Muyu, South in Indonesia

Introduction / History

They reside within the province of Papua, Indonesia. The people refer to themselves as Muyu people. Although Indonesian is the language of school and church, the South Muyu language or one of its dialects is often spoken.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The main food staple is sago. Sago worms, hunted game, and fish from the rivers supplement the sago diet of the South Muyu people. Many homes are built off the ground on stilts, with walls made of wood or palm branch stalks. Some towns have a satellite TV and a generator in the community meeting building or the village leader's house. There has not been a Bible translation or language program among the South Muyu people.
The South Muyu people live by hunting, planting and gathering food from the forest. They plant both trees (for long-term crops) and seasonal crops. It is possible to reach villages in the area by walking, using a 4-wheel drive vehicle or motorcycling from Mindiptana. Cessna airplanes can land at the airstrip in Mindiptana. Small boats can also make it up river to the area from the towns near the ocean.
There are a number of elementary schools within the language area. Mindiptana has a junior and senior high school.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The majority here are Catholics, but few understand the gospel as a changing force in their lives.

What Are Their Needs?

In Mindiptana and surrounding towns there are health clinics with some health workers. Malaria, tuberculosis, and skin diseases are common in the area.

Prayer Points

Pray for their health care needs to be met.
Pray for the South Muyus to have a pure faith in the Lord Jesus.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to send revival fire to their churches and families.

Text Source:   Joshua Project