Rejang in Indonesia

An interesting trait of the Rejang is that children are given opportunities to speak and make their own decisions from a young age. Parents respect and support these decisions, even when they are wrong. Educational facilities are readily available in the Rejang area, from elementary schools to high schools and technical schools. However, most children do not take full advantage of these opportunities. The most common reason for dropping out of school is to get married. This normally is not a result of pressure from parents but arises from the student's own initiative. These young marriages usually last only a few months or years before ending in divorce. Many later choose to return to school after their divorce. Unemployment is high among them; many young people drop out of school to marry at an early age.

Ministry Obstacles

There are so few Rejang who have accepted Christ that they will need to hear the precious gospel from outsiders.

Scripture Focus

"And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."  Isaiah 40:5

Scripture Prayer

Pray that members of this people group will soon see the glory of the Lord and respond to it.

Prayer Focus

Ask God to prepare and send caring, faithful believers to the Rejang. Ask God to send dreams and visions to the elders and for spiritual discernment among the people so that they may be drawn to Jesus. Ask God to show them his glory daily, and that they will have ears to hear and eyes to see Jesus.