Soninke in France
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The Soninke people of West Africa were one of the first immigrant communities in France. Most Soninke men seek employment in hard labor jobs such as construction. Often single men live together in houses known as "foyers," and these foyers have given Soninke women an opportunity to run small businesses by cooking for these men. The women have organized themselves into groups where they contribute money to meet needs in their community. They also help with projects such as starting schools back in their villages in Africa. Soninke in France work hard, so their children can have a higher education and have the chance of reaching professional status. Soninke are strong Muslims and maintain cultural ties in France. They rarely marry those outside their ethnic community.

Ministry Obstacles
Fear of being rejected by their families and community keeps Soninke people from accepting Christ.

Outreach Ideas
Those who follow Christ need to be diligent in finding opportunities to direct Soninke people to God's word, so they can find the only Savior. Believers need to befriend Soninke people in France and introduce them to their heavenly friend, Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus
"Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."  Revelation 15:4

Scripture Prayer
Make this also your song of praise to the victorious King of kings!

Prayer Focus
Pray that the Soninkes in Africa, France and beyond would be open to Christ's answers for their lives and respond with love and devotion to him. Pray that believers would not grow weary in reaching out to Soninke people in France through Bible portions and the God's Way videos in the Soninke language.

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