Pingilapese in Micronesia, Federated States
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| People Name: | Pingilapese |
| Country: | Micronesia, Federated States |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 2,100 |
| World Population: | 3,300 |
| Primary Language: | Pingelapese |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 96.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 19.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Micronesian |
| Affinity Bloc: | Pacific Islanders |
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Introduction / History
Pingilapese is the name of both a people and their language. Only one of the Pingilapese Islands is inhabited. It is part of Micronesia, between Hawaii and the Philippines. Within their community, they speak the Pingilapese language, but English and other languages with outsiders.
What Are Their Lives Like?
There is a high incidence of color blindness among the Pingilapeses. It traces back to a typhoon that reduced their population. The remaining people intermarried in such a way that there was a greater chance of genetic disorders. Ironically, their form of color blindness helps their fishermen to see better in the dark. They cultivate tropical fruits, including bananas, coconuts, and breadfruit, for local consumption.
For recreation, they hold parties to commemorate deaths and anniversaries. Their parties involve storytelling, music, dancing, and feasting.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Almost all are Christian, with a strong Evangelical minority. They can be God’s ambassadors to others.
What Are Their Needs?
They have two churches and a school. There is only one good road.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do what only he can do: revive and strengthen Pingilapese families and churches.
Pray for the Lord to anoint Pingilapeses to find new ways to earn a living.
Pray for the Lord to bless their families and marriages with abundant love and respect.