LIFESTYLE in MAASAI LAND by Leonard Heatherly TO KNOW THE GLORY OF THE MAASAI Is to Know the Heart of God Understanding the history and heritage of these fierce undefeated warriors is exciting, but to know the emerging destiny of the Maasai is awesome. Maasai Culture The culture of approximately 1 million Maasai in Eastern Africa has essentially remained unchanged for three millenniums. This ancient patriarch culture have chosen isolation in Maasai Land (regions of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania) for 2,600 years according to the command that God gave them - never marrying outside their tribe, not receiving strangers, and refusing any influence from outside culture. This ancient patriarch society of Maasai is defined by most as cattlemen and warriors. They are characterized by their uncomplicated obedience and strict traditions. The Maasai have no written language, but have an imprint of their history preserved by the elders. Only a very few have been privileged to have a formal education. Their lives in simple mud huts are centered on their love for family, provision of daily food, and living a high moral standard. Their lifestyle has minimized their dependence upon knowledge; and so Maasai are therefore quick to embrace the spiritual. Their strongest characteristic is their obedience. Instructions from an older person are unquestioned and always obeyed. This applies to all Maasai from 1 year to more than 100 years of age. Thereby, a family patriarch with several wives and many children can maintain his household without strife or rebellion. The children are the treasure of the whole community, and so, children know they are loved and have no contrary language or posture. MAASAI GLORY Praise to Intercession 2 Minute Movie wmv Format - 30 MB Internet Explorer Capatiable This uncomplicated lifestyle and unwavering obedience is the key to their extraordinary heritage and vital role in the destiny of these extraordinary people. Objective in Maasai Land The primary objective is to spread the Gospel to the Maasai, most of whom have never heard the name Jesus. This involves establishing ministry training and providing resources to assist them in the pursuit of their destiny as the 13th Tribe of Israel. However, besides evangelism and minstry training Lighthouse Missions also addresses the humanitarian needs for clean water and medical care. Maasai Land is the birth place of African Restoration's "Defeat of Malaria", which is to impact all of Africa.

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