The Jula People of Burkina Faso

 The Jula People of Burkina Faso are in the 55 UUPG's we are praying for this month.  Would you join us in praying for them?

Jula of Burkina Faso 

The Jula of Burkina Faso primarily live along the trade routes in the southwestern part of the country. The name dyula (Jula) means “itinerant trader,” and the 2 million Jula are respected for their trading abilities. They are one of the two largest ethnic groups in the country. To be Jula is to be Muslim. Islam is a part of their identity, and it is very difficult for them to separate faith and culture. Because of this, there are very few Jula believers. Their West African Islam does, however, have more tolerance toward diversity than other Islamic communities. Many Jula hold to animistic beliefs that are thinly veiled by Islam.

Pray

· for more workers to be sent to live and work among the Jula, and for the Lord would call out national believers from local churches to share the good news with their Jula neighbors.
· for existing teams that are living life alongside the Jula. Ask the Lord to open doors for deeper relationships and ministry.
· that the Lord would bring forth a triumphant Jula church for the glory of His name.

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.” (Colossians 4:2–3a ESV)