The 60,000 Horned Miao get their name from the large horn-shaped wooden combs around which the women wrap their hair. Among the thousands of Horned Miao, there are only 120 known Christians.

 

The needs for evangelization are daunting.  None of the Horned Miao are literate in Hmong, although some may be in Chinese.  There are no translated Bible portions; in fact, an alphabet needs to be devised and a primer developed.

 

At present are no audio materials to assist in evangelism or teaching.  The Jesus film has not been translated into their dialect.  Christian radio programs do not exist for them.

 

Two young men have recently dedicated themselves to be evangelists to their people, but many more workers are needed.

 

Pray:

• Lord, reveal Yourself to the Horned Miao as the one who replaces darkness, bondage and fear with light, freedom, and peace.  Cause them to respond joyfully to the Good News.
• As the village which has just become Christian learns more about You, call forth leaders and church planters to reach other villages.
• Encourage those who are training young Christians and the new evangelists.
• Transform lives into Your likeness.  Make them bold witnesses.
• Raise up a linguist willing to develop literacy materials and translate the Bible into the Horned Miao dialect.
• Speak to those who have the resources to help fund development of ministry tools (audio materials, the Jesus film, written materials) in Horned Miao.   Cause them to be cheerful givers to this work.