People
Who they are
The Sempan live along the coast of Mimika in Central Papua, Indonesia. Although they are often grouped with the Kamoro, they identify as a distinct people with their own language and history. Harvesting sago, a food extracted from a palm tree, and fishing are part of their livelihood. Catholicism reached the community in the 1950s. In the 1990s, residents of Omawita and Fanamo reported changes in the color and taste of shellfish and feared the effects of mining waste.
Where they live
1
Country
2K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Superficially reached
|
100%
|
1.700 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Sempan
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)64%
Evangelicals2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the protection of the Sempan people's food sources from the impacts of mining.
Pray for the preparation of biblical materials in Sempan that people can understand.
Pray for Sempan Christians to know and put into practice the teaching of Jesus.
Pray for the training of leaders from the Sempan communities themselves to care for the churches.
Pray for Sempan
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