Suafa Bedouin in Algeria
soo-AH-fah BEH-doo-in

The Arab conquests of the seventh century brought about a rapid expansion of the Bedouin tribes. At that time, thousands of Bedouins left the Middle East and began spreading across North Africa. They have adapted well to the nomadic or semi-nomadic way of life in the desert. The name “Bedouin” is derived from the Arab word bedu. It is a term used to differentiate between those groups who migrate with their herds and those which have settled in an urban or agricultural area. Although distinct, both communities rely on each other economically, socially and politically. They are also broken down by tribes such as the Suafa. The Suafa tribe has a tradition of marrying close relatives such as cousins. This is a way for families to keep the little wealth they have. The Suafa Bedouins speak Algerian Arabic, and there are many gospel materials in this language that they can access by computer or smart phone.

Ministry Obstacles
Almost no Bedouins have considered anything but Islam, and the Suafa are no exception.

Scripture Focus
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!"  Psalm 33:12

Scripture Prayer
May this nation choose the Lord, and no other!

Prayer Focus
Ask God to give the Suafa dreams and visions of himself which will challenge the Suafa Bedouins to look to Jesus for their physical and spiritual needs. Pray for the Lord to show himself faithful to the Suafa Bedouins of Algeria by providing for all of their needs according to his riches and glory. Ask God to give faithful workers the desire to go to directly to the Suafa and open their hearts to the good news. Pray that there would be an unstoppable movement to Christ among the Suafa Bedouin in Algeria.

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