The island’s (Bawean) name originated from Kawi which means "having the sunlight." In 1350 sailors saw a glimpse of light around it. In the 18th-20th centuries the island was named Lubok by the Dutch, but the name Bawean continued to be used among locals. The name Lubok was abandoned in the 1940s. The island can also be known as Boyan and its inhabitants known as Boyanese. The island officially joined the Republic of Indonesia in 1950.
Bawean is north of Java Island. It is a small island (only 15 km in diameter) and is home to an extinct volcano. About one-third of their population lives outside their island home, including Singapore.
Bawean in Singapore work and send money back to relatives. Their relatives remain on the island engage in farming and fishing. They need the funds from family members working in Singapore.
Most of the islanders are Sunni Muslim with some remnants of the traditional local beliefs.
Baweans in Singapore need steady work so they have enough to provide for their families. They also need Christian friends who will help them adjust to their new lives in Singapore.
Pray that the Holy Spirit would begin to work in Bawean hearts.
Pray for the Bawean who work in Singapore would meet authentic Christian friends who would share their lives and the message of Christ.
Pray that God would raise Christians among those who work in Singapore.
Pray that they would be discipled and have a heart to return to their island to spread the gospel.
Scripture Prayers for the Bawean, Madurese in Singapore.
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Rachel Routt
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bawean |
People Name in Country | Bawean, Madurese |
Natural Name | Madurese Bawean |
Pronunciation |
mah-doo-REEZ boh-YAHN
|
Alternate Names | Baweanese; Boyanese |
Population this Country | 29,000 |
Population all Countries | 194,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10740 |
ROP3 Code | 101162 |
ROP25 Code | 300983 |
ROP25 Name | Bawean |
Country | Singapore | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Singapore |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.30 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
98.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Madura (29,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mad Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Bawean |
Dialect Code | 13255 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Madura (29,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mad Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Bawean |
Dialect Code | 13255 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Madura |
Primary Language: Madura
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1890-1987) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1994) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | Story Runners |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Madura | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Madura | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Madura | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: Ethnologue, OSM, Google maps. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Video Source | Asia Harvest |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |