Mbya Guarani in Brazil


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Introduction / History

The Mbya are a subgroup of the greater Guarani groups. They live in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

Mbya means "us" or "our people." Not surprisingly, other Guarani subgroup names have similar meaning. Their subgroup is also defined by their Mbya dialect.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Mbya Guarani live in villages made up of five or six family units. They value both the nuclear and extended family.

Music and dance are very important in Mbya Guarani culture. Music and dance are used to celebrate a harvest. Some music has religious significance. At other times music and dance are for recreation; it bonds them together as a community.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Of the three countries where the Mbya Guarani people live, they are by far least reached with the gospel in Paraguay.

The Mbya community maintains a house of prayer and collective rituals. Shamanism has a spiritual hold on the Mbya Guarani community. The shamans deal with spiritual issues, but they are more likely to address health issues. They offer herbal remedies for sickness. Shamans are finding it increasingly difficult to find the right herbs in today’s environment. Shamans can be either men or women.


What Are Their Needs?

The Mbya Guarani need to put all their hope and faith in the person, Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for Mbya Guarani disciples to make more disciples.

Pray for the Lord to bless them abundantly so that they will know that only he is worthy of praise and worship.

Pray for their identity to be put in the work of Christ on the cross.


Scripture Prayers for the Guarani, Mbya in Brazil.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mby%C3%A1_Guaran%C3%AD_people#:~:text=The%20Mby%C3%A1%20are%20present%20between,Brazil%2C%20reaching%20the%20Brazilian%20coast.

https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Guarani_Mbya


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Guarani, Mbya
People Name in Country Guarani, Mbya
Natural Name Mbya Guarani
Alternate Names Brazilian Guarani; Chiripa; Chiripa - Guaraní; Guaraní; Guarani, Brazilian; Guarani-Brasileiro; Guarani-Mbya; Mbia; Mbya; Mbyá; Tarumá; Apyteré
Population this Country 7,400
Population all Countries 38,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10962
ROP3 Code 101658
ROP25 Code 302878
ROP25 Name Gurarani, Mbya
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 20.00 %)
65.00 %
Ethnic Religions
35.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Guarani, Mbya (7,400 speakers)
Language Code gun   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Tambéopé
Dialect Code 10379   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Guarani, Mbya (7,400 speakers)
Language Code gun   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Tambéopé
Dialect Code 10379   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Guarani, Mbya

Primary Language:  Guarani, Mbya

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1971-1976)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1987)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2004)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Guarani, Mbya Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Guarani, Mbya YouVersion Bibles
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