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PEOPLE GROUP PROFILE

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau of Brazil

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau of Brazil, numbering approximately 125 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are native to Brazil, Rondonia and can also be known as Jupaú, Kagwahiva, Jurureís, Yvyraparakuara, Bocas-negras, Cabeça-vermelha, Urueu-Uau-Uau, Urupain, Amondawa, Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau, Parakuara, Uruewawau, Sotérios, Uru-Eu-Uau-Uau, Bocas-pretas, Eru-Eu-Wau-Wau, Cautários. They are an Indigenous people, in the Guarani people cluster of the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Their primary religion is Ethnoreligion. They primarily speak Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: American Peoples
Country: Brazil
People Cluster: Guarani
Primary Language(s): Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau (urz)
Primary Religion(s): Ethnoreligion
Population: 125
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
People Group ID: PG017168
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Religious Affiliation: Ethnoreligion

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Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau
Language Family: Tupian

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Next steps for the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau are Unengaged and Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations among which there are no known efforts focused on establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

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Next steps for the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

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Next steps for the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

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If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
read1 John 1:9

Pray that God, who is faithful and just, will open the eyes of those who are lost and draw them to confess their sins and trust in Him to grant forgiveness.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
readMatthew 11:28-29

Please pray for them to lift their eyes to Jesus and find rest for their souls, lasting peace, and hope in Him.

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
read1 Corinthians 3:7

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be unified in making disciples and be used by God to further His kingdom near and far.

Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!
readPsalm 34:3

Pray that God will raise up believers who will go to those in this people group who do not yet follow Jesus, and that they will invite many to magnify the Lord with them so that His fame will spread to the ends of the earth.

Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau (ROP3 - 110438) reported in the following countries:

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