Eshira, Chira in Gabon
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| People Name: | Eshira, Chira |
| Country: | Gabon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 74,000 |
| World Population: | 74,000 |
| Primary Language: | Sira |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 90.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 12.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Northwest |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Eshira, also called, Chira, live in Gabon, a tiny West African nation. Their language is Sira.
They moved to their current location after losing a war with the Bakeles and other tribes. They settled and took slaves which they sold to others. Some grew tobacco and Raphia cloth. Smallpox decimated them from 1865 till the end of the 1800s.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Eshiras live in the grasslands and forests. They probably have livestock and grow crops.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most are Christian, either Roman Catholic or Evangelical. They can be used of God to take Christ to the nations.
What Are Their Needs?
Eshiras need the spiritual hunger it will take to come closer to the Lord, and be guided by his light.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to touch Eshiras 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.
Pray for the Lord to touch every Eshira family and community with his goodness and mercy.