Thank you for your prayers

Thank you for your prayers for the unreached peoples of Mexico throughout the month of May.  We know that God hears each and every one of our prayers, and that they rise up as incense before His throne in Heaven.  We also hold to the promise that each and every one of the people groups for which we have prayed will be represented before God.  Let's all continue to pray that God does a mighty work among the peoples of Mexico.

May 31 - Praise for the Ocotlan Zapotec!

Do you ever wonder if your prayers have any effect?  Your prayers were, and continue to be instrumental in the lives of the 18,000 Ocotlan Zapotec in Mexico. They were on this list last year as a group with less than 2% of their population as believers in Jesus Christ.  However, there are now missionaries working to engage them in Mexico, and as a result of this engagement, God’s Spirit is moving among them.  While they continue to need prayer, the gospel is beginning to bear fruit among them!  Please pray for the new believers and ask for lasting eternal fruit as a result of the new engagement of the Ocotlan Zapotec, both in Mexico, and among the population in Oregon in the USA. 

More information on the Ocotlan Zapotec
More information on the Ocotlan Zapotec in the USA


Photo credit: Jeff Holeman

May 30 - Pray for the Rayon Zoque

The Rayon Zoque have a population of 13,500 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism. This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there are Mexican believers reaching out to them with the gospel.

More information on the Rayon Zoque

As you pray for the Rayon Zoque
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 29 - Pray for the Chichimeca-Jonaz

The Chichimeca-Jonaz have a population of 4,700 in Mexico, and perhaps may be found in the USA. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there is a small church plant among them being led by Mexican believers.

More information on the Chichimeca-Jonaz

As you pray for the Chichimeca-Jonaz:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 28 - Pray for the Tilquiapan Zapotec

The Tilquiapan Zapotec have a population of 3,200 in Mexico. Their primary language is Tilquiapan Zapotec and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical. This is a very closed community to outsiders. Pray for the IMB team on the ground to be able to find creative ways to access this people group. 

More information on the Tilquiapan Zapotec

As you pray for the Tilquiapan Zapotec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 27 - Pray for the Tejalapan Zapotec

The Tejalapan Zapotec have a population of 150 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, but efforts are underway to begin a missionary training center in the area. An IMB Research team recently completed initial work among this people group and a plan to begin church planting work is now being developed. 

More information on the Tejalapan Zapotec

As you pray for the Tejalapan Zapotec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Dave Markham, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 26 - Pray for the Northern Tlapanec

The Northern Tlapanec have a population of 143,000 in Mexico and are also found in the USA in Kansas and Virginia. Their primary language is Acatepec Mephaa and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but they are being engaged in Mexico by a national missionary and an evangelical church from the USA. 

More information on the Northern Tlapanec
More information on the Northern Tlapanec in the USA

As you pray for the Northern Tlapanec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo Source: Global Force Mexico

May 25 - Pray for the Southern Tepehuan

The Southern Tepehuan have a population of 45,500 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there are evangelical missions agencies reaching out to them. 

More information on the Southern Tepehuan

As you pray for the Southern Tepehuan
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Anonymous, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 24 - Pray for the Purepecha

The Purepecha have a population of 179,000. This people group is found in Mexico and in numerous places throughout the USA, with heavy concentrations on the West Coast. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there are evangelical missionaries reaching out to them in Mexico. 

More information on the Purepecha
More information on the Purepecha in the USA

As you pray for the Purepecha:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Kerry Olson, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 23 - Pray for the Coyotepec Popoloca

The Coyotepec Popoloca have a population of 225 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, but there are plans in place to begin efforts to take them the gospel. 

More information on the Coyotepec Popoloca

As you pray for the Coyotepec Popoloca:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 22 - Pray for the Western Coastal Nahuatl

The Western Coastal Nahuatl have a population of 15,000 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, and no efforts are underway to reach them for Christ.  There is a need for a church to adopt them.

More information on the Western Coastal Nahuatl

As you pray for the Western Coastal Nahuatl
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 21 - Pray for the Temascaltepec Nahuatl

The Temascaltepec Nahuatl have a population of 2,800 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, and no efforts are underway to reach them for Christ.  There is a need for a church to adopt them.

More information on the Temascaltepec Nahuatl

As you pray for the Temascaltepec Nahuatl:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 20 - Pray for the Santa Maria la Alta Nahuatl

The Santa Maria la Alta Nahuatl have a population of 375 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, but has been adopted by a church in the USA and is being engaged by a Mexican Baptist missionary. 

More information on the Santa Maria la Alta Nahuatl

As you pray for the Santa Maria la Alta Nahuatl:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Dave Markham, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 19 - Pray for the Durango Nahuatl

The Durango Nahuatl have a population of 3,300 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, and no efforts are underway to reach them for Christ.  There is a need for a church to adopt them.

More information on the Durango Nahuatl

As you pray for the Durango Nahuatl:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Anonymous, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 18 - Pray for the Yutanduchi Mixtec

The Yutanduchi Mixtec have a population of 1,200 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, but there is a Mexican Baptist missionary living among them. Pray for ‘G’ and his family as they are living among the Yutanduchi Mixtec, as the Father has opened up some great opportunities among this PG. 

More information on the Yutanduchi Mixtec

As you pray for the Yutanduchi Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 17 - Pray for the Southern Puebla Mixtec

The Southern Puebla Mixtec have a population of 5,100 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism. This people group is less than 2% evangelical but are being engaged by an evangelical group.

More information on the Southern Puebla Mixtec

As you pray for the Southern Puebla Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 16 - Pray for the Southeastern Guerrero Mixtec

The Southeastern Guerrero Mixtec have a population of 172,000 in Mexico and many thousands more in the USA in New York, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, California, and Washington. Their primary language is Metlatónoc Mixtec and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical, but have recently been adopted by a church in the USA and will soon have a missionary family living among them in Mexico.  There are also efforts to reach out to them in Virginia and Alabama.

More information on the Southeastern Guerrero Mixtec
More information on the Southeastern Guerrero Mixtec in the USA

As you pray for the Southeastern Guerrero Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Robert Thiessen, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 15 - Pray for the Northwest Oaxaca Mixtec

The Northwest Oaxaca Mixtec have a population of 6,800 in Mexico. Their primary language is Northwest Oaxaca Mixtec and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there is an evangelical group reaching out to them.

More information on the Northwest Oaxaca Mixtec

As you pray for the Northwest Oaxaca Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

Photo by Anonymous, courtesy of Joshua Project.

May 14 - Pray for the Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec

The Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec have a population of 3,800 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical but there is a Mexican seminary student engaging them. 

More information on the Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec

As you pray for the Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico

May 13 - Pray for the Chigmecatitlan Mixtec

The Chigmecatitlan Mixtec have a population of 2,000 in Mexico. Their primary language is Spanish and their primary religion is a mixture of native religious practices and Roman Catholicism.  This people group is less than 2% evangelical.  A church in the USA has recently adopted them, but there continues to be much pre-evangelism work that needs to be done. Please pray for more opportunities to develop relationships among this this people group. 

More information on the Chigmecatitlan Mixtec

As you pray for the Chigmecatitlan Mixtec:
1. Ask the Father to raise up workers to take them the gospel
2. Ask God to raise up people of peace who will give gospel workers access to their people
3. Ask for open access, as many groups are suspicious of evangelicals
4. Ask for His Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the gospel
5. Ask that God would highlight those who have immigrated to the USA to churches so that they can be evangelized, discipled, and mobilized to reach their people, both in the USA and Mexico