Java is an island just to the east of Sumatra. It is home to the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, as well as several active volcanoes. There are many Christians on Java, but there are still millions of people who live there who do not know about Jesus, including the Sunda people.
The Sunda live in West Java in an area that is sometimes called the “rice basket of Indonesia.” The ground is good and grows many crops, including rice and tea. There are very few Christian materials available in their language, but there has been a growing interest in the story of Jesus. But, representatives from other religions are also trying to convince the Sunda not to believe in Jesus.
The Sunda work hard to be healthy, good, right, introspective, and intelligent. It is a tradition that has been important to their people since around 130 AD. Many of them practice a form of Islam that is mixed with their local traditions and customs.
Please pray that all of the people of Java would hear and respond to the message of Jesus Christ. You can read more about them the Sunda at: http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=15121&rog3=ID
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