The voice of the Laarim

‘During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”’ Acts 16:9

Likewise, the Laarim share “We are here in darkness because from Sunday to Monday there is no one to read us the word of God or to pray for us.”

Jacob Borgelt, who has begun ministry among this unreached people group, shares about the challenges of learning their language and explaining the gospel to the Laarim. He also shares about the desperate need for more people to go to them.

The Laarim chief comments “We are here, waiting for you to come to us…”

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