The Belantas are divided into subgroups, all of which speak the Balanta language. One of the subgroups is the Kentohes who live in Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde.
The Balanta are fishermen, herders, and cultivators. They grow millet, rice, peanuts, cashews, and fruit for a cash crop. They love to celebrate traditional holidays.
They believe God is far away. They try to reach him through spirits and sacrifices. Although Catholicism has been partially accepted, Islam is strong and practiced along with spirit worship.
The Kentohe Balantas need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ. The spirit world offers them nothing, and Jesus gave his all.
Pray for an indigenous church planting movement among the Balanta people.
Ask God to break the ties of traditional spirit worship when they see what Jesus has for them.
Pray that medical and educational needs will be met.
Scripture Prayers for the Balanta, Kentohe in Guinea.
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