The Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique
Scripture: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Pray the Nahara would hear this good news and believe.
Population: 323,000
Location: Northern coastal Mozambique
History: Arab influence a century ago
Culture: The Nahara are a subgroup of the Makhuwa, which is the largest ethnic group in Mozambique comprising 40% of the population. They are fishermen. Modern education is not valued and illiteracy is very high.
Religion: Folk Islam and ancestor worship
Latest Prayer Updates:
Let the little Children come
Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique: Please pray for the team as they begin using new material on the life of Christ with the children at Namiteka. Ask that the children would clearly understand the message of the gospel, and that their hearts would be open to respond in faith and surrender to the Lord Jesus. Pray also for the students in one of the worker’s classes—that they would grow in grace, in understanding, and in the fear of God. Ask that the Lord would shape them into faithful servants who love Him deeply and serve His people with humility, love, and steadfastness.
Pray for Healing
Makhuwa Nahara of Mozambique: Recently, a small team visited a seriously ill man to pray with him and his family. His mother is Muslim but showed a remarkable openness to listening and engaging in spiritual conversation. It was deeply touching to see how gently the translation team worked with the lady and her son. The people here have very little medical help to turn to. We had heard that witchdoctors are involved in the case. While being sensitive to the fears that are part of the local culture, the team shared about placing trust in Jesus alone. Please pray for this family and others in their community—that they would accept the Way to peace, lasting hope, and spiritual healing. May fear of the spirits be replaced by faith in Jesus.
