People
Who they are
The West Lembata live in the western part of Lembata Island, in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province. This rural coastal community keeps its oral traditions and ancestral identity alive. Their beliefs and customs continue to be strongly shaped by reverence for their ancestors and fear of the spiritual world.
Where they live
1
Country
10K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Minimally reached
|
100%
|
9.800 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Labalekan-Mingar
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)5.1%
Evangelicals0.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela chegada da mensagem do evangelho às aldeias da região oeste de Lembata.
Por libertação do receio ligado aos espíritos ancestrais por meio da graça de Cristo.
Pelo desenvolvimento de porções bíblicas e ferramentas orais na língua materna do povo.
Pelo testemunho corajoso dos poucos cristãos presentes na região insular.
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