Tlapaneco, Acatepec in Mexico

People Name:	Tlapaneco, Acatepec
Country:	Mexico
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	49,000
World Population:	50,300
Primary Language:	Me'phaa, Acatepec
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	97.00 %
Evangelicals:	1.00 %
Scripture:	Portions
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Central American Indigenous, other
Affinity Bloc:	Latin-Caribbean Americans
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Introduction / History

The Acatepec are a subgroup of the greater Tlapaneco peoples. Most live in the Mexican state of Guerrero, but a small number have settled in the United States after coming as migrant workers.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco is a farming community. For cash crops they grow bananas, sugar cane and coffee. For their daily meals they grow corn, beans, squash and chili peppers. The poorer ones must sell the beans they grow rather than eat them. Those who are day laborers are known for their hard work.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco worship both a male and a female god. They also have “impersonal gods” which are being replaced by their Roman Catholic beliefs. Almost all identify as Roman Catholic, but they still practice their traditional religion.

What Are Their Needs?

The Acatepec Tlapaneco need better farming equipment so they can have a better yield.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to give the Acatepec Tlapaneco people a huge harvest as a testimony of his power and love. May they respond with gratitude.
Pray for Acatepec Tlapaneco people who love the Lord to disciple others who will disciple more people.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to refine the local churches and give them the willingness to look to the cross.