Lembaa in Zimbabwe
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| People Name: | Lembaa |
| Country: | Zimbabwe |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 113,000 |
| World Population: | 1,610,000 |
| Primary Language: | Venda |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 42.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Southeastern |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Lembaas are also called Remba and Mwenye. They have mixed Bantu and Yemeni ancestry. Most live in South Africa, though there is also a sizable population in Zimbabwe.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Lembaas do not marry outside their community. Their neighbors find the Lembaa's religious beliefs to be strange.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Wherever Ukrainians live, they are Christian, usually Orthodox or Evangelical. Ukraine is known as the Bible Belt of Eastern Europe. They are well-suited to be salt and light to the people around them, including the Turks in Turkey.
What Are Their Needs?
Diaspora Ukrainians often have family members and friends in Ukraine who have endured war with Russia. There is always uncertainty about the well-being of their loved ones. Others, recent members of the Ukrainian Diaspora, are themselves enduring the trau
Prayer Points
Pray for Lembaa family leaders to embrace the only savior and encourage their children to do the same.
Pray that soon Lembaa disciples will make more disciples.
Pray for Lembaa workers to go to the unreached peoples in Africa.