Ternate   tur-NAH-tay

Cloves, a special attraction for European colonial powers, have a long history on Ternate Island in Indonesia. In addition to cloves, Ternate cultivates nutmeg, coconuts, rice, and vegetables. Sailors from Ternate are famous for their competence and strength. Ternate villages are usually built along roads running parallel to the beach. Houses in rural areas are made from woven grass. The island's forest and ocean resources are abundant; however, the Ternates need more effective processes to foster benefits.

Ministry Obstacles

Most Ternate are Muslim. As followers of Islam, they believe they will be judged based on their knowledge of the Koran and their deeds during life on earth. Salvation by faith is a foreign idea to them.

Scripture Focus

"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!"  Psalm 113:3-4

Scripture Prayer

Pray for peoples from all over the world to discover His glory and mercy.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Lord to send his ambassadors from nearby islands. Pray for the Ternate to have the spiritual hunger it takes to find out about Christ's death on the cross and the resurrection. Pray for Ternate disciples to make more disciples.