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Note: Scripture references are from the New Living 2 Yinuo Nosu in China Translation (NLT) unless otherwise indicated. Many of the images in this guide (marked with an The Yinuo’s ancestor worship and folk religion are vastly asterisk *) come from the International Mission different from biblical Christianity. The Yinuo speak a Board (IMB). We thank the IMB for their exquisite dialect of the Nosu language that is unintelligible to images, taken by workers in the field. their neighbors. They live in mountains and forests far from urban areas of China. Therefore, their language and remoteness both provide additional challenges to JULY getting them the gospel. In that wonderful day you will sing: 1 Shengzha Nosu in China Isaiah “Thank the Lord! Praise His name! The Shengzha Nosu live in isolated rural areas and 12:4 Tell the nations what He has done. often view strangers with suspicion. Chinese believers Let them know how mighty He is!” will need to make an effort to build relationships • May this people group praise Him and tell others of with them. The large majority of the Shengzha have His mighty deeds. practiced folk religion and polytheism for hundreds of years, so their faith is in other spirit beings. • Pray that workers would be called to this harvest field, and that the necessary resources would Isaiah With joy you will drink deeply from the become available. 12:3 fountain of salvation! • Pray that the Yinuo would have a church planting • May many from this people group drink deeply from movement started among them. the fountain of His salvation and mercy! • Pray that the Yinuo Nosu would hear the truth of • Pray the Lord would get His word into the hands of God’s Word, believe it and act upon it. the right people. • Pray the Lord would send workers to tell them 3 Yadu Qiang in China about Jesus. The Yadu Qiang are a Tibetan Buddhist people who • Pray that every Shengzha Nosu would have the live approximately 800 kilometers east of the Tibetan opportunity to hear the good news. border in Sichuan Province, China, and they make their • Pray that whole Nosu villages would come to Christ. living raising sheep and selling apples. Embroidery is a favorite pastime of the women, and women have the final say in family decisions. Their is mixed with folk religion and ancestor worship. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has spoken— Isaiah who can change His plans? When His 14:27 hand is raised, who can stop Him? • Pray that many from this people group will understand that God is sovereign, and they must obey Him alone. • Pray that any group of Yadu believers would grow in numbers and spiritual maturity. • Pray that the Scriptures would become available in the Yadu’s language. • Pray that a movement to Christ would begin and flourish among the Yadu Qiang.

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UNREACHED OF THE DAY Lord, we show our trust in You by obeying by You our trust in show we Lord, is to glorify desire laws; our heart’s your name. Your 6 Muslim in Bangladesh

Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among the Muslim Darzi people. Pray that God’s servants would lead the Darzi people Pray that God’s to His living word and salvation found in Jesus. Pray that many from this people group will trust the Lord, obey Him, and glorify His name through their actions. • • In , Darzi means “tailor.” For hundreds of years, they were respected highly for their craftsmanship , ,throughout their communities in north Bangladesh and Nepal. shops were where Their share newspeople gathered to read newspapers, and socialize. However, global modernization in mass this. replaced has clothes of production now Some and ready-made clothes, work in clothing factories, sell Darzi havea few are clothing designers. Many younger chosen other professions. Isaiah 26:8 •

51 You will keep in perfect all who trust peace You You! on fixed all whose thoughts are You, in that day the people will proclaim, In Him We trusted in God! “This is our in whom us! This is the Lord, saved and He in the salvation trusted.us rejoice Let we brings!” He

5 Muslim Biswas in Bangladesh 4 Queyu in China 4 Queyu

Pray for many from this people group to find perfectfind to group people this from many for Pray peace in trusting the Lord Almighty. to reach Pray for the Lord to orchestrate efforts Biswas families. Pray for a massive movement to Christ among the other communities Biswas people that would affect in Bangladesh. Pray for the Lord to bring Biswas families to Himself by blessing them abundantly. Pray that many from this people group learn to trustPray that many from this people group salvation and rejoice in Him. in the Lord’s thePray that God would bring peace between people. Chinese government and the Queyu to thisPray that the Lord would call missionaries Christ. lone area, leading to a movement to the glory ofPray that the Queyu people would see the risen Christ and turn to Him alone. Isaiah 26:3 • • • • Biswas is both a surname and a title in Bangladesh,Biswas is both a surname and a title means “reliable”and the title is very flattering. It title was“trustworthy” or “faith.” This honorable time that pre-datesgiven to them by Muslim rulers in a at thatBritish rule. Many of them were administrators in there is a long list of prominent people time. Today Bangladesh with the surname of Biswas. • • • • Isaiah 25:9 The Queyu people are committed to the Buddhistthe to committed are people Queyu The grace and few witnesses of Christ’s religious system, the 1950s. It is an understatementhave been there since lack an adequate gospel witness.to say they still set up small health clinics to careChinese workers can keeping spiritual health at thefor physical ailments, to Christ, patients their to lead forefront and seeking the Great Physician.

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7 Muslim in Bangladesh The Dhobi name means “wash,” and this identifies their trade of being clothes washers. Despite the painful physical problems they endure in their work, older often work hard so that their children can have an education and advance. There are many young Dhobis now working in the government, 8 Behara in Bangladesh trade, business, and other professions. Though most Dhobis in India are Hindu, those in Bangladesh are The Behara people live in rural Bangladesh and are almost always Muslim. followers of . They have low status. The Bible How foolish can you be? He is the Potter, and is available in their language in audio and online formats, so they can encounter and respond to God’s He is certainly greater than you, the clay! Isaiah Word. There is always a need for those who will use Should the created thing say of the one who 29:16 the local culture’s music and drama forms to present made it, “He didn’t make me”? Does a jar ever the life of Christ. say, “The potter who made me is stupid”? Then the glory of the LORD will be Isaiah • Pray that many from this people group will soon revealed, and all people will see it together. understand that they belong to God by right of His 40:5 The LORD has spoken!” life-giving creation. • Pray that members of this people group will soon • Pray the would come to know Jesus

UNREACHED OF THE DAY see the glory of the Lord and respond to it. and heed His teachings. • Pray for workers to go to the Behara people in • Pray for a Holy Spirit-led Disciple Making Movement Bangladesh. among the Muslim Dhobis in Bangladesh. • Pray for the Holy Spirit to sweep through families of this people group, drawing them into His Kingdom.

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10 Muslim Jogi in Bangladesh When you think of Jogis, you usually think of and India. However, they also have Muslim communities in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. They are also known as Jogi Faqirs, holy men who are often beggars. Faqirs are often wandering Sufi mystics who teach Islam. Historically, they have been a landless community. Their help in curing diseases and in the removal of evil spirits is sought by both Hindus and . Yes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in power. Isaiah He will rule with a powerful arm. See, He 40:10 brings His reward with Him as He comes. • Pray for many from this people group to claim this verse by embracing the Lord. • Pray for them to accept the spiritual blessings of Jesus Christ and teach them to others. • Pray for a movement to Christ among Jogis in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

11 Tarafdar in Bangladesh UNREACHED The Tarafdar people are small in number, but they have left their mark on Bangladesh. One has been a noted historian. Others have been Olympic athletes representing Bangladesh while another chronicled Bangladesh’s 1971 war for independence from Pakistan. OF THE DAY To whom can you compare God? What image can you find to resemble Him? Isaiah 9 Muslim Nagarchi in Bangladesh Can He be compared to an idol formed in 40:18-19 In the past, when ceremonies and celebrations were a mold, overlaid with gold, and decorated being planned in the villages of Bangladesh, it was the with silver chains? Nagarchi who were called upon to serve as drummers. • Pray that this people group will soon understand Today, many of them have given up their drums to that they can never form an idol that compares with farm and raise livestock in central Bangladesh. Most of the Lord. the Nagarchi are Hindu. The Muslim Nagarchi intermix • Pray for the Lord to have His hand of blessings on with the Hindus and have even adopted some of their the Tarafdar community so that they would know religious practices. they need Him. Isaiah The grass withers and the flowers fade, but • Pray for their elders to welcome Christ’s ambassadors 40:8 the word of our God stands forever.” and embrace the gospel. • Meditate on this verse, and pray that members of • Pray for a movement to Christ among them in this people group embrace it. Bangladesh. • Pray for workers willing to go to this harvest field. • Ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of the Nagarchi to receive the gospel message and pray for many families to respond to His invitation.

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of the Day of Only I can tell you the future before it before the future I can tell you Only I plan will happens. Everything even I wish. come to pass, for I do whatever For I will pour out water to quench your thirst water to quench your I will pour out For And I will fields. parched and to irrigate your descendants, and my on your pour out my Spirit children. blessing on your 15 Muslim Bhangi in Pakistan 14 Rathawa in Pakistan

Pray for God to shed His abundant favor on the Bhangi people in such a way they would know that Jesus Christ provides a better life. Pray that Disciple Making Movements would bePray that Disciple and grow mightily. started in Bahna communities reachingPray for a chain reaction of families new believersfamilies that results in thousands of thewho share their faith with others among Rathawa people. Pray for a Church Planting Movement among the Bhangi people. Pray that the Bahna hear the gospel in impactful the Bahna hear the Pray that to hear God speak to them. ways and have ears people, andPray for workers to go to the Rathawa their savior. for their hearts to be ready to receive Pray for believers in Pakistan to reach out to this unreached people. Pray that access to education would grow for would grow for access to education Pray that and women. people today’s Pray that this blessing will soon reach group. Thank the Lord that He alone can tell the future, people group can never be and His plans for today’s stopped. Make this your prayer for today’s people group. people your prayer for today’s Make this

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • • • • • • • were traditionallyThe Bhangi, a Scheduled Caste, and basketassociated with scavenging, sweeping by variousmaking. The majority are employed and a few ofmunicipal governments as scavengers, those living in cities are educated. Others make and sell bamboo goods or work as drummers. Isaiah 46:10 • • such as Bibles, recordings, radioNo gospel resources, are available in the Rathawiprograms, or tracts with friendly generally are Rathawas language. of honoring guests is by servingoutsiders. Their way kitchen. This would be a great timethem food in their for believers to tell stories of Jesus! Isaiah 44:3

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Have you never heard? Have you never never you Have heard? never you Have is the everlasting understood? The Lord all the earth. of He the Creator God, one can No or weary. weak grows never understanding. the depths of His measure But those who trust in the Lord will find who trust those in the Lord But They will soar high on wings new strength. like eagles. They will run and not grow They will walk and not faint. weary.

13 Muslim Bahna in Pakistan 12 Muslim Badhai in Pakistan 12 Muslim Badhai

Pray that they will soon understand that God is all- Pray that they will soon understand powerful and all-knowing. the BadhaiPray for the Lord to pave the way for people to have access to better education. harvest this fieldPray that workers would be sent to would spreadand that a Disciple Making Movement like holy fire.

Isaiah 40:31 The Bahna people used to card (process) cotton, but the advancement of technology has led them to abandon that in favor of taking up agriculture, manufacturing the Bahna were entirely Hindu, and trade. Originally, but some of them converted to Islam during the Sultanate. Many Muslim Bahna left India and relocated to Pakistan, mainly to the Province. • • • Isaiah 40:28 levels are low among the Badhai as mostLiteracy levels are low among the Modern the cost of education. are unable to afford coupled withmedicine is available though it is often in remote areas where especially traditional practices, medicine men.modern facilities are less available than but there are alsoMost Badhais in Pakistan are Muslim, Sindh Province, many Hindus among them. In Pakistan’s both need a gospel witness.

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16 Mohana Sindhi in Pakistan 18 Sama Sindhi in Pakistan The Mohana Sindhi people call themselves “ During the time of Jesus, the Sama Sindhi were a Bahana,” which means, “Lord of the sea,” as they have Hindu and Buddhist people. A few centuries later, they traditionally been fishermen. Since visual, audio, and were first introduced to Islam through conquerors. written Bible resources exist in the Sindhi language, The rural Sama Sindhi live like their ancestors as it is possible that Mohana Sindhi people will hear the irrigation farmers and livestock herders. They combine truth of the gospel online or through people who the saint worship of with Islam, while they would help them in practical matters of their lives, and also believe in traditional folk spirits. The urban Sama consequently build relationships with their families. Sindhi live as physicians, lawyers and teachers and they How beautiful on the mountains are the practice traditional Islam. feet of the messenger who brings good news, Enlarge your house; build an addition. Isaiah Isaiah the good news of peace and salvation, the Spread out your home and spare no 52:7 54:2 news that the God of Israel reigns! expense! • Pray for the Lord to send people with “beautiful • Use this verse to pray for the Lord to expand His feet” to bring good news to today’s people group. house to include today’s people group. Pray for them to have access to God’s Word, study it, • Ask the Father to prepare Sama Sindhi hearts for a and apply it to their lives. Pray for this people group mighty Church Planting Movement that would be a to have a spiritual hunger that would drive them to beacon of His light in Pakistan’s Sindh Province. the sinless Savior. 19 Kazakh in China UNREACHED OF THE DAY Many thousands of oppressed Kazakh people fled both and then China in the past century. Today Kazakhs still live in northwestern China as an official minority group. China’s Kazakhs have strongly resisted Christianity. Also, though they’ve practiced for centuries, the Kazakhs have put their faith in elements of spiritism, animism and ancestor worship. Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink—even Isaiah if you have no money! Come, take your 55:1 choice of wine or milk—it’s all free! 17 Sumra Sindhi in Pakistan • Pray that this people group will soon accept God’s offer of free salvation. Traditionally, Sumra Sindhi people were warriors, but • Pray for freedom in Christ from all dark spiritual at present they are involved in business, agriculture, forces. Pray for God’s intervention to protect government and private service. Kazakhs in China’s “re-education” camps. The Lord has demonstrated His holy • Pray that the few Kazakh believers would be Isaiah power before the eyes of all the nations. discipled, multiplied in number and used to start 52:10 All the ends of the earth will see the Disciple Making Movements that bring great victory of our God. blessing to Kazakh communities. • Pray for today’s people group to share in the victory of the Lord by becoming part of His family. • Pray that Christian businessmen, agriculturalists, and government employees would reach into the lives of Sumra Sindhi people, building relationships and sharing Christ’s abundant life with them. • Pray that Almighty God would open the hearts of Sumra Sindhi people to hear the good news that full payment of the penalty of sins has been made and is available to be received by whosoever will accept it.

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My thoughts are nothing like your nothing like your thoughts are My my ways And thoughts, says the Lord. could anything you far beyond are are just as the heavens imagine. For higher than the earth, so my ways are ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. higher than your “Don’t let foreigners who commit let foreigners “Don’t LORD The say, LORD to the themselves people.’ let me be partwill never of His a dried- I’m let the eunuchs say, don’t And and no future.’ with no children up tree 23 Nghari Tibetans in China 22 Khik (Wakhi) in China (Wakhi) 22 Khik

Pray for the Lord to raise up His ambassadors to the Nghari Tibetans. Ask God for a Church Planting Movement to sweepAsk God for a Church Planting Movement through their families and villages. Pray for a hunger for spiritual truth and a willingness to seek and find answers in Christ. Pray for the Lord to raise up mission workers whoPray for the Lord to raise up mission go to thisare willing to learn the language and remote area of the globe. Pray that the 2020s would be the decade where there is a Disciple Making Movement among every subgroup, including the Ngharis. Tibetan Pray for the Wakhi to have the opportunity to hear to have the opportunity to Pray for the Wakhi the gospel. people group will put Pray that many from today’s all their hope in the Lord. Pray that today’s people group will understand that people Pray that today’s are far higher than theirs. ways God’s

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • • • The Wakhi are Shia Muslims who also practice a wide are Shia Muslims The Wakhi rituals. variety of animistic • Nghari yet similar! The inhabitants of the Different (Northern Tang region are also known as the Chang Tibetan, Although they are ethnically Plain) Tibetans. from other Tibetan they speak a language far removed little over thevarieties. Their lifestyles have changed last thousand years. Isaiah 56:3 • The Wakhi live along China’s border with Pakistan. China’s live along The Wakhi living in extended they are inclusive, Small in number, . within their and usually marrying families Isaiah 55:8-9 •

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Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. may that He Let them turn to the Lord turn to our God, Yes, on them. mercy have generously. will forgive for He Come to me with your ears wide open. Come to me with your life. I will make will find and you Listen, I will with you. covenant an everlasting I promised all the unfailing love you give to David.

21 Sarikoli Tajik in China 21 Sarikoli Tajik 20 Kyrgyz in China

Pray for true and lasting repentance to come to this people group. hearts would crave their key Pray that Sarikoli Tajik plan. redemptive role in God’s Pray for a Disciple Making Movement. Pray for this people to have wide open ears to thePray for this people to have wide open words of the Lord. forcesPray that they would resist the oppressive them so thatthat seek to indoctrinate and destroy Jesus. they may have opportunity to know

• • • Isaiah 55:7 Sarikoli Tajik families are composed of multi- composed families are Sarikoli Tajik and roles strict with households, generational lived in tribal and traditions. For centuries, they have of following Shia clan structures with the tradition Islam. Like the Uyghurs and Kyrgyz, they have been crackdown on victim to the Chinese government’s ethnic and religious minority groups. • • Isaiah 55:3 The Kyrgyz are a farming people from Kyrgyzstan,from people farming a are Kyrgyz The a province in northwesternbut many live in Xinjiang, Kyrgyz respect demonstrations ofChina. Because the believers who call on the name ofsigns and wonders, demonstration of His power amongthe Lord for the nearly After the Chinese them might be effective. Christ is noweradicated all Kirgiz Christians in 1933, mostly unknown among them.

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I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD in the LORD with joy I am overwhelmed with me has dressed He For my God! me and draped the clothing of salvation I am like a of righteousness. in a robe or a for his wedding dressed bridegroom bride with her jewels. The LORD will hold you in His hand for you in LORD will hold The in the hand all to see—a splendid crown of God. JOSHUAPROJECT.NET/PRAY/UNREACHEDOFTHEDAY 27 Hazara in 26 Persian in Iran 26 Persian

Pray for entire families to come under the convictionPray for entire families to come under Jesus Christof the Holy Spirit and understand that Him. died for them so that they can live for Pray that spiritual discernment and spiritual hunger would lead them to among the in begin a movement to Christ. Pray for the evangelical movement in Iran toPray for the evangelical movement in house churchcontinue to be blessed by multiplying movements. people Pray for this blessing to come to today’s group. Pray for the garment of salvation to come to thisPray for the garment of salvation to people group. • • • often associatedPeople of Mongolian descent are riding andwith the image of Mongolian hordes, their path. Theyraiding across an area, killing all in subsequentwere traditionally shepherds, but through and currently manygenerations, some became farmers, is race there are in professional careers. Unfortunately, are sometimesdiscrimination in Iran, and the Hazaras Shia Muslim likevictims of it. Virtually all Hazaras are the Persian majority. Isaiah 62:3 • Persia—the name evokes ancient memories mostly from ancient memories evokes name Persia—the and were taken captive The children of Israel the Bible. the capital, Iran. Tehran, Persia or modern-day exiled in ethnic groups, and the areis home to many Persians are very family oriented.one such group. The highly value their appearance,Modern Persian women fashions. and many wear designer Isaiah 61:10 •

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The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is Spirit of the Sovereign The has anointed upon me, for the LORD me to bring good news to the poor. Their descendants will be recognized and Their descendants will be will among the nations. Everyone honored a people the LORD that they are realize has blessed.”

25 Northern in China 24 Uyghur in China

Pray that those who live near today’s people group Pray that those who live near today’s will want their spiritual blessings after they submit to the Lord Almighty. Pray that the Uzbeks turn away from dogmatic Islam and open their hearts to the true prophet, priest and king, the one who desires nothing but a repentant and contrite heart. Pray that their hearts would be softened and for a movement to Christ this decade. Pray for these blessings for today’s people group! Pray for these blessings for today’s to intercedePray God would stir Chinese Christians Uyghurs. suffering and reach out to China’s God’s Uyghurs would experience Ask that suffering and brokencomfort from within re-education camps homes. to protect thePray for the Lord to send His angels innocent. • • • Isaiah 61:9 The word “Uzbek” is most likely derived from twoderived likely most is “Uzbek” word The The words to form the phrase “genuine man.” Turkic lives.their of much permeates faith Islamic Uzbeks’ that all childrenWhen the Chinese government ordered Uzbeks refused tobe educated at Chinese schools, the atheism. send their children to schools that taught • • • • Isaiah 61:1-3a What is the future for China’s Uyghurs, a people with a for China’s What is the future severely oppressed culture Turkic rich and centuries-old is now a police government? Their homeland by China’s well over one million Uyghurs instate that imprisons camps. Almost completely Sunnibrutal “re-education” their Islam with folk religion. Muslim; Uyghurs mix

JULY/AUG 2021 JULY/AUG Of The Day The Of Unreached JULY/AUG 2021 JULY/AUG Of The Day The Of “I knew you before I formed you in your I formed in your you before “I knew you born I were you Before womb. mother’s apart as my set you and appointed you to the nations.” prophet Then the Lord reached out His hand and reached out Then the Lord touched my mouth and said to me, “I have today mouth. See, in your put my words and kingdoms nations over I appoint you and to destroy and tear down, to uproot to build and to plant.” overthrow, 31 Judeo-Persian in Iran 30 Parsee in Iran 30 Parsee

Pray for a willingness to seek and find their Messiah in the Torah. Pray for a movement to Christ among Iran’s Jewish Pray for a movement to Christ among Iran’s population, leading them to the spiritual blessings by Jesus Christ. only offered Pray for a powerful movement to Christ amongPray for a powerful movement to Christ Parsees this decade. Iran’s ambassadors to be careful to speak Pray for Christ’s only what God tells them to say when they go to the nations. Pray for the Lord to thrust out many prophets fromPray for the Lord to thrust out many every nation to every nation in the 2020s.

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • Queenof days the since Iran in been have people Jewish According to Esther. the chief rabbi of the Jewish community in Iran, Garami, the Iranian government is of Iran to worshipcurrently allowing the Jewish people in peace. The stressed that Jews are safe in rabbi also culturalIran. Their schools, estimated 35 synagogues, are foundcenters, kosher stores and restaurants and other big cities such as Isfahan primarily in Tehran and . Jeremiah 1:9-10 • Zoroaster was a Parsee, said to be born between said to be born was a Parsee, Zoroaster the Iran. He rejected BC in northeast 1,200-1,500 in culture and believed worship of his polytheistic the creator God (), and worshipping only Mainyu (devil) caused people he believed that Angra to commit evil deeds.believed that when He people keep a fire to heaven or hell. They died, they would go Mazda’s as a symbol of Ahura burning in their temples and Persian The Magi and power. wisdom, brightness kings like Cyrus and Darius were probably believers in Ahura Mazda. Jeremiah 1:5 •

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“As surely as my new heavens and earth as my new heavens will surely “As always be my people, so will you remain, disappear,” with a name that will never humanity will come to All says the LORD. and from to week week worship me from month to month. My hands have made both heaven and earth; made both heaven they hands have My mine. I, the LORD, and everything in them are humble will bless those who have spoken! “I have at my word. and contrite hearts, who tremble

29 Gujarati in Iran 28 Gulf-spoken in Iran 28 Gulf-spoken

Pray for radio broadcasts for Gujarati-speaking women. Pray that soon all mankind will bow in humble submission to the Lord Almighty. Pray for God to open the door of opportunity for Christian women to get to know Gujarati women, invite them to their homes and show them the way to His abundant life. Pray for the Lord to give humility and a fear of HimPray for the Lord to give humility and them beingto this people group that will lead to blessed beyond measure. ofPray for God to send dreams and revelations that theirHimself to the nomadic Gulf Arabs so good news. hearts would be ready to accept the this challengePray for God to call special people to news. to reach these people with the good would be the home of a Disciple Pray that Tehran Making Movement for Arabs.

• • • Isaiah 66:22–23 Wherever they are, whether it is their native India orWherever they are, whether it is their own culture. TheyIran, Gujaratis have maintained their familiesGujarati Muslim businessmen. resourceful are to strengthenusually arrange marriages as a way alliances between families. Business-minded believers Gujarati to befriend ones best the probably be will businessmen and introduce them to the Savior. • • • • Isaiah 66:2 Gulf Arabs live in the desert regions of Iran, herdingGulf Arabs live in traveling by camel from onetheir goats and sheep, are very These nomadic people oasis area to another. and feel like it is a step down toproud of their lifestyle job. farm or have any other

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But blessed are those who trust in the are blessed But their made the LORD and have LORD hope and confidence. The LORD says, “Now I will show them I will show says, “Now LORD The them my might. I will show now my power; and understand that last they will know At I am the LORD. “ 4 Central in Iraq 4 Central Kurds 3 Bakhtiari in Iran 3 Bakhtiari

Pray that they would become increasingly dissatisfied with Islam and open up to the ways of Jesus Christ. Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among thePray for a Disciple Making Movement Bakhtiari this decade. Pray that they would welcome missionaries. Pray that women would become believers whoPray that women would become believers teach the gospel to their children. Pray that the Kurdish church would be increasingly evangelistic in ways that are meaningful to Sorani- speaking Kurds. Pray that the church would intercede for thesePray that the church would intercede via oilpeople and would plan to reach them commercial enterprises, clan workers and women’s by clan. people group will put all their trust Pray that today’s and confidence in the Lord only. Pray that today’s people group will understand from people Pray that today’s He can givethe heart that God is all powerful, and or withhold blessings. • • • • ambassadors for Christ may be non- The most effective Sorani: in tools gospel several are There Westerners. portions. radio and Scripture TV, • • Sorani-speaking Kurds have famous ancestors: Iran’s been much morethe ! In Iraq, the Kurds have Sorani- Iran. Iran’s open to the gospel than those in opportunities to if any, speaking Kurds have few, As it stands, they hear about the sin-free, risen Savior. it can be associated associate the gospel with the West; with Darius the Mede or perhaps the Wise Men. Jeremiah 17:7 • There are many reasons why the haveThere are many reasons the gospel. They are geographicallynot responded to terrain. Clan divisions keep themisolated by rugged beto need might efforts so gospel socially isolated, clan basis. There are many gospelmade on a clan by understand. can Bakhtiari people the a language tools in Jeremiah 16:21 •

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LORD, we confess our wickedness we LORD, and that of our ancestors, too. You. sinned against all have We And if these nations truly if these learn the ways of And my by my people, and if they learn swear to lives’ as the LORD surely name, saying, ‘As the by (just as they taught my people to swear a place then they will be given name of Baal), among my people.

2 Western Baloch in Iran 2 Western 1 Pashtun in

Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among PashtunsPray for a Disciple Making Movement and . in Iran that would spread to Pakistan Pray that soon leaders among this people group will repent of their sins and lead others to do the same. Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Western Baloch that would lead them to the risen Savior. Pray that urban Baloch youth would open themselves to the gospel and that believers would deliberately go with the purpose of establishing among them. presence Christ’s Pray that in Iran would feel a spiritual needPray that Pashtuns in Iran would feel and allow it to be met by the only Savior. light of ChristPray that Pashtun believers allow the to bring their families to Him. Pray for today’s people to become well established Pray for today’s in their devotion to the Lord alone. JOSHUAPROJECT.NET/PRAY/UNREACHEDOFTHEDAY • • • Jeremiah 14:20 The live in several countries. AlthoughThe Baloch people live in several countries. over the bordermost live in Pakistan, many also live Sunni Muslims. in Iran, and they are nominally are evenly divided between those Baloch The Western who live the lives of rural farmers/herdsmen and those youngtheir of many where centers, urban in live who men migrate to find work. Most are poor with a high infant mortality rate. • • • • Jeremiah Jeremiah 12:16 The Sunni Muslim Pashtun were the traditional rulers were the traditional Muslim Pashtun The Sunni over 250 years, from founding ofof Afghanistan for to 1973. Since the overthrow of thethe country in 1747 Soviet invasion in the 1970s, and theAfghan king, the the 1980s, Afghanistan overthrow of the communists in conflict. has faced constant some Since that time sneaked into Iran to escape povertyPashtun men have men tryYounger Pashtun fighting. and the constant work in construction, to find to go directly to Tehran accepted. Many send money backwhere they are more help their families. to Afghanistan to

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“But this is the new covenant I will make is the new covenant this “But after those days,” with the people of Israel “I will put my instructions says the LORD. deep within them, and I will write them on and they their hearts. I will be their God, will be my people. 8 Hazara in Afghanistan 7 Alawite in Turkey

Pray for a movement to Christ among the Hazaras this decade. Pray for peace in Afghanistan and that Hazara parents would be able to provide for their children. Pray for a movement to Christ among the AlawitesPray for a movement to Christ among in Turkey. Ask the Lord to give each Hazara the opportunity to hear a clear presentation of the gospel. Pray the Alawites in Turkey would be receptive to would be receptive Pray the Alawites in Turkey the good news of Jesus. people group to become the Lord’s Pray for today’s people! Ask the Lord to send medical and educational teamsAsk the Lord to send medical and educational of believers to the Alawite refugees. Pray that today’s people group will seek the Lord people Pray that today’s be merciful,will all their hearts and find Him to loving and powerful.

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • • • • • who have beenCan you name a Muslim people their own country?persecuted by other Muslims within been the recipientsThe Shia Hazara of Afghanistan have for centuries. Atof attacks by Sunni Muslims the population ofone time the Hazaras formed half up only about onethe nation whereas today they make follower of Christ,tenth. If a Hazara person becomes a a traitor and treattheir community will see them as them as such. Jeremiah 31:33 You may have never heard the word “Alawite” before, have never heard the word “Alawite” may You East.parts of the Middle some power in have they but of . considered an offshoot The Alawite sect is have fled the turmoil in SyriaThousands of Alawites Alawites in The refugees in Turkey. and now live as return to . hope that they can someday Turkey Jeremiah 29:13 •

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O LORD, if you heal me, I will be truly if you O LORD, truly me, I will be save saved. You healed; if alone! You for are praises My For I know the plans I have for you,” says the for you,” the plans I have I know For not for plans for good and “They are LORD. and a hope. a future you to give disaster, Of The Day The Of

6 Northern Kurds in Turkey 6 Northern Kurds 5 in Saudi Arabia in Saudi 5 Urdu

Pray that this blessing will reach today’s people Pray that this blessing will reach today’s group soon. There is a small number of Kurmanji speaking Kurds who follow Christ. Pray that they find each other and receive solid Bible teaching, so they can grow spiritually. Pray for a peaceful and just end to the violence in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, where many Kurds Turkey, live. Pray that Kurdish refugees would have their spiritual and physical needs met. Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the in this decade. Kurds of Turkey Pray for this people group to seek and find thePray for this people group to seek and healing touch. Lord’s among thePray for a Disciple Making Movement Urdu speaking peoples. drive themPray for a spiritual hunger that would towards the only Savior.

• • • • • Jeremiah Jeremiah 29:12 Deciding to follow Christ would bring seriousDeciding to follow Christ would They are Sunniconsequences to any Kurdish person. to theirthe gospel take can believers Muslim. Kurdish people in Turkey. • • • Jeremiah Jeremiah 17:14 Others are day laborers who do not read. All comeOthers are day laborers for economic opportunities.to Saudi Arabia looking aboutnews in Urdu can share the Radio broadcasts are working in Saudi Arabia canJesus. Believers who the Urdu speakers about Jesus invery discreetly tell small social settings. Urdu speakers who live and work in Saudi Arabia are work in Saudi Arabia who live and Urdu speakers They are in the usual sense. a people group not exactly share many countries who of peoples from collection of Urdu. Some Urdu languagethe common language highest level of Saudi society. users work at the

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9 Bade in Nigeria 11 Wandala in Nigeria In a country with a king, he is crowned when he assumes The Wandala get some of their income from trading arts the throne. But what about the supreme leader of and crafts with other peoples, but they receive most of the Bade people known as the emir in Nigeria? He is their income through farming. They are a conservative turbaned! The Bade people are mostly farmers who male dominated society, residing in northern Cameroon practice some other occupation during the dry season. and Nigeria. Polygamy is common, with the first wife They live mostly in Nigeria’s northern Yobe and Jigawa being the “head” wife over the others. states, which are subject to the terrors of Boko Haram. And I will set over them one shepherd, my These people live with terrible uncertainty; they Ezekiel servant David. He will feed them and be a depend on the weather, and they live in an area subject 34:23 to terrorist attacks. shepherd to them. He is the Creator of everything that exists, • Pray for today’s people group to submit to the one true shepherd, Jesus Christ. Jeremiah including His people, His own special 51:19 possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies • Pray that the Lord would lift the veil of deception is His name! and that they see their need for the free gift of salvation in Christ. • Pray for today’s people group to soon become part of the Lord’s inheritance. Pray that they would • Pray that the Lord would move the hearts of local respond to the certain future that God promises. elders so that they may influence those they lead. • May He give them faith to entrust their present lives • Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Wandala people this decade.

to Him. Pray for a movement to Christ among the UNREACHED OF THE DAY Bade people. 12 Duwai in Nigeria 10 Kyanga in Nigeria How would it feel to be part of the Duwai people? They There are four subgroups of Kyanga, the people who are a small ethnolinguistic group in northeast Nigeria. can be identified by their different facial scars. Many They have been Muslim since the 11th century, though of them are bilingual, speaking their own tongue, their Islam is mixed with African traditional religions. Kyanga, along with the dominant Hausa language. In They dwell in harsh, hot conditions, with some residing the last 70 years, Islam has become the main religious in remote places. The Duwai language contains no affiliation of the Kyanga people, though animism lies Christian resources--no Bible portions, JESUS Film, or gospel recordings. There are no known Duwai believers. beneath the surface of their form of Islam. Nigerian missionary efforts have been rejected. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and ends! His mercies never cease. Great you will be clean. Your filth will be washed Lamentations is His faithfulness; His mercies begin away, and you will no longer worship idols. 3:21-24 And I will give you a new heart, and I will afresh each morning. I say to myself, Ezekiel put a new spirit in you. I will take out your “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I 36:25-27 will hope in Him!” stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in • Pray that soon members of today’s people group will you so that you will follow my decrees and be embrace the love and compassion of the Lord. careful to obey my regulations. • Pray that they become part of His portion. • Pray for this people group to find spiritual cleansing • Pray that the Lord would send workers into the in Jesus Christ. harvest field to help build His Church and begin • Pray that the God of the impossible would prepare a church planting movement among the Kyanga Duwai hearts to receive Christ. people. • Pray that anointed witnesses would continue to • Pray that the Lord convicts the souls of the Kyanga reach out to Duwai families and community leaders. Imams (elders/teachers) so that they embrace the Savior and encourage others to do the same. • Pray for a harvest of souls and disciples, leading to a Disciple Making Movement to transform and bless Nigeria’s Duwai people.

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Pray for spiritual openness that would lead to a Disciple Making Movement for Somalis in Ethiopia and Somalia. Pray for loving and culturally sensitive workers to be thrust out to the Somalis. Pray that they would allow Christ to show His forgiveness for oppressors through them, and that they would lead a movement for Him in the SRS and beyond. Pray for loving, patient and respectful workers toPray for loving, patient and respectful into a vastshow the love of God, leading them Disciple Making Movement in Mozambique. Pray for them to worship their eternal King of kings! A mere handful of Christian Somalis live in the SRS. Pray that Yao hearts would be opened to the gospel Pray that Yao of the trueand that they would discover the power God. people group will Pray that many from today’s understand and respond to the fact that Jesus Christ has an eternal kingdom. Pray for leaders of this people group to repentPray for leaders of like this king. before the Lord Almighty

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • • • • Horn of Africa,The Somalis are scattered across the in the SRS (Somaliincluding Ethiopia. They mostly live homeland. The SRSRegional State), which borders their states. Therecontrasts greatly from other Ethiopian atrocities thatare deep grievances over uncounted continue between Ethiopians and Somalis. Daniel 7:14 • Think of our planet, Earth. Zoom in on the continent Zoom in on the our planet, Earth. Think of finally, of Mozambique and Next, the country of Africa. geographic the This is of Chiconono. village small the one of the richest and people, once center of the Yao Africa, thanks to a lucrativemost powerful in Southern In addition to trade, the Yao trade with the Arabs. religion of Islam from the Arabs. people obtained the Daniel 4:37 •

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Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to the God to the Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise Then sent He and Abednego! Meshach, of Shadrach, servants who trusted His to rescue angel His command and They defied the king’s in Him. than serve worship or willing to die rather were God.” their own any god except The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God your Daniel, The king said to “Truly, kings, a over the Lord of gods, is the greatest been able to have for you of mysteries, revealer this secret.” reveal

14 Muslim Yao in Malawi 14 Muslim Yao 13 Sokoto Fulani in Niger 13 Sokoto

Pray that leaders of this people group will be as amazed at the works of God as this Babylonian king. Pray that they will worship God alone. Pray that their cultural walls would be lowered and that they would know the true love of God. Pray for invested workers to spring up among them in Malawi. Pray that leaders among this people group willPray that leaders among this people truth to them.understand that God alone can reveal Pray other. Pray that they will cease to look to any have clean,for workers with the skills to help them potable water. the SokotoPray that this would be the decade when to Christ. Fulani have an unstoppable movement

• • • • Daniel 3:28 Though they originated in Mozambique, the majorityThough they originated in Mozambique, people people now live in Malawi. The Yao of Yao and tribalmigrated in the 1800s due to famines neighbors. Thesedivisions and befriended their new the into the Yao neighbors, the Swahili Arabs, drew cloth. Throughtrade of ivory and slaves for guns and of the most became one trade agreement, the Yao this theif Perhaps Africa. southeastern in powerful Ciyawo, were reached in their own language, Yao significant medicalthey might respond. They also have challenges, so medical and educational outreach might have a significant impact. • • • Daniel 2:47 The Sokoto Fulani are a subgroup of the greater FulaniThe Sokoto Fulani a that to be a Fulani is to be . The Fulani believe whoIslam, of teachers revered are Muslim. Many Fulani for their Islamic pedigree. Pollutedget much respect for the Sokoto Fulani, who suffer water is a problem diseases. other water-carried from malaria and UNREACHED OF THE DAY

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19 Gujarati in Gujaratis in the UK have taken on western dress, speak the English language and strive for the Western level of success. Yet, most have retained their traditional religion, Hinduism. Gujaratis feel connected to their mother country, India, and stay in contact with their 17 Rashaida in Eritrea relatives there. That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, The Rashaida are a Bedouin people, who populate Joel while there is time. Give me your hearts. either side of the and came from a major tribe 2:12 in mainland Arabia about 150 years ago. They are a Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” nomadic people who live in tents made of goatskin, • Pray that this people group turns to the Lord and and they are herdsmen, raising primarily goats and repents of their sins. sheep. The gospel message needs to come to them • Pray for the small remnant of true believers among orally, using stories from Scripture, videos, recordings Gujaratis to be discipled and to lead others to the and similar means. saving gospel. Yet the time will come when Israel’s people will • Pray for a spiritual hunger among Gujarati Hindus be like the sands of the seashore—too many to Hosea that would lead them to the only Savior. count! Then, at the place where they were told, 1:10 • Pray for people who have the right background to ‘You are not my people,’ it will be said, ‘You are go to them. children of the living God.’ UNREACHED OF THE DAY • Pray that the UK would be an incubator for a • Pray that this people group soon become children of Gujarati movement to Christ. the living God. • Pray Rashaida families would be able to live 20 Malaysian Malay in United Kingdom peaceful lives. The strongest characteristic of Malay identity that • Pray for stability and prosperity in Eritrea. remains consistent regardless of their location is their • Pray for bold and loving workers to go to the adherence to the Islamic faith. Being a Muslim is a Rashaida people to build His Church in Eritrea and central part of the Malay identity. The Malay can be beyond. reached in Great Britain, where there is freedom of religion. The Malay are often gregarious and friendly. 18 Bengali-speaking South Asians in UK Then, after doing all those things, I will pour Most Bengali speakers in the UK have been somewhat Joel out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and absorbed culturally in the UK. Some immigrated there 2:28 daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream to escape the harsh lifestyles of Bangladesh while others dreams, and your young men will see visions. have come in search of better educational or economic • Pray that this people group receives the gift of the opportunities. Yet most retain their traditional Islamic Holy Spirit as they turn to the Lord. religion as a cultural anchor. They feel that they have sacrificed their languages and cultures. Thus, they really • Pray that this would be the decade when there is a spiritual breakthrough among the Malay Muslims in do not want to lose their religion as well. the UK. Then I (God) will return to my place until they Hosea • Pray for the Holy Spirit to penetrate the wall of admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as 5:15 religion that keeps them from accepting the Savior trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me. and give them a desire for Jesus Christ. • Pray that the troubles of this people group cause • Pray for loving and persevering workers to go to them to seek the Lord and find Him. them. It is often very difficult to be allowed into • Pray for openness and spiritual awakening, leading their social networks. to genuine responses to the Savior. • Pray that this would be the decade when there is a movement to Christ among the Muslim Bengalis in the UK.

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The time is surely coming, says the Sovereign coming, says the Sovereign The time is surely when I will send a famine on the land— Lord, or water but of hearing not a famine of bread of the Lord. the words 24 -speaking Algerians in France 23 in 23 Turk

Pray for a spiritual awakening that would lead to a Disciple Making Movement. Pray for spiritual openness among the Turks in Pray for spiritual openness among the Turks Germany. Pray that the Lord would show the Muslim Turks the Turks Pray that the Lord would show the Muslim need for a sin-forgiving Savior. Pray they listen to and obey the words of the Lord. Pray they listen to and obey the words Pray that our Father would become their Father andPray that our Father their own church plantingthat they would begin movement in Germany. to this peoplePray that the Bible becomes available group. Pray for the Zaza people residing in Germany toPray for the Zaza people and for a lessening offind gainful employment persecution.

2020 MAR/APRIL • • • • • Amos 8:11 • In Algeria, there is a gray line between the more powerful Arab population and the less powerful North Africa indigenous Berber peoples. Originally, was dominated by the Berber peoples who were once Christians. As centuries went by and with several invasions of Muslim Arabs, the Berbers were “Arabized,” and some mixed with and married the Arabs, causing a blend of cultures. The two groups get even more confusing when they migrate to France, where they live and work side by side. • but several million live in Turkey, The majority of Turks culture, Western live in Germany and have adapted to as engineering, pursuing professional careers such They began to establish themselves medicine and law. of time when there soon after WWII, so that period is long gone. immigrants are open to new ideas to want don’t Turks miracles! do still can God But this in religion and culture their of remains what lose to automatically secularized land. This can cause them reject the gospel.

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Instead, I (God) want to see a mighty flood of I (God) Instead, of righteous living. justice, an endless river For the Lord is the one who shaped the mountains, the Lord For thoughts His stirs up the winds, and reveal turnsthe light of dawn into to mankind. He on the heights of the earth. and treads darkness His name! Armies is Heaven’s God of The Lord

22 Zaza-Alevi in Germany 21 Northern Kurds in Germany in 21 Northern Kurds

Pray that God’s justice and righteousness prevail in Pray that God’s the society of this people group. Pray that God would reveal Christ as the only one to turn to in their sorrowfulness over their sin. Pray that this people group seeks and finds thePray that this people group seeks and Creator and Sustainer of the universe. become available to those Word Pray that God’s who are seeking Him. hearts ofPray that the Holy Spirit would stir the so that theKurmanji-speaking Kurds in Germany of man-madeLord can show them the limitations traditions and religious customs. of the truePray that God would convict their hearts a movement toprophet, priest, and King, leading to out for Christ. Christ. Pray for more workers to reach

Amos 5:24 • • Do you know what it’s like to not fit in? The Zaza- Do you know what it’s Alevi people in Germany do. They consider themselves givingbeliefs, ancient some retained have but Muslims them the label “heretic” by Muslims. They consider themselves to be Kurdish, but their language is different they are from any Kurds. Having migrated from Turkey, not considered German, setting them apart from the German majority. • • • • Amos 4:13 In the early 1950s, Germany had a labor shortage, andIn the early 1950s, from Turkey workers” “guest temporary allowed they there were Among the peoples from Turkey, to enter. Kurds, otherwise known as theKurmanji-speaking farm,Northern Kurds some Northern Kurds. Although urbanized, are Kurds many As cities. German in live most schoolteachers and ambassadors can become Christ’s This can be ahealth workers in Kurdish neighborhoods. Kurds. platform for reaching these unreached

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26 Kabyle Berbers in France The word “Berber” is a derivative of the word that the Romans gave the Kabyle Berbers, meaning “barbarian.” The Kabyle Berbers mostly inhabit the rugged mountainous area of northern Africa. They are very family oriented, so their lives center around family traditions and activities. When job opportunities No, O people, the Lord has told you what is dwindled in their North African homeland, many Micah good, and this is what He requires of you: to immigrated to France. 6:8 do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk The Lord is good, a strong refuge when humbly with your God. Nahum trouble comes. He is close to those who • Pray that this people group learns to walk humbly 1:7 trust in Him. with the Lord. • Pray that this people group takes refuge in the Lord. • Pray for a people movement to Jesus Christ among the Algerian Berbers both in Algeria and in Europe. • Pray for Berber women to be open to invitations from Christian women to join them in fellowship • Pray for God to soften the hearts of Algerian and . Muslims, so they would know that they can never be right with God except by the work of a holy and • Pray for the children to be invited to Christian events sinless Savior. where they can hear the gospel.

25 Arabic-speaking Moroccans in France UNREACHED OF THE DAY Moroccan Arabs living in France have lives that are very different from the ones they had in . There is greater freedom for women to leave the home and even work outside of the home. Since they have been exposed to western culture on a grand scale, their traditional culture and way of life have undergone many changes. Political unity has always been a dream among Arabs, but today the greatest tie among them is still the Arabic language. Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, 27 Southern Shilha Berbers in France Micah overlooking the sins of His special people? 7:18 You will not stay angry with your people Shilha Berbers identify Europeans and Christianity forever, because you delight in showing as a polar opposite of their Berber Islamic identity. They are torn between blending in with the French or unfailing love. self-isolating to protect their Muslim Berber identity. • Pray that this people begin to experience the If they chose Christ over the Islamic religious system, unfailing love of God and come to the knowledge that would present another cultural conflict. of Christ. Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, Habakkuk • Pray for the Lord to call people led by the Holy Spirit and their lives are crooked. But the righteous 2:4 to share the love of Christ with Moroccan Arabs in will live by their faithfulness to God. France. • Pray that this people group become faithful to God • Pray for God to strengthen, encourage and protect and not trust in themselves. the small number of Arabs who have decided to follow Jesus in France. • Pray for a people movement to Christ among the Shilha Berbers in France in the 21st century. • Pray that France would be the incubator for a Disciple Making Movement that would spread to • Pray for Christian women in France to seek out the Morocco and beyond. immigrant women and start a prayer ministry for them that would culminate in opportunities for hospitality and sharing the Savior.

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Many nations will join themselves to the nations will join themselves Many will be my too, and they, on that day, Lord will and you among you, people. I will live sent Armies of Heaven’s that the Lord know me to you. And the Lord will be king over all the earth. will be king over the Lord And will be one Lord—His that day there On name alone will be worshiped. 30 Soninke in France

Pray for spiritual openness and a desire for true holiness among the Thai people in France. Pray that the Soninkes in Africa, France and beyondPray that the Soninkes in Africa, France answers for their lives and would be open to Christ’s respond with love and devotion to Him. Pray that this people group would learn to worship the Lord and king of all the earth. Pray that this people group would be among thePray that this people group would be to the Lord. many nations that soon join themselves

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2020 MAR/APRIL • • Zechariah 14:9 • Zechariah Zechariah 2:11 • Centralof lips the on heard often is rai” ben “Mai it means, “That’s Thai Buddhists. Roughly translated a deeply held Thainot an issue.” The phrase expresses belief that things are not worth getting agitated over because that would cause one to leave the “middle path” of calmness as taught in Buddhism. This attitude also keeps them from giving serious thought to the God is moving in France among claims of Christ. Yet the Thai. There are believers from OMF International who are reaching the Thai diaspora in Europe through friendship evangelism which can lead to Bible studies and Disciple Making Movements. The Soninke people of West Africa were one of the Africa of West The Soninke people in France. Most Soninkefirst immigrant communities in hard labor jobs such asmen seek employment single men live together in housesconstruction. Often Soninke people in France workknown as “foyers.” can have a higher educationhard so their children status.professional reaching of chance the have and rarely marry thoseSoninke are strong Muslims. They Fear of being rejected outside their ethnic community. peopleSoninke keeps community and families their by from accepting Christ.

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29 Comorians in France 28 Shawiya Berbers in France Berbers in 28 Shawiya

Pray that this people group consider their ways and turn to the Lord. Pray the Comorians would be freed from their physical and spiritual hardships. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Comorians in France this decade. Pray this people group learns to rejoice in the LordPray this people group and His salvation. andPray that believers would have the love Berbers asperseverance to reach out to Shawiya ambassadors. Christ’s embrace theMay Shawiya Berbers understand and by the loving Lord. abundant life offered

• • • Haggai 1:7 Comoro is made up of four major islands and smallComoro is made up of four major Only of the eastern coast of Africa. islets located off theFrench control; remains in Mayotte of island the France in 1975.others received independence from Comorians have risked their Thousands of suffering in boats tolives by crossing the Mozambique Channel Some who poverty. reach Mayotte, where there is less but those whoreach Mayotte have migrated to France, secularvery a is France poverty. in live France reach be affecting environment, and that mindset could either Muslim orComorians. Comorians in France are forsaking religion altogether. • • • Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:18 In Paris, about one out of three cafes are owned by owned are cafes three of out one about Paris, In majority In addition, the northern Algeria. Berbers from stores are small grocery drivers and many of Paris taxi Berbers, including Most of France’s owned by Berbers. live in Paris. Believers need tothe Shawiya subgroup, to buy at Berber grocery storestake every opportunity owned cafes to earn the right toand eat at Berber the knowledge of the only Savior. engage Berbers with them Christ, not Christianity. People need to bring

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