Papel in Guinea-Bissau
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| People Name: | Papel |
| Country: | Guinea-Bissau |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 199,000 |
| World Population: | 208,200 |
| Primary Language: | Papel |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 14.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 3.60 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Atlantic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Papel tribe is defined by their language by the same name. That language is in the Niger-Congo language family. They live in Guinea-Bissau and Senegal.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Papel tribe engages mostly in rice cultivation, but they also hunt.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Papels are mostly Roman Catholic, but they blend it with animistic practices, including the worship of ancestors. Their religion is part of their identity.
What Are Their Needs?
The Papels need more economic opportunities and access to healthcare. Their infrastructure needs work; that includes roads, electricity and running water.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Papels to put their identity and faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for revival in Papel churches, driving them into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Pray that soon they will be used by God to disciple others.
Pray for God to provide them an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of his goodness and power.