Rerau in Papua New Guinea

The Rerau have only been reported in Papua New Guinea
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Rerau speakers live in Astrolabe Bay, about fifty kilometers (thirty miles) south of Madang Town, the provincial capital. Older generations speak their traditional language, but many young people prefer to use Tok Pisin. Thank God that the scriptures are available in Tok Pisin.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Rerau people have some access to medical and other services in Madang Town. During the dry season, it takes about four hours to travel to Madang Town by road on a PMV (public motor vehicle). They can earn cash by selling food crops, betelnut, coconut, and livestock.


What Are Their Beliefs?

A high percentage of the Rerau people are Christian. Among them is a good sized Evangelical community.


What Are Their Needs?

Their roads are often cut by flooding during the wet season.


Prayer Points

Pray that those who don't understand the Tok Pisin scriptures will be aided by those who do.
Pray for harmony and respect across generations.
Pray for their health and material needs.


Scripture Prayers for the Rerau in Papua New Guinea.


References

Wycliffe Bible Translators


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Rerau
People Name in Country Rerau
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,200
Population all Countries 1,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 14547
ROP3 Code 108360
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Madang province.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Madang province..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 18.00 %)
91.00 %
Ethnic Religions
9.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Rerau (1,200 speakers)
Language Code rea   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Rerau (1,200 speakers)
Language Code rea   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Rerau

Primary Language:  Rerau

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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