Dayak, Lawangan of Indonesia

Dayak, Lawangan of Indonesia The Lawangan people make their living through hunting, fishing, farming, raising livestock, making handicrafts, and some have become traders. Generally, the worldview of the Lawangan people is connected with belief in spirits. In the same way, their arts and culture are related to these spirit beliefs. They are typically followers of traditional Dayak beliefs, called Kaharingan. In addition, some follow Nyuli beliefs. Nyuli teaching is that there is a resurrection after death. In addition the Lawangan worship the spirits of their ancestors, which are called duwata. Every family worships its own duwata that acts as their house god. Ministry Obstacles No written scripture is reported to be available in the Lawangan language. Please pray for a translation to soon be provided. Outreach Ideas There are Gospel recordings available in the Lawangan language. Workers are needed to carry these to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are followers of Christ among this tribe. Please pray they will grow in numbers and will be given a heart to carry the message of Christ to their entire tribe. Pray for the entire people group The Lawangan need formal education. They also need to develop their skills in order to face the many changes they are experiencing. Better education and skill improvement can help them rise above poverty. Improvement in health is also greatly needed. Scripture Focus "All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will worship before You." Psalm 22:27		People Name: Dayak, Lawangan Country: Indonesia 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 123,000 World Population: 123,000 Language: Lawangan Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2