Sena in Zimbabwe
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Allen Young
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| People Name: | Sena |
| Country: | Zimbabwe |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 171,000 |
| World Population: | 2,917,000 |
| Primary Language: | Sena |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 82.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 10.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Chewa-Sena |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Senas are a Bantu tribe that lives mainly in Mozambique. A smaller number are in Zimbabwe. This latter group came to Zimbabwe are migrant workers and later settled in the early 20th century. Their Sena language has many dialects.
They and other tribes were often used as slaves by the Portuguese and Arab Muslim traders.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Because of their hot, humid climate, the Senas in Zimbabwe wear few clothes, but they cover their legs for modesty sake. Most fish and farm for their food supply. Others are migrant laborers.
Before a wedding, there is a bride price which involves cattle. The more conservative Senas have child marriages and polygamy.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Those in Mozambique are largely Roman Catholic, but they also hold onto traditional beliefs. Interestingly, they prefer an Africanized Bible translation which they have embraced as their own. There is a strong Evangelical presence among them.
What Are Their Needs?
The Senas in Zimbabwe need more medical clinics.
Prayer Points
Pray for Sena Christians in Zimbabwe to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to show himself faithful to them for their daily needs.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a powerful work in Sena churches and families.
Pray that soon Sena Christians will be discipling others and taking Christ to those who lack the gospel.