Komering in Indonesia

The Komering get their name from the Komering River, which is their life source. The Komering River has the potential to become an irrigation source for the year-round planting of rice. Additionally, instruction about the use of 4-month rice would increase agricultural productivity for these precious people. There are two subgroups within the Komering - the Komering Ilir (“downstream”) and Komering Ulu (“upstream”). The Komering generally live on both sides of the river, but the side that has a main road normally has more people and is more prosperous. Most Komering are followers of Islam, which strongly influences their culture. They also still believe in spirits. They often call a shaman to heal the sick or to cast out demons. It is forbidden for them to marry people from other non-Muslim ethnic groups.

Ministry Obstacles

The Komering have followed Islam and animism for centuries.

Scripture Focus

"Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever."  Psalm 145:2

Scripture Prayer

Pray for many from this people group to regularly praise the Lord and worship Him.

Prayer Focus

There are quite a few believers among the Komering’s near neighbors, the Javanese. Pray the Javanese will understand the Great Commission and share the gospel with the Komering. Pray for the few Komering individuals who identify as Christians. Pray they will be zealous to serve Jesus Christ and will have their faith strengthened through fellowship with each other.