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6) Prayer Request for the Himba Of Namibia —

brigtoday — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:54:41 +0000

While travelling in northwest Namibia, two missionaries visited a Himba village. The Himba live in a tribal setting, away from modern conveniences. Their clothes are made from animal skins, their skin is covered in red ochre, and they bathe the traditional way in smoke (not water). All of these things are unique to their culture. They live “off of the land.” Their language is the same as the Herero, another unreached people group. As the missionaries visited, they were graciously welcomed into the village and through a translator were able to speak. When speaking on their beliefs, the Himba explained about the “holy fire,” sangomas (witch doctors) and the ancestors. They were not familiar with Jesus Christ and definitely did not know about a personal relationship with Him. Please pray for the Himba, pray that they will seek the one true God. Pray for someone to tell them that they do not need to fear the sangomas and appease the ancestors. Pray that someone will share around the fire with them about the only way to be holy. Pray that someone will come among them in their culture and share the relevancy of Jesus Christ in their lives, in their village, and in their world! Pray for the Himba of Namibia. Learn more at…

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info

9) Forgotten People… like the NAMA of Namibia

brigtoday — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:51:42 +0000

The Nama people of Namibia have been “exposed” to Christianization over the past two hundred years. Due to this baseline awareness, there is a huge receptivity to the Gospel. However, the true knowledge of Christ is minimal. Although they call themselves Christians, they are without a Savior. Most do not know what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They are searching and they are very receptive, but they need someone to share the Good News with them. Please pray for the Lord to burden the hearts of Christians to not only pray for the Nama but to share with the Nama. Pray for Christian Namibians, Christian South Africans and Christians from around the world to come and share with the Nama of Namibia. They truly are hungry for the Truth. For more information about the Nama and other unengaged peoples of Namibia, visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info

4) The Damara Of Namibia: "To The Point Of Death…"

Editor — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:55:00 +0000

As Christian workers were driving through Namibia last month, they met two Damara men at the petrol station. One of the men had on a T-shirt with the verse from Revelation 2:10b. When the man was asked whether he believed the verse, he laughed and shrugged his shoulders. The Christian worker found the passage in her Bible and read, “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” As the two men started talking about their church they attended, it was not clear if they knew much about Jesus Christ but it was pretty clear that they did not know him personally. How sad, that they wore upon their bodies, words they did not understand. How sad, that no one had shared the life-changing and life-saving message with them. Please pray for these two men, pray that they will seek the Truth of these words in their lives. Pray for the Damara people to not only attend one of the few churches in the area, but also pray that the churches will share the Good News of the Gospel to their congregations. Pray for the Damara people of Namibia. For more information about the unengaged peoples of Namibia, visit …

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info/

or contact us at

8) Will The Real Chief Stand Up?

Editor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:51:00 +0000

Namibia has elected officials but it also has a system of chiefs for the different people groups. Recently, a debate arose and continues over which leader should be chief. Maybe this can serve as a reminder of Namibia’s need for the chief of chiefs. Pray for the unreached peoples of Namibia. As they search for truth through the ancestors, pray for them to see that truth is only found through the chief shepherd, Jesus Christ. Pray that through all of the political bureaucracy, missionaries will be allowed to share among the people groups in Namibia. For more information on the unreached people of Namibia, visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info/

or write to

9) Pray For The Mbalantu Of Namibia

Editor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:49:00 +0000

Excitement is the only word to describe what is about to happen in northwest Namibia. In April and May you prayed for an association leader from Texas as he visited this part of Namibia to investigate the possibility of his association adopting one of the Forgotten People of Namibia. They have decided to adopt the Mbalantu people. Praise the Lord! After 5 years of prayer, the excitement is infectious. Pray for this association as they plan for their first strategy trip and begin to plan for 3 to 4 volunteer teams each year to work in this area of Namibia. Continue to pray for the Mbalantu! Pray that they will soon hear the life-giving Gospel from the members of this association. Pray that after they hear the message, they will accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Praise the Lord! For more information on the unengaged peoples of Namibia visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info/

or contact

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5) Don’t Forget The Forgotten

Editor — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:30:00 +0000

The “Forgotten Peoples” website has recently been revised and updated. Pray that many people will use this site to learn about the Unengaged Peoples of Namibia. Pray that they will learn about the Herero, the Mbalantu, the Coloured of Namibia, and the Nama. Pray that these Unengaged Peoples will soon have a witness for the Gospel in their midst. For more information about these “Forgotten Peoples” and ways to pray, please visit at

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info/

The Unengaged Peoples Of Namibia

Editor — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:16:00 +0000

On a recent trip through northwest Namibia, many different people groups were noted. One of these was the Himba people of Namibia. The Himba are a small people group of about 50,000 in number. They are closely related to the Herero. They are a semi-nomadic people who live in a village structure but follow their herds of grazing cattle and goats. They have remained relatively isolated and still wear traditional attire, except for the few who have left their homelands to find work. They also have the traditional religious beliefs of their ancestors, including the holy fire which must be kept burning for the ancestors in each compound. Pray for the Himba people. Pray that they will come to a knowledge of Jesus Christ. Pray that as they live in an isolated environment, that they can see the salvation that Jesus offers as a gift and not as a destruction to their way of life. Pray for the Himba of Namibia.

THE UNENGAGED PEOPLES OF NAMIBIA

Editor — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:28:00 +0000

There is a local association of Baptist churches in the United States that is sending a representative to pray and investigate the possibility of sending people and resources on a regular basis to spread the Gospel among one or two of the unengaged peoples of Namibia. Pray that the Lord will direct the specific peoples and places for this association to work among. Pray for the Nama/Damara, the Herero, the Coloured of Namibia and the Mbalantu. To adopt one of these people groups for prayer or for more information, visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info or email

forgottenpeoples

(at)telkomsa(dot)net [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . then reassemble the address back onto one line.]

THE UNENGAGED PEOPLES OF NAMIBIA

Editor — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:05:00 +0000

Why do we say they are forgotten peoples? Does nobody know who they are? No. Does nobody know they exist? No. Has the world forgotten these people? No. Do they have nothing to offer to the world? No. Many have asked why then is there a website called “The Forgotten Peoples” website. It is simply because at one time many years ago there was a huge presence of missionaries in this region, however this number has dwindled. The peoples are the Nama/Damara, the Herero, the Coloured of Namibia and the Mbalantu. They have little to no evangelical presence, no strategic volunteer teams visiting and no core of advocacy or prayer. Has God or even man forgotten these peoples? No. Pray that the Lord will raise up Christians in Namibia to share His word. Encourage others to pray for the unengaged peoples of Namibia. To adopt one of these people groups for prayer or for more information, please visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info or email

forgottenpeoples(at)

telkomsa(dot)net [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .]

THE DAMARA PEOPLE: PRECIOUS STONES

Editor — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:09:00 +0000

Driving through the town of Karibib in traditional Damaraland (Namibia, Africa), one cannot help but notice the precious marble laying everywhere. This is a town that primarily survives on its marble excavation and marble work. Traditionally the Damara have been thought of as miners, partly due to marble excavation such as in Karibib. Even with this work, the town is still poor. But the most desperate need here is a spiritual need. Pray for the Damara people. Pray that they will soon hear the message that they are most precious to God. Pray that they accept this precious message that will make them truly rich for eternity. To adopt the Damara people for prayer or for more information, please visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info

or email forgottenpeoples(at)

telkomsa(dot)net [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the address onto one line.]

THE DAMARA PEOPLE

Editor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:21:00 +0000

Driving through the town of Karibib in traditional Damaraland, one cannot help but notice the precious marble laying everywhere. This is a town that primarily survives on its marble excavation and marble work. Traditionally the Damara have been thought of as miners, partly due to marble excavation such as in Karibib. Even with this work, the town is still poor. But the most desperate need here is a spiritual need. Pray for the Damara people. Pray that they will soon hear the message that they are most precious to God. Pray that they accept this precious message that will make them truly rich for eternity. To adopt the Damara people for prayer or for more information, please visit

http://www.forgottenpeoples.info

or email forgottenpeoples(at)

telkomsa(dot)net [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . then reassemble the address onto one line.]

PRAY FOR FORGOTTEN PEOPLES IN NAMIBIA

Editor — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:47:00 +0000

Next month, as we recognize Valentine’s Day and give remembrances of our love to our family members, please remember to pray for the Forgotten Peoples of Namibia. Many know of God’s love but many others have not heard. Even though God loves the many diverse people groups of Namibia, pray that they will soon hear and accept His love personally. Pray for the many people groups there, specifically the Herero, the Namibian Coloureds, the Nama/Damara and the Mbalantu. Pray that they hear His message of love and life and that they have the open hearts and minds to accept His message. For more information on how to become a prayer partner for the Forgotten Peoples of Namibia, contact forgottenpeoples

20071202 Brigada Today

Editor — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:40:00 +0000

In this issue…

CHE TRAINING IN 2008 — Are you interested in establishing a Community-Based Health Care Program which integrates the physical and the spiritual? LifeWind International’s (formerly Medical Ambassadors International) Training of Trainers I (TOT I) introduces people to Community Health Evangelism (CHE). The CHE strategy teaches concepts, gives vision and practical “How To’s” for implementing and managing CHE in your ministry. I TOT I-February 25-March 2, Asheville, North Carolina TOT I-June 15-20, Portland, OR TOT I-Sept. 15-20, Colorado Springs, CO

If you are interested in attending one of our US trainings please email Kristin(at)lifewind
(dot)org or visit

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A HOOT OF A MISSIONS BOOK JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR HOLIDAY — “The Great Siberian Rail Adventure” is the hilariously heart-stopping story of a missionary family moving by car, ship, and rail across Russia. Come along and you’ll find a dragon, an axe-wielding conductor, a supersonic clothes washer, and a van with a death wish. Packed with cultural insights, “The Great Siberian Rail Adventure” humorously celebrates a slice of life on the mission field. Expand your horizons this holiday season; give the gift of adventure. Order by contacting Bill

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WORLD EVANGELISM USING FREE ENGLISH LESSONS — The FreeEnglishNow (FEN) website is reaching 53,600 visitors, distributing approximately 3,300 CDs of the entire 16-lesson course, and downloading 6,700 lessons in TXT and MP3 for Handheld use monthly. Spoken English lessons incorporate eight chapters from the book of Acts in modern English and include enough audio recordings for nine months of spoken English study. FEN reaches young professional and university students largely untouched by the organized church in 188 countries. FEN can provide a free CD of the entire course to missions wanting a tool for evangelism. FEN can also put your header and link on the CD to enhance your ministry. Just write FreeEnglishNow(at)europa
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THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IN OVER 5,000 TONGUES — Global Recordings Network now has recordings of gospel messages and basic Christian teaching available in 5,693 languages and dialects. They have also placed 4,515 of these languages on their web site for free listening or downloading to your MP3. Check out their web site at:
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CULTURE SHOCK RUSSIAN STYLE — Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? “Peterburgers” is a humorously piled platter that’s culturally insightful and spiritually challenging. Treat yourself to funny adventures in Russia told with culture shock training for missionaries (and their supporters back home) in mind. Order by contacting Bill iceshaper-books(at)yahoo
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“BREAD of LIFE”: CLOSE-UP ON THE MBALANTU PEOPLE — Driving through Ovamboland in Northern Namibia, north of Windhoek, the plentifulness of the grain crop, muhango, was striking. Muhango is a staple of the diet in this area of Namibia, used as a type of porridge in most daily meals. It is millet in which the peoples survival depends, much as bread is a survival food in many other countries. I was struck by the much stronger need than this physical need here, the “bread” of life only given through Jesus Christ. Please pray for the tribes of Ovamboland which includes the Mbalantu people. Pray that they will soon be filled with the bread of life. Pray for someone to deliver that bread to them. Pray for harvesters in this ripe and fertile ground. For more information on how to become a prayer partner for the Mbalantu, please contact forgottenpeoples(at)telkomsa
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THAI COUNSELING CENTER SEEKS DIRECTOR — Cornerstone Counseling Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand is currently searching for a new director. The primary aim of the center is to provide assessment and counseling to missionaries who would otherwise need to return to their home country for therapeutic care. Cornerstone is a faith-based organization. Therefore, the director and all counselors raise their own support for living expenses and provide their services as volunteers (no fee for services). If you are interested in the director position or joining as a staff member, contact founding director Tim Friesen timothyf(at)cornerstonecounseling(dot)in
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UNDERGIRDING BRIGADA UNDERGIRDS THE MESSAGE TO THOUSANDS — Would you ask your church, group, family, or your own bank account to chip in for Brigada, if not for you, then for someone overseas who can’t? If so, thanks!!! Just click on the “Sponsor/Donate” page:
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Really, we only need 92 more people, groups, or churches. Would you be one of those 92??? We have 6 more days left, counting today. If you *can’t* give, would you be willing to ask someone who might? We really only need *one* person to give $1000. Would you be willing to be that one person? As we say above, we’ve made progress, but still need the following gifts to meet our needs…

1 of 1 more gift of $1000
2 of 5 more gifts of $500
8 of 250 more gifts of $250
5 of 13 more gifts of $100
|20 of 27 more gifts of $50
56 of 70 more gifts of $25

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THE BACKPAGE: WHAT’S YOUR CAUSE WORTH LIVING FOR? — Whenever I meet someone new, I try to size them up and find out what jazzes them. For example, the young man beside me here on the plane is a ‘surfer dude’. He lives to surf. In fact, he’s traveling 4500 miles from his home just to find “tubular waves” (or whatever one calls them). Much of this flight, he’s been watching DVD footage of various surfing competitions around the world, including the surfing “world cup”. (I didn’t even know there *was* one!) Anyone can clearly see that surfing is what jazzes him. So my question is…

What jazzes you? What do you wake up thinking about — and what engages your mind all the day long?

My hunch is… to truly finish the job of world evangelism, we’re going to need a mighty throng of world-changers who are jazzed about Jesus… and *passionate* about unreached peoples.

Did you ever attend a concert given by your favorite singer or band? Can you think back to the way you felt during that one special song, when all of your emotions and all of your mind swirled around that song’s message and music? Perhaps you were worshipping the Lord; or maybe it was just an awesome combination of musical talent that really connected with you. Did it practically bring you to tears? Did you find yourself crying by the time it was over?

It’s *that* kind of passion we have to stir if we’re going to finish this task. It’s humongous. And it’s complicated. And it’s difficult. We need that passion. And we need that mobilization again. We need to recover that first love. How can we do that in every congregation, every small group, ever heart in every gathering…. How?

Got any ideas? Because … when we answer that question, we’ll be able to expand the Lord’s kingdom like never before.

Got an opinion of how to raise up that kind of concern again? It’s happened before. The Haystack prayer meetings, William Carey, even the apostles themselves. How do we create that kind of passion again? If you have an idea or a prayer, just log on at

http://brigada.org/brigade/?p=55

and click “Comment”. Tell us how you feel. Who knows. Your idea might spark the imagination of a person perfectly positioned to tackle your concept. Thanks for taking time to respond.