GLOBAL PRAYER NETWORK: Akto Turkmen of China

Kamis, 04 Desember 2014

Akto Turkmen of China

The history of the Akto Turkmen is uncertain. Although they are considered part of the Kirgiz nationality, their language and customs are more closely related to that of the Uygur. These people are skilled shepherds and goatherds despite the harsh landscape where they must raise their animals. Their clothing, food, and housing all reflect their seminomadic, pastoral lifestyle. The Akto Turkmen are Sunni Muslims who observe both Uygur and Kirgiz religious festivals, along with some rituals they have retained from their pre-Islamic religion of shamanism. No record exists of any mission work being conducted among the small but proud Akto Turkmen people group. They are strongly bound to their Islamic beliefs, which form their ethnic identity, and to their own ancient form of shamanism and black magic.

Ministry Obstacles
Akto Turkmen are "strongly bound to their Islamic beliefs," as well as to shamanism and the occult.

Outreach Ideas
Please pray the Uygur gospel radio broadcasts that have aired in the region for the past several years will be found by the Akto Turkmen, and that they will be prompted to carefully listen.

Pray for the followers of Christ
There probably is not a single individual in this tribe who knows and follows Jesus. Pray for a movement of God's Spirit that will lead many to saving faith in Christ.

Pray for the entire people group
Please pray for health and sufficient feed for the livestock of the Akto Turkmen people, and that they will be able to sustain themselves in an adequate manner.

Scripture Focus
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21