Mandyak in Guinea-Bissau

The Mandyak mainly live in southwestern Guinea-Bissau, though others live in southern Senegal or Gambia. They are a rural people who make their living by subsistence farming. The Mandyak people hold to traditional religion that centers around the spirits of their ancestors. They believe these ancestral spirits are selfish and vindictive, yet they have power to bring good or bad fortune. They believe that proper funerals are essential to ensure that these spirits treat them well.

Ministry Obstacles

There don't seem to be serious obstacles. These people hold to traditional religion rather than the more powerful Islamic religion. The main obstacle might be an unwillingness of God's people to go to them.

Outreach Ideas

The JESUS Film is available in their language. Someone needs to go throughout the Mandyak homeland and show them this film about the life of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus

"I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being."  Psalm 146:2

Scripture Prayer

Pray for the Lord to raise up people from this people group with this kind of dedication to the Lord.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the followers of Christ among the Mandyak people will become involved in taking the gospel to their friends, neighbors and family members. Pray for a team of people to show the JESUS Film in Mandyak villages. Pray for the Mandyak people to put their faith in Christ rather than fallen, wicked spirits.