Ryukyuan in Bolivia

The Ryukyuan are the indigenous peoples of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Traditionally, the people have a very tightly-knit family life and enjoy close personal friendships. They see themselves as bound together by their home island and, especially among older people, will always consider themselves Ryukyuan first and Japanese second. They are among the longest-lived people in the world. Most of the younger generation are not serious adherents of their traditional religion anymore, but many older people try to teach about the old ways, including dances and the language. A small number are now in Bolivia.

Ministry Obstacles

The Ryukyuan people do not have a legacy of understanding the ways of God as revealed through Moses, the prophets and Jesus Christ.

Outreach Ideas

Pray that a strong movement to Jesus would bring Ryukyuan families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings.

Scripture Focus

"Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings."  Psalm 36:5-7

Scripture Prayer

Pray for this people group to understand the vastness of the Lord’s faithfulness and righteousness. May they be drawn to Him.

Prayer Focus

A small number of the Ryukyuan people identify themselves as Christians. Pray they would be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. Pray for the Ryukyuan people in Bolivia to become aware of their need for forgiveness of sin and that forgiveness has been provided through faith in the work of Christ on the cross. Pray these peaceful people would welcome the good news of Jesus as it comes to them in various forms.