Acatepec Tlapaneco in United States


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Introduction / History

The Acatepec are a subgroup of the greater Tlapaneco peoples. Most live in the Mexican state of Guerrero, but a small number have settled in the United States after coming as migrant workers.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco is a farming community. Those who are day laborers are known for their hard work. Some have managed to settle in the United States.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco worship both a male and a female god. They also have “impersonal gods” which are being replaced by their Roman Catholic beliefs. Almost all identify as Roman Catholic, but they still practice their traditional religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco need a permanent home. Being a migrant worker sometimes means families are torn apart while one member moves from place to place to find work. They need job training in the US so they can make a better living.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to give the Acatepec Tlapaneco people a huge harvest as a testimony of his power and love. May they respond with gratitude.
Pray for Acatepec Tlapaneco people who love the Lord to disciple others who will disciple more people.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to refine the local churches and give them the willingness to look to the cross.


Scripture Prayers for the Tlapaneco, Acatepec in United States.


References

https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstream/handle/1808/5506/Blanchon_ku_0099M_10170_DATA_1.pdf?sequence=1
http://www.apuntsdeviatge.com/2011/06/the-tlapanecs-of-mexico.html
https://www.everyculture.com/Middle-America-Caribbean/Tlapanec.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tlapaneco, Acatepec
People Name in Country Tlapaneco, Acatepec
Natural Name Acatepec Tlapaneco
Pronunciation ah-kah-teh-PEK tlah-pah-NEH-koh
Alternate Names Acarepec Tlapaneco; Acatepec; Tlapaneco; Western Tlapanec
Population this Country 1,300
Population all Countries 50,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 10143
ROP3 Code 100034
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
94.00 %
Ethnic Religions
6.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Me'phaa, Acatepec (1,300 speakers)
Language Code tpx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Me'phaa, Acatepec (1,300 speakers)
Language Code tpx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Me'phaa, Acatepec
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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