Chopi
The Chopi people of Mozambique are found in the fertile Inhambane province. At last count, the Chopi people numbered over 800,000. They have traditionally lived as subsistence farmers in rural conditions in this coastal area. They are famous for their traditional music and for their instrument—a large xylophone called a mbila. Like many people in Mozambique, the Chopi people worship their ancestors. Pray that one day soon the Chopi people will play their music, not for their dead relatives, but for the King of Kings who died and rose again for all peoples of the earth.

Tonga
The Tonga people of southern Mozambique live in Inhambane province, an area known for its beautiful, uncommercialized coastline. Each year hundreds of tourists spend large amounts of money to swim, dive and sunbathe on these pristine beaches. We know God is calling people to these shores for a different reason. God is raising up laborers to answer His call to share the Gospel with the 375,000 Tonga people who live in this region. Pray for obedience in the hearts of the called-out ones.

Manyawa
The Manyawa people of Mozambique live near the center of this long, skinny country in southern Africa. This group of 173,000 is found in the middle of the Zambezia province. No church planting work has been done among the Manyawa in the last two years. Pray for laborers to come to Mozambique and minister among the Manyawa.

Takwane
The Takwane people live in the Zambezia province of central Mozambique. At this time the Bible is not available in the Takwane language. Pray for the translation of the scriptures so it can be read in their heart language. Pray for workers to answer God’s call to live and work in central Mozambique among the Takwane people.

Manyika
The Manyika people of central Mozambique live along the western side of this southern African country, in a province where unemployment is over 80%. Many of these Mozambicans never receive higher than a third-grade education. Life has been difficult here since a 16-year civil war ended in 1992, and most people survive day-to-day as subsistence farmers. Our first thought might be to pray for the Manyika to find jobs. But please pray that the Manyika meet the Heavenly Father who meets all of our needs.