Benga in Gabon
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| People Name: | Benga |
| Country: | Gabon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,200 |
| World Population: | 10,100 |
| Primary Language: | Benga |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 92.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Northwest |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
They are one of the 14 Ndowe people groups living along the coast of Equitorial Guinea. Their traditional home is Corisco island and Elobey Grande and the mouth of the mighty Rio Muni estuary. Corisco island is a beautiful tropical paradise, famous for its snow white sand. Some live in Gabon.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Benga people are a peaceful and friendly group of coastal fishermen, sailors and merchants. For economic reasons the majority of the Benga have left Corisco island.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Presbyterian missionaries from the USA began work among the Benga in 1854. The last missionary left Benga during WWII, in 1943, but the tiny Protestant church started by the missionaries still hangs on. Most Benga people are Christian, but few are dedicated to the ways of Christ.
What Are Their Needs?
The New Testament was printed in 1893, followed by 18 books of the Old Testament between 1899 and 1902. Time and tropical humidity almost destroyed all existing copies. Revision and reprinting are desperately needed.
Prayer Points
Pray for revival in the Benga church, resulting in a firm dedication to Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Pray for the Bengas to have easy access not only to the Benga Bible, but also any oral gospel materials.
Pray for the Lord to touch Bengas in such a way they will feel compelled to disciple others.
Pray for them to be blessed spiritually and financially, giving them hearts filled with praise and adoration for the King of kings.