"The Passover shows that you can Truth put in a tomb but will not stay there." 1 Co 15:1-8

 Dear Friends

This Easter season reminds us that life triumphs over death.

-In the face of the evil that tears us apart, the fortitude that magnifies us.

-In the face of adversity that baffles us, the strength that exalts us.

-In the face of the evil that afflicts us, the hope that revives us.

In the midst of any darkness, disappointment or frustration we must once again remember that there is a new day and a new dawn. Light triumphs over darkness, life over death, justice over injustice, truth over lies, and love over hate.

We love you and pray for all of you. Let us make this news known: I have seen the Lord! (Jn 20:18)

With a strong and Big Hug. Happy Easter and God Bless You.

Carlos and Alicia Scott

"The Passover shows that you can Truth put in a tomb but will not stay there." 1 Co 15:1-8

Be Alright (LIVE) - Evan Craft, Redimi2, Danny Gokey

Bajau in Indonesia

 

Bajau in Indonesia

 

The Bajau (sometimes referred to as Sea Gypsies) are a highly mobile maritime people group found throughout the coastal areas of Sulawesi, Maluku, Kalimantan, Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggara. Two to six families will group together in an alliance to fish together. They often share food, nets and gear. They even pool their labor. The Bajau are Sunni Muslim of the Shafi’i school. Claims of religious piety and learning are an important source of individual prestige. Shamans (dukun) hold public seances and trance dancing in the Bajau boat-dwelling communities at least once a year.

Ministry Obstacles

The nomadic lifestyle of these people makes it difficult to establish any kind of long term relationship with them.

Scripture Focus

"Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard,"  Psalm 66:8

Scripture Prayer

Pray that today’s people group will loudly sing His praises to other nations.

Prayer Focus

Pray for Christians to assist the Bajau with infrastructure development and renovations in health and education. Pray for mission workers to provide medical services and literacy courses. Pray for the distribution of gospel recordings (which are available) to the Bajau. Pray these would be valued by the people and passed from person to person. Pray for many Bajau to soon come to Christ. Pray they would clearly understand who Jesus is, and not mix the purity of the gospel with folk religion.

Bajau in Indonesia

People Name:	Bajau
Pronunciation:	BAH-jow
Country:	Indonesia
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	353,000
World Population:	353,000
Language:	Bajau, Indonesian
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherent:	0.08%
Evangelical:	0.08%
Bible:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
Status:	Unreached

Pray for the Daza in Chad

 

Pray for the Daza in Chad pronounced: DAH-zah Daza men occasionally find steady work in towns or cities. Daza women work at home and are responsible for cooking and cleaning. Income is primarily received from selling animals. Daza men wear loose-fitting draw-string pants under long-sleeved robes. Their clothing is usually white, and they often wear turbans or small Muslim caps. Daza women traditionally wear long, wrap-around dresses and head coverings. Although Daza women are not required to wear veils, they often wear them for protection against the sun, dust or cold weather. Daza society is male-dominated. Marriages are often arranged, and gifts are exchanged between the families. Most Daza draw their water from wells. It is often not very clean. Christian workers with the right equipment and skills could help them with their water needs. Ministry Obstacles: We are not aware of any Christ followers among the Daza of Chad. They need to hear the gospel from someone outside their culture. Scripture Focus: "Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!" - Psalm 66:1-2 Prayer Focus: May there be many from this people group doing just this very soon! Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to go to Chad and minister the love and compassion of Christ to the Daza. Pray that God would deliver the Daza from their warring lifestyle. Pray that God would raise teams of intercessors who will stand in the gap for the Daza. Ask the Lord to raise a network of strong churches among the Daza.

People Name: Daza Pronunciation: DAH-zah Country: Chad 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 565,000 World Popl: 665,000 Main Language: Dazaga Main Religion: Islam Scripture: Portions Online NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached