Kokama, Cocama-Cocamilla in Colombia
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Emily Craft
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| People Name: | Kokama, Cocama-Cocamilla |
| Country: | Colombia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,300 |
| World Population: | 29,400 |
| Primary Language: | Kukama-Kukamiria |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 81.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.50 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Guarani |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Cocama-Cocamilla is a subgroup of the greater Kokama people. It’s an endangered language. Those who speak it nearly died out in early Spanish colonial days because of new diseases, but they have been rebounding since the 1800s.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Cocama-Cocamilla speakers usually speak Spanish as well as their own language.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Cocama-Cocamilla Kokama people are mainly Roman Catholic.
What Are Their Needs?
They need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray for a Holy Spirit-led revival to move the Cocama-Cocamilla people to the abundant life that only Jesus offers.
Pray for disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for a spiritual hunger and a desire for truth among Cocama-Cocamilla elders.
Text Source:
Joshua Project
Full Joshua Project profile at: www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11397/CO