Senufo-Syenara of Mali
The Senufo-Syenara are subsistence farmers who live in southeastern Mali. They are one of the four subgroups of Senufo peoples living in Mali and are distinguished by their language. Many Syenara people practice Islam, but when sickness or other troubles arise, they fall back on the rituals from their traditional African religion, including sacrificing to ancestors or placing fetishes in their homes or on their bodies for protection. A small number of Christians are now worshiping in very small groups. Praise the Lord for these dear brothers and sister and for their leaders who teach them from God’s Word.
Pray:
· for more Syenara people to hear the good news, understand their need for a Savior, and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins.
· for the conviction of the pastors and leaders of these small churches to stay rooted in the Bible and not stray from its teaching as they teach other believers.
· for the Spirit to help this handful of believers stand firm in the face of persecution, learn how to clearly share the gospel with others, and be bold in proclaiming the hope found in Christ with their neighbors and family.
“For
to this day, at the reading of the old covenant, the same veil remains;
it is not lifted, because it is set aside only in Christ. Yet still
today, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts, but
whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord
is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
(2 Corinthians 3:14–17 CSB)
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