Introducing the Heaton Family
Katie and Jamie grew up in Mozambique, and have recently moved to live in the UK for the first time. We asked them how they were finding it so far…
The Mwani live along the coast of northern Mozambique. Influenced by sea-faring Arab merchants centuries ago, their culture is defined through fishing and folk Islam. ‘Mwani’ literally means ‘beach’ and life is tied to the ocean. Most Mwani are very poor. Those who don’t make their living through fishing do it by transporting people by sea as well as through trading, baking, and some farming. They value peace, harmony, relationships and family bonds, and they respect the elderly. However, divorce and polygamy is common and many women have been married several times, so family units are difficult to discern.
Katie and Jamie grew up in Mozambique, and have recently moved to live in the UK for the first time. We asked them how they were finding it so far…
Tim & Bronwen Heaton, with their children Katie & Jamie, have been serving in Pemba, Mozambique, seeking to share the gospel among the Mwani people and see a church established.
Tim & Bron Heaton live and work in northern Mozambique amongst the unreached Mwani people. They give this update on the struggles, privileges and activities of their day to day lives amongst the Mwani.
The Mwani live along the coast of northern Mozambique. Influenced by sea-faring Arab merchants centuries ago, their culture is defined through fishing and folk Islam.
Tim & Bronwen Heaton recall how a Christian broom seller stood up to the crowd.