Population: 3,500,000
Hub: Malaysia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.10%
Hub: Malaysia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.10%
Resources: None
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 50
Annual Deaths: 24,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 50
Annual Deaths: 24,000
Description: The Orang Pantai Timur are a cluster of three closely related Malay ethnicities living along the coasts of peninsular Malaysia: the Terengganuans, Kelantanese and Pahangs. The term Orang Pantai Timur means "people of the East coast", although they can be found
Prayer Points:
• The Terengganuan Malay are know as the "cradle of Malay civilization. They are known for their unique dramas and dances, one of which is performed annually by the seaside to bring healing. Pray that these cultural expressions and the underlying desires behind them will find application and fulfillment in Christ as a contextual expression of the Church develops among them.
• The Kelantanese are known for their tolerance of other cultures and religions in their midst, including churches, Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines. Pray for God's blessing on the Chinese believers living among them that God would open doors for witness and show them how to release new believers to start culturally appropriate worship services.
• The Pahang are famous for their beautiful traditional songs, many of which were once used by Shamans for spiritual power. Much of these traditions has been lost with the coming of Islam. Pray that Pahang worship will find redemption through the gospel and be appropriated for the release of God's power in intercessory worship.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may all the riches of the Orang Pantai Timur come before your throne fully transformed in Christ to bring you glory.
Every year 24,000 Orang Pantai Timur die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The Terengganuan Malay are know as the "cradle of Malay civilization. They are known for their unique dramas and dances, one of which is performed annually by the seaside to bring healing. Pray that these cultural expressions and the underlying desires behind them will find application and fulfillment in Christ as a contextual expression of the Church develops among them.
• The Kelantanese are known for their tolerance of other cultures and religions in their midst, including churches, Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines. Pray for God's blessing on the Chinese believers living among them that God would open doors for witness and show them how to release new believers to start culturally appropriate worship services.
• The Pahang are famous for their beautiful traditional songs, many of which were once used by Shamans for spiritual power. Much of these traditions has been lost with the coming of Islam. Pray that Pahang worship will find redemption through the gospel and be appropriated for the release of God's power in intercessory worship.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may all the riches of the Orang Pantai Timur come before your throne fully transformed in Christ to bring you glory.
Every year 24,000 Orang Pantai Timur die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.