Teke, Tsaayi in Gabon
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| People Name: | Teke, Tsaayi |
| Country: | Gabon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 84,000 |
| World Population: | 283,000 |
| Primary Language: | Teke-Tsaayi |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 95.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 15.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Northwest |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Tsaayis live in Gabon and Republic of Congo. They are a subgroup of the Tekes.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Tsaayis are noted for their ceremonial Kidumu masks which are used for ceremonies. They have much symbolic meaning. They decorate them with intricate geometric patterns. Kidumu also refers to their male secret societies. Women are now involved with these secret societies, something that was not permitted in past years.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though traditional religion still holds them back, most Tsaayis are Christian. They also have a high population of Bible believing Christians who can be used of God to reach others.
What Are Their Needs?
Still, they need a fresh work of the Holy Spirit to drive them closer to the Lord, and into other communities where they can be salt and light.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in every Tsaayi village, family, and church.
Pray for God to thrust many out as his ambassadors of Christ to their neighbors.
Pray for a record high harvest and that they will understand it as the provisions of a loving and all powerful God.
Pray for Tsaay disciples to make more disciples.