Makonde of Mozambique

Makonde of Mozambique The Makonde are traditionally a matrilineal society where children and inheritances belong to women. They successfully resisted predation by African, Arab, and European slavers, and did not fall under colonial power until the 1920s. They like to carve household objects, figures, and masks. Their traditional religion is an animistic form of ancestor worship and still continues, although today the Makonde of Mozambique are mainly Muslim, at least nominally. They speak the Makonde language, but in Mozambique many also speak Portuguese. Ministry Obstacles The Makonde may not have known Christians who are real disciples of Jesus Christ, being obedient to him and living holy lives. Outreach Ideas Pray for workers to take Gospel recordings and other resources to the Makonde tribe. Pray their hearts will be prepared. Pray for the followers of Christ There are a number of Catholic Christians among the Makonde, but few evangelicals. Pray these Christians will become mature enough in the faith to represent Christ well and to make a positive impact in their tribe. Pray for the entire people group Pray for an improved literacy rate among this tribe, and that their children will become well prepared for the modern world. 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		People Name: Makonde Country: Mozambique 10/40 Window: No Population: 455,000 World Population: 1,727,000 Language: Makonde Primary Religion: Islam Bible: Portions Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2