Popoluca, Sierra in Mexico
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| People Name: | Popoluca, Sierra |
| Country: | Mexico |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 46,000 |
| World Population: | 46,000 |
| Primary Language: | Popoluca, Highland |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 95.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 3.40 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Zapoteco |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Popoloca is the Aztec word for peoples who speak a language other than N huatl, their own tongue. Some still speak it while others depend on Spanish. The Popoloca have subgroups including the Sierra.
This group of people is losing its culture and language. Most people under 40 do not speak Sierra Popoloca although some understand it.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They were once corn farmers, but the land is depleted. Therefore, the Sierra Popoloca work as day laborers. However, they also raise livestock for food and sell their baskets in the market. Some still practice their native trade of making and selling clay pots. Others mine onyx and marble.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Sierra Popoloca are Roman Catholic, though they also have indigenous religious practices.
What Are Their Needs?
The Sierra Coyotepec need the chance to make a good living. Job training would be helpful for their community.
Prayer Points
Pray for God to send someone to teach them marketable skills.
Pray for Sierra Popoloca disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the cross.
Pray for the Lord to show himself mighty by providing for their needs this year.