of Ambon and Hitu, so that fish will still be fresh when they arrive. In recent years, outside provocateurs have sparked a deadly cycle of violence and revenge between various groups on Ambon. Peace, order, and restoration of the shattered island are desperately needed.

Scripture Focus
"Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders. And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen." Psalm 72:18-19