Suya in Brazil
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| People Name: | Suya |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 400 |
| World Population: | 400 |
| Primary Language: | Suya |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 60.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 2.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Few archaeological and ethnographic records have been found before 1884, because of deterioration due to tropic humidity. However, what does exist provides evidence that Suya music people journeyed from more than 1,100 kilometers to the northeast. They reportedly were fleeing from enemies.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Suya people believe in a collective society. Everything is collective including the children. Children are raised by the community, although they know the identity of their biological parents. They consider the entire community as their family. Personal names are very important and are chosen very carefully. They believe names tell who a person is, and the group to which he/she belongs.
Fishing, hunting, gathering supplies, and trading with frontier settlements are commonly practiced for their practical needs. They are protected by a reservation system that provides health care and material goods.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Suya people in Brazil have been partially reached with the gospel, however, ethnic religious practices remain an important part of the culture. Bible portions are available in the language of Suya people in Brazil, so they can read and heed the truth.
What Are Their Needs?
Suya people in Brazil need to put Christ first in their lives. Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and man.”
Prayer Points
Suya people have only portions of the word of God in their language, consequently, they experience huge pressures to fall away. Pray that this will not happen.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will pour life into their fellowships, leading them to make disciples.
Pray that their fellowships will be Christ centered, rather than tradition centered.