Written by Gabriel and Rachel Nunez, missionaries among the Ka’apor with New Tribes Mission in Brazil, South America.
What do you see when you look at this picture? It is a picture of a Ka’apor teen taking pictures and listening to music on his cell phone. More than that, it is an illustration of the transition the Ka’apor people are currently experiencing. The world, which once was so far away, is now only 45 minutes away by motor bike. They are captivated.
Easy access to money and government assistance have caused a diminished work ethic. The people spend less time working in their gardens and more time going to town, drinking, partying, and being promiscuous. I am certainly not saying that every Ka’apor is involved in these things. What I am saying is that as a whole they are being greatly affected by the negative influence of the world.
How has this affected the Ka’apor church?
The Ka’apor church is struggling right now. The enemy would like nothing better than to see them give into these temptations and turn away from the Lord. We have already seen many of the men of the church turn their backs and give into the desires of the flesh. It breaks our hearts to see their families and the church struggling as a result.
Please pray with us. Even though you don’t know these people personally, you can have a great impact on their life and their Christian walk. We would specifically like to ask for prayer covering over the men of the church. They seem to have been under the greatest attack. It would really encourage our missionary team to know you are praying!
