East Indian in Puerto Rico
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| People Name: | East Indian |
| Country: | Puerto Rico |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 4,200 |
| World Population: | 113,200 |
| Primary Language: | Hindi |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 15.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Afro-American, Northern |
| Affinity Bloc: | North American Peoples |
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Introduction / History
In 1838 the British began to look for alternatives for African slaves for their Caribbean colonies. They began to hire East Indian indentured between 1861-1874. By 1884, most East Indians had moved to other Caribbean nations where there were more South Asians. These locations included Suriname, Guyana Trinidad and Tobago. A small number are now in Puerto Rico.
What Are Their Lives Like?
East Indians are often running motels and small businesses in Puerto Rico.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though East Indians in other parts of the Caribbean are often Christian, most in Puerto Rico are Hindu.
What Are Their Needs?
East Indian in Puerto Rico need to listen to the words of Jesus and put their faith on the one who is the unshakable rock. They need a firm foundation for their lives.
Prayer Points
Pray for East Indian Christians to share their faith in Jesus with the Hindus in Puerto Rico.
Pray for Christians in the Caribbean to become such joyful and vibrant witnesses that Jesus become irresistible to local Hindus and Muslims
Pray for the Lord to use signs and wonders to draw Hindus to the cross.