Laz, Lazuri in Turkey

Laz, Lazuri in Turkey In Turkish folklore, the Laz (or Mingrelian) have a reputation for plundering and piracy. They were notorious as kidnappers, and until the 1800's, they engaged in slave hunts focusing on young children. Today, however, they are respected as industrious, educated, adventurous, and trustworthy people. Ministry Obstacles Scripture resources are needed in their language. Outreach Ideas Georgian believers could be challenged to minister to the Laz in both Georgia and Turkey. Gospel recordings in the language are available. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray those who consider themselves to be Christians will in fact place their faith in the finished work of Christ, and joyfully give thanks to the Father who has qualified them to share in the inheritance of the saints. Pray for the entire people group Pray each Laz individual will soon have an opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ in their language and in an understandable form, which they will both understand and accept. Scripture Focus "But indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord." Numbers 14:21		People Name: Laz, Lazuri Country: Turkey 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 94,000 World Population: 96,000 Language: Laz Primary Religion: Islam Bible: Questionable Need Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2