The Epera people also go by the names Emberá or Embir. They are part of the larger Embera people who live in the region and also in Panama. Their language is part of the Chocoan family of languages. The Epera live in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Though small in number, the Epera people have their own unique art and dance forms. They have a keep knowledge of their natural environment since their lives depend on it. For example, they know how to use local plants for medicinal purposes.
The Epera people, especially in Colombia, adhere to their own traditional religion. Those in Ecuador are partly Christianized by Roman Catholics.
Like many peoples in this region, the Epera tribe has been fighting a constant battle to keep their homeland from being overrun by outsiders who want to use up the resources. Their land is in danger of being destroyed by outsiders. The Epera people are doing all they can to preserve their culture and way of life.
Pray for Epera culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Epera people.
Pray that soon the Epera people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Epera in Colombia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Epera |
People Name in Country | Epera |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 80 |
Population all Countries | 600 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 21650 |
ROP3 Code | 118430 |
Country | Colombia | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 22 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Along the frontier with Colombia, near Cayapas River Source: https://www.unhcr.org/ |
Country | Colombia |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 22 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Along the frontier with Colombia, near Cayapas River. Source: https://www.unhcr.org/ |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
100.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Spanish (80 speakers) |
Language Code | spa Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Spanish (80 speakers) |
Language Code | spa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Spanish |
Primary Language: Spanish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1514-1985) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1543-1999) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1553-2017) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |