(MEE-boh) – The Mebo people’s belief in animism and ancestor worship keeps them tied up, literally. Strings are tied on the wrists and necks, even sometimes around the waist. They tie these strings, asking spirits to come and “keep them safe.” Of course, this only brings destruction and oppression to those who have been tied with strings. This practice starts from birth, so if someone visits a preschool or elementary school, they will see children with strings tied on their wrists and necks. Please pray that people will hear the gospel, choose to follow Christ, and cut off these strings. Pray for Christians in Mebo communities to be a powerful testimony, bringing a message of freedom in Christ to the people and helping stop this practice of tying strings. Pray this verse over them: “He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart” (Psalm 107:14 ESV).