Summary
The Ulumanda live on the island of Western Sulawesi. Their mountainous homeland is rich in raw materials such as minerals, sand, rattan, and ebony wood. Ulumanda villages are self-governing and self-policing. In the event of a crime or offense, payment is often demanded in the form of a water buffalo or some other valuable farm animal or possession. Sometimes offenders pay by transferring ownership of a plot of coconut-growing land. The payment often depends on the offender's economic situation. In the past, marriages were arranged, but young people now choose for themselves. However, the man's payment of a bride price is often more than a year's wages, and the cost of the wedding ceremony is very expensive. The woman's family does not pay anything. Many young Ulumandas elope to nearby villages to be married.
Ministry Obstacles
Muslim people living in a Muslim dominated part of Indonesia will seldom challenge Islamic spiritual beliefs.
and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:2
Pray
Use this verse to pray for a disciple making movement among this people group.
Pray for the Ulumanda to experience and embrace the glory of the Lord. Pray for a spiritual hunger and an openness to truth that will give them a willingness to embrace the cross. Pray for loving and dedicated workers to go to Western Sulawesi. Pray for Ulumanda disciples who will make more disciples.
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