Gamela in Brazil

People Name:	Gamela
Country:	Brazil
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	1,600
World Population:	1,600
Primary Language:	Portuguese
Primary Religion:	Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Amazon
Affinity Bloc:	Latin-Caribbean Americans
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Gamela is an indigenous community found in the northeastern region of Brazil, primarily in the state of Maranhão. They are one of the many indigenous groups in Brazil and are estimated to have a population of around 8,000 people.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Gamela people live off the land, so they have a keen interest in understanding their environment. They obtain food through farming and fishing.

The Gamela people have their own forms of music, dance, pottery and woven goods.

What Are Their Beliefs?

They believe that the land is connected with spiritual forces.

What Are Their Needs?

There have been serious conflicts between the Gamela people and Brazilian landowners. These people are no match for those with modern weapons. They are attempting to preserve their culture and way of life.

Prayer Points

Pray for loving workers to go to the Gamela people until there are disciples who make more disciples.

Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Gamela to understand and to believe the gospel.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Gamela people with adequate education and medical facilities.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Gamela people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.