Amis, Ami of China

Amis, Ami of China The Ami, who "seem to be composed of several more-or-less unrelated ethnic elements," say their ancestors came from an overseas island called Sanasai or Vasai. Some scholars have speculated these islands are today's Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Many Ami villages have a matrilineal clan system, with the grandmother acting as the head of the household. Some Ami believe men should only eat male fish and women should only eat female fish. The Ami in Fujian are polytheists. They are an unreached group in China, despite the presence of a strong Ami church in Taiwan. As many as half of the Ami in Taiwan claim to be Christians. Ministry Obstacles Polytheistic beliefs in gods and goddesses, coupled with beliefs brought in by men who went to fight in time of war may have confused the Ami and left them suspicious of other beliefs. Outreach Ideas Teams of Ami missionaries from Taiwan have been sent to a few countries, including China. Pray some of these Ami believers will be sent to their own tribe living in mainland China. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for those the Lord will call to himself from among the Ami of China, and that the Lord is even now preparing teachers and pastors to help them. Pray they will experience the unity Jesus described in John 17. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Ami will increasingly understand there is one creator God who transcends his creation, and will pay homage to him. Scripture Focus "Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest?' Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest." John 4:35		People Name: Amis, Ami Country: China 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 1,900 World Population: 178,000 Language: Amis Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1