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Global Prayer Digest
Shoretses People of Russia
The Shoretses people live harsh lives in the mountains of southern
Siberia. Numbering about 16,000, they use their resources very
efficiently, deriving their income from hunting, fur trapping, and
raising cattle. They are well known for their skill at metallurgy.
The Russian Czars feared this skill. In the 17th century the
Shoretses were forbidden to forge metal tools because the Czars
thought that they might use their skill to make weapons to protect
themselves from Russian forces. Historically, the powerful Russian
Czars exacted tribute and kept Shoretses land. The Russians
suppressed Shoretses culture.
In modern times, the Shoretses have had a resurgence in their
culture, language, literature, and education. Tribal councils make
their decisions for them. Apparently, Christianity was discussed at
one of these tribal councils, and these leaders rejected the idea of
turning to Christianity. Traditional Shoretses religion divides the
world between the underworld, the earth and the celestial world. They
rely on shamans or mediums to make contact with the spirit world.
Pray that the Shoretses will come to know Jesus, the "one mediator
between God and man" (1 Tim 2:5). Pray that God will speak to their
tribal council leaders who will in turn pave the way for a people movement to Christ.-CH
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Muslim Songhai People
Muslim Songhai People
In Songhai society, the father is supreme; wives and children may not
address him by his name, only by "Baaba," meaning "Father." All eyes
must be downcast before him. His word is law. However, members of his
family may plead with him three times. If the answer is no after the
third try, they must drop the matter.
The two to three million Songhai people live along the Niger River in
Mali and Niger. Some dwell in the lush river valleys while others eke
out an existence in the desert where temperatures have reached 150
degrees. Nearly 100 percent Sunni Muslim, at least in name and
custom, Songhai beliefs center mostly around sorcery and the spirit
world. Their eyes are blinded to the truth of the gospel.
Pray for Songhai eyes to be unveiled, the JESUS Film to be translated
and disseminated and hearts to open to salvation through Jesus alone.
Pray that dark spiritual forces will be bound and Christian workers
will gain favor and a hearing among these very closed people. Pray
for Christian servants to reach out in practical ways and that the
Songhais will learn about the loving Father who desires to save them
through His Son, Jesus.
Work Among Shamanistic Peoples
Global Prayer Digest,
"Workers with a burden for the Shamanistic peoples of Siberia need to
come together to streamline their efforts..."
Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union there has been a return
to Shamanism among the Siberian peoples. Hopelessness and depression
pervade much of their lives, making them vulnerable to alcohol
addiction and suicide. These destructive practices happen to the old
and young alike. This surely is not God's will for these people
created in His image!
Workers with a burden for the Shamanistic peoples of Siberia need to
come together to streamline their efforts to bring the peoples from
darkness to light. The first annual conference to make this happen
was initiated in 2004 by Igor, a Russian. He has been called to
challenge and motivate the Russian church to plant churches that
reflect the cultures of all the Shamanistic peoples of Siberia.
Indigenous Christian leaders, both Russians and foreign nationals,
come to this conference to pray, worship, build relationships, share
resources, and to encourage and learn from one another.
At the 2005 conference God clearly revealed Himself to several
participants, confirming callings and reassuring people that He will
be true to His promises. In addition, a sensitive issue was raised
publicly by some of the indigenous Christian participants: How can we
develop our churches to better reflect our indigenous cultures, and
do so without syncretism?
Pray that the right people will gather for future conferences and be
greatly benefited from their time together. Pray that Igor may be
released from his ministry to the Buryats so that he can devote
himself to mobilizing Russians and others to reach these Siberians.
"Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the
Lord is near in the valley of decision" (Joel 3:14).
Joel's prophecy foresaw that God would summon the nations to the
Valley of Jehoshaphat, there pronouncing judgment on the wicked but
declaring refuge for His people. As the prophet looked out over the
sea of humanity in the valley, he was vividly aware that the great
and terrible day of judgment was imminent. This prophecy was a
picture of today's world, in which vast multitudes hang in the
balance of decision. Will we give each human society the valid
opportunity to decide to follow Jesus? Will we offer the refuge of
salvation to the nations on whom the living God will pronounce
judgment so as to save them from it?
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