Mauritian in Belgium

Mauritian
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People Name: Mauritian
Country: Belgium
10/40 Window: No
Population: 700
World Population: 1,104,400
Primary Language: Morisyen
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 51.00 %
Evangelicals: 8.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South Asia - other
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
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Introduction / History

Mauritius Island, a land area of about 15-by-20 miles long and wide, lies 560 miles east of Madagascar, off east Africa. The island is home for a mixed group including indentured workers, Chinese traders, European settlers and those who descended from slaves. The language they speak is called Morisyan or Mauritian Creole.
Through the years many have settled in other countries to earn a living. Among these are Ireland, the UK, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Belgium.

What Are Their Lives Like?

There are very few Mauritians in Belgium. They have their own Facebook page.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Mauritians in Belgium can be Hindu, Muslim or Christian. A little over half are Christian in Belgium.

What Are Their Needs?

The Mauritians need to see the glory of the Lord so they can understand that he is far above all others.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to woo Mauritians into a vibrant, unshakable faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for Christ followers among the Mauritians to disciple others who will disciple others.
Pray for the Lord’s powerful transformation of Mauritian families as a testimony to others of his goodness and love.

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