Lintang People Group Profile

“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price” (Revelation 22:17, ESV).

There are 190,000 Lintang [lin-TONG] people living in Southern Sumatra in the Lahat Regency. They are a subgroup of the Pasemah. Most Lintang make their livelihoods from farming. They also raise livestock. It is well known by surrounding people groups that the Lintang are notorious for being thieves. People do not travel through their area at night, and are careful even during the day.

The Lintang who do not work doing manual labor often have a longer fingernail on their pinky to show their higher status. Most Lintang, however, make their living off the sweat of their brow and the strength of their backs. The Lintang often have a lower than average income compared to surrounding people groups.

 

The Lintang are ardent followers of Islam. Most all of their celebrations and ceremonies are from their religion. There are no known Lintang believers. Many believers who live near to the Lintang are afraid to go into their area because they fear being robbed.

Pray that:

The Holy Spirit will do a mighty work among the Lintang preparing their hearts to hear and receive the Gospel.

Believers living near to the Lintang will overcome their fear and share the Gospel with them.

Those who rob among the Lintang will rob no more.

God will call workers to focus on reaching the Lintang.

As Lintang people come to faith they will be bold to share with friends and family.

New Lintang believers will be quickly grouped into vibrant, multiplying house fellowships.

Peoples surrounding the Lintang will see a mighty work of God and be drawn to the Savior.