Gamela in Brazil
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| People Name: | Gamela |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,600 |
| World Population: | 1,600 |
| Primary Language: | Portuguese |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Amazon |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Gamela is an indigenous community found in the northeastern region of Brazil, primarily in the state of Maranhão. They are one of the many indigenous groups in Brazil and are estimated to have a population of around 8,000 people.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Gamela people live off the land, so they have a keen interest in understanding their environment. They obtain food through farming and fishing.
The Gamela people have their own forms of music, dance, pottery and woven goods.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They believe that the land is connected with spiritual forces.
What Are Their Needs?
There have been serious conflicts between the Gamela people and Brazilian landowners. These people are no match for those with modern weapons. They are attempting to preserve their culture and way of life.
Prayer Points
Pray for loving workers to go to the Gamela people until there are disciples who make more disciples.
Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Gamela to understand and to believe the gospel.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Gamela people with adequate education and medical facilities.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Gamela people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.