Kemak in East Timor
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The Kemak live in north-central Timor Island.
The Kemak people farm and sell goods at a public market.
The Kemak are Catholics, but they blend in many animistic practices. Their Catholic beliefs are usually a means to obtain spiritual power. They venerate Mary in numerous ceremonies in churches and sacred grottos and they have sacred houses. Their funeral rites include the sacrifice of animals.
The Kemak people need to put Jesus Christ first in their spiritual lives. They have allowed traditional practices and Maryology to take the place of the pure living water Jesus offers.
Pray for Kemak leaders to have dreams and visions of the Risen Christ that will set them on a new spiritual course.
Pray for their Catholic churches and clergymen to put Christ first in their lives.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Kemak people with peace as they learn to obey the ways of the Bible.
Scripture Prayers for the Kemak in East Timor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemak_people#:~:text=The%20Kemak%20(Portuguese%3A%20Qu%C3%A9maque%2C,Nusa%20Tenggara%20province%20of%20Indonesia.
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| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Kemak |
| People Name in Country | Kemak |
| Alternate Names | Ema |
| Population this Country | 75,000 |
| Population all Countries | 87,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 3 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 12614 |
| ROP3 Code | 104818 |
| Country | East Timor | ||
| Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Bobonaro district: Bobonaro town north to Lois river; Ermera district: Atsabe subdistrict. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | East Timor |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Bobonaro district: Bobonaro town north to Lois river; Ermera district: Atsabe subdistrict.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
94.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
6.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kemak (75,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | kem Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kemak (75,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | kem Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kemak |
Primary Language: Kemak
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
