Introduction / History

Chinanteco refers to a group of Oto-Manguean languages spoken in Veracruz and Oaxaca in southern Mexico. They are mutually unintelligible, so some linguists consider them to be separate languages rather than dialects. One of these languages is Usila.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Usila Chinantecos grow corn, beans, cassava and yams for their own consumption. They raise chickens for their meat. For cash crops they grow tobacco and coffee. The women make beautiful embroideries for sale. They are phasing out weaving and handicrafts.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Usila Chinantecos are solidly Roman Catholic, but many of them maintain the rituals of their traditional beliefs. For example, they do homage to the corn and mountain gods and goddesses. Yet they also have Bible believing Christians among them.

What Are Their Needs?

Usila Chinantecos need a steady income and food supply. They are vulnerable to the whims of nature.

Prayer Items

Pray for an abundant harvest for the Usila Chinantecos as proof of God s power and goodness.
Pray for Usila Chinanteco Christian believers to disciple others in the ways of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give them openness to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a deep work in Chinanteco churches, drawing them close to the only savior in the coming years.

Scripture Prayers for the Chinanteco, Usila in Mexico.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinantecan_languages
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinantec
http://www.mexicantextiles.com/grouppages/chinanteco.html