Jumat, 14 November 2014

Pala of Laos

 
Pala of Laos
The Pala live in a mountainous area near the Oma, a group with whom they share some cultural and linguistic similarities. They are an isolated group, and are considered relatively closed to new ideas and development. They mostly trade with the Lao and the Khmu. On occasions they venture down to the market in Koua where they buy and barter for products they need. Animism and ancestor worship are the dominant religious beliefs among the Pala. Every home has a sacred ancestral altar, where rituals and offerings are made at appointed times. Numerous spirits and deities are also worshipped by the Pala. Every June, after the rice has been planted, a ceremony called Tgelapeu is held to honor the spirits of the village and the harvest.
Ministry Obstacles
Christian workers should be prepared for spiritual opposition as Jesus is presented to the Pala tribe.
Outreach Ideas
Perhaps churches in Laos which are working to take the Gospel to unreached people groups in their own country will be led by the Lord's Spirit to the Pala tribe. Pray they won't be overlooked.
Pray for the followers of Christ
There are no known followers of Jesus among the Pala tribe at this time. Please pray there will soon be many who will become Christ's disciples.
Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Pala tribe will soon be set completely free from superstition and the worship of created things.
Scripture Focus
"And you shall be my witnesses, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:8
 

People Name: Pala
Country: Laos
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 5,700
World Population: 5,700
Language: Akha
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Christ Followers: Few, less than 2%
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
1.1

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