Pray for the Konongo people of Tanzania

Historically, the Konongo people lived on the ivory/slave trade route; today however, the area is a remote, arid woodland toward the west and south in Tanzania.

Modern conveniences have not yet come and available medical care is basic. The knowledge of God was brought by the Catholic fathers which was then interwoven with their own ancestral rituals and witchcraft.  

Today they have little knowledge of God’s FREE gift of salvation. Their efforts are in earning God’s favor and appeasing their ancestors who have the ability to bless or curse life.   Knowing about God and believing in God are two very different things.  

Pray for the Konongo people to understand that God is not only the Creator but our Father who wants a personal relationship with us individually and that He gives the FREE gift of salvation to those who believe in Him.  

Pray that they would be released from the bondage of fear that ancestor worship brings. 

Pray for believers to have a burden to pray for the Konongo people and that God would impress upon willing hearts the need for them to step out of their lives of comfort to tell these lost ones about God’s amazing grace.

Pray for the Kutu people of Tanzania

“Enter through the narrow gate.  For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14.



Located in the vast country of Tanzania, the Kutu, historically, have largely been overlooked by religious groups.  Living along the eastern side of central Tanzania, the Kutu live by subsistent farming; planting rice and maize and raising goats, sheep, and chickens.



Following the Islamic religion, mostly through dress and the observance of Ramadan, the Kutu are not particularly devout,   however; Kutu children attend Islamic school where they are taught the Koran.

While a smattering of Christians and churches can be found among the Kutu; many find it difficult to leave behind their worship of ancestors and try to add a belief in Christ along with their prayers to the ancestors.

Pray for the Kutu to have ears to hear and hearts open to understand that Jesus is the only way to God and to the hope of eternal life.

Pray that God would impress upon the hearts of His people an urgency to share His truth with the Kutu people.

Mzee

Mzee (Mm-zay) is a KiSwahili word with abundant meaning – mature, wise,
elder, respected – not as much, how old you are -- more, how much you know.

Samson Kisia is a mzee among Baptists in Kenya and we have come to listen and learn.  He has been planting churches, discipling and mentoring Christians for over 40 years.  He holds the office of Chairman of the Trustees of the Baptist Convention of Kenya.


National pastors and churches with a heart for reaching the unreached partnering together with U.S. pastors and churches with a heart for reaching the unreached is an effective way of spreading the gospel and planting new churches across Kenya and East Africa.

As we discuss reaching those unengaged and unreached people groups, the question is asked, "What is the greatest challenge for you when going?"

He says, “When I go on a mission and meet a person; I must get to know that person. As I come to know him, I must find scripture that will speak to the heart of that person to lead him to Jesus.”  He continues, “You can’t effectively teach or learn to do missions, you just have to go out and do it.”



"Many groups go with their own agenda. They have so much to do; they don’t sit and listen," remarks Kisia,  "It is important to stay in their home, this is when you truly come to know them."
Kisia continues, “It is important to listen to the heart of the people and get to know them; when you understand their needs, you can show them that Christ is the answer.”

Pray for Pastor Kisia as he prepares to leave for a three week mission trip to Burundi, taking nine others with him. His mission is to be a witness of God’s love and grace to everyone he meets and plant new churches.