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Pitcaim Islands

Discussion in 'Evangelism, Missions & Witnessing' started by Salty, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. Salty

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    The Pitcaim Islands were populated by the descents of the muniantiees of the HMS Boundy.
    Currently there are about 50 permenament residence.

    Further info from Wiki, on the Islands:
    "The entire population is Seventh-day Adventist.[2] The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is not a state religion, as no laws concerning its establishment were passed by the local government. A successful Seventh-day Adventist mission in the 1890s was important in shaping Pitcairn society. In recent years, the church has declined, and as of 2000, eight of the then forty islanders attended services regularly,[69] but most attend church on special occasions. From Friday at sunset until Saturday at sunset, Pitcairners observe a day of rest in observance of the Sabbath, or as a mark of respect for observant Adventists.

    The church was built in 1954 and is run by the Church board and resident pastor, who usually serves a two-year term. The Sabbath School meets at 10 am on Saturday mornings, and is followed by Divine Service an hour later. On Tuesday evenings, there is another service in the form of a prayer meeting."


    Here is my question. Should these islands be considered by one of our Baptist mission boards?
     
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    Yes, but the worker(s) going there would have to think in non-traditional terms.
     
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