Kamayo

WHO are they? Mostly farmers and fishermen, the Kamayo live a simple lifestyle that is

focused on surviving, not thriving. They practice traditional ethnic religions that

emphasize superstition. Another name the Kamayo are sometimes called is Kinamayo.

WHERE do they live? Most live in the Southern Surigao del Su province, with some

also living in Davao Oriental and Agusan Sur.

HOW many? There are about 9,400 Kamayo people living the Philippines, and only

about 3.5% of them are evangelical Christians.

WHAT do they worship? Most of the Kamayo people put their faith in animistic,

traditional ethnic religions. These religions are a major part of not just their spiritual

lives, but their culture as well.

PRAYER needs:

• There are no reported Bible translations in the Kamayo’s language. Pray that

God would call out great translators to come translate the Bible so that the

people can learn more about Him.

• Pray that the existing churches here would be strengthened, and that God would

continue calling out missionaries and pastors from among the Kamayo people.

• Pray against the powers of darkness that are blinding the Kamayo from

worshipping the one true God.

Please pray for the SC Franchise.

Less than 1 percent (1%) evangelical Christians. They hunger for His Word. They must hear the Gospel and learn the truth about the Loving God and apply His Word at all cost. The dominant religion is Roman Catholic and Rizalian.

-Please pray for the Camotes Team as they share the truth of God’s Word.

-Please pray that the God’s Word will fall on open hears and hearts ready to understand the gospel and to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

-Please pray that the team will be effective witness in their area, and bring honor to God’s name.

Please pray for the Mt. Carmel Franchise

The Nehemiah Teams Mt. Carmel Franchise opens an avenue to share the truth of God’s Word with have had little or no access to the gospel. The lost have been waiting for generations to hear the good news! Will you partner with us to being the saving name of Jesus to those who have never before heard His name?

-Please pray for team unity.
-Pray for focus of the team members, that they remain faithful in sharing God’s Word with boldness.
-Pray also that the strongholds can be broken and the truth be seen.

Camotes Island Team in Snapshots!

Luzon Franchise Orientation

Snapshots of Zanorte Franchise Orientation!

Higaonon Manobo

WHO are they? The Higaonon Manobo are also one of the eight Manobo people

groups who live in the Philippines. The Higaonon people are known for being good

hunters and farmers, and they often travel from one mountain to the next, looking for

fertile soil for a better harvest. They are warm and friendly people, but they can also be

fierce warriors when intimidated. Like other Manobo groups, the Higaonon Manobo use

the “datu” legal system. One main leader, called the datu, rules over several clans. He

is responsible for the goings-on in the whole community! When a datu realizes he is

about to die, he passes on the title to one of his sons.

WHERE do they live? All eight Manobo groups live on Mindanao, the Philippines’

largest island. The word Higaonon means “people of the wilderness” or “people of the

mountain” which is a good fit for the Higaonon people because many do live in remote

areas throughout the Bukidnon Province!

HOW many? There are about 40,000 Higaonon people, and about 15% are estimated

to be evangelical Christians. That means that 34,000 still need to hear the gospel!

WHAT do they worship? Like the Agusan Manobo, many Higaonon people believe in

many unseen spirits that interfere in the lives of humans and one “great spirit” that

created them.

PRAYER needs:

• Only the New Testament has been translated into the Higaonon people’s

language. Pray that God would call out great translators to come and finish

translating the Bible so that the people can learn more about Him.

• Pray that the existing churches here would be strengthened, and that God would

continue calling out missionaries and pastors from among the Higaonon people.

• Pray against the powers of darkness that are blinding the Higaonon Manobo from

worshipping the one true God.