GLOBAL PRAYER NETWORK: Maninka, Eastern of Sierra Leone

Rabu, 23 Oktober 2013

Maninka, Eastern of Sierra Leone

The Maninka is a sub-group of the large people group commonly referred to as the Manding. Their unity and pride stems from their common cultural origin from the once-great Malian Empire. The Maninka are spread across the continent of Africa in nine countries. They have a system of occupational castes, the most important of which are the musicians and blacksmiths, who are set apart in society and revered. Village organization rests on lineage structure. The eldest male of the oldest founding lineage is usually at the pinnacle of leadership. The Maninka are generally open to discussing spiritual matters and are fascinated by them. However, the older generation is very resistant to change, because violation of group norms brings shame to their clan.

Ministry Obstacles
Tradition is important to African tribes. Change is difficult, and people understandably resist it.
Outreach Ideas
There are many Christians in Sierra Leone, in other tribes. Pray the Lord will lead some of these to take the good news of Jesus to the Maninka people.
Pray for the followers of Christ
Christian Maninka need the prayers of Christians outside their tribe. Pray for these Christians to clearly understand their relationship with God is His gift to them through the death of his son Jesus on the cross.
Pray for the entire people group
Please pray for the large Maninka tribe located in several African countries to be able to prepare their children well for a rapidly changing world.

Scripture Focus
"I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations ... Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth." Psalm 57:9-11