China is home to 300,000 A-Hmao—also known as the Big Flowery Miao.   At one time as many as 80% were Christian due to missionary activity in the early1900’s.   Early missionaries left behind a literate population with a translation of the New Testament.    Currently, translation of the Old Testament is needed along with a revision of the New Testament.

 

Though there are strong believers in the current church, the church as a whole has suffered decline over the years.   Strife and splits among believers have hindered God’s work.   As greater prosperity has come to the area, materialism has drawn many away from God.

 

Big Flowery Christians are strategically located to reach other dialect groups with the gospel.   A healthy revived church, unity of believers, a clear vision of mission, and well-trained evangelists are needed for this to happen.

 

Pray:

• Draw nominal A-Hmao Christians back to their first love of You.   Create a deep hunger to know You and share You with others.
• Unify believers; remove any spirit of competition among various church groups.   Cause the church instead to focus on reaching others with the gospel.   Make the love of Christians winsome to unbelievers.
• Open doors for many more church leaders can receive strong theological training.
• Call and equip gifted evangelists to go to other groups needing the gospel.
• There are so many ways, Father, that Satan would distract frontline workers from ministry. Repair broken places in personality, revitalize dry spirits, build strong family relationships, protect children from Satan’s snares, keep family members healthy, provide financial needs. Through earthen vessels—with weak places made strong by You—let the treasure of Jesus reach the Hmong.