Saaroa in Taiwan
SAH-AH-roh-ah

What is a dying language? It is a language with few adult speakers and no speakers in the younger generation. The Saaroa language of Taiwan fits into the endangered language category. Fewer than a dozen older adults speak Saaroa and no child or young person can speak the language. Young Saaroa people are learning Mandarin and Bunun. Bunun people have moved into the mountain valleys where the tiny group of Saaroa live.

Ministry Obstacles
The Saaroa live in an isolated area in the mountains of Taiwan. The ancient animistic belief system of the Saaroa is not compatible with biblical Christianity.

Outreach Ideas
Christian linguists can go to the Saaroa and attempt to save their endangered language. Some young people may be willing to learn the language of their grandparents. Teams can also bring modern medicine to the two Saaroa villages.

Scripture Focus
"My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God."  Psalm 84:2

Scripture Prayer
Pray that the Lord will raise up many from this people group who have this kind of heart for being in the presence of the loving Lord.

Prayer Focus
We know of few if any believers among the Saaroa. There is a church in the Bunun group who are gradually absorbing the Saaroa people. Pray Bunun believers would reach out to their Saaroa neighbors and share the good news of Jesus. Pray that each Saaroa person would have the opportunity to hear a clear presentation of the gospel in a way he or she can understand. Pray for a movement to Christ.



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