Palembang of Indonesia

Palembang of Indonesia Palembang is the name of a city and a people group. The Palembang people live mostly in Palembang city, but also live in other areas. A typical Palembang house is designed in a distinctive pyramid shape. Most of their houses are raised, standing above water or land. A child is free to draw family lineage by choosing his family or clan name from the father's or the mother's clan. Other traditions are also "free". For example, a newlywed couple is free to live wherever they want. Although Islamic commitment is very high, the role of the shaman is still prominent in many areas of life. For example, if something is lost or someone is sick, a shaman is usually consulted first. Ministry Obstacles The Palembang is a very large people group, and has a long history of strong commitment to Islam. Outreach Ideas Please pray the very few followers of Jesus among the Palembang will grow in maturity and numbers, such that they will be able to take the good news of Christ to all their own tribe. They will need help from Christians outside the tribe, since the task is large. Pray for the followers of Christ Please pray the few followers of Jesus among the Palembang will learn to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. Pray for the entire people group Because of their dependence on rice as their livelihood, the Musi people need irrigation technology so they can make use of the river water for irrigating their rice farms in order to have two or even three harvests a year. Scripture Focus "For from the rising of the sun, even to its setting, My name will be great among the nations ... says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 1:11		People Name: Palembang Country: Indonesia 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 3,098,000 World Population: 3,109,000 Language: Musi Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1