Masama Andio in Indonesia

The Masama Andio have only been reported in Indonesia
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Introduction / History

This very small people group lives on one of the eastern peninsulas of Sulawesi, one of the Indonesian islands. Their primary language of Andio is endangered; most of the people have adopted other languages.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Masama Andio, as a very small people group, are losing their cultural uniqueness as they adopt the languages and customs of the peoples around them. This must influence their sense of self-worth.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Like most peoples in Indonesia, the Masama Andio people are Sunni Muslims who include aspects of pre-Islamic religion with their belief system. Allah is seen as distant and uninvolved in daily life; on a day-to-day basis, they rely on the spirit world.


What Are Their Needs?

There are no Christian resources in the Andio language. Given the cultural and linguistic changes affecting the Andio, it isn't clear whether translation of the Bible into Andio or creation of resources in nearby languages would be more fruitful for the group.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong Disciple Making Movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Masama Andio people of Indonesia.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Masama Andio families and communities through the abundant life Jesus offers to all who call on his name.
Pray for God's blessing on the leaders of the Masama Andio people, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of his word among the Masama Andio people, leading them to love him with their whole being.


Scripture Prayers for the Andio, Masama in Indonesia.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Andio
People Name in Country Andio, Masama
Natural Name Masama Andio
Alternate Names Imbaoo; Masama
Population this Country 300
Population all Countries 300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 10312
ROP3 Code 100330
ROP25 Code 300307
ROP25 Name Andio (Masama)
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Central Sulawesi province: Lamala sub-district, Tangeban and Tauge villages, peninsula east tip area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2018
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Central Sulawesi province: Lamala sub-district, Tangeban and Tauge villages, peninsula east tip area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2018
Map of Andio, Masama in Indonesia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
22.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
78.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Andio (300 speakers)
Language Code bzb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Andio (300 speakers)
Language Code bzb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Andio

Primary Language:  Andio

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2022)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Andio Jesus Film Project
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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