Urarina, Shimacu in Peru
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Eliseo Gottardi
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| People Name: | Urarina, Shimacu |
| Country: | Peru |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,900 |
| World Population: | 3,900 |
| Primary Language: | Urarina |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 9.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.40 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Amazon |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
The Urarina tribe belongs to the family of Shimacos, a semi-nomadic group of the Amazon.
Where Are they Located?
For over 500 years they have been living in the Urituyacu, Tigrillo, Patuyacu, Pucayacu, in the Chambira river basins located at north of the Marañon river, in Loreto-Peru.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Uraninas are a simple people, who live off the the rain forest, and the river. They are known to trade and make bets with other villages to exchange resources.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Uraninas hold to a basic view of theism, with a mixture of animistic and Catholic influences.
Prayer Points
Please pray for the New Testament to become available to all Urarina people who desire one, and for long term workers who will be able to train local pastor-teachers for the equipping of the work of ministry. Please also pray for protection from false teachings in these regions, and that the Lord would raise up faithful men who would build the church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Please also pray for the health of the Uranina people, as many of them are exposed to such ills as malaria, malnutrition, and other sicknesses that the jungle can expose them to.