People
Who they are
The Suri Tirmaga-Chai live in the far southwest of Ethiopia, in the Bench-Maji Zone, west of the Omo River. Tirmaga and Chai are two groups that use the name Suri. They make their living by raising cattle, goats and sheep and growing maize, millet and sorghum. In their traditional religion, Tumu is the sky god, and there is no public worship dedicated to him. There is also a small minority of evangelical Christians.
Where they live
1
Country
55K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Ethiopia Partially reached
|
100%
|
54.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Tirmaga-Chai Suri
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)4%
Evangelicals2.4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for peace between the Suri Tirmaga-Chai and neighboring peoples in the face of clashes that have already claimed lives.
Pray for understanding of the Scriptures in the Suri Tirmaga-Chai language in villages and homes.
Pray for all Suri Tirmaga-Chai Christians to grow in faith and share the teachings of Jesus with their families.
Pray for churches among the Suri Tirmaga-Chai to be strengthened so they can train people from their own community to teach the gospel.
Pray for Suri Tirmaga-Chai
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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