Palawano

  • Pre-Entry
  • Pre-Evangelism
  • Evangelism
  • Discipleship
  • Phase-Out
  • Completed

About the People

The Palawano are a tribal group inhabiting the mountains in the south of Palawan. They are cultivators, forest-foragers, and hunters who somewhat resemble Malaysians. The Palawano language varies from region to region but seems to have similarities to Malay. Palawanos live in huts that they make from materials found in the jungle surrounding them. They live in family groups instead of typical villages and tend to live with the wife’s family group rather than the husband’s. These animistic people are controlled by their fear of the spirits, and the children are taught to fear them from their youngest days. Mainly illiterate but bright people, their youngsters have a yearning to learn. On the other hand, the adults have a fear of change and cling tenaciously to the ways of their forefathers.

Frontier Stories

Retreat

By working together, we are achieving our vision of impacting the Palawano tribe in this generation. To God be the glory.

By: Leonda George
August 01 2022, 10:12 am | Comments 0

In Search of the Unreached

Please pray that God will continue to open doors for us to share the good news with unreached people to the west.

By: Seth Miller
August 01 2022, 9:16 am | Comments 0

Surprises

It reminds me that I, too, must stay so close to Jesus that truth is discernible and falsehood is made plain. I am also reminded that my people’s protection does not lie in my motherly heart but the heart of Jesus.

By: Leonda George
July 01 2022, 11:44 am | Comments 0

An Open Window

Please pray that the Lord will continue to protect and guide Jilin and Junie, giving them courage, wisdom and the strength to carry on this massive work of opening up a new area for Jesus.

By: Leonda George
June 01 2022, 8:55 am | Comments 0

Kirlan

Thank you for your prayers and partnership with us in helping precious people like Kirlan and his family.

By: Seth & Sonya Miller
June 01 2022, 8:48 am | Comments 0

In the Hospital

I prayed silently for wisdom, and God really blessed the situation.

By: Sonya Miller
April 01 2022, 3:18 pm | Comments 0

Irlin

“What else can I do, Lord?” I cried out to God. “I want her so, so badly to feel better, but more than that, to know that You love and care for her.”

By: Laressa Farnsworth
February 01 2022, 9:18 am | Comments 0

Choices

Though the money was never returned, I gained valuable life lessons, and I am grateful for this experience. Even when it was not easy, I found the greatest joy and peace in choosing to forgive.

By: Janelle Alder
February 01 2022, 8:59 am | Comments 0

Jungle House Call: Malnasan’s Foot Funeral

I am thankful God gave us this opportunity to minister to Malnasan and his family. Please pray for his continued recovery and that faith and love for Jesus might grow in his heart and family.

By: Seth Miller
February 01 2022, 8:52 am | Comments 0

Trusting and Waiting 101

As I continue to work around Mountain View Farm, learn the Palawano language and help out discharged Palawano patients from the hospital, please continue to pray for the continuation of this project and that I may be a blessing to the people here.

By: Emory Kelley
February 01 2022, 8:47 am | Comments 0

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